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My list of
NONFICTION BOOKS
These are the books that impacted my life. I will continue sharing more as I read them. They will help you change, reach your goals, focus your time, be more productive, live happier, etc. I hope they will inspire you. Click on the cover to go to Amazon.
Gary Keller, Jay Papasan
Time Management
This book is a must-have in our busy society. Multitasking is a myth. If you want to get better results and achieve more, you need to simplify and focus. Cut through the clutter, reduce stress, and live a more productive life no matter what your profession and aspiration is.
Hal Elrod
Daily Habits
Ok, so, I am not a morning person, but this book is still great. It helps with implementing daily disciple for a lasting change. It's about being consistent, forming good habits, making progress. It's written by a person who values his life as he nearly died twice. Don't waste yours.
Dale Carnegie
Life Hacks
Who doesn't want to stop worrying and start living! An oldie but a goodie. A guy who wrote How to Win Friends and Influence People is full of practical advice (if you haven't read that book - you should too). A great book to read and to live by. Check your library for a free copy.
Stephen R. Covey
Personal Growth
This book presents lessons on lasting change. It focuses on timeless principles that have to do with character, things that cannot be ignored if one wants to live a not only successful but fulfilling life. They can be used in both personal and professional life.
John Maxwell
Leadership
Leadership skills are essential in every area of our lives, and this book goes over important principles of being a good leader. There are examples and exercises for every concept. Find out about the essential qualities of the leader from the person who's been practicing and perfecting them over the years.
Napoleon Hill
Success
The name of this book is actually Think and Grow Rich, but I don't think the meaning is lost even if the last word didn't fit into the image. It actually focuses on personal development and self-improvement. The author studied the habits of successful people that can be applied in our daily lives.
Carol S. Dweck
Reaching potential
Success in school, work, sports, the arts, and almost every area of human endeavor can be dramatically influenced by how we think about our talents and abilities. People with a fixed mindset—those who believe that abilities are fixed—are less likely to flourish than those with a growth mindset—those who believe that abilities can be developed.
Carolyn Leaf
Mindset
We all want to be more at peace, to be happier and healthier, but we often don't know how to go about it. Everything we try seems to fall short of true change. Dr. Caroline Leaf knows that we cannot change anything until we change our thinking. Her other books are good too.
Joyce Meyer
Thought life
Joyce Meyer teaches how to deal with thousands of thoughts that people think every day and how to focus the mind the way God thinks. She shares the trials, tragedies, and ultimate victories from her own marriage, family, and ministry that led her to wondrous, life-transforming truth--and reveals her thoughts and feelings every step of the way.
Simon Sinek
Personal Growth
START WITH WHY shows that the leaders who've had the greatest influence in the world all think, act, and communicate the same way -- and it's the opposite of what everyone else does. Sinek calls this powerful idea The Golden Circle, and it provides a framework upon which organizations can be built, movements can be led, and people can be inspired.
William Zinsser
Writing
On Writing Well has been praised for its sound advice, its clarity and the warmth of its style. It is a book for everybody who wants to learn how to write or who needs to do some writing to get through the day, as almost everybody does in the age of e-mail and the Internet. This book can probably be found in any local library.
Gary Chapman
Relationships
Whether your relationship is flourishing or failing, Dr. Gary Chapman’s proven approach to showing and receiving love will help you experience deeper and richer levels of intimacy with your partner—starting today. You can also visit the author's website and take the test to figure out which love language is yours. Then apply it to your loved ones.
James Clear
Personal Growth
A framework for making practical changes every day. Practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to results. This book provides lots of inspirational examples from people who have achieved things in their lives. It helps you take small steps to a better you.
Shad Helmstetter
Mindset
Reading for every day of the year to help you change your mindset. Recognize and deal with negative self-talk, then take ownership of what you tell yourself. Helmstetter is an expert in the field and has multiple publications that helped many. With all the negativity thrown at us from every direction, this book is more important than ever.