I’ve read a lot of books and special few have inspired me deeply. Some books have changed, and possibly saved, my life. I want to share them with you.
Here’s how I decided on my list:
- I’ve read the book multiple times because it’s been so helpful.
- It’s been so inspiring, I’ve had it in more than one format (eBook, print, audio, etc.)
- The book’s relevancy leads me to believe I will be reading and recommending it 25 years from now.
- The book follows the K.I.S.S principle (i.e. Keep It Super Simple). Basically, it does a great job of making concepts understandable.
- Each one has information that can be practically applied to your life TODAY.
25 Inspiring Reads
- The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer
This book helped me understand anxiety from a new perspective. - The Dip by Seth Godin
How to make major life decisions. - How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie
The essentials of building healthy relationships. - The War of Art by Steven Pressfield. Turning Pro and The Artist’s Journey, by the same author are excellent as well.
A clear view of the process of creativity and the battle within. - The Search for Significance by Robert S. McGhee & You Are Special by Max Lucado
The truth about building real and lasting self-confidence. - 48 Days to the Work You Love by Dan Miller
Practical information on finding your right career fit and landing a good job. - The Wounded Heart by Dan Allender
Understand the impact of abuse and how to heal these wounds. - First Things First by Stephen R. Covey
My all-time favorite book on time management and prioritization. - Boundaries by Henry Cloud
Practical tips on setting and maintaining relationship boundaries. - Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradbury
Understanding emotional health and practical ways you can grow in this area.
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- Choose Yourself! by James Altucher
Overcoming the victim mentality by making yourself a priority. - Feel the Fear… and Do it Anyway by Susan Jeffers
The 1st great practical book on facing your fears I ever read. (I was 21 years old.) - Daring Greatly by Brene Brown
The 2nd great practical book on facing your fears I ever read. (At age 38.) - Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl & Night by Elie Weisel
We cannot avoid suffering, but we can choose how we cope with it. - Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
The 1st great practical book on personal financial literacy I ever read. Understanding the difference between an asset and a liability. - The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey
The 2nd great practical book on personal financial literacy I ever read. How to avoid debt, budget, and save. - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
Timeless and practical wisdom on making life work. - The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy
Intentionally create a positive future step-by-step.
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- Influence by Robert Caildini & Influencer by Joseph Grenny
The psychology behind impacting others. - Leadership and Self-Deception by The Arbringer Institute
Powerful insights on motivation, conflict, and collaboration. - Rhinoceros Success by Scott Alexander
Fun and inspiring read on personal growth, success, and life balance. - How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie
The timeless classic on coping with anxiety. - How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci by Michael Gelb
How to tap into the creativity we all have inside. - Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
A classic that helped me make sense of the Christian faith. - The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale
How to change your perspective from negative to positive.
You’ve heard the saying “You are what you eat”, well, I believe “You are what you read.” Eat junk and you become unhealthy. Read uplifting and healthy books and that’s what you’ll become.
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