Nov 12, 2024

9 must-read books for personal development and success

Aakanksha Sharma

Life changing books

In the era of hustle and achievements, personal development in the private and professional space has become very important to succeed. And learning about it all is no piece of cake. So, here we mention 9 must-read books to help.

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‘Atomic Habits’ by James Clear

Any book that helps you develop, improve, and succeed, is undoubtedly a self-help book. And the best of them all is believed to be ‘Atomic Habits’. Clear’s book is all about personal development through small changes in everyday life and routine.

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‘The Power of Now’ by Eckhart Tolle

Often, the worries of the future and regrets of the past weigh people down, and they get stuck in an endless loop. And to break this cycle, ‘The Power of Now’ is about succeeding in life by being in the present, the ‘Now’, and achieving in life.

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‘Think and Grow Rich’ by Napoleon Hill

Written all the way back in 1937, ‘Think and Grow Rich’ is a classic in the personal success genre. Hill talks about how our mindset, and the way we perceive money is a key factor in deciding how well off we live.

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‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People’ by Stephen R. Covey

Covey’s book is said to be the perfect roadmap for achieving development and being successful in life. He gives readers 7 habits that are common to people who do well in life, and how ‘being proactive and thinking of win-win scenarios’ can actually help in the long run.

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‘How to Win Friends and Influence People’ by Dale Carnegie

Dale Carnegie’s ‘How to Win Friends and Influence People’ is a guide to maintaining friendships, building professional connections, and converting some of them into personal as well. Through confidence, empathy, and communication, humans can achieve a lot.

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‘The Power of Habit’ by Charles Duhigg

Similar to ‘Atomic Habits’, Duhigg’s ‘The Power of Habit’ is about the science behind habit formation, and how people can make and break their habits using the ‘Habit loop’.

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‘The Power of Your Subconscious Mind’ by Joseph Murphy

One of the most insightful books, Murphy’s ‘The Power of Your Subconscious Mind’ talks about how the mind influences thoughts, feelings, and everyday activities as well. From the will to wake up early, to the late-night binge sessions, our subconscious can affect it all.

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‘Think Straight’ by Darius Foroux

Evident by the name, Foroux’s book is about eliminating distractions and focusing on the work at hand. The book talks about clear thinking, and how it encourages better decision-making and achieving success.

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‘Deep Work’ by Cal Newport

One of the best tricks to develop and be successful is by ‘Deep Work’. Cal Newport talks about focused, distraction-free work that can help improve productivity, and in turn help succeed in any work and tasks.

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