Adam Grant

American

Born 1981

Adam Grant, organizational psychologist and author of Think Again

Adam Grant is an organizational psychologist and bestselling author who has revolutionized how we think about work, motivation, and human potential. As a professor at Wharton School of the University ...

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Amir Levine

American

Dr. Amir Levine, co-author of Attached

Dr. Amir Levine is a neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and author known for his work on adult attachment theory. He is the co-author of the bestselling book 'Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment ...

Brené Brown

American

Born 1965

Brené Brown, research professor and author of Daring Greatly

Research professor, storyteller, and courage-builder whose groundbreaking research on vulnerability, shame, and empathy has revolutionized how we understand human connection and leadership. Through tw...

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Brian Tracy

American

Born 1944

Brian Tracy, author of Eat That Frog!

Brian Tracy is a renowned speaker, author, and success coach who has dedicated his career to helping people achieve their full potential in business and personal life. With over 30 years of experience...

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Carol S. Dweck

American

Born 1946

Carol S. Dweck, Stanford psychologist and author of Mindset

Stanford University psychologist whose groundbreaking research on motivation and mindset has revolutionized how we understand human potential and learning. Her work on 'growth mindset' versus 'fixed m...

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Chris Voss

American

Born 1959

Chris Voss, former FBI negotiator and author of Never Split the Difference

Chris Voss is a former FBI lead international kidnapping negotiator and bestselling author who has revolutionized the field of negotiation. As the lead negotiator for the FBI's Crisis Negotiation Unit...

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Dan Harris

American

Born 1973

Dan Harris, author of 10% Happier

Dan Harris is an award-winning journalist and author who became a leading voice in the mindfulness and meditation movement after a very public panic attack on live television. As a former anchor for A...

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Darin Olien

American

Born 1971

Darin Olien, author of SuperLife

Darin Olien is a renowned wellness expert, author, and adventurer who has dedicated his life to exploring the world's most remote regions in search of powerful superfoods and natural healing solutions...

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Darren Hardy

American

Born 1970

Darren Hardy, author of The Compound Effect

Darren Hardy is a renowned entrepreneur, speaker, and author who has dedicated his career to helping people unlock their potential and achieve extraordinary results. As the former publisher of SUCCESS...

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David Goggins

American

Born 1975

David Goggins, ultramarathon runner and author of Can't Hurt Me

David Goggins is a retired United States Air Force tactical air controller, former Navy SEAL, and ultramarathon runner who has become a leading voice in mental toughness and human performance. Known a...

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Eric Ries

American

Born 1977

Eric Ries, author of The Lean Startup

American entrepreneur, author, and startup advisor who revolutionized the approach to building and scaling startups with his groundbreaking Lean Startup methodology. As the creator of the Lean Startup...

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Gary Chapman

American

Born 1938

Gary Chapman, author of The 5 Love Languages

Gary Chapman is a renowned author, speaker, and counselor who has dedicated his career to helping people build stronger relationships. Best known for his groundbreaking work on the Five Love Languages...

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Gary John Bishop

British

Born 1966

Gary John Bishop, author of Unfu*k Yourself

Gary John Bishop is a bestselling author and mindset coach who has become a leading voice in the no-BS personal development movement. Known for his direct, profanity-laced approach to self-improvement...

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Greg McKeown

British-American

Born 1973

Greg McKeown, author of Essentialism

Greg McKeown is a bestselling author and leadership expert who has helped thousands of people master the art of essentialism. His philosophy centers on doing less but better, helping individuals and o...

James Nestor

American

Born 1972

James Nestor, author of Breath

James Nestor is an award-winning journalist and author who has dedicated his career to exploring the intersection of science, health, and human performance. As an investigator of the world's most myst...

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Jay Shetty

British

Born 1987

Jay Shetty, author of Think Like a Monk

Jay Shetty is a former monk, purpose coach, and award-winning storyteller who has dedicated his life to making wisdom go viral. After spending three years as a monk in India, he transitioned to sharin...

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Jennie Allen

American

Born 1980

Jennie Allen, author of Get Out of Your Head

Jennie Allen is a bestselling author, speaker, and founder of IF: Gathering, a large-scale women's conference that has reached hundreds of thousands of women worldwide. Through her writing and speakin...

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Jim Collins

American

Born 1958

Jim Collins, business researcher and author of Good to Great

American business researcher, author, and consultant whose rigorous, data-driven approach to studying corporate excellence has fundamentally shaped modern management thinking. Through decades of syste...

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Joe Dispenza

American

Born 1963

Joe Dispenza, neuroscientist and author of Becoming Supernatural

Joe Dispenza is a neuroscientist, lecturer, and bestselling author who has dedicated his career to exploring the connection between mind, body, and spirit. After surviving a severe spinal injury, he b...

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John C. Maxwell

American

Born 1947

John C. Maxwell

John C. Maxwell is an American author, speaker, and pastor who has written many books, primarily focusing on leadership. He is widely recognized as a leading authority on leadership, with Inc. magazin...

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John Doerr

American

Born 1951

John Doerr, venture capitalist and author of Measure What Matters

American venture capitalist, author, and technology investor who has been instrumental in funding some of the world's most transformative companies including Google, Amazon, and Intuit. As a partner a...

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Jonah Berger, author of Contagious

Jonah Berger is a marketing professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and internationally bestselling author. He studies how products, ideas, and behaviors catch on and has pub...

Lori Gottlieb

American

Born 1968

Lori Gottlieb, author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone

Lori Gottlieb is a psychotherapist and bestselling author who has become one of the most trusted voices in mental health and relationship advice. As a practicing therapist and former dating columnist ...

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Malcolm Gladwell

Canadian-American

Born 1963

Malcolm Gladwell, journalist and author of Outliers

Malcolm Gladwell is a renowned journalist, author, and public speaker who has fundamentally changed how we think about success, decision-making, and human behavior. As a staff writer for The New Yorke...

Journalism Social Science Psychology +1 more

Marcus Aurelius

Roman

121 - 180

Marble bust of Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor and Stoic philosopher (2nd century AD)

Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD and Stoic philosopher whose personal writings, known as 'Meditations', have profoundly influenced leadership thinking for nearly two millennia. As the last of the Five...

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Mark Manson

American

Born 1985

Mark Manson, author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

Mark Manson is a bestselling author and blogger who has redefined self-help with his brutally honest, no-BS approach to personal development. Known for his counterintuitive insights and dark humor, Ma...

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Max Tegmark

Swedish-American

Born 1967

Max Tegmark portrait

Swedish-American physicist, cosmologist, machine learning researcher, and author. He is a professor at MIT and the president of the Future of Life Institute, known for his work on precision cosmology ...

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Narendra Modi

Indian

Born 1950

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Narendra Damodardas Modi is an Indian politician serving as the 14th and current Prime Minister of India since 2014. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak...

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Peter Thiel

German-American

Born 1967

Peter Thiel portrait

German-born American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and political activist. Co-founder of PayPal, Palantir Technologies, and Founders Fund, and the first outside investor in Facebook. Known for his...

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Ray Dalio

American

Born 1949

Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates and author of Principles

American billionaire investor, hedge fund manager, and author who founded Bridgewater Associates, the world's largest hedge fund. Through his systematic approach to investing and radical transparency ...

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Rick Rubin

American

Born 1963

Rick Rubin, legendary music producer and author

American record producer and co-founder of Def Jam Recordings, widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative music producers of all time. Known for his minimalist 'red room' approach a...

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Ryan Holiday

American

Born 1987

Ryan Holiday, modern Stoic author and philosopher

American author, entrepreneur, and modern philosopher who has played a pivotal role in bringing ancient Stoic philosophy to contemporary audiences. Through bestselling books like 'The Obstacle Is the ...

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Simon Sinek

British-American

Born 1973

Simon Sinek, British-American motivational speaker and author of Start With Why

British-American author, motivational speaker, and organizational consultant who has fundamentally changed how leaders think about purpose and inspiration. Best known for popularizing the concept of '...

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Stephen R. Covey

American

1932 - 2012

Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

American educator, author, and leadership expert who fundamentally transformed personal and organizational effectiveness through his principle-centered approach to leadership. Best known for 'The 7 Ha...

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Steven Pressfield

American

Born 1943

Steven Pressfield, author of The War of Art

Steven Pressfield is an American author best known for his influential book 'The War of Art' and his historical fiction novels, including the acclaimed 'Gates of Fire' about the Battle of Thermopylae....

Sun Tzu

Chinese

Born 544

Traditional portrait of Sun Tzu, ancient Chinese military strategist and author of The Art of War

Ancient Chinese military strategist, philosopher, and general traditionally credited with authoring 'The Art of War', one of the most influential texts on strategy, leadership, and conflict resolution...

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Admiral William H. McRaven

American

Born 1955

Admiral William H. McRaven, retired U.S. Navy Admiral

Admiral William H. McRaven is a retired United States Navy admiral and author, best known for his book 'Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World.' He served for ove...

Charles Duhigg

American

Born 1971

Charles Duhigg, investigative journalist and author

Charles Duhigg is an American investigative journalist and author known for his bestselling books on habits, productivity, and business processes. He is a staff writer for The New York Times and won t...

Daniel Kahneman

Israeli-American

Born 1934

Daniel Kahneman, Nobel Prize-winning psychologist

Daniel Kahneman is an Israeli-American psychologist and Nobel Prize laureate renowned for his work in behavioral economics and cognitive psychology. He is the author of the bestselling book 'Thinking,...

David J. Schwartz

American

1927 - 1987

David J. Schwartz, author of The Magic of Thinking Big

David J. Schwartz (1927-1987) was an American author and motivational speaker best known for his classic self-help book 'The Magic of Thinking Big.' He was a professor at Georgia State University and ...

Elizabeth Gilbert

American

Born 1969

Elizabeth Gilbert, bestselling author

Elizabeth Gilbert is an American author and creativity expert best known for her memoir 'Eat, Pray, Love,' which sold over 12 million copies worldwide and was adapted into a major motion picture. Her ...

Eric Jorgenson, writer and editor

Eric Jorgenson is an entrepreneur, writer, and editor best known for compiling 'The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness' from Naval Ravikant's tweets, blog posts, and podcast i...

Fumitake Koga, writer and journalist

Fumitake Koga is a Japanese writer and journalist who co-authored the international bestseller 'The Courage to Be Disliked' with philosopher Ichiro Kishimi. As a journalist, he has written extensively...

Ichiro Kishimi, philosopher and author

Ichiro Kishimi is a Japanese philosopher and writer specializing in Adlerian psychology. He is best known for co-authoring 'The Courage to Be Disliked' with Fumitake Koga, which presents the principle...

James Clear

American

Born 1986

James Clear, author of Atomic Habits

James Clear is an author, speaker, and entrepreneur focused on habits, decision making, and continuous improvement. He is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Atomic Habits, which has sold o...

Jocko Willink

American

Born 1971

Jocko Willink, retired Navy SEAL and author

Jocko Willink is a retired United States Navy SEAL officer, author, and podcast host. He served in the Iraq War, where he commanded SEAL Team Three's Task Unit Bruiser. He is best known for co-authori...

Jordan B. Peterson

Canadian

Born 1962

Jordan B. Peterson, clinical psychologist and author

Jordan B. Peterson is a Canadian clinical psychologist, author, and professor emeritus at the University of Toronto. He is known for his work in psychology, mythology, and philosophy, and is the autho...

Julia Cameron

American

Born 1948

Julia Cameron, author and creativity educator

Julia Cameron is an American author, playwright, novelist, and artist who is best known for her book 'The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity.' First published in 1992, this groundbrea...

Karen Rinaldi, author of The Let Them Theory

Karen Rinaldi is an author, editor, and publisher known for her work in the publishing industry and her insightful writings on personal development and life philosophy. She is the author of 'The Let T...

Leif Babin

American

Born 1976

Leif Babin, retired Navy SEAL and author

Leif Babin is a retired United States Navy SEAL officer, author, and leadership consultant. He served in the Iraq War, where he was a SEAL platoon commander under Jocko Willink. He is best known for c...

Napoleon Hill

American

1883 - 1970

Napoleon Hill, author of Think and Grow Rich

Napoleon Hill was an American self-help author and lecturer who is widely considered one of the pioneers of the modern personal success genre. He is best known for his book 'Think and Grow Rich', whic...

Naval Ravikant

American

Born 1973

Naval Ravikant, entrepreneur and investor

Naval Ravikant is an Indian-American entrepreneur, investor, and philosopher known for his insights on wealth creation, happiness, and decision-making. He is the co-founder and CEO of AngelList, a pla...

Norman Vincent Peale

American

1898 - 1993

Norman Vincent Peale, author of The Power of Positive Thinking

Norman Vincent Peale (1898-1993) was an American clergyman, author, and inspirational speaker known for his work in popularizing the concept of positive thinking. He was the pastor of Marble Collegiat...

Rachel S.F. Heller, co-author of Attached

Rachel S.F. Heller is a psychotherapist and author specializing in adult attachment theory and relationships. She is the co-author of the bestselling book 'Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachmen...

Ruskin Bond

Indian

Born 1934

Ruskin Bond, Indian author

Ruskin Bond is one of India's most beloved and celebrated authors, known for his simple yet evocative writing style. He has written over 500 books, including novels, short story collections, and non-f...

Vex King

American

Vex King, social media influencer and author

Vex King is a social media influencer, motivational speaker, and author known for his positive mindset content and personal development guidance. He is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller '...

Walter Isaacson

American

Born 1952

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American journalist, biographer, and professor, widely recognized for his detailed and insightful biographies of influential figures like Steve Jobs, Leonardo da Vinci, Albert Einstein, and Benjamin F...

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Ashlee Vance

American

Born 1977

Ashlee Vance, American journalist

American reporter, writer, and filmmaker, widely recognized for his in-depth coverage of the technology industry and his best-selling biographies. He is known for his biography of Elon Musk and his wo...

Technology Journalism Biography Science Writing

Blake Masters

American

Born 1986

Blake Masters portrait

American venture capitalist, author, and former political candidate. He co-authored "Zero to One" with Peter Thiel and served as COO of Thiel Capital and president of the Thiel Foundation.

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Ozzy Osbourne

British

1948 - 2025

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John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne is an English singer, songwriter, and media personality who rose to global fame as the lead vocalist of the pioneering heavy metal band Black Sabbath. He later embarked on...

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Co-author of The Daily Stoic.

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Chris Ayres

British

Born 1975

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Chris Ayres is an English author, screenwriter, and journalist. He is best known for co-authoring Ozzy Osbourne's autobiography 'I Am Ozzy' and for his memoir 'War Reporting for Cowards'. He has also ...

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Dale Carnegie

American

1888 - 1955

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Dale Carnegie was an American writer and lecturer, and the developer of courses in self-improvement, salesmanship, corporate training, public speaking, and interpersonal skills. He is best known for h...

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Daniel Scamilla

American

Born 1990

Daniel Scamilla, author of The ChatGPT Millionaire

Daniel Scamilla is a technology expert and entrepreneur specializing in artificial intelligence applications. He is the author of 'The ChatGPT Millionaire,' a guide to leveraging AI tools like ChatGPT...

Dave Ramsey

American

Born 1960

Dave Ramsey

Dave Ramsey is an American radio host and personal finance expert who has helped millions of people get out of debt and build wealth. He is the author of several bestselling books on personal finance,...

Donald Trump

American

Born 1946

Donald Trump

Donald Trump is an American businessman, television personality, and politician who served as the 45th President of the United States from 2017 to 2021. Before entering politics, he was a prominent re...

Haemin Sunim

South Korean

Haemin Sunim

Haemin Sunim is a renowned Buddhist monk, author, and teacher who has become one of South Korea's most beloved spiritual leaders. He is the author of several bestselling books including 'The Things Yo...

Joe Navarro

American

Joe Navarro, Former FBI Agent and Body Language Expert

Joe Navarro is a former FBI counterintelligence agent and internationally recognized expert on nonverbal communication and body language. During his 25-year career with the FBI, he specialized in coun...

Lysa TerKeurst, author and president of Proverbs 31 Ministries

Lysa TerKeurst is the president of Proverbs 31 Ministries and a New York Times bestselling author. She has written numerous books that help people find healing and freedom through faith, including "Fo...

Matt Haig

British

Matt Haig, Author and Mental Health Advocate

Matt Haig is a British author and mental health advocate known for his honest and accessible writing about depression, anxiety, and the human condition. His memoir 'Reasons to Stay Alive' became a bes...

Megan Devine, Psychotherapist and Grief Advocate

Megan Devine is a psychotherapist, author, and grief advocate who has dedicated her career to helping people navigate loss and trauma. After the tragic death of her husband, she began speaking and wri...

Michael Bungay Stanier, author of The Coaching Habit

Michael Bungay Stanier is the author of "The Coaching Habit" and seven other books. He's the creator of the MBS Matrix, a simple but powerful framework for building a more curious, courageous, and con...

Michael Greger, MD

Michael Greger, MD, is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health. He is the founder of NutritionFacts.org, a s...

Robert B. Cialdini

American

Born 1945

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Robert B. Cialdini is an American social psychologist and author, widely recognized as a leading expert in the fields of persuasion, compliance, and negotiation. He is often referred to as the "Godfat...

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Robert K. Greenleaf

American

1904 - 1990

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Robert K. Greenleaf was an American business executive and leadership consultant, widely recognized as the founder of the modern servant leadership movement. He spent 38 years at AT&T, where he held v...

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Roger Fisher

American

1922 - 2012

Roger Fisher, Professor of Law and Negotiation Expert

Roger Fisher was a renowned professor at Harvard Law School and one of the world's leading experts on negotiation and conflict resolution. He co-founded the Harvard Negotiation Project and was the lea...

Thibaut Meurisse

Thibaut Meurisse is a productivity expert and author who focuses on helping people overcome distractions and improve their focus in the digital age. He is the author of 'Dopamine Detox: A Short Guide ...

Timothy Emanuel

American

Born 1985

Timothy Emanuel, author of Read People Like a Book

Timothy Emanuel is a renowned expert in human behavior, body language, and interpersonal communication. He specializes in teaching people how to read others effectively and influence them ethically in...

Tony Schwartz

Tony Schwartz is an American author, journalist, and performance expert known for his work on human energy management and sustainable high performance. He is best known as the co-author of Donald Trum...

William Ury

American

William Ury, Negotiation Expert

William Ury is a renowned negotiation expert and co-founder of the Harvard Negotiation Project. He is best known as the co-author of the bestselling book 'Getting to Yes' with Roger Fisher, which has ...

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