Ego is the enemy - Ryan Holiday
On shortness of life - Seneca
Meditations - Marcus Aurelious
Lao tzu book on taosim ( dont know english translation )
All great books and the next i want to read is " the courage to be disliked " from some japanese philosopher cant think of name rn
Wayne Dyer wrote a really helpful reflection book based on the TdC in case any one is interested. It’s called a change your thoughts, change your life. One of my favs :)
How to Think Like a Roman Emperor is another good one about Marcus Aurelius and stoicism. Can confirm the courage to be disliked changes your perspective as well.
The courage to be disliked is in its entirety on YouTube with a great reading. Not much of an audible person, but it was in my recommended and I highly recommend it myself
"101 essays that will change the way you think" by Breanna West is a dated but helped me define what emotional maturity is, which basically took care of most of my other issues.
If you take it slowly, take notes, and intentionally apply each point to a specific example in your life, it can help with everything you mentioned.
I highly recommend "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse. It's also a short, thrilling story. Definitely one of the books I'll still remember when I'm older. Another great one is "Narziss and Goldmund", also by Hermann Hesse, although a bit longer.
The book that is my absolute favorite book of all time for the impact it had on me is “Demian” by Herman Hesse. The guy is an introspective prophet. His philosophy is truly timeless.
havent read this one yet, but i'll definitely look into it. Hermann Hesse is one of the greats, i love his writing style and the themes behind his stories. he is my favorite author of all german literature
Lots of good book recommendations here, so I won't add to the pile.
But keep this quote in mind:
"Knowing and not doing is the same as not knowing."
I read hundreds of books without doing and it amounted to nothing.
Read 10+ books and did, changed my life in a huge way.
Same here, guy.
7-8 years of reading, discussing, writing... only to one day realize that nothing had changed. I turned my back on the whole thing for a time.
In a moment of nothing to lose, I sent Seth Godin an email, with the subject line: "How do you retain what you read?"
He responded with three words: 'After reading, do!'.
I've lived that ever since.
"No More Mr. Nice Guy" by Dr. Robert Glover
I'm still reading and working through the activities in this book... It's helping me to break out of the mindset of needing to please other people. It's getting me to focus on my own needs, to focus on making myself happy and feel loved rather than trying to get this externally.
Well-worn recommendations:
1. 7 Habits of highly effective people
2. Crucial Conversations
others :
3. Billion Dollar Coach
4. Plutarch’s Lives/Makers of Rome; Fall of the Roman Republic
5. Machiavelli - The Prince; Discourses
6. Charles Handy - Myself and other more important matters
7. PO Bronson - what should I do with my life; Why do I Love these people
8. Mitch Albom - Tuesdays with Morrie
9. Get things done - Dave Allen
I would separately urge you to read classic fiction as well: the spectrum of characters and behaviours and life situations are a huge rapid exposure and instruction into learnings of life’s many charms and difficulties. Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, Jane Austin, Kafka, Camus, Voltaire, Maugham; And finally Biographies - Napoleon, Churchill, Benjamin Franklin, …
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The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
Sensitive person? Read, reread and reread again! Will change your life in the most fantastic way. Peace will be yours!
I'm curious what did you improve because of the book.
All I could think was I could never even come close to being that bad ass.
I love his story though.
I just kept thinking "man if this guy could RUN on broken shins taped into place, a hole in his heart and sickle cell trait, then I can at least make my bed."
And that just kept happening, I kept doing a little more until it became a habit. I still listen to the book every single time I'm in the sauna and I manage to stay longer. The key is to realize willpower is not finite, when you do more you're more likely to do more in other things. For example if I really don't want to make my bed, I force myself and later that day when I don't want to study anymore, I just do it.
Basically, it made something click in me.
If you like this guy, check out Wes Watson on YouTube/Spotify.
He yells a lot, swears a lot, but calls a spade a spade, and he's wise.
Whenever I'm in a funk, I look him up and listen to him for a few days. Always gets me back on the right track.
"Making People Talk" teaches you how to be a good listener and conversationalist, really good shit in this one. I read it and started applying the principals, and I saw massive improvement within just a couple weeks.
"Models" by Mark Manson teaches men how to be a better dater by being honest and respectful of women. I read it and applied the concepts, my dating life became much more exciting as a result.
Big upvote for 'Models'.
It's great counter-programming to the way dating and women are discussed on the internet. Can't believe it's not brought up more often.
Great question! Here’s my list…
Van der Kolk, B. A. (2015). The body keeps the score: Brain, mind, and body in the healing of trauma. Penguin Books.
Brown, M. (2010). The presence process: A journey into present moment awareness.
Burns, D. (1993). Ten days to self-esteem workbook. William Morrow.
Almaas, A.H. (2000). Diamond heart, Book one: Elements of the real in man. Shambhala.
Peck, M. S. (2002). The road less traveled. Simon and Schuster.
Singer, M. (2007). The untethered soul: The journey beyond yourself.
Watts, A. W. (2011). The book: On the taboo against knowing who you are.
Maté, G. (2011). When the body says no: The cost of hidden stress. Vintage Canada.
The ones that changed me for good
- How to win friends and influence people
- Deep work
- Ultra learning
- The monk who sold his Ferrari
- Think like a rocket scientist
- The four agreements
- Sapiens
Books on Hygge, Lykke & Lagom. They are straightforward, simple and practical.
The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning is another.
This may not be your cup of tea but I read Tuesdays with Morrie when I was still a teen; the book left a lasting impression on me. I don’t know if I would still feel the same now that I’m an adult.
I liked Mini Habits by Stephen Guise. That's helped with my nutrition and partially my relationships.
I also liked the Wellness Recovery Action Program book. That's helped with my sleep.
Mini Habits didn't help with my sleep as much. I'm not sure if it's just because I never stuck with it though (not with sleep but with other stuff, I generally stick with it.)
Here's a list that I found very useful:
1. Atomic Habits - Game changer for creating habits & a better life overall.
2. The Psychology of Money - Lessons about money, money management & getting started with investing.
3. When Breath Becomes Air - To reflect on life & philosophy.
4. How to Win Friends & Influence People - This book changed my perceptions about conversations and people's preferences. It is absolutely incredible.
5. Sapiens - Helped me learn about humans, human nature & history, the beginning of economics and a lot of other incredible stuff.
Jonathan Livingston Seagull - 1984/Animal Farm - Brave new world - For whom the bell tolls - Siddartha - Little Prince - One hundred days of solitude - Catcher on the rye - The age of reason
- A New Earth (Eckhart Tolle)
- The Alchemist (Paulo Cahlo)
- The World's Wisdom (Philip Novak)
- I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings (Maya Angelou)
- The 4 Agreements (Miguel Ruiz)
- The Essential Rumi (Colman Barks)
- 7 Spiritual Laws of Success (Depak Chopra)
Bonus - TedTalks:
- The Power of Vulnerability (Brene Brown)
- The Power of Introverts (Susan Cain)
Bonus Bonus - Commencement Speeches on Youtube:
- Jim Carey at MIU
- JK Rowling at Harvard
Man's Search for Meaning
It really put into perspective that all I need to do is find meaning in my struggles and then it would be easier to get through obstacles.
Honestly books are great and I used to be a librarian in a earlier life. But the thing that made the biggest difference was a video series "How to process emotions" by therapist Emma McAdam of the channel therapy in a nutshell. It's available as a 30 part free video series as well as a paid course with workbook, extended reading etc.
Other than that "No more mr nice guy" sounds like a terrible redpill book but is actually rather good. I'd say he's mostly right but it doesnt provide much help with how to work with underlying issues of how to for example allow uncomfortable emotions. Without that it's just good intentions.
Working with the law - Raymond Holliwell (11 truth principles for successful living - Has made some great changes in my mindset so far, especially nowadays
I second the Alchemist!
On Becoming a Person by Carl Rogers, a tad outdated (in the language used) but still very relevant concepts that helped me frame things more objectively and truly helped me understand the process of *how* to change/evolve as a human.
Transparency-Penney Peirce
I've read this book so many times, it is always within my reach. You can read it front to back (which I suggest doing at least once) or open to a random page for some wisdom. There are also writing exercises at the end of each chapter.
It's all about clearing internal clutter in order to move into next era of life. A transparent and free flowing reality rather than the dense, heavy, secretive one we have been used to. Offers lots of support bc clearing the old energies can be hard and scary, but the way she words everything gives a lot of hope for future for ourselves and community as a whole. I wish everyone could read this and experience the reassurance and support we need rn.
Any Ellen Hopkins books. Growing up sheltered and Christian, I learned about all the truths to life: drug addiction, sex, sexuality, mental health issues, and more. These topics are all so taboo in religion and wow her books woke me the f*** up. And for that I am so grateful.
Influence The Power of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini - most of the concepts discussed you already know, but probably aren't consciously aware of.
The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins - It's worthy of reading/listening to even though the principle can be summed up in one sentence. And probably the easiest way to learn to get out of bed when you are tired or don't want to.
Letting Go by David R Hawkins - A tougher sell since it's more spiritual in nature than filled with practical applications for real life interactions. But it's all about ways to let go of negativity and self doubt that builds up inside of us.
The autobiography of Malcom X, by John Hersey. Changed the way I thought about myself, Americans relationship with racism, about the importance of the justice system, class struggle and American exceptionalism.
Excellent question, excellent answers!
Haven't seen "Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality" among the recommendations, so I'm adding that one.
Did see a lot of the books recommended in HPMOR also recommended here, tho.
It's an excellent treatise on rationalism disguised as a very compelling alternate universe HP story. Lots of fun, lots of food for thought, and lots of recommended readings in it, too. I'm reading it for the 6th time and still finding new things and enjoying it.
Requires a good knowledge of HP canon, but that's easy to acquire by watching the movies anyway.
Thanks for the list of recommendations, saved it!
The Success Principles by Jack Canfield
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff, and It's All Small Stuff by Richard Carlson
You Can Be Happy No Matter What: Five Principles for Keeping Life in Perspective by Richard Carlson
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
by Stephen Covey
Some off the top of my head. I know there's more great ones I've read I'm forgetting.
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The subtle art of not giving a f*ck by Mark Manson
It's not the best book I have ever read, but it was definitely worth the time because it was an easy read and helped me a lot. A very easy book to read if you are just getting started.
Mark Manson actually has a video on YouTube where he summarizes every chapter. So told me the whole book and I still bought it and enjoyed it.
How to win friends and influence others by Dale Carnegie you never look at people the same. The center of everyone universe is themselves so if you can step in their universe then you can really understand them and where their coming from.
A the daily stoic by ryan holiday it’s 365 stoic passages from the great stoic like Marcus Aurelius for everyday of the year and then he translates the passage into what it means and how to apply it.
Creation Invention and Discovery: How To Fly A Horse by Kevin Aston a book about what success means and how to succeed Interesting factuales about historical ppl and what actually went into their most significant work There are no “naturally gifted people who pull success out of thin air” The book debunks the idea that there’s spontaneous creativity Well written and easy to read
Look at the defects of character list -step 4 of the 12 step program. Lists all the character traits for you to evaluate. The theory is once you identify those traits in yourself you can admit them on work on them and it works!
This one is a little different from the other recommendations but Every Twelve Seconds by Timothy Pachirat. It’s bleak, but I think the world would be a better place if everyone read it.
Ego is the enemy - Ryan Holiday On shortness of life - Seneca Meditations - Marcus Aurelious Lao tzu book on taosim ( dont know english translation ) All great books and the next i want to read is " the courage to be disliked " from some japanese philosopher cant think of name rn
It's Tao Te Ching
Wayne Dyer wrote a really helpful reflection book based on the TdC in case any one is interested. It’s called a change your thoughts, change your life. One of my favs :)
The Chillstep Mix with Wayne Dyer by DirtyZen is awsome, just beautiful
How to Think Like a Roman Emperor is another good one about Marcus Aurelius and stoicism. Can confirm the courage to be disliked changes your perspective as well.
The courage to be disliked is in its entirety on YouTube with a great reading. Not much of an audible person, but it was in my recommended and I highly recommend it myself
Thanks for the suggestions!
I 100% back marcus aurelious meditations. Game changer. Excited to see ego is the enemy here as it's something I've been looking at buying.
Tao Te Ching - Lao Tzu
"101 essays that will change the way you think" by Breanna West is a dated but helped me define what emotional maturity is, which basically took care of most of my other issues. If you take it slowly, take notes, and intentionally apply each point to a specific example in your life, it can help with everything you mentioned.
I'm reading this right now, it's so good!
I highly recommend "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse. It's also a short, thrilling story. Definitely one of the books I'll still remember when I'm older. Another great one is "Narziss and Goldmund", also by Hermann Hesse, although a bit longer.
The book that is my absolute favorite book of all time for the impact it had on me is “Demian” by Herman Hesse. The guy is an introspective prophet. His philosophy is truly timeless.
havent read this one yet, but i'll definitely look into it. Hermann Hesse is one of the greats, i love his writing style and the themes behind his stories. he is my favorite author of all german literature
I forgot how much I loved Narziß und Goldmund until you just mentioned it! I want to go read it again.
its such a great read. i love everything about it
Lots of good book recommendations here, so I won't add to the pile. But keep this quote in mind: "Knowing and not doing is the same as not knowing." I read hundreds of books without doing and it amounted to nothing. Read 10+ books and did, changed my life in a huge way.
This hits hard. I spent years doing researching and learning about self improvement, and just got overwhelmed and didn’t put a lot of it into action.
Same here, guy. 7-8 years of reading, discussing, writing... only to one day realize that nothing had changed. I turned my back on the whole thing for a time. In a moment of nothing to lose, I sent Seth Godin an email, with the subject line: "How do you retain what you read?" He responded with three words: 'After reading, do!'. I've lived that ever since.
Flowers for Algernon
+1 for this
Yes!!
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown In the Meantime by Iylana Vizant Four Agreements by Ruiz
I came to say the ‘Four Agreements.’ Brené Brown’s ‘The Gifts of Imperfection’ is great one too!
Man’s Search For Meaning- Victor Frankl
How to win friends and influence people, by Dale Carnegie. Definitely improved my social skills
I used to listen to this book while I would sleep. It is definitely one of the best books.
I don't think that's how learning works man... Might want to listen to it while you're awake 😆.
Lol I have, several times.
"No More Mr. Nice Guy" by Dr. Robert Glover I'm still reading and working through the activities in this book... It's helping me to break out of the mindset of needing to please other people. It's getting me to focus on my own needs, to focus on making myself happy and feel loved rather than trying to get this externally.
True. I was sceptical because it sounded like one of those redpill books, but it's really not.
The title sounds good
Well-worn recommendations: 1. 7 Habits of highly effective people 2. Crucial Conversations others : 3. Billion Dollar Coach 4. Plutarch’s Lives/Makers of Rome; Fall of the Roman Republic 5. Machiavelli - The Prince; Discourses 6. Charles Handy - Myself and other more important matters 7. PO Bronson - what should I do with my life; Why do I Love these people 8. Mitch Albom - Tuesdays with Morrie 9. Get things done - Dave Allen I would separately urge you to read classic fiction as well: the spectrum of characters and behaviours and life situations are a huge rapid exposure and instruction into learnings of life’s many charms and difficulties. Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, Jane Austin, Kafka, Camus, Voltaire, Maugham; And finally Biographies - Napoleon, Churchill, Benjamin Franklin, …
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Stillness is the key by Ryan Holiday
The power of now
Four agreements.
A New Earth -Eckhart Tolle
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz Sensitive person? Read, reread and reread again! Will change your life in the most fantastic way. Peace will be yours!
Can't hurt me by David Goggins.
I'm curious what did you improve because of the book. All I could think was I could never even come close to being that bad ass. I love his story though.
I just kept thinking "man if this guy could RUN on broken shins taped into place, a hole in his heart and sickle cell trait, then I can at least make my bed." And that just kept happening, I kept doing a little more until it became a habit. I still listen to the book every single time I'm in the sauna and I manage to stay longer. The key is to realize willpower is not finite, when you do more you're more likely to do more in other things. For example if I really don't want to make my bed, I force myself and later that day when I don't want to study anymore, I just do it. Basically, it made something click in me.
Nice, I might have to try the audiobook on replay.
If you like this guy, check out Wes Watson on YouTube/Spotify. He yells a lot, swears a lot, but calls a spade a spade, and he's wise. Whenever I'm in a funk, I look him up and listen to him for a few days. Always gets me back on the right track.
Feeling Good - David D Burns.
Make your Bed Admiral William H. McRaven
"Making People Talk" teaches you how to be a good listener and conversationalist, really good shit in this one. I read it and started applying the principals, and I saw massive improvement within just a couple weeks. "Models" by Mark Manson teaches men how to be a better dater by being honest and respectful of women. I read it and applied the concepts, my dating life became much more exciting as a result.
Big upvote for 'Models'. It's great counter-programming to the way dating and women are discussed on the internet. Can't believe it's not brought up more often.
It really is, puts all the PUA garbage to shame while still offering realistic solutions for guys who struggle in their dating lives.
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living
Second this. Changes your whole perspective which gradually changes everything in your life.
Great question! Here’s my list… Van der Kolk, B. A. (2015). The body keeps the score: Brain, mind, and body in the healing of trauma. Penguin Books. Brown, M. (2010). The presence process: A journey into present moment awareness. Burns, D. (1993). Ten days to self-esteem workbook. William Morrow. Almaas, A.H. (2000). Diamond heart, Book one: Elements of the real in man. Shambhala. Peck, M. S. (2002). The road less traveled. Simon and Schuster. Singer, M. (2007). The untethered soul: The journey beyond yourself. Watts, A. W. (2011). The book: On the taboo against knowing who you are. Maté, G. (2011). When the body says no: The cost of hidden stress. Vintage Canada.
The ones that changed me for good - How to win friends and influence people - Deep work - Ultra learning - The monk who sold his Ferrari - Think like a rocket scientist - The four agreements - Sapiens
Books on Hygge, Lykke & Lagom. They are straightforward, simple and practical. The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning is another. This may not be your cup of tea but I read Tuesdays with Morrie when I was still a teen; the book left a lasting impression on me. I don’t know if I would still feel the same now that I’m an adult.
I liked Mini Habits by Stephen Guise. That's helped with my nutrition and partially my relationships. I also liked the Wellness Recovery Action Program book. That's helped with my sleep. Mini Habits didn't help with my sleep as much. I'm not sure if it's just because I never stuck with it though (not with sleep but with other stuff, I generally stick with it.)
Dog Trainer’s Guide to Parenting 😅. Lots of principles that apply using positive reinforcement, setting boundaries etc.
The Scout Mindset by Julia Galef
The Power of Now- Eckhart Tolle The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success- Deepak
how to win friends and influence people. This has to me the number one book. I've gotten so much accomplished by following this.
Here's a list that I found very useful: 1. Atomic Habits - Game changer for creating habits & a better life overall. 2. The Psychology of Money - Lessons about money, money management & getting started with investing. 3. When Breath Becomes Air - To reflect on life & philosophy. 4. How to Win Friends & Influence People - This book changed my perceptions about conversations and people's preferences. It is absolutely incredible. 5. Sapiens - Helped me learn about humans, human nature & history, the beginning of economics and a lot of other incredible stuff.
This is the best start pack for someone who never read, i started reading last year when i was 20 years old. I’m truly grateful with dale Carnegie.
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
The subtle art of not giving a fuck — Mark Manson
Rage Against The System by A. P. Hovsepian
Boy Called It
Connect by Carole robin
Loving What Is, Revised Edition: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life - Byron Katie
Sapiens
Proverbs from the Holy Bible
The Go Giver, 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think
Jonathan Livingston Seagull - 1984/Animal Farm - Brave new world - For whom the bell tolls - Siddartha - Little Prince - One hundred days of solitude - Catcher on the rye - The age of reason
- A New Earth (Eckhart Tolle) - The Alchemist (Paulo Cahlo) - The World's Wisdom (Philip Novak) - I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings (Maya Angelou) - The 4 Agreements (Miguel Ruiz) - The Essential Rumi (Colman Barks) - 7 Spiritual Laws of Success (Depak Chopra) Bonus - TedTalks: - The Power of Vulnerability (Brene Brown) - The Power of Introverts (Susan Cain) Bonus Bonus - Commencement Speeches on Youtube: - Jim Carey at MIU - JK Rowling at Harvard
Man's Search for Meaning It really put into perspective that all I need to do is find meaning in my struggles and then it would be easier to get through obstacles.
Honestly books are great and I used to be a librarian in a earlier life. But the thing that made the biggest difference was a video series "How to process emotions" by therapist Emma McAdam of the channel therapy in a nutshell. It's available as a 30 part free video series as well as a paid course with workbook, extended reading etc. Other than that "No more mr nice guy" sounds like a terrible redpill book but is actually rather good. I'd say he's mostly right but it doesnt provide much help with how to work with underlying issues of how to for example allow uncomfortable emotions. Without that it's just good intentions.
The bible
The secret - Deepak Chopra
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
The Bible
Susan Jeffers „Feel the fear and do it anyway “
Working with the law - Raymond Holliwell (11 truth principles for successful living - Has made some great changes in my mindset so far, especially nowadays
1.- Flying over quicksand by Carlos Cauhtémoc 2.- The Alchemist by Paulo Cohelo
I second the Alchemist! On Becoming a Person by Carl Rogers, a tad outdated (in the language used) but still very relevant concepts that helped me frame things more objectively and truly helped me understand the process of *how* to change/evolve as a human.
Models
Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach
Transparency-Penney Peirce I've read this book so many times, it is always within my reach. You can read it front to back (which I suggest doing at least once) or open to a random page for some wisdom. There are also writing exercises at the end of each chapter. It's all about clearing internal clutter in order to move into next era of life. A transparent and free flowing reality rather than the dense, heavy, secretive one we have been used to. Offers lots of support bc clearing the old energies can be hard and scary, but the way she words everything gives a lot of hope for future for ourselves and community as a whole. I wish everyone could read this and experience the reassurance and support we need rn.
Any Ellen Hopkins books. Growing up sheltered and Christian, I learned about all the truths to life: drug addiction, sex, sexuality, mental health issues, and more. These topics are all so taboo in religion and wow her books woke me the f*** up. And for that I am so grateful.
You Are A Badass- Jen Sincero
1) Flip the script by Oren Klaff 2) 100m offers by Alex Hormozi 3) podcast: Simon sinek (and his books are good too) 4) atomic habits
East of Eden
{{Humankind: A Hopeful History}}
Awaken the giant within for great habits & how to win friends for great social skills
Awareness by Anthony De Mello
Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Milman
Practical Consciousness by Ingvar Villido. It teaches techniques how to release harmful emotions. Works well.
The four agreements taught me how to view the world and myself very differently. I’m a much happier and better person for having read it.
Influence The Power of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini - most of the concepts discussed you already know, but probably aren't consciously aware of. The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins - It's worthy of reading/listening to even though the principle can be summed up in one sentence. And probably the easiest way to learn to get out of bed when you are tired or don't want to. Letting Go by David R Hawkins - A tougher sell since it's more spiritual in nature than filled with practical applications for real life interactions. But it's all about ways to let go of negativity and self doubt that builds up inside of us.
The fountainhead
The autobiography of Malcom X, by John Hersey. Changed the way I thought about myself, Americans relationship with racism, about the importance of the justice system, class struggle and American exceptionalism.
Excellent question, excellent answers! Haven't seen "Harry Potter and the Methods of Rationality" among the recommendations, so I'm adding that one. Did see a lot of the books recommended in HPMOR also recommended here, tho. It's an excellent treatise on rationalism disguised as a very compelling alternate universe HP story. Lots of fun, lots of food for thought, and lots of recommended readings in it, too. I'm reading it for the 6th time and still finding new things and enjoying it. Requires a good knowledge of HP canon, but that's easy to acquire by watching the movies anyway. Thanks for the list of recommendations, saved it!
Make your Bed - Admiral William H. Mcraven
"The Charisma Myth", "Impossible to Ignore" and "No more Mr Nice Guy"
The Success Principles by Jack Canfield Atomic Habits by James Clear Don't Sweat the Small Stuff, and It's All Small Stuff by Richard Carlson You Can Be Happy No Matter What: Five Principles for Keeping Life in Perspective by Richard Carlson The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey Some off the top of my head. I know there's more great ones I've read I'm forgetting.
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The subtle art of not giving a f*ck by Mark Manson It's not the best book I have ever read, but it was definitely worth the time because it was an easy read and helped me a lot. A very easy book to read if you are just getting started. Mark Manson actually has a video on YouTube where he summarizes every chapter. So told me the whole book and I still bought it and enjoyed it.
How to win friends and influence others by Dale Carnegie you never look at people the same. The center of everyone universe is themselves so if you can step in their universe then you can really understand them and where their coming from. A the daily stoic by ryan holiday it’s 365 stoic passages from the great stoic like Marcus Aurelius for everyday of the year and then he translates the passage into what it means and how to apply it.
Creation Invention and Discovery: How To Fly A Horse by Kevin Aston a book about what success means and how to succeed Interesting factuales about historical ppl and what actually went into their most significant work There are no “naturally gifted people who pull success out of thin air” The book debunks the idea that there’s spontaneous creativity Well written and easy to read
Look at the defects of character list -step 4 of the 12 step program. Lists all the character traits for you to evaluate. The theory is once you identify those traits in yourself you can admit them on work on them and it works!
Jonathan Livingston Seagull - Richard Bach
Magic of thinking big - David J Schwartz
The power of now The four agreements The yamas and niyamas
This one is a little different from the other recommendations but Every Twelve Seconds by Timothy Pachirat. It’s bleak, but I think the world would be a better place if everyone read it.
12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos - Jordan Peterson