Book recommendations for a 27 year old guy trying to figure out what to do with his life?

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Are you me?

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Are you both me?

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Peeps - Been there, felt that.

This is the book for you. It helped me/ continues to help me.

https://www.amazon.com/Designing-Your-Life-Well-Lived-Joyful/dp/1101875321

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^ seriously. Fiction is better than self-help IMHO.

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The Bible. Best selling book for millenia

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Crime and Punishment, Dostoyevsky

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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck

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"Hot Assets" - romance novel about life and the pursuit of love.

Mans Search for Meaning

Learn how to architect your life

What color is your parachute. Classic

Can vouch for Accenture 3. Book is solid

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Hey sweet ladies, C (26 male) this side. Hope you are keeping safe and healthy!

About me? People usually say I am their go to person for when they need emotional support, advise about relationships and when they feel low, maybe because I help them cheer up again and be the ear they need.

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