2. Tribe of Mentors by Timothy Ferriss. I highly recommend this book for anybody seeking to improve their life. Ferriss reached out to top performers in the world (including writers, athletes, business owners, spiritual leaders, actors, and more) to identify key tips and techniques peak performers use to be successful. This book is an absolute treasure trove of success tips. Click here to buy from Amazon.
3. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. Covey identifies the seven core principles and habits necessary to succeed in life. Daniel Pink, author of Drive and To Sell Is Human said it best: “Every so often a book comes along that not only alters the lives of readers but leaves an imprint on the culture itself. The 7 Habits is one of those books.” If you want to be effective and successful in life, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is a must-read. Click here to buy from Amazon.
4. Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth. The key to success isn’t talent or IQ but a combination of passion and persistence known as “grit.” Chapter 7 alone— “Practice”—is worth the price of the book. I happened to read “Grit” while I was training for a strenuous cycling event, and after reading about the way “gritty” athletes approach practice I changed how I was training. Duckworth says elite performers practice differently than other people—they engage in deliberate practice to work on their weaknesses or to reach specific objectives. So after reading “Grit” I started training with more intensity, doing focused drills and exercises to build leg strength, cardio, and mental toughness. The new, “gritty” approach paid off for me, and I successfully completed the cycling event. Click here to buy from Amazon.
5. Think and Grow Rich: The 21st-Century Edition: Revised and Updated by Napoleon Hill. Don’t make the mistake of assuming this is just a book about getting rich, because it is so much more. Hill studied the lives of dozens of the wealthiest, most successful men of his era, including Henry Ford, Andrew Carnegie and Charles Schwab, and reveals the key traits that helped them to rise to the top. Yes, this book is “old-timey” but in my opinion it is still a must-read for the valuable insights about wealth and power, and overcoming the mental barriers that hold many people back from becoming successful. Click here to buy from Amazon.
So that is my list; are there any books you would add?
