- The best self-help books ever
- Your Wrong Zones-Wayne Dyer
- Man's Search for Meaning-Viktor E. Frankl
- Emotional Intelligence-Daniel Goleman
- How to Make Friends and Influence People-Dale Carnegie
- The Alchemist-Paulo Coelho
- The Knight in Rusty Armor-Robert Fisher
- Phrases to attract happiness and success
- Good luck-Alex Trías and Fernando Rovira
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People-Stephen R. Covey
- The Art of War-Sun Tzu
- Who Has Taken My Cheese? -Spencer Johnson
- Out of series. Why Some People Succeed and Others Are Not - Malcolm Gladwell
- The Art of Happiness -Dalai Lama
- Blink: Intuitive Intelligence-Malcolm Gladwell
- Unlimited Power-Tony Robbins
- The Power of Now-Eckhart Tolle
- Heal Your Body-Louise L. Hay
- The diary of Anne Frank-Anne Frank
- The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari-Robin Sharma
- Rich Dad, Poor Dad-Robert Kyyosaky
- The Richest Man in Babylon-George S Clasonay
- Chicken Soup for the Soul-Jack Canfield
- Smash This Diary-Keri Smith
- Anti-Fragile-Nassim Taleb
- Develop a prodigious mind-Ramón Campayo
- The Power of Intention-Wayne Dyer
- The guts quotient: If you change your mind, you change your life-Mario Alonso Puig
- Overcoming adversity-Luis Rojas Marcos
- The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success-Deepak Chopra
- Reinvent yourself-Mario Alonso Puig
- Living is an urgent matter-Mario Alonso Puig
- The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us-Daniel H. Pink
- The Peaceful Warrior-Dan Millman
- Everything You Can Imagine: Create the Life You Want-Wayne Dyer
- Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus-John Gray
- Success. An Extraordinary Guide-Robin Sharma
- How to overcome anxiety: The definitive work to overcome stress, phobiass and obsessions-Enrique Rojas
- The Ugly Ducklings: Resilience. An unhappy childhood does not determine life-Boris Cyrulnik
- Mobbing: Self-help manual. Cope with psychological harassment at work-Inaki Pinuel
- You can heal your life
- The power of habits
- Meditations
- A road without traces (The Road Less Traveled)
- The deception of Icarus
- 4 hour work week
- Mindfulness in everyday life
- The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
- Just One Thing-Gary Keller
- The Power of Being Vulnerable-Brené Brown
- You're A Crack! -Jen Sincere
- A Purpose Driven Life: What Am I Here On Earth For? -Rick Warren
- The Long Road to Freedom-Nelson Mandela
- Losing Virginity-Richard Branson
- Elon Musk: The Entrepreneur Who Anticipates the Future
- Themes of interest
I hope this list of the best self-help books allows you to choose which one catches your attention or which one suits you best depending on your current circumstances. Some of them are the most recommended and best-selling personal motivation books internationally. They are recommended for both men and women and their authors are recognized worldwide.
Sometimes I have heard some people say that the books on self-improvement or personal development are not useful or that they are charlatans, but I do not agree at all.
Motivational and personal growth books can help you:
- Improve your self-esteem.
- Coaching: reading a book sometimes works as a coaching process.
- Improve as a person or as a professional.
- Overcoming specific problems: overcoming fears, overcoming anxiety, overcoming couple breakups, managing stress, speaking in public…
- Reflect.
- Motivate you in a bad stage of your life.
- Improve economically.
- Learning from other areas of life: many books condense what their authors have learned in much of their lives.
The ones on this list are written by professionals and people who have a lot of life experience. If you have to specify that they are useless if you read them without reflection or without the will to act. Then they will have been of no use.
I recommend that you see the entire list, since some of them are going to give you great benefits on a personal level. Finally and before starting, I encourage you to leave in the comments other books that you liked and that are not on the list. I am interested in your opinion and I will never be able to read all of them.
The best self-help books ever
Your Wrong Zones-Wayne Dyer
In my opinion the best self help book I have read so far. Maybe if you read it a couple of times you will avoid many psychological problems in your life.
Man's Search for Meaning-Viktor E. Frankl
Its author is a psychiatrist who spent time in a Nazi concentration camp. Its main message is that to move forward it is necessary to find a meaning in life. Those who find it prosper, those who do not stay on the road.
Emotional Intelligence-Daniel Goleman
This sentence summarizes the main idea that the author wants to convey:
Emotional intelligence emerges as a much stronger predictor of who will be more successful, because how we control ourselves in our personal relationships determines how well we do when we get jobs.
In my fundamental opinion and it will give you knowledge that will be valid for your whole life and all areas.
How to Make Friends and Influence People-Dale Carnegie
I have already said it several times on this blog: in my opinion it is the best social skills book written to date. It will not only help you to improve your personal relationships, but to be influential and improve in business.
The Alchemist-Paulo Coelho
Of course, this entertaining novel could not be missed. Not only will it give you great reading moments, but you probably won't forget them because it is so inspiring.
The Knight in Rusty Armor-Robert Fisher
For me it is a great story, entertaining and that teaches some values necessary for life.
Phrases to attract happiness and success
Have you ever read a quote and been surprised? In this book you can read hundreds of quotes from some of the greatest geniuses in history. They will serve to inspire and motivate you in times when you need a push.
You can buy it in amazon Spain, amazon Mexico or amazon United States.
Good luck-Alex Trías and Fernando Rovira
It is a fable through which the keys to Good Luck and prosperity are revealed both for life and for business.
Very entertaining and I recommend it without hesitation.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People-Stephen R. Covey
The author uses anecdotes designed to make us reflect on each of our actions and on how to access change. The result is the development of one's own character, integrity, honesty and human dignity necessary to transform our work and intimate universe into something authentic, unique and non-transferable.
The Art of War-Sun Tzu
Its author wrote it 2000 years ago but his wisdom is still valid today.
You can read a summary here.
Who Has Taken My Cheese? -Spencer Johnson
It will not make you rich just by thinking and not acting, but it will give you a good idea of how people who go on to achieve great economic achievements think. In my opinion it is the most ambitious book on improving the economy written to date.
Out of series. Why Some People Succeed and Others Are Not - Malcolm Gladwell
Explore the curious stories of the great soccer players; dive into the peculiar childhood of Bill Gates; find out what made the Beatles the best rock group; and he wonders what distinguishes pilots who crash planes from those who don't. Through his journey through the world of the "out of the box," the best, the brightest, and the most famous, he convinces us that our thinking about success is wrong.
The Art of Happiness -Dalai Lama
A unique opportunity to learn from the Dalai Lama.
The main message is that happiness does not come to us without doing anything, but it is an art that requires will and practice.
Blink: Intuitive Intelligence-Malcolm Gladwell
The author investigates how first impressions work, how they influence us, why some people are very good at making quick decisions under pressure and others are a disaster, and how this kind of skill can be improved.
Unlimited Power-Tony Robbins
The main message of the author is this: the essential problem of personal development is not in the circumstances, but in our vital attitude. We tend to ask life for a low price, limiting our ambitions, being prey to frustration or fear of going further.
The Power of Now-Eckhart Tolle
The author recounts her experiences, what she has learned and the most important events in her life.
Hellen Keller was deafblind, yet she graduated from Harvard University and is one of the most influential writers in history.
Heal Your Body-Louise L. Hay
It defines the new mental models that can make us begin to change today, replacing the restriction that negative thoughts impose on us with the healing and liberation that love of ourselves gives us.
The diary of Anne Frank-Anne Frank
Another great work by Carnegie, this time focused on eliminating stress and worry.
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari-Robin Sharma
It tells the story of a lawyer who gets tired of her life, leaves everything and goes to lead the life of a monk.
Very inspiring and with great teachings, easy to read and I also recommend it.
Rich Dad, Poor Dad-Robert Kyyosaky
It is actually a business book, but it will teach you to learn the basic principles to improve the finances in your life. Therefore, you will avoid falling into financial problems and if you do it even better, improve your economy.
The Richest Man in Babylon-George S Clasonay
It is another business book although it is very educational and entertaining. In the end, don't be fooled: financial well-being influences our happiness.
Chicken Soup for the Soul-Jack Canfield
A great, very inspiring read, for business people and for people who just need some motivation.
Smash This Diary-Keri Smith
Keri Smith encourages the owners of this newspaper to commit "destructive" acts by piercing its pages, adding photos to draw on or painting with coffee, with the intention of experiencing the true creative process. Very good if you like creativity or want to encourage it.
Anti-Fragile-Nassim Taleb
It is not in itself a self-help book, but it will help you to have the mindset to benefit from shocks, uncertainties and stress. It can be said that he follows the philosophy of "what doesn't kill me, makes me stronger."
Develop a prodigious mind-Ramón Campayo
When I read this book I started studying less time and at the same time my grades went up.
It will help you for a long time and teach skills that are not taught in school.
The Power of Intention-Wayne Dyer
Another great book by this author, this time focused on the human ability to use intention to achieve great achievements.
The guts quotient: If you change your mind, you change your life-Mario Alonso Puig
I really like this author because he explains aspects of Positive Psychology providing scientific data and always giving good explanations. He is a very well trained professional who also seems very honorable to me.
In this book he focuses on achieving fulfillment and happiness.
Overcoming adversity-Luis Rojas Marcos
The author is one of the best psychiatrists in the world and in this book he shows a hopeful message, in which self-esteem, self-control, optimism and positive thinking are the pillars of resilience.
The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success-Deepak Chopra
Reinvent yourself-Mario Alonso Puig
Another great book by this author, in this case focused on the need to change to face obstacles, such as the current global financial crisis. It focuses on resilience, the quality that allows us to regain the state we were in before the coup.
Living is an urgent matter-Mario Alonso Puig
It offers the necessary support to face the challenges that arise in our lives, providing us with joy, enthusiasm, tranquility and confidence. A revealing and close work that deals in depth with the world of stress, teaches us how to manage it properly and encourages us to control the reins of our destiny, because, in an apparently insignificant change, true happiness is hidden.
The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us-Daniel H. Pink
A book about our human nature, our behavior and, especially, about what it is that encourages us to do what we do.
The Peaceful Warrior-Dan Millman
It tells the story of a young athlete who is injured and has to follow a path of improvement. In addition, a reflection is made on the change that would be to focus on the moment and live the now.
Everything You Can Imagine: Create the Life You Want-Wayne Dyer
This book aims to help you fulfill all your wishes through the greatest gift that has been given to us: imagination. Dr. Wayne W. Dyer explores that unknown region of the subconscious thanks to which you will be able to discover the natural capacity you have to turn what you imagine into reality, change the perception you have of yourself and your reality, and readjust your life so you can find your true calling.
Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus-John Gray
An excellent book for those who, living with a partner or with the desire to do so, want to give and get the most of their love.
Success. An Extraordinary Guide-Robin Sharma
It will help you find and make the most of your potential to live a better life, reflecting and acting.
How to overcome anxiety: The definitive work to overcome stress, phobiass and obsessions-Enrique Rojas
It offers us the keys to understand and learn to approach the treatment of one of the main contemporary conditions: anxiety.
The Ugly Ducklings: Resilience. An unhappy childhood does not determine life-Boris Cyrulnik
I like this book because it conveys an idea with which I agree very much: that events do not matter, but rather how we interpret them. Having a tough childhood can make you weaker or stronger, depending on the meaning you give it.
Mobbing: Self-help manual. Cope with psychological harassment at work-Inaki Pinuel
I have wanted to add this book because it deals with one of the most pressing problems for workers; mobbing.
You can heal your life
The basic proposal of the book is that everyone can change their life, be healthier and be happier if they change their thoughts.
The power of habits
It focuses - from a scientific point of view - on the importance of habits to affect our lives.
Meditations
It is a stoic work of Marco Aurelio. Very interesting to reflect, mature and learn to lead a balanced adult life.
A road without traces (The Road Less Traveled)
The author does not try to give quick formulas to overcome a mental disorder or difficulty. It shows that self-discipline is essential for success and personal development.
It promotes the acceptance of life difficulties and focuses on how to live with those realities.
The deception of Icarus
It deals with the beliefs that we have acquired in society, questions them and proposes others that will allow us to go further.
What if we were guided by principles such as? Cure is better than prevention. Is your moment. You can. Stand out from the rest. Fly higher than ever.
4 hour work week
Do you feel stagnant? You don't like your job and you can't quit? Do you have a routine life?
You may find yourself in what is known in the United States as the "rat race." You have entered a lifestyle that you have to maintain, because if you modify something you will fall into ruin or you will not be able to continue paying for what you have now.
This book will give you a new perspective to have a different life. It will also teach you a new perspective on what it is to be rich.
Mindfulness in everyday life
Recommended if you want to lead a life in which you go more in the moment, without worrying so much about the past, future or possible problems that may arise.
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
Recommended if you want to learn to be a good leader, to lead a team and to develop good personal relationships.
Just One Thing-Gary Keller
When I was reading this book I had productivity problems and I solved them thanks to his ideas. It will help you get more done in less time and focus on what's really important.
The Power of Being Vulnerable-Brené Brown
His main idea is that being vulnerable can give you benefits and make you happier. Typically people shut down and believe that vulnerability is a weakness, but it can become a strength if used in the right way.
You're A Crack! -Jen Sincere
It helps to create appropriate beliefs and change negative thoughts about yourself. It is motivating to change and propose a new life.
A Purpose Driven Life: What Am I Here On Earth For? -Rick Warren
You can give a more important meaning to your life. You do not have to just live it and accept what has touched you or what others tell you to do. You can have a purpose that motivates you and helps you be happier.
The Long Road to Freedom-Nelson Mandela
It is the autobiography of Nelson Mandela. In my opinion reading biographies and autobiographies is one of the best ways to learn. It is as if you have accompanied the protagonist in some of the most important episodes of their lives. In addition, some of the personality traits of the protagonist that helped him become who they were “stick” to you.
On the other hand, it will allow you to know the difficulties they had to go through. It is often forgotten that people who have achieved great success have had to go through great difficulties.
Losing Virginity-Richard Branson
Richard Branson is one of the great leaders of our age. He has built great businesses and always values the people who work with him and his clients.
His autobiography will help you understand the mindset it takes to achieve such success. You will also know the difficulties that he had to go through.
Elon Musk: The Entrepreneur Who Anticipates the Future
Elon Musk is the great inventor and entrepreneur of our time. It can be equated to Edison.
He has managed to create an electric car company, something that was considered impossible, and build reusable rockets, which is a great boost for humanity to colonize new planets.
Themes of interest
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