There is a famous saying – “Not all readers are leaders but all leaders are readers”. I firmly believe it’s completely true. It’s a major fact that reading is a habit of successful people. Every successful professional in this world reads a lot of books and recommends the same. This post of Top 10 Self Help Books will make you a good read no matter what level you are in.
Reading is like traveling through time. Only the best people read a lot, and the best write and share their thoughts. When reading a book by a particular author we spend time with the best and learn from the best that’s what makes us successful.
You don’t need to read a particular type of book to be successful in life. You can choose a book in your interest. Build a habit of reading, which will start transforming you into a better version of yourself. With every book, you read and implement what you have learned with it. You will end up a completely different person than who you are and see the change in your life in a better effective manner.
World leaders like Elon Musk & Bill Gates read around 50 to 60 Books a year. No wonder why they are the richest people on earth today. I finish 2 Books a month and try to finish 1 book every week apart from the time I spend coding on multiple projects. I must admit the fact that the habit of reading brings a bright change in my life.
Usually, I pick books recommended by the best mentors & successful people I follow. My every pick is done after a lot of research. Most of my picks are Bestsellers worldwide. Anyhow choosing these books also includes my interest in the particular subject, your interests may differ from mine though you can choose along in them.
Below is the list of Top 10 Picks Recommended:-
Shelf – 1 – Beginner Level
This list of Books is in the order I brought them into my life finishing one after another. You can choose your order as your interest shows.
1. Metamorphosis
By Franz Kafka
Buy Now at amazon.inSummary
One of Kafka’s best-known works, Metamorphosis tells the story of salesman Gregor Samsa, who wakes one morning to find himself inexplicably transformed into a huge insect (ungeheueres Ungeziefer, lit. “monstrous vermin”) and subsequently struggles to adjust to this new condition living with his human family.
2. The Namesake
By Jhumpa Lahiri
Summary
The Namesake is the story of two generations of the Ganguli, a family of Indian immigrants to the United States. When we first meet Ashoke and Ashima Ganguli they are living in a small apartment in Cambridge, Massachusetts, about to welcome their first child into the world.
3. The Last Lecture
By Randy Pausch with Jeffrey Maslow
Summary
The Last Lecture explores the meaningful insights one man gathered through his last moments on earth. Following the tradition of giving the last lecture at the end of an academic year, Randy gave his colleagues and students the last speech.
4. The Psychology of Money
By Morgan House
Summary
Morgan Housel’s ‘The Psychology of Money’ forces you to take another look at personal finance, investing, and business success through the lens of psychology and behavior. Generally, all these fields of study have their roots in math, data, and calculations.
5. The Alchemist
By Paulo Coelho
Summary
The Alchemist is a classic novel in which a boy named Santiago embarks on a journey seeking treasure in the Egyptian pyramids after having a recurring dream about it on the way meets mentors, falls in love, and most importantly, learns the true importance of who he is and how to improve himself and focus on what matters in life.
6. Rich Dad Poor Dad
By Robert T. Kiyosaki
Summary
Rich Dad Poor Dad tells the story of a boy with two fathers, one rich, and one poor, to help him develop the mindset and financial knowledge you need to build a life of wealth and freedom.
7. Ikigai
By Hector Garcia & Francesc Miralles
Summary
The Ikigai book introduces you to various topics related to the art of living, such as the blue zones, longevity, logotherapy, flow, yoga, tai chi, and resilience. It defines what Ikigai is and its rules. The book says that living a long and full life is under your control to an extent.
8. Atomic Habits
By James Clear
Summary
Atomic Habits is the definitive guide to breaking bad behaviors and adopting good ones in four steps, showing you how small, incremental, everyday routines compound into massive, positive change over time.
9. Wings of Fire
By APJ Abdul Kalam with Arun Tiwari
Summary
The Wings of Fire is an autobiography of former Indian President APJ Abdul Kalam. The book covers his life before he became the President of India and commanded the armed forces. Renowned scientist and former Indian President APJ Abdul Kalam from 2002 to 2007 is well known across India and abroad as well.
10. Rework
By Jason Fried with David Heinemeier Hansson
Summary
Rework shows you that you need less than you think to start a business – way less – by explaining why plans are harmful, how productivity isn’t a result of working long hours and why hiring and seeking investors should be your absolute last resort.
Schools & Colleges give you Scholastic education which is not much use in the real life. These books give you lessons to deal with your real-life problems. You get life lessons & tactics to deal with each problem the authors have faced and shared their experiences to deal with them. It’s a beneficial way to learn from others’ mistakes and not repeat them in our own life.
Conclusion:-
Knowledge is the best wealth you can ever create. Anything in this world can be taken away from you except your Knowledge. It is the best thing ever to invest in. Each book you read from this list will change the way you look at things for the better way.
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