My TOP Recommended Books to Read for Self-Development

If you’re obsessed with growth as much as I am, you’ve no doubt read your fair share of self-development books. That’s why I’d like to share with you a list of recommended books to read that have changed my life. These are the books that have been most influential in my journey to self-development and I hope they can help you too.

Disclaimer: Please read this before continuing on to the list I’ve compiled below.

• I’ve read a lot of books on self-development, but I’m by no means an expert when it comes to this area. I can’t promise that you’ll find all the answers you’re looking for in the books I’ve recommended.

• This list is based on my personal experience and what’s worked best for me, which means it might not work as well for you.

• I have personally read all of the books I’ve listed below, but that doesn’t mean they’ll all resonate with you. Some of these books might be a waste of your time and money while others will change your life forever.

• I’ve also tried to make this list as diverse and inclusive as possible, so you’ll find a range of books from different genres, authors, and publishers.

• This list is a work in progress, so I’ll keep updating it as I read more great books.

• The final thing I want to say is that the books I’ve recommended are in no particular order. They’re all equally important and valuable, so please don’t think of this list as a ranking system.

Recommended Books To Read For Self-Development

This is a list of books that I believe every person should read in their quest for self-improvement. The books are divided into different categories based on the topics they cover.

My Personal Favorites

• The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson – A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life

• Essentialism by Greg Mckeown – The Disciplined Pursuit of Less

• Slipstream Time Hacking by Benjamin Hardy – How to Cheat Time, Live More, And Enhance Happiness, read my book review
  

The Best Books of All Time (Reviewed)

• 10 Best Self-Help Books of All-Time

• 5 Best Productivity Books to Help You Stay Focused and Get Things Done

Book for Building Healthy Habits

• Atomic Habits by James Clear – An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

• The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg – Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business

• The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferris – Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere and Join The New Rich

• The ONE Thing by Gary Keller – The Surprisingly Simple Truth About Extraordinary Results 

• The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey

• Eat That Frog! by Brian Tracy – 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time

• How to Stop Procrastinating by Steve Scott – A Simple Guide to Mastering Difficult Tasks and Breaking the Procrastination Habit

Self-Growth, Mindset, and Success

• The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz – A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book)

• Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

• The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy – Why are some people happy and successful while others are suffering

• The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

• Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins – How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical & Financial Destiny!

• The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy – Jumpstart Your Income, Your Life, Your Success

• Daring Greatly by Brene Brown – How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead

• The Secret by Rhonda Byrne

• The Daily Laws by Robert Greene – 66 Meditations on Power, Seduction, Mastery, Strategy, and Human Nature

Minimalism / Essentialism

• Essentialism by Greg Mckeown – The Disciplined Pursuit of Less

• Slipstream Time Hacking by Benjamin Hardy – How to Cheat Time, Live More, And Enhance Happiness, read my book review

Money & Business

• Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki – What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!

Leadership

• How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

• Start with Why by Simon Sinek – How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action 

Trading

• Trading in the Zone by Mark Douglas – Master the Market with Confidence, Discipline, and a Winning Attitude

• Way of the Turtle by Curtis Faith – The Secret Methods that Turned Ordinary People into Legendary Traders

• The Disciplined Trader by Mark Douglas – Developing Winning Attitudes

• The Complete TurtleTrader by Michael Covel – How 23 Novice Investors Became Overnight Millionaires

Final Thoughts

I hope you enjoy reading these books as much as I did, and if you have any book recommendations to share, please feel free to leave them in the comment section below.