If you’re looking for some new reading material for the summer, we’ve got just the list for you – focusing on the books of life. These books have changed lives and will probably change yours, too.
They challenge your perspective on everything from success to happiness to self-esteem—and they’ll give you a whole new way of thinking about the world around us.
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
The Alchemist is a book about a shepherd who goes on an adventure to find his treasure. It teaches us that following our dreams, hearts and destinies can lead to great things in life.
One of the most important lessons it teaches is that we should follow our passions no matter what other people think or say about them. We should never let anyone tell us what we should do with our lives because only we know what’s best for ourselves!
I also learned from this book how important it is not only to have goals but also make plans on how exactly they will be achieved!
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
You’re not going to get very far in life if people don’t like you.
How do you win friends and influence people? By being nice, of course! This book teaches us how to be a good conversationalist, listener and person who others want to be around. It’s an easy read that will have you feeling confident about making friends in no time.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is a book about personal development and leadership. The author, Stephen R. Covey, teaches you how to become more effective in your daily life by following the 7 habits of highly effective people:
- Be proactive
- Begin with the end in mind
- Put first things first (the second habit)
- Think win-win (the fourth habit)
- Seek first to understand, then be understood (the fifth habit)
- Synthesize
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
The Four Agreements is a book of Toltec wisdom. Its author, Don Miguel Ruiz, is a healer and spiritual teacher who helps people overcome their fears and find true happiness. The four agreements are:
- Be impeccable with your word (speak honestly)
- Don’t take anything personally (don’t blame others for your feelings)
- Don’t make assumptions (don’t assume that someone else knows what you’re thinking)
- Always do your best (make good choices).
Think & Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
Think & Grow Rich was written by Napoleon Hill, who spent more than 20 years interviewing and studying successful people. The book is considered one of the classic books of life and self-help book, and has sold over 30 million copies worldwide.
In Think & Grow Rich you’ll learn how to think like wealthy people do so that you can achieve success in any area of your life. This book will help you get clear about what it is that you want out of life; develop a plan for achieving those goals; take action on your plans every day; overcome obstacles that may come up along the way; build lasting relationships with other people who support your success; and enjoy greater peace of mind as well as financial freedom!
Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
If you’re looking for a book that will teach you about the psychology of happiness, then Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience is a must-read.
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi describes the flow state as “the secret to happiness.” This state occurs when we are completely immersed in an activity and lose track of time, becoming so focused that our worries disappear and we feel energized by what we’re doing.
In order to achieve this state, there are several things we need: clear goals; feedback on how well we’re doing; immediate challenges which require skill but aren’t too difficult for us; skills that match up with our abilities (not too easy or too hard); complete concentration without being distracted by either internal thoughts or external factors like noise from other people around us.
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
It’s a classic text in existential psychology and psychiatry. The book is about the experiences of Viktor Frankl during his time as a prisoner in Nazi concentration camps.
He uses his experience to illustrate how we can find meaning in any situation, even those which seem devoid of hope.
The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
The Secret is one of the books of life that claims that positive thinking can change your life.
The author, Rhonda Byrne, was inspired to write The Secret after she discovered the law of attraction, which states that what you think about and focus on will come into your life. The book focuses on ways to use the law of attraction to improve your health and relationships as well as achieve success in business or career goals. It has sold more than 19 million copies worldwide since its publication in 2006 (and counting).
Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins
If you’re looking for one fo the books of life that will really help you change your life, Tony Robbins’ Awaken the Giant Within will do just that. This literary masterpiece has been around since 1991 and has sold millions of copies worldwide. It’s no surprise why: it’s one of the most comprehensive guides on how to live a better life ever written!
The book is divided into two sections: “Awaken Your Potential” and “Live Your Dreams”. In each section there are seven chapters in total (or eight if you count both parts). Each chapter focuses on different aspects of our lives and teaches us how we can improve them through simple but effective methods such as visualization exercises or taking actionable steps towards achieving our goals instead of just daydreaming about them all day long without doing anything else besides wishing things were different than they currently are right now here today right now.
These books of life can change how you think about life, yourself, and the world around you.
These books of life can change how you think about life, yourself, and the world around you.
There are so many other books of life that can help us learn new things, gain insight into our lives and the world around us, and inspire us to be better versions of ourselves. Some might include their favorite spiritual books, which we specifically excluded from this list.
The best part is that these books of life aren’t just for reading–they’re meant to be read over and over again as we evolve throughout our lives! So go ahead: choose one today and start reading.
