Growing up, I was never an avid book reader. I used to think of my sister as a boring soul only because she was a bibliophile. Over the last couple of years though, I have realised that books are our best friends. No matter what mental state you are in or where you are, if there is something that can give you a perfect company in every situation is nothing but books. Life is a journey which is meant for you to understand the tricks and trades of life as it comes your way. And there are some books which can be the perfect guides for you in this journey of life. Here is the list of books I have found to be great for self-improvement:

The 48 Laws Of Power

Penned down by the writer Robert Greene, the book is full of inspirational stories and anecdotes from different perspective of life. The book contains all the motivational quotes, probably the best ones that you could ever read! Right from Goethe to Caesar, from Tsun Zu to the anonymous quotes; this book has everything in it! It will help you rebuild yourself as an individual and grow in every aspect of life.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change

This book by Stephen R Covey is known for its simplicity and authenticity. The book tells you that different people in the world have different perspective and hence the importance of putting forth your viewpoints is highly essential. Do not curb your ideas. Let them flow. Because these are the habits of highly effective people! This book teaches you the real meaning of wisdom and it is its clarity of explanation which makes it one of the efficient books which most people love to read including the entrepreneurs!

Eat That Frog! 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time

We all know how to procrastinate things. No, do not be ashamed in admitting this as it is one of the most common habits of the people of the present generation. We believe that there is no urgency of doing any work at any stage of time. We procrastinate big time. Read this book by Brian Tracy and you will find a million effective ways to manage your time in a fruitful manner and get the best of both worlds in everything that you do. Tracy has beautifully described how to effectively deal with procrastination before this particular evil paralyses us. It is one of those books which would help you set your priorities right and also teaches you the efficient ways of segregating the important and unimportant tasks accordingly.

The Attention Revolution: Unlocking the Power of the Focused Mind

This book is written by Allan Wallace is one of those books which will give you spiritual wisdom and the ability to think wisely. Wallace has focused on the “Shamatha” which is a Buddhist meditation state of mental peace. This mental condition is free from any vague thought or any sort of distractions. This book is a great inspiration for all the young people as it clearly shows the powers and the ability of the human brain to do great things. You will understand your own capabilities when you end up reading this book.

How to Win Friends and Influence People

This book is one of the hot favorites for the people of the business world. But the claims and powers of this book is not limited to the business and entrepreneurial class. A juggernaut among all books, this book is the most sought after book for self-improvement. Dale Carnegie penned down this book about 78 years ago in 1936 and this book is still shaping the modern entrepreneurial world. Over 15 million copies of the book have been sold and the numbers are still counting. The book describes how to charm people and influence them for your ideas. Warren Buffet read this book when he was 20 years of age and we all know what he has achieved in life!

Thinking, Fast and Slow

Author Daniel Kahneman has penned down all his life experiences and his accounts in this beautiful book. How some of the life experiences taught him to think wisely and effectively, is discussed in this book. The author has won the Nobel Prize and that itself speaks volumes for his hard work. So no wonder why this book is a good pick to read for you if you want self-improvement. He is the founder of behavioral economics – the way our psychology affects our decisions – and explains in simple prose how our thinking is divided in two systems: one fast and one slow.

The Power of your Subconscious Mind

This is one of the recent books that I read, and I found it quite motivating. The book by Joseph Murphy oozes positivity like none other. It teaches you a way of life where you dictate terms. Whatever you wish to get in life, in your professional life, personal life, or anywhere else, your subconscious mind has the power to get it done for you. Beautifully written with many examples. It is an international bestseller with translated versions as well.

Which one did you find motivating?

The post was originally posted on tiptoplifestyle.com in 2014. I had penned down this post for Dose Media.