I Read 15 Self-improvement Books - These Are The Best
When it comes to my bookish beginnings, it all traces back to my dad.
I can still vividly recall him showering me with books, all in the hopes of sparking my inner reader.
Now, truth be told, most of those early picks didn't quite hit the mark. They just didn't click with me.
I wasn't feeling them, simple as that.
So, when I finally decided to give reading a proper shot, here's what I did: I'd start a book, even if it didn't grab me right away.
Then, one day, I stumbled upon a post - might have been on Snapchat or something - and I took a screenshot.
Can you believe a screenshot turned out to be a game-changer? Haha, wild.
And there it was:
I picked up a single book from that image file, and that was it - I was hooked.
That's when I fully embraced the reader's path, finding the books that truly spoke to me.
So, if you're on your own journey of self-improvement, I've got your back with the Top 5 books that'll be your trusty companions. Let's dive in!"
1. Atomic Habits' by James Clear.
It's all about boosting your productivity.
If you want easy ways to up your productivity by forming and breaking habits, this book is your ticket.
Clear breaks it down: success takes time. It's those small 1% improvements that add up big time.
I've read this book three times now. Whenever I'm feeling stuck, I turn to it.
Starting fresh might seem tough, but here's what I did:
When I struggled, I cut my writing time from 45 minutes to just 15. And with weights, I went lighter instead of heavier.
It's not a total restart, it's a comeback.
2. How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie: Social Skills
If there was one book that changed my entire social interaction, and I'm sure it will work for you even as an introvert or extrovert, this is for you.
Good social skills in personal relationships, business, negotiations, and much more are essential.
Each chapter gives you practical guides that you can implement today and start seeing results today.
Just to give you a quick tip from the book
Carnegie says, “Remember that a person's name is to that person the sweetest and most important sound in any language.”
Can you see what I mean? Don’t trap yourself under the excuse that I just don’t like people, which is why I will skip this book.
Even the people that you already have in your life matter. Literally, man, you can talk your way out of difficult situations and bring out the vulnerable side of another human being to understand where they are coming from.
Do you still think convo’s are trash?
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari—spirituality
I have history with this book.
It was one I shared with one of my favorite people. Because it encapsulates everything about the shared experiences.
It's not just any book; it's a journey through detachment, attachment, growth, and mastering discipline. It's everything.
Through it, I grasped the true worth of time, realizing once it's spent, it can't be reclaimed.
It taught me that self-improvement starts from the inside first, slowly creeping to the outside.
Side note: Don’t give out your books guys 😂. Instead get them another copy.
4. The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A Fuck
Viewers discretion is advised; it's a bit vulgar, but all in all, it makes it interesting.
Looking back, I was someone who was eager to receive validation from people around me.
I would want people to validate the way I looked, the way I spoke, and the things I did on a day-to-day basis as channels towards making people who didn’t even give a damn about me
That’s honestly messed up.
Picking up this book was a game-changer.
It taught me that life is actually temporary and your f*cks are your most important assets.
i.e., what you deem worthy or important.
Now, when you start dispense them into things like what people think about you,
On your deathbed, you will regret these decisions that you made.
“We can say that the key to living a good life is not giving a fuck about more things, but rather, giving a fuck only about the things that align with your personal values.” ~ James Clear, author of Atomic Habits
In an actual sense, I am telling you to worry about things that you can control and forget about the rest.
Channel your f*cks to things that will contribute to your long-term happiness.
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BONUS BOOK
This is a book from one of my favorite podcasters and my most current read.
THE DIARY OF A CEO ~ Steven Bartlett
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