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title: "Soft skill books that will make you a better developer"
url: https://daily.dev/posts/soft-skill-books-that-will-make-you-a-better-developer-bpza7fm3x
source_url: https://addyosmani.com/blog/soft-skills-books/
type: article
source: "Addy Osmani"
author: "Addy Osmani"
published: 2023-10-08T19:10:44.548Z
updated: 2023-10-09T16:00:06.554Z
tags: ["productivity", "leadership"]
reading_time: 6
upvotes: 512
comments: 25
language: en
---

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# Soft skill books that will make you a better developer

**[Addy Osmani](https://daily.dev/sources/addy)** · [@addyosmani](https://daily.dev/addyosmani) · 6 min read · 512 upvotes · 25 comments

## Summary

This article provides a list of soft skill books that can help developers improve their programming and managerial abilities. It covers various topics such as deep focus, high-leverage activities, growth mindset, leadership skills, and more. The article highlights the importance of developing soft skills alongside technical skills for developers.

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## Community discussion

Top comments from developers on daily.dev.

**@kyubysama** · 5 upvotes

> Thanks for the article!
> This helps a lot a newbie like me <3

**@liinal** · 3 upvotes

> Such a great list. Thanks a lot!

**@victorialslocum** · 2 upvotes

> Absolutely love Atomic Habits by James Clear, my favorite part that I say at least once a week:
>
> > 1. Decide the person you want to be.
> > 2. Prove it to yourself with small wins.
> > (page 39)
>
> Beyond habits, I think this book has a lot of insight into becoming the person you always dreamed of being <3 I love the idea of making identity-based changes, rather than outcome-based goals.

**@qaziatiq** · 2 upvotes

> Nice collection I have read some of these but did not know about the others, thanks

**@gauravshrivastava** · 1 upvotes

> amazing

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