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Most people fail in life
Not because they are not trying..
But because they are are unwilling to expand their minds.
Taking action separates the winners from the non-winners…
Reading an motivational book will help you to interpret yourself more positively.
When you read a motivational book, you get inspired to take positive actions.
I have made a list of the best motivational books that:
- – Urge you to take ACTION
- – Change the way you THINK
- – Increase CREATIVITY
- – Help you to achieve your GOALs
Reading these books could change your life and your thought process.
These books will help you rise to a new level in your life.
Believe Me…..
Make it a habit to JUST DO instead of just thinking about doing it.
Here what you must do is to click the link and purchase book and start reading ….
Here are the 21 Best Motivational books for personal development
The Art of War may be the most widely read book that examines strategy and dispute resolution, equally studied by men and women, military, business executives and politicians alike. According to this book, strategy, preparedness and taking advantage of opportunities are key to achieving success by overcoming conflict.
Quotes: “The wise warrior avoids the battle.”
Means those skilled in war subdue the enemy’s army without battle … They conquer by strategy.”
This is the link : The Art of War
2. The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom
According to author Miguel Ruiz, four agreements in life are fundamental steps on the PATH TO FREEDOM:
The motivational books basic premise is that the diligent application of these agreements will lead to personal FREEDOM.
“ we have a choice: to suffer our destiny or to enjoy our destiny.”
“You will find that you don’t need to trust others as much as you need to trust yourself to make the right choices.”
This is the link :The Four Agreements:
3.The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
This educational and motivational book was first published in 1989, and has sold over 25 million copies worldwide in over 40 languages. The 7 habits touted by the book are:
Be Proactive
Begin with the End in Mind
Put First Things First
Think Win-Win
Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood
Synergize
Sharpen the Saw
Awesome Quotes:
“Treat a man as he is and he will remain as he is. Treat a man as he can and should be and he will become as he can and should be.”
This is the link : The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
4.HOW TO WIN FRIEND AND INFLUENCE PEOPLE
Brimming with practical advice, this motivational book includes fundamental techniques in handling people, six ways to make people like you, twelve ways to win people to your way of thinking, how to be a leader and change people without giving offense or breeding resentment, and seven rules for making your home life happier.
“The world is full of people who are grabbing and self-seeking. So the rare individual who unselfishly tries to serve others has an enormous advantage.”
Best motivational books about life and success
The title of this motivational book suggests that this book tells you how to accumulate monetary wealth, but it is so much more than that – the principles set out in this book cover growing rich in every aspect, personally and professionally.
The author conducted a series of interviews with the most successful and wealthiest individuals to determine the universal doctrines that anyone may apply in order to be successful.
Best Quotes:
“There is no substitute for persistence. The person who makes persistence his watch-word discovers that “Old Man Failure” finally becomes tired, and makes his departure. Failure cannot cope with persistence.”
“The majority of people are ready to throw their aims and purposes overboard and give up at the first sign of opposition or misfortune. A few carry on despite all opposition until they attain their goal.
This informative and motivational book is authored by Robbins, who is probably the most well-known motivational speaker today. In this book, Tony shares tips and strategies to gain control of your emotions body, and life.
Best Quotes:
“You can’t have a plan for your day, ’til you have a plan for your life.”
“Success is doing what you want to do, when you want, where you want, with whom you want, as much as you want.”
7. Buy Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff and It’s All Small Stuff
This therapeutic and motivational book is all about seeing the bigger picture, and learning to let go of those things that don’t really matter. Cherish your loved ones and take time to stop and smell the roses.
“True happiness comes not when we get rid of all of our problems, but when we change our relationship to them, when we see our problems as a potential source of awakening, opportunities to practice, and to learn.”
8. How to change things when change is hard
The authors of this fun and motivational book examine change. Their theory is that there are two brain systems – a rational system and an emotional system.
When these systems work together, making changes is simple. The opposite is true when these systems work against each other – making changes becomes very difficult. Using inspirational anecdotes, this book illustrates how to make change happen.
9. The Magic of thinking Big Book
Think small and you will have small success. Think big and you will have big success. These are the core concepts espoused by this motivational book.
The author provides practical advice to overcome fear, have confidence and above all, aim high.
Best Quotes:
“Think you are weak, think you lack what it takes, think you will lose, think you are second class – think this way and you are doomed to mediocrity.”
“Those who believe they can move mountain, do. Those who believe they can’t, cannot. Belief triggers the power to do.”
10. Steve Jobs : Exclusive Biography
Walter Isaacson provides an in-depth account of the professional and personal life of Steve Jobs, drawing upon interviews with Jobs himself, as well as family members, friends, competitors and colleagues.
This book is incredibly inspiring, as it shares the tale of a driven perfectionist, admittedly difficult to deal with, that was the greatest innovator of his generation.
Best Quotes: “The best way to predict the future is to invent it.”
“Jobs insisted that Apple focus on just two or three priorities at a time. “There is no one better at turning off the noise that is going on around him,” Cook said. “That allows him to focus on a few things and say no to many things. Few people are really good at that.”
More motivational books about life and success
11.) Relentless From Good to Great to Unstoppable
Legendary trainer Tim Grover reveals what it takes to get those results, showing you how to be relentless and achieve whatever you desire.
Grover breaks down what it takes to be unstoppable: you keep going when everyone else is giving up, you thrive under pressure, you never let your emotions make you weak.
“Fuck “try.” Trying is an open invitation to failure, just another way of saying, “If I fail, it’s not my fault, I tried.”
12.) How Successful People Think
Leadership expert John C. Maxwell explains how to be more creative and when to question popular thinking. Learn how to focus your thinking and capture the big picture.
The author teaches how to tap into your creative potential, develop shared ideas, and derive lessons from the past to better understand the future.
“A person who knows how may always have a job, but the person who knows why will always be his boss.”
13. The Energy Bus
In this book, Jon Gordon reveals 10 secrets for approaching life and work with the kind of positive, forward thinking that leads to true accomplishment – at work and at home.
The author offers a guide on how to overcome adversity and bring out the best in yourself and your team.
Notable quotes: “You haven’t failed until you stop trying.”
“The goal in life is to live young, have fun, and arrive at your final destination—as late as possible—with a smile on your face, because this would mean that you truly enjoyed the ride.”
14. You Are a Badass
In this book, bestselling author and world-traveling success coach, Jen Sincero, helps you identify and change the self-sabotaging beliefs and behaviors that stop you from getting what you want.
The book aims to help you understand why you are how you are, how to love what you can’t change and how to change what you don’t love.
“You are responsible for what you say and do. You are not responsible for whether or not people freak out about it.”
15. Make Your Bed:
This timeless book provides simple wisdom, practical advice, and words of encouragement that will inspire you to achieve more, even in life’s darkest moments.
This book was named the #1 Most Influential Business Book of the Twentieth Century. If you happen to struggle with improving certain aspects of your life, you might want to read this.
“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.”
16.) Grit: Why passion and resilience are the secrets to success
17. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
In this book, Mel Robbins teaches you how to become your greatest self. Learn how become confident, break the habit of procrastination and self-doubt, beat fear and uncertainty, stop worrying and feel happier, and share your ideas with courage.
Notable quotes:
“You can’t control how you feel. But you can always choose how you act.”
“You Are One Decision Away from a Completely Different Life”
19. The 10X Rule
20. Unlimited Power: The New Science of Personal Achievement
21.) The Eight Powers Within You: Your Guide to Success Your Guide to Success
The Eight Powers Within You: Your Guide to Success shows how you can develop your latent powers and move in the direction of your goals, both at home and at work. The empowering exercises and techniques will help you realize your full potential through the powers of imagination, words, self-confidence, goal setting, focus, will, action and love.
Making the most of the eight powers within you create miracles.
“Get out of your head and into your life. Fight, Grind, Repeat.”
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What other motivational books would you add to the list?
Reading an inspiring book a day is to enhance your life.
Self-help books can help expand what you’ve got, make you start believing you can be more. You start exploring what you’re capable of and experience more.
Even if you struggle at first, you should develop a habit of reading motivational books. We hope you’ve found a few titles in the list above to get you started.
Which of these motivational books have you read?
Do you have any other favorite books to add to the list?
Let us know in the comment section below.
BEST OF LUCK …….
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