What are the best books for wisdom, life skills/advice and critical thinking?

Wisdom and Life Advice:

1. "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho – A story about following your dreams and listening to your heart.
2. "Man’s Search for Meaning" by Viktor E. Frankl – Insights on finding purpose and resilience in difficult times.
3. "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom – Life lessons shared by a professor facing the end of his life.
4. "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz – Simple but profound principles for personal freedom and growth.
5. "Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius – Timeless reflections on life, virtue, and self-discipline.

Life Skills and Self-Improvement:

1. "Atomic Habits" by James Clear – Practical tips on building good habits and breaking bad ones.
2. "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie – Essential lessons on communication and relationship-building.
3. "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen R. Covey – Strategies for personal and professional success.
4. "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success" by Carol S. Dweck – Understanding how a growth mindset can improve learning and achievement.

Critical Thinking:

1. "Thinking, Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman – Insights into how we think and make decisions.
2. "The Art of Thinking Clearly" by Rolf Dobelli – A guide to avoiding cognitive biases and logical fallacies.
3. "A Rulebook for Arguments" by Anthony Weston – Clear guidance on how to construct and evaluate arguments.
4. "Critical Thinking: A Beginner's Guide to Logic, Fallacies, and the Scientific Method" by David Kelley – A helpful primer for analyzing arguments and reasoning.
5. "Superforecasting: The Art and Science of Prediction" by Philip E. Tetlock and Dan M. Gardner – Techniques to enhance forecasting and analytical skills.