Another 20 of the Best 100 Personal Development Books Ever!

     Following on from the previous blog of 20 of the Best Personal Development Books Ever here is the second installment of books you might like to have a read of if you haven't already. To buy your own copy of the book just click on the heading. If you have read any of the books leave a comment about which one is your favourite. 

1.    Getting Things Done - David Allen

     In today's world, yesterday's methods just don't work. In Getting Things Done, veteran coach and management consultant David Allen shares the breakthrough methods for stress-free performance that he has introduced to tens of thousands of people across the country. Allen's premise is simple: our productivity is directly proportional to our ability to relax. Only when our minds are clear and our thoughts are organized can we achieve effective productivity and unleash our creative potential.

 

2.    Developing the Leader within You - John C. Maxwell

    Developing the Leader Within You is Dr. Maxwell’s first and most enduring leadership book, having sold more than one million copies. In this Christian Leaders Series edition of this Maxwell classic, you will discover the biblical foundation for leadership that John Maxwell has used as a pastor and business leader for more than forty years. These same principles and practices are available for everyday leaders in every walk of life.

 

3.    Better than Good - Zig Ziglar

        The Ultimate Challenge: To Be Better Than Good. He has spent his life helping other people      to realize their dreams and experience maximum success. Now comes Zig Ziglar's high-impact work that calls you to the passion, purpose, and practical tools that can ignite the peak performance you long for.

 

4.    The Purpose-Driven Life - Rick Warren

    This devotional book has been on the New York Times Best Seller list for advice books for one of the longest periods in history. The book is intended to be read as a daily inspiration, with each of the 40 short chapters read on consecutive days. Each chapter contains a personal application section at the end with a "point to ponder," a verse to remember, and a question to consider over the course of that day.

 

5.    How to Win Friends and Influence People - Dale Carnegie

     You can go after the job you want...and get it! You can take the job you have...and improve it! You can take any situation you're in...and make it work for you! 

 

6.    Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus - John Gray

     The legendary relationships guide that mothers recommend to their daughters, friends give as gifts and brothers steal from their sisters, MEN ARE FROM MARS AND WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS is inarguably the definitive book on having a happy relationship.

 

7.    The Power of Now - Eckhart Tolle

     It's no wonder that The Power of Now has sold over 2 million copies worldwide and has been translated into over 30 foreign languages. Much more than simple principles and platitudes, the book takes readers on an inspiring spiritual journey to find their true and deepest self and reach the ultimate in personal growth and spirituality: the discovery of truth and light. 

 

8.    The Secret - Rhonda Byrne

     In this book, you'll learn how to use The Secret in every aspect of your life -- money, health, relationships, happiness, and in every interaction you have in the world. You'll begin to understand the hidden, untapped power that's within you, and this revelation can bring joy to every aspect of your life.

 9.    Intimacy and Solitude - Stephanie Dowrick

     Intimacy and Solitude is the international bestseller that helps you enjoy closeness with others, while maintaining a firm sense of independence. Using stories from her psychotherapy practice and her own life, Stephanie Dowrick shows how intimacy begins in discovering and trusting your own self, and then bringing that personal strength into one’s relationships with friends, family, and lovers.

 10.  Rhinoceros Success - Scott Alexander

     Success Is Difficult But ... tomorrow morning, you could wake up as a full grown rhinoceros and - * charge your way to success * use audacity to reach your goals * be happier than you've ever been before * make your life an exciting adventure * have the persistence and tenacity necessary for success * never worry again * succeed at the world's most profitable hobby * achieve more and have a better balance in the six major areas of your life: FINANCIAL, WORK, PHYSICAL, FAMILY, SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL Scott Alexander has discovered the REAL secret of success: becoming a rhinoceros. Read it and go rhino! That's all there is between you and everything you've ever wanted to do or become in your life. CHARGE!!

 

11.  Winning through Intimidation - Robert J. Ringer

     If you've ever found yourself coming out on the short end of the stick, you'll appreciate the rewards that can be yours whenyou take the initiative in every area of your life. Written by the bestselling author of MILLION DOLLAR HABITS, this business gem, explains in candid terms what intimidation is, why you become intimidated and how you can avoid the mental lapses that can cause you to fall victim to intimidation.

 12.  The 4-Hour Workweek - Timothy Ferriss

     Forget the old concept of retirement and the rest of the deferred-life plan–there is no need to wait and every reason not to, especially in unpredictable economic times. Whether your dream is escaping the rat race, experiencing high-end world travel, earning a monthly five-figure income with zero management, or just living more and working less, The 4-Hour Workweek is the blueprint.
 

 13.  The Greatest Salesman in the World - : Og Mandino

     What you are today is not important... for in this  runaway bestseller you will learn how to change  your life by applying the secrets you are about to  discover in the ancient scrolls.

 14.  Taking Flight - Anthony De Mello

    This book contains over 250 stories, grouped under the themes of Prayer, Awareness, Religion, Grace, "Saints," Self, Love, and Truth. Although derived from a variety of countries and cultures, these tales share the spiritual heritage and popular humor of the entire human race. 

 

15. Emotional Intelligence 2.0 - Travis Bradberry

     By now, emotional intelligence (EQ) needs little introduction — it’s no secret that EQ is critical to your success. But knowing what emotional intelligence is and knowing how to use it to improve your life are two very different things. Emotional Intelligence 2.0 delivers a step-by-step program for increasing your emotional intelligence using the four core EQ skills — self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management — to exceed your goals and achieve your fullest potential.

 

16.  The Seven Spiritual laws of Success - : Deepak Chopra

    The creation of wealth has always been regarded as a process that requires hard work and luck--often at the expense of others. In this remarkable book, the author of Quantum Healing and other bestsellers reveals how to align with the subtle yet powerful, unseen forces that affect the flow of money in our lives.

 

17. Way of the Peaceful Warrior - Dan Millman

    Way of the Peaceful Warrior is based on the story of Dan Millman, a world champion athlete, who journeys into realms of romance and magic, light and darkness, body, mind, and spirit. Guided by a powerful old warrior named Socrates and tempted by an elusive, playful woman named Joy, Dan is led toward a final confrontation that will deliver or destroy him. Readers join Dan as he learns to live as a peaceful warrior. This international bestseller conveys piercing truths and humorous wisdom, speaking directly to the universal quest for happiness.

 

18. The Magic of Thinking Big - David J. Schwartz

     Millions of people throughout the world have improved their lives using The Magic of Thinking Big. Dr. David J. Schwartz, long regarded as one of the foremost experts on motivation, will help you sell better, manage better, earn more money, and -- most important of all -- find greater happiness and peace of mind. 

 19.   The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho

    The Alchemist is the magical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure as extravagant as any ever found. From his home in Spain he journeys to the markets of Tangiers and across the Egyptian desert to a fateful encounter with the alchemist.

 

20.  Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience - : Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

    The bestselling introduction to "flow"--a groundbreaking psychological theory that shows readers how to improve the quality of life.  

     If reading just isn't enough to assist you in making the changes you wish to make in your life  and you would like to find out more about having a coach help you than you can contact Jo at http://www.destinybychoice.com.au/contact-us

 

20 of the Top Personal Development Books Ever!

I love reading books and have an ever increasing list of books I would still like to read and currently not much time to spend actually reading. I came across a list of the 100 best Personal Development/Self Improvement books and thought I would share it here for others to read and select from. I've included a link in each heading in order for you to be able to go buy any of the books you would like to get your hands on straight away. Also included is a little about each book which would make a very long blog if I included all 100 so to start with have included 20 books and will do further blogs with more books over then next couple of weeks. I've read 9 out of this lot of 20 books, how many have you ready? 
If you would prefer to listen rather than read any of the books click on the audible link to get the books audiobook format. 

1.       The Total Money Makeover – Dave Ramsey

Ramsey debunks the many myths of money (exposing the dangers of cash advance, rent-to-own, debt consolidation) and attacks the illusions and downright deceptions of the American dream, which encourages nothing but overspending and massive amounts of debt. "Don't even consider keeping up with the Joneses," Ramsey declares in his typically candid style. "They're broke!"

2.       The Sixty-Second Motivator – Jim Johnson

     Based entirely on research from peer-reviewed journals and randomized controlled trials, The Sixty-Second Motivator is an easily read story that reveals practical motivational techniques. In less than 100 pages, readers will have the necessary tools to enable them to motivate themselves or others. A handy worksheet is also included which guides the reader through the motivational process.

 3.       The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Stephen Covey

      In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, author Stephen R. Covey presents a holistic, integrated, principle-centered approach for solving personal and professional problems. With penetrating insights and pointed anecdotes, Covey reveals a step-by-step pathway for living with fairness, integrity, service, and human dignity--principles that give us the security to adapt to change and the wisdom and power to take advantage of the opportunities that change creates.

4.       Learn Optimism – Martin E.P Seligman

      Known as the father of the new science of positive psychology, Martin E.P. Seligman draws on more than twenty years of clinical research to demonstrate how optimism enhances the quality of life, and how anyone can learn to practice it. Offering many simple techniques, Dr. Seligman explains how to break an “I—give-up” habit, develop a more constructive explanatory style for interpreting your behavior, and experience the benefits of a more positive interior dialogue. These skills can help break up depression, boost your immune system, better develop your potential, and make you happier.. With generous additional advice on how to encourage optimistic behavior at school, at work and in children, Learned Optimism is both profound and practical–and valuable for every phase of life.

 5.     Emotional Intelligence – Daniel Goleman

     Everyone knows that high IQ is no guarantee of success, happiness, or virtue, but until Emotional Intelligence, we could only guess why. Daniel Goleman's brilliant report from the frontiers of psychology and neuroscience offers startling new insight into our "two minds"—the rational and the emotional—and how they together shape our destiny.

       Through vivid examples, Goleman delineates the five crucial skills of emotional        intelligence, and shows how they determine our success in relationships, work, and        even our physical well-being. What emerges is an entirely new way to talk about beingsmart.  

 

6.    The Power of Positive Thinking - Dr. Norman Vincent Peale

     Dr. Peale shows You: 10 simple, workable rules for developing confidence - 3 proven.secrets for keeping up your vigor - 13 actual examples of how prayer power helped people in need - 4 words that lead to success - 5 techniques used by successful men to overcome defeat - an 8-point spiritual healing formula - a 10-point guide to popularity . . . and much, much more. This book proves that an attitude of the mind can change lives, win success in all things, and overcome all obstacles. If you have a problem, there is a solution. If you are in despair, there is the hope of happiness and renewed confidence in life. Here is your guide.

 7.     As a Man Thinketh - James Allen

     James Allens classic AS A MAN THINKETH. The Bestselling Classic That Inspired "The Secret". AS A MAN THINKETH, Allen's most famous book, today is considered a classic self-help book. Its underlying premise is that noble thoughts make a noble person, while lowly thoughts make a miserable person. In "As a Man Thinketh," James Allen reveals how our thoughts determine reality. Whether or not we are conscious of it, our underlying beliefs shape our character, our health and appearance, our circumstances, and our destinies.

8.    The Road Less Traveled - M. Scott Peck

 Written in a voice that is timeless in its message of understanding, The Road Less         Traveled continues to help us explore the very nature of loving relationships and leads us toward a new serenity and fullness of life. It helps us learn how to distinguish dependency from love; how to become a more sensitive parent; and ultimately how to become one's own true self.

Recognizing that, as in the famous opening line of his book, "Life is difficult" and that the journey to spiritual growth is a long one, Dr. Peck never bullies his readers, but rather guides them gently through the hard and often painful process of change toward a higher level of self-understanding.

 9.    59 Seconds: Think a Little, Change a Lot - Richard Wiseman

     Richard Wiseman has been troubled by the realization that the self-help industry often promotes exercises that destroy motivation, damage relationships, and reduce creativity: the opposite of everything it promises. Now, in 59 Seconds, he fights back, bringing together the diverse scientific advice that can help you change your life in under a minute, and guides you toward becoming more decisive, more imaginative, more engaged, and altogether more happy.
From mood to memory, persuasion to procrastination, resilience to relationships, Wiseman outlines the research supporting the new science of “rapid change” and, with clarity and infectious enthusiasm, describes how these quirky, sometimes counterintuitive techniques can be effortlessly incorporated into your everyday life. Or, as he likes to say: “Think a little, change a lot.”

 

10.  Think and Grow Rich - Napoleon Hill

      Napoleon Hill, America's most beloved motivational author, devoted 25 years to finding out how the wealthy became that way. After interviewing over 500 of the most affluent men and women of his time, he uncovered the secret to great wealth based on the notion that if we can learn to think like the rich, we can start to behave like them. By understanding and applying the thirteen simple steps that constitute Hill's formula, you can achieve your goals, change your life and join the ranks of the rich and successful.

 11. Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway - Susan Jeffers

      Are you afraid of making decisions . . . asking your boss for a raise . . . leaving an unfulfilling relationship . . . facing the future? Whatever your fear, here is your chance to push through it once and for all. In this enduring guide to self-empowerment, Dr. Susan Jeffers inspires us with dynamic techniques and profound concepts that have helped countless people grab hold of their fears and move forward with their lives. 

12.  You Were Born Rich - Bob Proctor

In this volume, You Were Born Rich, Bob Proctor has done it again, this time taking you step by step to the surprising discovery that success is not always reaching out for something that you don’t have but rather only reaching over and rearranging the pieces
already there. I read with fascination as Bob carefully built his case and then found myself instantly applying his conclusions to ongoing projects and relationships.
Therein lies the great value of this book. You can instantly apply the conclusions to your own life. It will begin to impact you long before you reach the last chapter.

 13.  NLP (Collins Need to Know) - Carolyn Boyes

This one-stop practical guide will show you how to use neuro linguistic programming to improve your communication skills and quality of life. To make your progress easier, it comes in a handy two-colour format with expert tips and advice throughout. This book gives a complete overview of the fascinating power of the mind, helping the individual to better not only their own life, but consequently the lives of others around them.

14. The Millionaire Maker's Guide to Creating a Cash Machine for Life - Loral Langemeier

Loral Langemeier first introduced her exclusive Wealth Cycle system in the national bestseller The Millionaire Maker. Now, in The Millionaire Maker's Guide to Creating a Cash Machine for Life, she reveals how you can learn to earn more money by building a viable business. The Cash Machine is simple to start and sustain. You'll use skills you already possess and build a reliable team to help. Whether you want to partner with others or create your own team to start, fix, or buy a business, Langemeier shows you how to turn it into a Cash Machine that makes money from Day One.

 15.  Awaken the Giant Within - Anthony Robbins

Anthony Robbins, the leader in the science of peak performance, shows you his most effective strategies and techniques for mastering your emotions, your body, your relationships, your finances, and your life. The acknowledged expert in the psychology of change, Anthony Robbins provides a step-by-step program teaching the fundamental lessons of self-mastery that will enable you to discover your true purpose, take control of your life and harness the forces that shape your destiny.

 

16.  Life Was Never Meant To Be a Struggle - Stuart Wilde

Stuart Wilde in his inimitable style helps you identify the cause of struggle in your life and shows you how to eliminate it quickly through a concerted action plan. Your heritage is to be free. To achieve that freedom, you have to move gradually from struggle into free Flow.

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17.  The Millionaire Mindset - : Gerry Robert

Why is it that when some poor soul wins the lottery, he is often right back in the poor house within 10 years? It's because he never changed his thinking. He never acquired a Millionaire Mindset. The Millionaire Mindset reveals how you can finally break the cycle of poverty consciousness and take control of your life. You will see the power that your conditioning has on your current results, and you'll gain a powerful system for reversing that early programming.

  

18.  Rich Dad Poor Dad - Robert T. Kiyosaki

Personal finance author and lecturer Robert T. Kiyosaki developed his unique economic perspective from two very different influences - his two fathers. This text lays out Kiyosaki's philosophy and his relationship with money.

 

19.  The Master Key System - Charles F. Haanel

The Master Key System is a personal development book that was originally published as a correspondence course in 1912. Along with "The Science of Getting Rich", by Wallace D. Wattles, the Master Key System is the source of Rhonda Byrne's inspiration for the book and the film "The Secret".

 

20.  Your Best Life Now - Joel Osteen

In this remarkable New York Times bestseller, Joel Osteen offers unique insights and encouragement that will help readers overcome every obstacle in their lives.