I got you covered! As much as I love writing about this subject, I cant take credit for everything I write. Much of my knowledge on self-development came from reading these great writers and thinkers.

Unfortunately theres no way for me to rank these bloggers objectively and accurately. The ranking here is based on their Twitter followers, but those numbers wont tell you much about the quality of their content. So dont take it as absolute in terms of quality. That being said, many of those at the top are there for good reason.

What this list lacks in ranking, however, it makes up for in quality. Ive read all these blogs, and Im a long term subscriber to a few of them. Ive bought some of their books and courses, too.

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Ive been a fan since I read the 4-Hour Workweek and I now have his other books, 4-Hour Body and 4-Hour Chef. He thinks and sees the world differently, and that shows in his writing.

From Tim, I learned that having many options isnt always better. Sometimes, its better to eliminate them altogether so you dont waste time on petty choices like what to eat for breakfast.

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Maria Popova. Photograph by Elizabeth Lippman for The New York Times

Maria Popova isnt your usual self-development blogger. She calls herself aninterestingness hunter-gatherer, and curious mind at large and thats a very fitting description considering the amount of research she does for a single post.

Brain Pickings is a collection of the lessons shes learned on creativity, intellectuality/growth, anxiety, spirituality and more. If you want to be a better note-taker, look-up her interview with Tim Ferriss.

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Lori Deschene is the author ofTiny Buddhas Guide to Loving Yourself, co-founder of the Recreate Your Life Story eCourse, andcreator of Tiny Buddha, a site on simple wisdom, inspiration, relationships, and mindfulness. While many of the posts are based on Buddhisms teachings, its not exclusively about Buddhismor religion for that matter.

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Hyatt is the author of Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World, and his personal blog is full of insightful and actionable posts on intentional leadership, productivity, publishing and more.

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Leo Babuta writes about habits and living a minimalist lifestyle. Zen Habits chronicles his journey in changing bad habits like smoking and adding better ones like waking early, plus the lessons he learned along the way.

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I found Penelope Trunk on Google while I was researching for an article. I forgot what it was about, but her article came up on the search results and the headline stopped me in my tracks.

I was intrigued. What would you learn about time management by hating someone? Since then, Ive loved her style of storytelling and candor in writing.

Trunks blog is full of stories and advice about life, work and starting a business.

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Chris Guillebeau is a travel hacker. So whats he doing here in a list of personal development bloggers? Aside from traveling the world using frequent flyer miles, hes also the author of the unconventional guide series, which are awesome guides for travelling, publishing and getting rich.

From him, I learned how to dream dreams worth chasing. He also showedme how to conduct annual reviews without going crazy.

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Marie Forleo is the host of Marie TV and author of Make Every Man Want You: How To Be So Irresistible Youll Barely Keep from Dating Yourself.

Her website is full of sassy and actionable advice for anyone wanting to build a business, focus, and overcome their limiting beliefs.

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Danielle LaPorte is the author of The Fire Starter Sessions and co-creator of Your Big Beautiful Book Plan.

Yes, the site is probably geared for people who love inspirational quotes and soul-searching, but LaPortes website is much more than that. The posts are relatable, memorable and inspirational but not to the point that its too cheesy for my liking.

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Me, Ramit, and a photobomber at his IWT event in Manila

Ramit Sethis writing is very direct and practical. No woo-woo inspirational but vague advice! Hes not afraid to call people out on their BS, and as a result he practically has a cult following. In email, he sounds like a scary guy (youll know what I mean if youre subscribed to his newsletter), but hes cool and approachable in person.

From Ramit, I learned that everything is negotiable. I also learned how to test (and break) my assumptions, like Who will pay me this much if other freelancers charge half of that?

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On the surface, it looks like a health and fitness blog but once you read through it, youll realize that everything here is focused on physical and mental mastery.

If youre always trying to exceed your limits, physically and mentally, this site is for you.

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Roman Fitness Systems is a fitness and lifestyle website, but they also have write-ups on personal development. The site is a good resource for people looking to improve their physical appearance, that isto look thinner or put on some muscle.

Quick side note: Roman doesnt like getting included in lists like this. But Im including him here anyway because his site is a great resource forgetting results in your diet and exercise, which then leads to a better life.

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Steven Handel is the man behind The Emotion Machine, an in-depth blog on psychology and self-improvement. The sites tagline is The psychology blog thats better than your local therapist, based on the posts Ive read, I think hes right. I definitely learned more from him than from my Psych 101 class.

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Pick the Brain has been around for a while now. Its coverage extends to many facets of personal development, but the general themes are productivity, motivation, self-improvement/education and health.

The sites community writers are creative and often come up with a fresh angle on things, so although they talk about pretty much the same thing, the posts dont read like the rehashed stuff littering the web.

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Beckers site is all about living a simple, yet rewarding, life. He emphasizes the importance of focusing onmore important pursuits and throwing away the stuff that clutter your life.

If you believe in less is more, youll probably like this site. But its not just for organization-freaks. Dig around and youll also find great articles on success, parenting, work, finances and more.

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Manson writes unconventional life advice, the kind you wont like reading if youre used to getting things easy or if youre a fan of The Secret.

His blog is a realistic self-help site based on psychology and evidence through experience. Topics covered include life choices, culture, relationships and self-improvement.

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Tervoorens blog offers strategies on life, career and adventure with a focus on increasing your risk tolerance via science-backed methods.

Honestly, I was a bit skeptical when I first heard about this blog. Increasing my risk appetite? What is this a scammy investment? But no, Riskologys content is great for people allergic to change, or stuck in their comfort zone, as it teaches you to tame your brain (and improve your life) in tiny increments.

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Paid to Exist can help you the day job you hate and find freedom in working on your own terms. Mead has written tons of realistic and actionable content to help you quit your day job, grow, and build a business that can support your lifestyle.

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The blogs name translates to I am an idiot and also to I am Barker because Japanese people pronounce it as Baka

Dont let the name fool you. This site is anything but. My Getpocket account is filled with articles from Bakadesuyo!

I love his posts on productivity and goal setting, but he also writes cool stuff about negotiation and persuasion. Everything he writes is based on Science, or at least a good book he has read.

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Live Your Legend is dedicated to helping people find work that excites them. Its an active community of inspiring and action-oriented people helping each other find meaningful work.

Dinsmore also continuously travels the world to host local Live Your Legend meetups. So if youre tired of the glass ceiling, this blog is for you.

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Blake writes about leadership, entrepreneurship and more. The sites content is geared towards fresh graduates and millennials. Its a great source of strategies for excelling in life outside academia.

Favorite post: Have You Become a Half-Dead Adult?

Saviucs writing focuses on the hidden truths, the things we ignore yet hugely affect our lives. Read Purpose Fairy to learn more about human behavior from great thinkers like Einstein, Lao Tzu, Socrates and Victor Frankl, just a short list of Saviucs inspiration for her posts.

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Think Simple Now is a collection of real life stories from different people. Whatever youre going through, youre not alonethats their message.

With over a thousand stories from people all over the world, chances are youll find someone who went through the same troubles youre currently experiencing. You can read their stories to learn from their experience or just find solace knowing that others have walked the same path as you.

Favorite post: How to Quiet Your Mind

Its a great site for freelancers, travelers, and location independent entrepreneurs. Ogle initially put it up to keep himself accountable, but he now helps others accomplish their goals of being a location rebelwhat he calls anyone who can work or earn a living from anywhere.

If traveling while working isnt your thing, he also has posts about setting priorities, creating habits and building a business.

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With a background in Psychology, addiction and management, Atchinson set up this blog to chronicle the lessons he learned in his different jobs. He writes about waking up early, changing habits through changing your thoughts, and other aspects of personal development.

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Moodley blogs about creating change for women leaders and entrepreneurs. She believes sisterhood (community) is essential to a womans freedom, and creates communities of women supporting each others lives and businesses.

She also writes about doing more while having more fun, finding clarity and more.

Favorite post: Does your lover validate your life?

If you want to stretch your limits, go to Impossiblehq.com. Let Runyon show you how to shatter your limiting beliefs about diet, exercise and more.

Be prepared to work hard, though. Runyons method, especially Impossible Fitness, is not for sissies. If youre scared, hesitant or have serious self-doubts, thats okay because hell help you get over that, too.

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