Reading is very essential. The most remarkable leaders in the history of the world are avid readers. Knowing what to read, however, is just as important as the act of reading. Here are five books you should definitely read. Value for your time is absolutely guaranteed;
‘GRIT’ by Angela Duckworth
In this book, Psychologist Angela Duckworth explains how talent plays little role in success. Backed by research, practical studies and lots of evidence, she established that passion, perseverance and consistency does go a long way in contributing to great achievements other than the mere fact that one is talented.
Worried that you are not talented enough to achieve something you so badly dream of? This is the book for you. It teaches you that people do not win simply because they are talented. People win because they have grit and they show up over and over long after others have given up.
‘Atomic Habits’ by James Clear
Trying to build a good habit or quit a bad one seems like such a huge task(almost impossible, sometimes). In Atomic Habits, James Clear shares easy and proven ways to build good habits and break bad ones. It teaches you that if you are struggling to keep up with a good habit or quit a bad one, the problem isn’t you. The problems are the systems you have in place. Establishing a favorable system makes it all very easy.
No matter the goals you are trying to achieve, this book provides basic guidelines you can incorporate in your day-to-day life to help you get there.
It is highly rated on Goodreads as part of books you should definitely read.
Give it a read and watch yourself transform.
‘Shoe Dog’ by Phil Knight
In this Memoir, the founder and CEO of Nike, Phil Knight shares the story of the company’s early days as a startup through to its emergence as a global company.
In detail, Knight recounts the many risks and setbacks he faced when chasing his dream. He also shared how he built relationships along the line. Ones that became the team that built the outstanding global brand now known for its famous logon and remarkable tagline – ‘just do it’
It inspires, it highlights the power of partnership with people who share the same mission . Above all, it’s a powerful manual for startup founders and anyone looking to build a legacy.
Ikigai : The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life
The word ‘Ikigai’ is a Japanese term that refers to ‘one’s purpose in life’ or ‘a reason for being’.
This inspiring book teaches you how to discover that thing that makes you jump out of bed each morning and look forward to a fulfilling day. It gives you tips to discover your personal ‘ikigai’.
It also teaches you that the key to a fulfilling life is not in the hurry and constant pursuit of the mundane, but in pursuing your passions and investing in relationships that matter.
‘The Richest Man in Babylon’ by George Clason
This classic piece reveals the secret to personal wealth. It offers an understanding of man’s personal problems, as well as a solution to all our financial problems.
With a vivid guideline to wealth management and attaining financial freedom, this book has helped millions of people around the world since it was first published in 1926.
If you are looking to take control of your financial life, this might be a good place to start.
For more books you should definitely read, watch out for a second part of this article.
