Life & fun · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Self-Reliance

Independence, non-conformity, and trusting oneself

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

1. 1
   The Sovereign Individual▲77

   Mastering the Transition to the Information Age

   2016 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   The Four Agreements▲69

   A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom

   2015 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem▲64

   The definitive work on self-esteem

   2015 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   The Art of Non-Conformity▲68

   How to live an unconventional life in a conventional world

   2015 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Leadership and Self-Deception▲62

   Dramatically improve both your results and relationships

   2015 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Invisible Influence▲66

   The Hidden Forces that Shape Behavior

   2016 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Taking Stairs▲55

   A fascinating take on self-discipline

   2015 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Invisible Influence▲69

   The hidden forces that shape behavior

   2016 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Give and Take▲77

   Why helping others drives our success

   2015 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Doing Good Better▲127

    How effective altruism can help you make a difference

    2015 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    The Rational Optimist▲77

    How prosperity evolves

    2015 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Why Greatness Cannot Be Planned▲61

    The myth of the objective

    2015 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Buddhism Without Beliefs▲81

    A contemporary guide to awakening

    2016 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Ego Is The Enemy▲140

    Ryan Holiday's new book on humility and resilience

    2016 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World▲63

    How to effectively champion a new idea.

    2016 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Outwitting the Devil▲55

    The secret to freedom and success

    2015 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Resilience ▲55

    Why things bounce back

    2015 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Brokerage and Closure▲55

    An introduction to social capital

    2016 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    The Power of Habit ▲112

    Why we do what we do in life and business

    2015 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Above & Beyond: Authenticity and Why Your "Why" Important Than Your "How▲52

    Author Eliot Peper on authenticity and trust building

    2016 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists▲68

    The psychology knowledge for effective communication

    2015 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Quiet▲93

    The Power of Introverts in a World that can't stop talking

    2015 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Waking Up #44 - Being Good and Doing Good: A Conversation with William MacAskill▲55

    Effective altruism, moral illusions, and existential risk

    2016 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    The Introvert Entrepreneur▲65

    Amplify your strengths and create success on your own terms

    2016 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →