Penguin Random House South Africa

Hidden

Your Shortcut to Smarter, Stronger, Better

What if the key to becoming smarter, stronger, and better wasn’t a singlebreakthrough, but a collection of timeless ideas – each offering a differentlens on how to live, lead, and grow? From Sun Tzu’s ancient wisdom toAdam Grant’scutting-edgescience, powerful stories to practical systems,these works all circle thesame truth: transformation begins with how wethink, act, and respondto the world around us. Whether it’s masteringhabits, unlocking hiddenpotential, or finding clarity in chaos, these booksguide us toward lastingchange – proof that greatness is not inherited, butbuilt, one choice at a time.


Atomic Habits

James Clear

The life-changing 10 million-copy #1 bestseller that presents a revolutionary system to get 1 per cent better every day, from the world-renowned habits expert.

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The Wealth Money Can’t Buy

Robin Sharma

Legendary personal growth expert Robin Sharma introduces a transformative philosophy and method to achieve a truly rich life, emphasising personal power, authenticity, and fulfilling work.

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The Diary of a CEO

Steven Bartlett

This book reveals timeless principles for success, rooted in psychology and behavioural science, drawn from global insights and interviews, offering a blueprint for building greatness in any field.

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The Art Of War

Sun Tzu

A timeless Chinese classic on strategy and conflict, offering clear, accessible lessons for navigating challenges – from personal to global – toward victory without battle, strength without force, and confidence through wisdom.

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Thinking Fast and Slow

Daniel Kahneman

A fascinating exploration of how we think – fast, intuitive shortcuts versus slow, rational choices – revealing hidden biases, surprising patterns, and practical tools to make smarter decisions in work, life, and beyond.

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Hidden Potential

Adam Grant

A powerful exploration of growth, showing that success isn’t about innate talent but the character we build, revealing how anyone can rise higher, exceed expectations, and unlock hidden possibilities.


Meditations

Marcus Aurelius

Written privately by a Roman emperor, this work offers profound reflections on virtue, reason, the gods, and human emotion – timeless philosophical insights that have guided readers for nearly two millennia.


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