016: Top Self-Development Books for High Performers

If you want to be successful and become the best version of yourself, get a notebook out, friends. In this episode we’re about to give you 5 book recommendations that completely changed our lives (and will change yours too)!   We LOVE reaching self-development books because they provide insights and strategies to help you improve various aspects of your life, such as your mindset, relationships, career, and health. By learning new skills and adopting positive habits, you can become a better version of yourself.   Plus, they inspire and empower us to achieve our goals and take control of our lives! Let’s dive in to our top 5 recommendations.

  • Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

In the original Think and Grow Rich, published in 1937, Hill draws on stories of Andrew Carnegie, Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and other millionaires of his generation to illustrate his principles. In the updated version, Arthur R. Pell, Ph.D., a nationally known author, lecturer, and consultant in human resources management and an expert in applying Hill’s thought, deftly interweaves anecdotes of how contemporary millionaires and billionaires, such as Bill Gates, Mary Kay Ash, Dave Thomas, and Sir John Templeton, achieved their wealth. Outmoded or arcane terminology and examples are faithfully refreshed to preclude any stumbling blocks to a new generation of readers.   Our favorite quote: “If you do not see great riches in your imagination, you will never see them in your bank balance.”

  • Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday

The book draws its inspiration from stoicism, the ancient Greek philosophy of enduring pain or adversity with perseverance and resilience. Stoics focus on the things they can control, let go of everything else, and turn every new obstacle into an opportunity to get better, stronger, tougher. If you’re feeling frustrated, demoralized, or stuck in a rut, this book can help you turn your problems into your biggest advantages. And along the way it will inspire you with dozens of true stories of the greats from every age and era.   Our favorite quote: “Failure shows us the way—by showing us what isn’t the way.”

  • The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks

In The Big Leap, Hendricks reveals a simple yet comprehensive program for overcoming this barrier to happiness and fulfillment, presented in a way that engages both the mind and heart. Working closely with more than 1,000 extraordinary achievers in business and the arts, from rock stars to Fortune 500 executives, The Big Leap delivers a proven method for first identifying which four fears prevents us from reaching our personal upper limit, and then breaking through that limitation to achieve what Hendricks refers to as our Zone of Genius. Hendricks provides a clear path for achieving our true potential and attaining not only financial success but also success in love and life.   Our favorite quote: “The goal in life is not to attain some imaginary ideal; it is to find and fully use our own gifts.”

  • How Successful People Think: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life by John Maxwell

A Wall Street Journal bestseller, How Successful People Think is the perfect, compact read for today’s fast-paced world. America’s leadership expert John C. Maxwell will teach you how to be more creative and when to question popular thinking. You’ll learn how to capture the big picture while focusing your thinking. You’ll find out how to tap into your creative potential, develop shared ideas, and derive lessons from the past to better understand the future. With these eleven keys to more effective thinking, you’ll clearly see the path to personal success.   Our favorite quote: “Your thinking, more than anything else, shapes the way you live. It’s really true that if you change your thinking, you can change your life.”

  • Atomic Habits by James Clear

Atomic Habits by James Clear is a comprehensive, practical guide on how to change your habits and get 1% better every day. Using a framework called the Four Laws of Behavior Change, Atomic Habits teaches readers a simple set of rules for creating good habits and breaking bad ones. Read the full summary to glean 3 key lessons from Atomic Habits, learn how to build a habit in 4 simple steps, and get a handy reference guide for the strategies recommended throughout the book.   Our favorite quote: “Every action you take is a vote for the person you wish to become.”   Our goal is to help you become the BEST version of yourself, and these books will help you do just that. For direct links to all 5 of these books plus over a dozen MORE of our favorites, head over to our Amazon Storefront now!

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