We all want to conquer the world and live the best version of life, don’t we? However, sometimes, we need a little push to be able to do that. Do you know that ‘I want to take charge of my life’ feeling that you get after you finish the last chapter of a motivational and inspirational book? Well, we think you deserve to feel that way a lot more. So here is a list of 8 super inspirational books that will make you want to hustle hard to meet your goals! (You can thank us later!)
1. How to be a Bawse: A Guide To Conquering Life – Lilly Singh
We’re sure you all know who Lilly Singh aka your gurrrl Superwoman is! But for those of you who don’t, she is an actress, comedian and a YouTube sensation. And she did not make it this big overnight. In her book How to Be a Bawse, Lilly talks about what it takes to be a bawse, i.e., a person who exudes confidence, reaches goals, gets hurt efficiently, and smiles genuinely because they’ve fought through it all and made it out the other side. Using stories from her own life to illustrate her message, Lilly proves that there are no shortcuts to success!
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2. You are a Badass: How to stop doubting your Greatness – Jen Sincero
If you’re looking for some direction, pick up this gem of a book by Jen Sincero. This is a refreshing, inspirational book that will provide you with a guide to creating a life you love. (No, it’s not some magical shortcut, it’s a guide!). Packed with captivating stories, humour, sound advice, and simple exercises to help you identify and get rid of your self-sabotaging thoughts and habits that prohibit you from achieving the success that you want. When you finish this book, you will be able to understand better why you act the way you do and how you can accept the things that you cannot change.
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3. Smarter, Faster, Better: The Transformative Power of Real Productivity – Charles Duhigg
Are you one of those who can’t get rid of the toxic habit of procrastinating? If so, then this masterpiece by Charles Duhigg is what you should be reading next. Taking from the latest findings in neuroscience, psychology, and behavioural economics, as well as the experiences of educational reformers, CEOs, FBI agents, four-star generals, Broadway songwriters, and aeroplane pilots, this supremely well-researched book, demonstrates that the most productive people, companies, and organizations don’t just act differently. It talks about eight key productivity concepts from motivation and goal setting to focus and decision making that explain why some people and companies get so much done!
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4. The Power of Positive Thinking – Norman Vincent Peale
Suffering from a case of dissatisfaction and chagrin? Make The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale your bible and watch how your life takes a turn for the better! Through his strong message of faith and inspiration, Dr Norman Vincent Peale has helped men and women around the world achieve fulfilment in their lives. And now it’s your turn to realize the strength of faith in action. With the useful techniques outlined in this book, you can energize your life and give yourself the motivation needed to carry out your ambitions and hopes.
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5. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck – A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life – Mark Manson
We are sure the title of this super popular best seller must have caught your eye at a bookstore or on social media. This self-help guide, written by a popular blogger, is designed well around our current generation and will motivate you to become a better and happier person. This book turns the tables to say that there are a lot of negative things that you have to experience in life, but you have to learn how to deal with them effectively. The author does not sugarcoat his message in this tell-it-like-it-is book. He offers a dose of raw and honest truth that is hard to come by these days. You’ll find this book to be refreshing from all the other self-help books!
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6. The Power Playbook: Rules for Independence, Money and Success – La La Anthony
The Power Playbook by La La Anthony, a radio and TV personality, actress and businesswoman talks about how success can be attained by resilience, confidence, and perseverance. La La a self-made entrepreneur with a successful fashion line, a reality show, a cosmetics company, and a blossoming acting career to her credit, shares her no-nonsense advice to success through her playbook. The Power Playbook is the empowering guide to forging professional success, establishing financial independence, and finding the balance for a truly satisfying life! For everyone at the verge of beginning their career or those struggling to move forward, this one is most definitely a must-read!
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7. Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead – Sheryl Sandberg
Ladies, if you are looking for some inspiration on days when you are not quite feeling like the boss woman that you are, you will find it right here in this bestseller by the COO of Facebook – Sheryl Sandburg. This book grew from the TED talk Sheryl gave in 2010 and is an anecdotal account of her personal experiences that provides lessons on leadership and practical advice and infuses confidence in women at the workplace. Sandberg is quite vocal about male dominance that still prevails in the corporate world. Lean In is a call to working women across the globe to embrace the challenges and fight them head-on. After all, “In the future, there will be no female leaders. There will be just leaders.”
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8. Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear – Elizabeth Gilbert
This motivational memoir by the author of Eat Pray Love is a must-read for anyone hoping to live a creative life. In Big Magic, Elizabeth digs deep into her own generative process to share her wisdom and unique perspective about creativity. She asks you to grasp your curiosity and let go of needless suffering. She shows you how to tackle what you love most and how to face down what you fear. Elizabeth discusses the attitudes, approaches, and habits you need to live your most creative life and encourages you to uncover the “strange jewels” that are hidden within you!
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