The Definitive List of Free Personal Development Ebooks

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By Peter Clemens

If you are in search of need inspiration, but are on a limited budget (namely $0), this post is for you. Recently I have been roaming the personal development blogosphere is search of free personal development ebooks; the following list is the result of my efforts.

Please note: many of these ebooks require you to subscribe to regular updates or a newsletter to receive the ebook (you can always unsubscribe, right?). If you offer a free personal development ebook that is not on this list please contact me and I’ll add it.

Free Personal Development Ebooks

114 Ways to Celebrate Life – Marelisa Fábrega, Abundance Blog at Marelisa Online

30 Things You Need to Know Now – Alex Blackwell, The Bridgemaker

4 Steps to Create the Life You Desire – Ellie Walsh, Living the Law of Attraction

5 Secrets to Attracting Everything You Want – Lorraine Cohen, Powerfull Living

5 Simple Keys to Rock Your 20s – Jenny Ferry, Crest of Your Life

5 Simple Steps to an Awesome Life – Vlad Dolezal, An Amazing Mind

50 Ways to a Positive Consciousness – Nicholas Powiull, Conscious Flex

84 Tips on Overcoming Procrastination – Alex Fayle, Someday Syndrome

A Year of Change – Peter Clemens, The Change Blog (that’s me!)

Career Satisfaction From Within – Chris Edgar, Purpose Power Coaching

Clear Negative Energy – Andrea Hess, Empowered Soul

Clutter 101: The Definitive Guide To De-Cluttering Your Life – James Mallinson, Organize IT

Change How You Communicate – Leona Dawson, Transformative Living

Curly’s Law – Seamus Anthony, Rebel Zen

Enduring the Road to Success – Eric Hamm, Motivate Thyself

Enlightening Stress Relief – The Daily Minder, The Daily Mind

Enlightenment in a PDF – Ivan Campuzano, Ivan Campuzano . com

Flying By The Seat Of My Soul – Tess Marshall, The Bold Life

How to Get a Girlfriend – Alex Shalman, Alex Shalman . com

How to Become a Billionaire – Nathalie Lussier, Billionaire Woman

How to Make Friends – Glen Allsopp, PluginID

How to Manifest What You Want – Evelyn Lim, Attraction Mind Map

How to Practice the Art of Life Balance – Stacey Hoffer Weckstein, Create a Balance

Learn This (numerous ebooks) – Mike King, Learn This

Life Changers – ManageTrainLearn

Manage, Click, Learn! 2010 – ManageTrainLearn

Opening Doors: A Mini Guide to Blissful Guide to Blissful Living – Laurel Vespi, Stone Circle Coaching

Overcome Anything – Mary Jaksch, Goodlife Zen

Quit Your Day Job – Ali Hale, Aliventures

Shoots of Growth – ManageTrainLearn

Slow Down Fast: A Revolutionary How-To Guide For Being Productive, Efficient, and Effective – David Bohl, Slown Down Fast

The 7 Timeless Habits of Happiness – Henrik Edberg, The Positivity Blog

The 77 Traits of Highly Successful People – Mark Foo

The Beautiful Calm Meditation Ebook – Ananga, Living By Design

The Genius Within YOU – Steve Martile, Freedom Education

The Inspiration Manifesto – Tanner Maluchnik

The Quote Effect – Davina Haisell, Shades of Crimson

The Woman’s Relationship Bible – Hayden Tompkins, Through The Illusion

The Zen of Blogging – Hunter Nuttall, Hunter Nuttall . com

Thinkonomics – Rev. Ike, Science of Living Online

Thriving On Less – Simplifying In A Tough Economy – Leo Babauta, Zen Habits

Why We’re Failing the 4-Hour Workweek (or, Reflections of a Pro Blogger) – Hunter Nuttall, Hunter Nuttall . com

Work Happy The Google Way – Karl Staib, Work Happy Now!

Note: this list is a work-in progress! If you offer a free personal development ebook that is not on this list email me at peter [at] thechangeblog.com and I’ll add it.

About the writer: this list was compiled by Peter Clemens (follow him on Twitter).


44 Comments

  • User Gravatar Eric Hamm | Motivate Thyself
    March 19th, 2009 at 11:27 pm

    Very useful list, Peter, and thanks for including mine in the bunch! :-) Eric

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  • User Gravatar Hilary
    March 20th, 2009 at 12:25 am

    Thanks .. it’s useful to have a list of free personal development ebooks .. and good reference source ..

    Hilary: Be Positive Be Happy

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  • User Gravatar Glen Allsopp
    March 20th, 2009 at 1:22 am

    I was thinking about doing a post on the exact same topic, looksl ike you beat me too it. Great list and thanks a lot for including mine!

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  • User Gravatar Alex Blackwell
    March 20th, 2009 at 2:10 am

    Peter – thanks for putting this list together. You have provided a valuable resource!

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  • User Gravatar Stacey / Create a Balance
    March 20th, 2009 at 3:52 am

    This post is a great idea and I’m honored to be part of this impressive list. I think this list is a powerful reminder that a dose of inspiration is always available for free for anyone with an internet connection.

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  • User Gravatar Jens Upton
    March 20th, 2009 at 4:10 am

    Hiya

    thanks for compiling all these. tweeted. looking forward to reading at my leisure. feeling like a kid in a candy store.

    Jens

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  • User Gravatar Alex Shalman
    March 20th, 2009 at 6:00 am

    It’s really nice to see so many people putting their ideas down into comprehensive ebook format. Leave it to Peter to find all of them – great job my man!

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  • User Gravatar Tim Brownson
    March 20th, 2009 at 7:21 am

    Nice one Peter, there are some of the toppermost personal growth writers on the blogospherenet on your list.

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  • User Gravatar Vincent
    March 20th, 2009 at 9:07 am

    HI Peter,

    You had complied a great list of free ebooks. Thanks for sharing. :)

    Cheers
    Vincent
    Personal Development Blogger

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  • User Gravatar Nathalie Lussier
    March 20th, 2009 at 9:41 am

    Wow, what a great list! I will set aside some time to read some of these. Thanks for including my ebook, I appreciate it.

    From the ones I’ve already read, I know how great it is to sit down and read a book written by one of your favorite bloggers. :)

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  • User Gravatar Chris Edgar | Purpose Power Coaching
    March 20th, 2009 at 10:46 am

    Hi Peter — Thanks for this list. I’m looking forward to checking these out.

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  • User Gravatar Ryan Rekishi | Acorn-Seeds
    March 20th, 2009 at 10:49 am

    Big Help!

    Thanks a TON Peter. Much appreciated. An excellent list of information.

    Cheers,
    Ryan

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  • User Gravatar Arjen
    March 20th, 2009 at 10:54 am

    Amazing list! I really appreciate this!

    Thanks for sharing

    Reply

  • User Gravatar Greg
    March 20th, 2009 at 11:31 am

    Nice list! Been looking for something like this.

    Just stumbled across your site, look forward to reading more!

    Greg.

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  • User Gravatar Mary/GoodlifeZEN
    March 20th, 2009 at 11:42 am

    Great list! It’s wonderful to have all these resources in one spot.
    And thanks for including my eBook “Overcome Anything”!

    By the way, Leo Babauta should also be on the list with this free Ebook:
    http://thepowerofless.com/2008.....h-economy/

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  • User Gravatar Marc and Angel Hack Life
    March 20th, 2009 at 2:29 pm

    Awesome list Peter! Thanks. ;-)

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  • User Gravatar Shun Jian | RichGrad.com
    March 20th, 2009 at 3:10 pm

    Great list! Maybe it’s time I’ve an ebook out too huh? Lol…
    Thanks =)

    Shun Jian
    RichGrad.com
    Personal Development for the Book Smart

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  • User Gravatar Davina
    March 20th, 2009 at 4:47 pm

    Wow, Peter what an impressive list. I’m honoured that you have included The Quote Effect. Thank you on behalf of myself and the 32 other bloggers who contributed to this.

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  • User Gravatar Nicholas Powiull
    March 20th, 2009 at 4:58 pm

    May those who are nearest to you be constantly enriched by the beauty and the bounty of your love, may your work be a joy of your life that serves the world, and may your days be good and long upon the Earth.

    Have a Consciously Flexing day,
    ~Nicholas Powiull

    “Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” ~Albert Einstein

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  • User Gravatar The Daily Minder
    March 20th, 2009 at 5:40 pm

    Thanks for including me on the list! Some great reading materials here.

    TDM

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  • User Gravatar Peter
    March 20th, 2009 at 7:34 pm

    Glad to hear people are finding this post useful! I’ve added a couple more ebooks just now:

    5 Secrets to Attracting Everything You Want – Lorraine Cohen, Powerfull Living

    5 Simple Keys to Rock Your 20s – Jenny Ferry, Crest of Your Life

    Thriving On Less – Simplifying In A Tough Economy – Leo Babauta, Zen Habits

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  • User Gravatar tess The Bold Life
    March 21st, 2009 at 3:59 am

    What a great collection and thanks for including me! Often times people think they have to spend a lot of money to learn about the internet, blogging and life. In a time when money is short it’s great to know that one can begin right here and gain wisdom without spending a dime.

    After putting in to practice what is learned I’m pretty sure it would lead to improivng every area of one’s life to the point where they could afford the next step. Love your blog!

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  • User Gravatar V.
    March 21st, 2009 at 7:29 am

    thanks for this list, seems like i’m going to read a lot in the next few days :-D

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  • User Gravatar Valerie M
    March 21st, 2009 at 8:50 am

    Thank you SO very much! This is an awesome list!

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  • User Gravatar DSE901
    March 21st, 2009 at 8:56 am

    I love self help books. I always feel so positive and encouraged after reading them. Thanks for this list

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  • User Gravatar farouk
    March 21st, 2009 at 9:12 am

    this was a very good idea :)

    Reply

  • User Gravatar Happiness Is Better
    March 21st, 2009 at 9:51 am

    Wow! Great list of e-books! Looks like I have a lot of reading to do.
    Cheers!
    -Dustin

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  • User Gravatar Laurel
    March 24th, 2009 at 7:26 am

    Love people with a generous heart so thanks Peter for the great resource. I was pleased to pass it along to my community.

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  • User Gravatar Alex Fayle | Someday Syndrome
    March 25th, 2009 at 9:57 am

    Great list Peter – I’ve read a few, but not as many as I like (if only Kindle was available outside the US, I’d read a lot more of them – I hate reading books on the computer screen!). And thank you for including my tips book in the list.

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  • User Gravatar Peter
    March 25th, 2009 at 8:08 pm

    I’ve just added a few more ebooks:

    4 Steps to Create the Life You Desire – Ellie Walsh, Living the Law of Attraction

    Break-Up Blueprint: 3 Simple Secrets on How to Begin to Heal Your Broken Heart – Eris Huemer, Love Eris

    Change How You Communicate – Leona Dawson, Transformative Living

    Opening Doors: A Mini Guide to Blissful Guide to Blissful Living – Laurel Vespi, Stone Circle Coaching

    The Woman’s Relationship Bible – Hayden Tompkins, Through The Illusion

    Enjoy! :)

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  • User Gravatar Karl Staib - Work Happy Now
    March 29th, 2009 at 1:44 pm

    This list must have taken you a long time. Thanks for the link love. I’ll be checking this list out tonight.

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  • User Gravatar Peter
    April 2nd, 2009 at 8:39 pm

    Just added a couple of new e-books:

    Clutter 101: The Definitive Guide To De-Cluttering Your Life – James Mallinson, Organize IT

    Thinkonomics – Rev. Ike, Science of Living Online

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  • User Gravatar Ivan Campuzano
    April 3rd, 2009 at 7:37 pm

    gracias amigo :) for putting me on the list, very much appreciated….keep up the great work…keep shining my friend…

    “your past does not equal your future, unless you let it” – Ivan Campuzano

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  • User Gravatar Pearl
    February 2nd, 2010 at 6:47 am

    Hi,
    I’ve got one to add:
    I’ve really enjoyed “The Little Guide To Beating Procrastination, Perfectionism and Blocks: a Manual For Artists, Activists, Entrepreneurs, Academics and Other Ambitious Dreamers”
    http://lifelongactivist.com/downloads

    I’ve also looked at “The HIAPy Guide to Finding Work in a Tough Job Market” on the same page but haven’t read it all.

    Thanks for the list!

    Pearl

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  • User Gravatar Abhijat
    February 8th, 2010 at 8:53 am

    This is a great list Peter. Very resourceful and a excellent reference.

    Reply

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