7 of the top influential books of all time
If you are looking for a way to motivate yourself to change for the better, reading a great book can help.
These influential books will help change your perspective and give you new ideas to try out.
7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven Covey
On nearly every inspirational book list, and having sold more than 15 million copies worldwide, Covey’s timeless book is a must read. Despite being written 25 years ago, the advice is relevant to CEO’s, parents, or anyone who hopes to make positive changes in their life. This is one to sit down and really study – maybe even take notes!
Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
This powerful book is regularly referred to as one of the most influential books of our time and has sold over 10 million copies. In it, Frankl outlines his experiences in an Auschwitz concentration camp, while at the same time he shares what he feels it takes to live a meaningful life. He notes that while we can’t avoid suffering in our lives, we can choose how to deal with it and find its meaning.
The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
This bestseller, endorsed by Oprah and many more celebrities, promises to help transform your life with the power of positive thinking. The basic premise is that your view on life shapes the life you lead. It is written by several contributors who discuss how The Secret transformed their lives for the better.
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
This story teaches us that fear of failure is what is holding us back from achieving our dreams. It is a beautiful read about a young man on a journey to find wealth who in turn finds that the treasure is actually found within.
The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
When he is diagnosed with terminal cancer, professor Randy Pausch delivered his final lecture based on the question: ‘What wisdom would you try to impart to the world if you knew it was your last chance?’ The novel looks at the various ideas presented in the lecture. A quote from the book that sums up why we should make the most of every moment: ‘time is all you have...and you may find one day that you have less than you think.’
The Road Less Travelled by M. Scott Peck
An insightful and yet confronting book that helps answer some of life’s great questions. So popular is the book that it has been translated into 23 languages and spent ten years on the New York Times bestseller list.
It guides us to become a better parent, how to define true love, and how to be true to yourself.
Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff…and It’s All Small Stuff by Richard Carlson
A great book that helps you get rid of the stress of everyday life. Carlson offers the reader some absolute gems for a fuller life such as choose your battles wisely and to live each day as if it were your last. For a guide to a calmer and less stressful life, this book is a must read.
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