Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body. Everyone should read books. However, those people who want to accomplish more and be more in life, should be avid readers. Reading allows you to learn new things that can help you succeed in all areas of your life. In addition to teaching you new things, reading is simply good for your health. It improves your focus and memory. It can reduce stress, improve your mental health, and help you live longer. Now that you know why you should read, this blog post will outline what you should be reading. If you’re looking to make some changes in your life, set yourself up for success, and work towards becoming your best self, these are the books that need to be on your reading list. These 7 books will leave you feeling like you can conquer the world.
The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy
This book helps simplify your mindset toward growth. The author does a great job of conveying how the little things really do add up.
One key takeaway: It’s better to do one thing that’s going to move you closer to your goal every day than nothing at all. For example, if you can only read one/two pages a day of a book, that’s better than not reading at all. Small steps lead to big results.
The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
This book opens up your mind to how law of attraction and manifesting your desires, work. The book is all about how you can use the power of thinking positively to get whatever it is you want in life. There’s also a documentary that’s based on the book.
One key takeaway: All that we are is the result of what have thought. We are made of our thoughts. Because our thoughts become our words, words become actions; actions become habits, and habits lead you to your destiny.
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
This book is about living a stress free, peaceful life by focusing on the opportunity and abundance of the present moment. There’s so many moments in our everyday lives where we get so caught up in what happened in the past or what will happen in the future, but when we direct our attention to the now, there are no problems.
One key takeaway: The present moment is all you ever have. You have to understand the value of each moment. There’s so much power that you can have if you live, breathe, and exist in the present moment only.
We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers
This book is speaking to all women who haven’t always had the same opportunities as others. It really breaks down exactly the steps you need to take to become a millionaire, from changing your mindset and telling yourself a new story to looking at your finances and adding in extra streams of income.
One key takeaway: Everything requires money. If you need to leave an abusive husband, it takes money. If you want to create change by starting a charity or helping the homeless, it takes money. When women make more money, they can change the world.
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
This book will help you increase your network and understand the power of networking. The book outlines how networking and leveraging relationships can get you into rooms that can potentially change your life.
One key takeaway: Listen more than you speak. If you’re a great listener, you can listen to understand and come up with solutions to people’s problems faster than you could by overtalking them.
The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferris
This book can really help you put a plan in place so that you can work towards living your dream life. It teaches you how to design your life so you’re working less, but earning more.
One key takeaway: You don’t have to conform to society’s standards of working a traditional 9-5. It’s important to have purpose outside of your job. You don’t have to do what everyone else is doing.
The Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz
This book lays out the foundation of having the right mindset for success. Like the title suggests, it’s all about thinking big. It is about being proactive and moving through life with the end goal in mind.
One key takeaway: 99% of the time, what goes on in our heads is the biggest limiting factor in our lives. If you can get out of your head and start thinking BIGGER, you can change your life.
Have you read any of these books? Which one are you going to add to your reading list, first? Leave a comment below!
