14 Life Changing Self Help Books Every THRIVER Should Read
Don’t you love curling up with a good book and shutting out the stress of daily life?
If you’re a busy THRIVER, though, reading can feel like an indulgence that takes away from time spent taking care of your family — and your business.
Don’t forget: balance is important! That means making time for self-care. And if you’re reading a book that helps you to improve both your personal and professional life? That’s a win-win!
To that end, here are 15 life changing self help books every THRIVER should read:
You Are a Badass® (Jen Sincero)
In her bestselling guide You Are a Badass®: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life, success coach Jen Sincero candidly delivers entertaining stories, advice, and exercises to help you identify and change self-sabotaging behaviors and create the life you deserve.
Think and Grow Rich (Napoleon Hill)
Originally printed in 1937, Think and Grow Rich is a classic self-help book that stands the test of time. (And it’s one of Le-Vel co-founder and CEO Paul Gravette‘s favorite motivational books!) It will teach you simple techniques to master the secrets of success and lead a financially and spiritually fulfilling life.
Make Your Bed (Admiral William H. McRaven)
In this bestselling book based on his (now viral) commencement speech at the University of Texas at Austin in 2014, Admiral William H. McRaven shares the 10 principles he learned during Navy Seal training that will empower you to overcome challenges and change the world (and yourself!) for the better.
Million Dollar Habits (Brian Tracy)
Motivational speaker Brian Tracy (who helped kick off our Elite Training Series) shows you how to develop positive habits that will improve your life, enabling you to be a better decision maker, build financial independence, sustain loving relationships, and turn your visions into reality!
Research professor Brené Brown, who became a household name after her acclaimed TED Talk, explains the connection between vulnerability and courage. “When we shut ourselves off from vulnerability,” she writes, “we distance ourselves from the experiences that bring purpose and meaning to our lives.”
Yes, Brené Brown again! Once you’ve learned to embrace vulnerability, you’ll be prepared for this lesson in leadership. Leaders don’t pretend to have all the answers, Brown contends: they stay curious, they ask questions, and they don’t avoid the difficult conversations.
I Attract What I Am (Melissa Dawn)
In I Attract What I Am, Melissa Dawn shares the story of how she navigated difficult circumstances to create a meaningful life and business. This self-help book teaches you how to understand the messages your inner voice is sending and create a joyful life!
The Wealthy Gardener (John Soforic)
The Wealthy Gardener chronicles a private education between a financially independent father and his son over the course of two years, and involves a parable about a man with a vast fortune and a passion for backyard gardening.
A Year of Positive Thinking (Cyndie Spiegel)
A Year of Positive Thinking is a 365-day guide to changing your life by changing your thoughts. Throughout the year, author Cyndie Spiegel delivers digestible affirmations, mantras, reflections, and exercises based in positive psychology and neuroscience to help you live your best life.
One of the world’s leading experts on habit formation, James Clear, shares practical strategies for breaking bad habits and forming good ones, as well as mastering behaviors that will help you overcome inertia and get back on track when you fall off course — whatever your goals are!
Your Best Year Ever (Michael Hyatt)
Learn how to close the gap between your dreams and reality this year. Bestselling author Michael Hyatt shares a research-driven system for setting and achieving your personal, business, relationship, and financial goals.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck (Mark Manson)
In a refreshing departure from feel-good self-help books, blogger Mark Manson writes, “Let’s be honest, sh*t is f*cked and we have to live with it.” This hilarious, raw, expletive-laced book encourages readers to embrace their fears and accept their limitations in order to lead more contented lives.
Relentless Optimism (Darin Donnelly)
Author Darin Donnelly maintains that optimistic people live longer, have healthier relationships, and are less stressed and more successful. But optimism is more than just repeating platitudes, he writes: it takes discipline, commitment, and a true belief that positive thinking can help you achieve your goals.
In Start with Why, Simon Sinek explains the idea of the Golden Circle (his TED Talk on the subject has more than 45 million views!), and how the world’s greatest leaders all think and act the same way. Surprise! It’s the opposite of the way everyone else does.
Are you inspired? We sure are! So pick up one of these books, cozy up with a warm beverage, and enjoy some soul-nourishing personal time — guilt-free!
