When friends talked about books on self-improvement, I rolled my eyes – seemed like whimsical nonsense to me. I mean if we weren’t already trying to do our best in this competitive, fast-moving, modern world we wouldn’t have got this far – right? Wrong.
Improvement should not be seen as a reachable goal, it should be an on-going process. You would never snub a potential new friend because you have enough friends already, so why settle for less in other areas? Why shuffle along that comfortable, familiar plain when you could be gliding new heights of satisfaction and enlightenment?
After giving it more thought, I realized no matter if it is relationships, work, self-confidence or (most importantly) sex – there is always room for improvement. So why not push ourselves that bit harder?
After some research I realized that most of the books on the subject of self-improvement weren’t airy fairy, spiritual self-help drivel! I never imagined that I could find a book so fine tuned into improving my weaknesses and not just generic advice, or tips how to walk into a room full of people you don’t know.
I have touched upon a few that I found particularly inspiring, but there are lots more out there. I hope there is something in the bunch for you but if not, conducting an internet search should help you find self-improvement books dedicated to you. Here are my 10 favourites:
1. The Courage to be Brilliant: How Five Acts of Improvement a Day Will Make You Shine …
by Marta Monahan and Jeff Anrdrus
This is excellent read will help you work out exactly what is holding you back from being your best. The author advises how to get back on the path to brilliance and even if you can not envisage a life of brilliance right now, once you read this book you will be making leaps and bounds in the right direction!
Price: $12.44 at Amazon.com
2. How to Win Friends and Influence People …
by Dale Carnegie
This is the daddy of all self-improvement books! Even though it was first published decades ago, the sound advice for personal and professional life will never be outdated.
Price:(bold) $9.00 at Amazon.com
3. Sex Deck: Playful Positions to Spice Up Your Love Life …
by Dr. Dawn Harper
Just in case things were starting to cool down in the bedroom, this guide shows you how to turn up the heat to new saucy, sizzling levels!
Price: $10.17 at Amazon.com
4. Memo: The Easiest Way to Improve Your Memory …
by Oddbyorn By
If you are a tad forgetful like me, this book will remind you to remember! It contains great tips for clearing cloudy memories.
Price: $9.99 at Amazon.com
5. How Would Love Respond? : Imagine If You Were Given a Gift So Powerful That You Knew You Had To Share It with the World …
by Kurek Ashley
This is a powerful story that will change the way you view life and love.
Price: $18.96 at Amazon.com
Great list of books! I’ve only read two of them, but, considering they were great I’m going to look into picking up some of the others you’ve mentioned. Thanks for creating the list!
Hi Guys! Great Article! I recommend everyone to read a book called Warrior of Light by Paulo Coelho. Many of you may know him form The Alchemist, but to me his books are a real guide!
check some more at: http://www.thebeautybubble.com/?s=paulo+coelho
I’ve just finished reading “Outliers – The Story of Success” – one of the greatest books on self-improvement ever!
http://www.amazon.com/Outliers-Story-Success-Malcolm-Gladwell/dp/0316017922
Another great book I am reading at the moment is “Eight Weeks to Optimum Health” by Andrew Weil. Great stuff! A real eye-opener on being healthy.
Other great books I’d recommend:
-Made to Stick
-Tipping Point
-E-Myth Revised
-Mastering the Rockefeller Habits
-What Would Google Do?
- Extra Half an Inch (by Victoria Beckham)
-Little Black Book of Style (by that stylist from the Runway show… don’t remember her name, but her tips are fantastic!)
Have you read any great books on beauty?
Hey, Great post you have there. I posted a link to the list on my blog- jamaicanmommies.blogspot.com.
Cheers
Shan
thank you! what are you changing on your blog?
I recommend everyone to read THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED – very good book, starts with the words: “Life is full of problems [...] The sooner you realize and accept that, the better off you’ll be”
If you’re a fan of F.R.I.E.N.D.S then check this out: http://www.coffeehousewisdom.com. Great personal growth book drawn from the show…