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).
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44 Comments
March 19th, 2009 at 11:27 pm
Very useful list, Peter, and thanks for including mine in the bunch!
Eric
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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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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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March 20th, 2009 at 2:10 am
Peter – thanks for putting this list together. You have provided a valuable resource!
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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March 20th, 2009 at 10:54 am
Amazing list! I really appreciate this!
Thanks for sharing
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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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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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March 20th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
Awesome list Peter! Thanks.
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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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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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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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March 20th, 2009 at 5:40 pm
Thanks for including me on the list! Some great reading materials here.
TDM
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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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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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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
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March 21st, 2009 at 8:50 am
Thank you SO very much! This is an awesome list!
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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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March 21st, 2009 at 9:12 am
this was a very good idea
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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February 8th, 2010 at 8:53 am
This is a great list Peter. Very resourceful and a excellent reference.
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