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24 alternatives to Advice From My 80-Year-Old Self

Real words of wisdom from people ages 7 to 88

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Advice From My 80-Year-Old Self launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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    Prosper!▲55

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    How to Win Friends and Influence People▲124

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    The ABCs of Adulthood: An Alphabet of Life Lessons▲60

    Valuable, universal & evergreen advice for burgeoning adults

    2016 · its alternatives →

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    Delivering Happiness▲92

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14. 14
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    Failing My Way to Success▲71

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    2016 · its alternatives →

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    Breaking Busy▲64

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    Nudge▲83

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    2015 · its alternatives →

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    The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People▲102

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    The Passionate State of Mind▲54

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