12 Best Habit Books
We analyzed 5+ expert sources, curated book lists, and recommendations from successful people to find the 12 best habit books according to the internet — not just one person's opinion. Each book on this list was mentioned by at least two independent sources, and the ranking is based on how frequently each title appears across all sources studied. This consensus-based approach ensures you get recommendations backed by multiple experts, not a single reviewer's bias.
Goal: Find the best Habit books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).
Method:
- Search for "best habit books" and study the top 5+ pages.
- Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
- Rank the results neatly here.
12 Best Habit Books
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The Power of Habit
Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business
Also recommended by
9 people
Ray Dalio recommended this bookRay Dalio
"Fantastic. I got [this book] and I gave it to everyone in my company." - Ray Dalio
Ray Dalio's recommendation of this book 
Scott Adams recommended this bookScott Adams
One of the books on Scott Adams' "Persuasion Reading List."
Scott Adams's recommendation of this book 
Tim Ferriss recommended this bookTim Ferriss
"A very good book." - Tim Ferriss
Tim Ferriss's recommendation of this book 
Naval Ravikant recommended this bookNaval Ravikant
"Interesting, not because of its content necessarily, but because it’s good for me to always keep on top of mind how powerful my habits are." - Naval Ravikant
Naval Ravikant's recommendation of this book 
Kelly Starrett recommended this bookKelly Starrett
Kelly Starrett recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Kelly Starrett's recommendation of this book 
Mr. Money Mustache recommended this bookMr. Money Mustache
Mr. Money Mustache recommended this book on his blog.
Mr. Money Mustache's recommendation of this book +3
More recommendations
- Max Levchin
"Compiles a bunch of great academic neuroscience and applied psychology research on habit formation." - Max Levchin
- Danny Miranda
"Great writing, interesting stories, and incredible insights on how to control your habits." - Danny Miranda
- Patrick Bet-David
Patrick Bet-David recommended this book on his website.
- Max Levchin
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Powerful Lessons in Personal Change
Also recommended by
12 people
Dave Ramsey recommended this bookDave Ramsey
Recommended on Dave Ramsey's website.
Dave Ramsey's recommendation of this book 
Daniel Pink recommended this bookDaniel Pink
Daniel Pink mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Daniel Pink's recommendation of this book 
Ken Block recommended this bookKen Block
"[Also] helped me really be successful." - Ken Block
Ken Block's recommendation of this book 
Dustin Moskovitz recommended this bookDustin Moskovitz
"[I] was surprised at how familiar the topics felt." - Dustin Moskovitz
Dustin Moskovitz's recommendation of this book 
Noah Kagan recommended this bookNoah Kagan
"Begin with the end in mind." - Noah Kagan
Noah Kagan's recommendation of this book 
Kishore Biyani recommended this bookKishore Biyani
"Immensely helpful and influential during my early years, it explained some of the basic mindsets required to succeed in any profession." - Kishore Biyani
Kishore Biyani's recommendation of this book +6
More recommendations
- Michael McCullough
"Helps you decide which action to actually take." - Michael McCullough
- Shay Carl
Shay Carl referenced this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
- Jenn Im
"Has changed my life in such a positive way." - Jenn Im
- Jim Kwik
"This personal development classic is a classic for a reason." - Jim Kwik
- Michael Hyatt
Michael Hyatt recommended this book on his website.
- Ben Greenfield
Most Recommended Books reached out to Ben Greenfield directly.
- Michael McCullough
Atomic Habits
An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
Also recommended by
8 people
Tim Urban recommended this bookTim Urban
"I'd attribute about 60% of my good habits to [the author's] blog and this book is rapidly filling in the other 40%." - Tim Urban
Tim Urban's recommendation of this book 
Vinod Khosla recommended this bookVinod Khosla
"A decent book on self-help tools, not a category I am generally a fan of." - Vinod Khosla
Vinod Khosla's recommendation of this book 
Biz Stone recommended this bookBiz Stone
"Great book." - Biz Stone
Biz Stone's recommendation of this book 
Anthony Pompliano recommended this bookAnthony Pompliano
"Highly recommend." - Anthony Pompliano
Anthony Pompliano's recommendation of this book 
Jodie Cook recommended this bookJodie Cook
"I love the simplicity of this book." - Jodie Cook
Jodie Cook's recommendation of this book 
Blake Randall recommended this bookBlake Randall
"" - Blake Randall
Blake Randall's recommendation of this book +2
More recommendations
- Ali Abdaal
"Helped me understand how habits are formed and what we can do." - Ali Abdaal
- Ben Greenfield
Most Recommended Books reached out to Ben Greenfield directly.
- Ali Abdaal
Mindset
The New Psychology of Success
Also recommended by
10 people
Bill Gates recommended this bookBill Gates
"Dweck and her research have helped my foundation colleagues and me understand more about the attitudes and habits that allow some students to persevere in school despite big challenges." - Bill Gates
Bill Gates's recommendation of this book 
Tobi Lütke recommended this bookTobi Lütke
Mentioned on "The Knowledge Project" podcast.
Tobi Lütke's recommendation of this book 
Satya Nadella recommended this bookSatya Nadella
"Whatever change we’ve been able to achieve is because the cultural meme we picked was inspired by [this book]." - Satya Nadella
Satya Nadella's recommendation of this book 
Tony Robbins recommended this bookTony Robbins
Tony Robbins mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Tony Robbins's recommendation of this book 
Josh Waitzkin recommended this bookJosh Waitzkin
Josh Waitzkin recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Josh Waitzkin's recommendation of this book 
Ev Williams recommended this bookEv Williams
"One of those ideas that is obvious only once you know it." - Ev Williams
Ev Williams's recommendation of this book +4
More recommendations
- Dustin Moskovitz
Dustin Moskovitz recommended this book on Twitter.
- Kathryn Minshew
"Read this book & love the idea!" - Kathryn Minshew
- Tom Bilyeu
Tom Bilyeu recommended this book on his website.
- Mark Manson
Mark Manson recommended this book on his website.
- Dustin Moskovitz
Drive
The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
Also recommended by
4 people- Tobi Lütke recommended this book
Tobi Lütke
One of Tobi Lütke's favorite books according to "The Globe and Mail."
Tobi Lütke's recommendation of this book 
David Heinemeier Hansson recommended this bookDavid Heinemeier Hansson
"Takes some of those same ideas about motivations and rewards and extrapolates them in a little bit." - DHH
David Heinemeier Hansson's recommendation of this book 
Danny Miranda recommended this bookDanny Miranda
"A highly practical guide to mastering your own psychology." - Danny Miranda
Danny Miranda's recommendation of this book 
Michael Hyatt recommended this bookMichael Hyatt
Michael Hyatt recommended this book on his website.
Michael Hyatt's recommendation of this book
High Performance Habits
How Extraordinary People Become That Way
Also recommended by
1 person
Jim Kwik recommended this bookJim Kwik
"[This author] is coach to some of the highest-archieving people on the planet." - Jim Kwik
Jim Kwik's recommendation of this book
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up
The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing
Also recommended by
1 person
Harry Styles recommended this bookHarry Styles
Harry Styles was seen purchasing this book.
Harry Styles's recommendation of this book
Tiny Habits
The Small Changes That Change Everything
Also recommended by
1 person
Arianna Huffington recommended this bookArianna Huffington
"At a time when there's a 'painful gap between what people want and what they actually do,' it's a blueprint for changing our approach." - Arianna Huffington
Arianna Huffington's recommendation of this book
Better Than Before
What I Learned About Making and Breaking Habits
Mini Habits
Smaller Habits, Bigger Results
Rewire
Change Your Brain to Break Bad Habits, Overcome Addictions, Conquer Self-Destructive Behavior
Willpower
Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength
Sources
- 1
9 Best Habits Books to Read in 2023
teambuilding.com
- 2
14 Books About Building Better Habits That Will Change Your Life - LifeHack
lifehack.org
- 3
21 Books to Help You Form a New Habit in the New Year
businessinsider.com
- 4
Habit Books: The 21 Best Books on Building Better Habits
fourminutebooks.com
- 5
15 Of The Best Books on Habits And Their Life-Changing Effects
bookriot.com
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