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How many of the top 10 bestselling books were personal growth books?
How many of the top 10 bestselling books were personal growth books?
Which personal growth book is credited with inspiring Lou Holtz in his career?
Which personal growth book is credited with inspiring Lou Holtz in his career?
What proportion of the top 100 bestsellers were personal growth books?
What proportion of the top 100 bestsellers were personal growth books?
Which of the following statements is true about classic personal growth books?
Which of the following statements is true about classic personal growth books?
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Which book motivated Dave Thomas, founder of Wendy's, to change his life?
Which book motivated Dave Thomas, founder of Wendy's, to change his life?
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What does the character played by Meg Ryan in 'You've Got Mail' primarily express about her love for books?
What does the character played by Meg Ryan in 'You've Got Mail' primarily express about her love for books?
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What is a common characteristic of personal growth books mentioned in the content?
What is a common characteristic of personal growth books mentioned in the content?
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How has the personal growth industry changed over the last fifty years?
How has the personal growth industry changed over the last fifty years?
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What phrase best captures the essence of personal growth books according to the content?
What phrase best captures the essence of personal growth books according to the content?
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What does Aldous Huxley imply about personal improvement?
What does Aldous Huxley imply about personal improvement?
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What is the central theme of Pilgrim's Progress?
What is the central theme of Pilgrim's Progress?
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Which achievement is Benjamin Franklin NOT credited with?
Which achievement is Benjamin Franklin NOT credited with?
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What concept is NOT associated with the essays of Emerson and Thoreau?
What concept is NOT associated with the essays of Emerson and Thoreau?
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What common message is found in Horatio Alger's stories?
What common message is found in Horatio Alger's stories?
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What key lesson does 'Acres of Diamonds' convey?
What key lesson does 'Acres of Diamonds' convey?
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What philosophical idea is central to James Allen's works?
What philosophical idea is central to James Allen's works?
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Which statement best summarizes Dale Carnegie's writing approach?
Which statement best summarizes Dale Carnegie's writing approach?
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What aspect of personal growth does 'How to Win Friends and Influence People' NOT cover?
What aspect of personal growth does 'How to Win Friends and Influence People' NOT cover?
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What was a significant contribution of Franklin to education?
What was a significant contribution of Franklin to education?
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How did Russell Conwell generate funds for his causes?
How did Russell Conwell generate funds for his causes?
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