In keeping with the Twitter community’s new tradition, #FollowFriday, I thought I’d start compiling some useful lists of the folks I find most interesting to follow on Twitter and why. Today I’d like to share eleven thought leaders who are constantly challenging assumptions, examining human thinking and the brain, de-mystifying happiness and success, and challenging us to grow into more conscious individuals.

Tony Robbins (@tonyrobbins)

“The Official Tony Robbins Account.” If you’re not yet familiar with this motivational master, check out TonyRobbins.com.

Steve Pavlina (@stevepavlina)

“I’m a human alarm clock. I wake up people who are sleeping through life.” Author of Personal Development for Smart People and StevePavlina.com.

Eben Pagan (@ebenpagan)

“Interested in brain science, psychology, raw food, great music, challenging myself, philosophy, yoga, changing the world.” Known to some as David DeAngelo, Eben started out as a dating coach and internet marketer. Check out his blog.

Leo Babauta (@zen_habits)

“Zen Habits blogger, author of The Power of Less (http://thepowerofless.com).” Leo has one of the longest-running and most successful blogs on productivity and simplicity: Zen Habits.

Rajesh Setty (@UpbeatNow)

“Bringing Ideas to Life. With Love! Rajesh is an entrepreneur, author and speaker based in Silicon Valley.” Author of Upbeat: Cultivating the Right Attitude to Thrive in Tough Times and LifeBeyondCode.com.

Duff McDuffee (@duffmcduffee)

“I help people dissolve internal “resistance” with a gentle process called Core Transformation. I tweet philosophy, and dance–wildly.” Duff’s an awesome life coach with a lot of original ideas! Check out Precision Change.

Gregory Lent (@gregorylent)

“Emptiness consultant, transformation ecologist, artist, economist … pro-intelligence.” Gregory is constantly challenging assumptions and examining the way people think. See Post Linearity.

Gretchen Rubin (@gretchenrubin)

“Writing a book and a blog, The Happiness Project.” Gretchen is the queen of happy! Visit The Happiness Project.

Alex Shalman (@AlexShalman)

“Personal Development Mutant | Want To Be In Dental School | Here To Rock Your Twitterverse.” Check out Alex’s great personal development blog.

Jonathan Mead (@jonathanmead)

“Idea pusher. Finder of truth.” Jonathan runs an incredible personal development site called Illuminated Mind.

Robyn McMaster (@RobynMcMaster)

“Rejuvenating business with brain based approaches.” Robyn is the Senior VP of the MITA Brain Based Center and author of the Brain Based Biz blog.

In these rough economic times, following these leaders’ perspectives will help you see the positive side and seek creative new solutions in work, relationships, and life!

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