Have you been taking your brain to the gym during this quarantine?
I know it can be hard to get into a new routine but it is so important to work on your personal growth. I told you all the story of my workout journey last week and these are some of the books that have helped my personal growth.
In no particular order here they are for your reading pleasure!
The most famous of all teachers of success spent a fortune and the better part of a lifetime of effort to produce the Law of Success philosophy that forms the basis of his books and that is so powerfully summarized and explained for the general public in this book.
In Think and Grow Rich, Hill draws on stories of Andrew Carnegie, Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and other millionaires of his generation to illustrate his principles. This book will teach you the secrets that could bring you a fortune. It will show you not only what to do but how to do it. Once you learn and apply the simple, basic techniques revealed here, you will have mastered the secret of true and lasting success.
Money and material things are essential for freedom of body and mind, but there are some who will feel that the greatest of all riches can be evaluated only in terms of lasting friendships, loving family relationships, understanding between business associates, and introspective harmony which brings one true peace of mind! All who read, understand, and apply this philosophy will be better prepared to attract and enjoy these spiritual values.
BE PREPARED! When you expose yourself to the influence of this philosophy, you may experience a CHANGED LIFE which can help you negotiate your way through life with harmony and understanding and prepare you for the accumulation of abundant material riches.
This book sat on my shelf for probably two years before I read it but when I finally did wow did it changed my perspective! This book is so good I am literally listening to the audiobook for like the third time.
It is that good I promise!
A Tribe Called Bliss: Break Through Superficial Friendships, Create Real Connections, Reach Your Highest Potential
by Lori Harder (Author)
Self-love expert and creator of the Earn Your Happy podcast shares the methods she used to build her own tribe and grow from an anxiety-ridden, unhealthy, introverted underachiever to a confident woman who takes risks and leaps out of her comfort zone—complete with a foreword from #1 New York Times bestselling author Gabrielle Bernstein.
This book is for anyone trying to have authentic relationships with friends who will listen to your darkest thoughts without judgement and help you see things in a different perspective. Super grateful I have friends like this in my life!
The Latte Factor: Why You Don’t Have to Be Rich to Live Rich
by David Bach and John David Mann
Discover #1 New York Times bestselling author David Bach’s three secrets to financial freedom in an engaging story that will show you that you are richer than you think. Drawing on the author’s experiences teaching millions of people around the world to live a rich life, this fast, easy read reveals how anyone—from millennials to baby boomers—can still make their dreams come true.
You know I believe a book was great when I purchase a copy for my son and his girlfriend to read! This book shows you that the sooner you start to save the richer you will be even if you don’t make a lot of money. It’s very easy to spend what you earn but this book will help you stop that habit.
The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance—What Women Should Know
by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman
Confidence. We want it. We need it. But it can be maddeningly enigmatic and out of reach. The authors of the New York Times bestseller Womenomics deconstruct this essential, elusive, and misunderstood quality and offer a blueprint for bringing more of it into our lives.
I actually started listening to The Confidence Code for Girls on Youtube for free until I realized it was the version for teenagers lol. I remember thinking the whole time wow this would be great for my daughter and her friends lol.
Needless to say, that’s what happens when you try to be cheap. I bought the adult version and am so glad I did. Super helpful book in helping to build confidence and the reasons we may be lacking in having it.
Turning Pro: Tap Your Inner Power and Create Your Life’s Work
by Steven Pressfield
The follow-up to his bestseller The War of Art, Turning Pro navigates the passage from the amateur life to a professional practice. “You don’t need to take a course or buy a product. All you have to do is change your mind.” –Steven Pressfield TURNING PRO IS FREE, BUT IT’S NOT EASY. When we turn pro, we give up a life that we may have become extremely comfortable with. We give up a self that we have come to identify with and to call our own. TURNING PRO IS FREE, BUT IT DEMANDS SACRIFICE. The passage from amateur to professional is often achieved via an interior odyssey whose trials are survived only at great cost, emotionally, psychologically and spiritually. We pass through a membrane when we turn pro. It’s messy and it’s scary. We tread in blood when we turn pro. WHAT WE GET WHEN WE TURN PRO. What we get when we turn pro is we find our power. We find our will and our voice and we find our self-respect. We become who we always were but had, until then, been afraid to embrace and live out.
One of my favorite authors who all of the mentors I have online read. This book makes it super clear that in order to truly change and reach your highest potential you MUST let go of the limiting beliefs holding you back. You will not grow without change, my friends!
Do the Work: Overcome Resistance and Get Out of Your Own Way
by Steven Pressfield
“There is an enemy. There is an intelligent, active, malign force working against us. Step one is to recognize this. This recognition alone is enormously powerful. It saved my life, and it will save yours.” — Steven Pressfield Could you be getting in your way of producing great work? Have you started a project but never finished? Would you like to do work that matters, but don’t know where to start? The answer is Do the Work, a manifesto by bestselling author Steven Pressfield, that will show you that it’s not about better ideas, it’s about actually doing the work. Do the Work is a weapon against Resistance – a tool that will help you take action and successfully ship projects out the door. Picking up where The War of Art and Turning Pro left off, Do The Work takes the reader from the start to the finish of any long-form project—novel, screenplay, album, software piece, you name it. Do The Work identifies the predictable Resistance Points along the way and walks you through each of them. No, you are not crazy. No, you are not alone. No, you are not the first person to “hit the wall” in Act Two. Do The Work charts the territory. It’s the stage-by-stage road map for taking your project from Page One to THE END.
Pretty much get out of your own way, sit your @ss down and literally DO THE WORK and then you will experience massive growth and results beyond your wildest dreams. Clearly, I LOVE this authors body of work!
Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead
by Sheryl Sandberg
Sandberg is chief operating officer of Facebook and coauthor of Option B with Adam Grant. In 2010, she gave an electrifying TED talk in which she described how women unintentionally hold themselves back in their careers. Her talk, which has been viewed more than six million times, encouraged women to “sit at the table,” seek challenges, take risks, and pursue their goals with gusto.
Lean In continues that conversation, combining personal anecdotes, hard data, and compelling research to change the conversation from what women can’t do to what they can. Sandberg provides practical advice on negotiation techniques, mentorship, and building a satisfying career. She describes specific steps women can take to combine professional achievement with personal fulfillment, and demonstrates how men can benefit by supporting women both in the workplace and at home.
Written with humor and wisdom, Lean In is a revelatory, inspiring call to action and a blueprint for individual growth that will empower women around the world to achieve their full potential.
Amazing read for anyone like me for all the years in the garment industry who did not lean in, ask for the raise or seek the promotion. You live and learn people!
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
by Carol S. Dweck, PH.D.
After decades of research, world-renowned Stanford University psychologist Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D., discovered a simple but groundbreaking idea: the power of mindset. In this brilliant book, she shows how success in school, work, sports, the arts, and almost every area of human endeavor can be dramatically influenced by how we think about our talents and abilities. People with a fixed mindset—those who believe that abilities are fixed—are less likely to flourish than those with a growth mindset—those who believe that abilities can be developed. Mindset reveals how great parents, teachers, managers, and athletes can put this idea to use to foster outstanding accomplishment.
In this edition, Dweck offers new insights into her now famous and broadly embraced concept. She introduces a phenomenon she calls false growth mindset and guides people toward adopting a deeper, truer growth mindset. She also expands the mindset concept beyond the individual, applying it to the cultures of groups and organizations. With the right mindset, you can motivate those you lead, teach, and love—to transform their lives and your own.
What you will learn about fixed and growth mindsets from this book will change your life and perspective of people forever! Those limiting beliefs and egos people have and don’t let go up lead to a mediocre life. Personally, I’m trying to live to my fullest potential so I’m grateful to have discovered this book!
The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself
by Michael A. Singer
What would it be like to free yourself from limitations and soar beyond your boundaries? What can you do each day to discover inner peace and serenity? The Untethered Soul offers simple yet profound answers to these questions.
Whether this is your first exploration of inner space, or you’ve devoted your life to the inward journey, this book will transform your relationship with yourself and the world around you. You’ll discover what you can do to put an end to the habitual thoughts and emotions that limit your consciousness. By tapping into traditions of meditation and mindfulness, author and spiritual teacher Michael A. Singer shows how the development of consciousness can enable us all to dwell in the present moment and let go of painful thoughts and memories that keep us from achieving happiness and self-realization.
Copublished with the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) TheUntethered Soul begins by walking you through your relationship with your thoughts and emotions, helping you uncover the source and fluctuations of your inner energy. It then delves into what you can do to free yourself from the habitual thoughts, emotions, and energy patterns that limit your consciousness. Finally, with perfect clarity, this book opens the door to a life lived in the freedom of your innermost being.
I heard Micheal Singer speak on Tony Robbin’s podcast episode HERE. After hearing that episode I bought and read the book and OMG this one is a game changer! One of the things he reminds us in the ending chapters is that in death we are ALL the same. Whether you are rich or poor, whatever your religion or race we are ALL THE SAME. Remember that and read this book which Oprah highly recommends as well.
OWN DAY OWN YOUR LIFE
by Marcus Aubrey
Revolutionize your life one day at a time with this empowering handbook designed for men and women which provides simple strategies for each element of your day. Marcus Aubrey, author of the book is CEO of Onnit, a human performance company that he has built into one of the fastest growing companies in the world. How can we get the most out of our body and mind on a daily basis? Want to change your life for the better? Aubrey Marcus answers these questions in this handbook that guides the reader to optimize each moment of the day. With small, actionable changes implemented throughout the course of one day we can feel better, perform more efficiently and live happier. And these habits turn into weekly routines, ultimately becoming part of a lifelong healthy choice. From workouts and diet to inbox triage, mindfulness, shower temperature and sex this groundbreaking manual provides strategies for each element of your day.
I heard Aubrey Marcus speak on a podcast and thought this book would be perfect for my son. Sharing it with anyone interested since he actually read and enjoyed it which say A LOT lol!
I know this whole stay inside and quarantine can be taking a toll on you physically and mentally but it’s super important to feed your brain positivity and optimism.
My bubble of Unicorns & Rainbows may be a bit much for some but what if you joined me for a day or so to see what it was like.
Just saying I’ve heard the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.
Please share this post with anyone who will find it valuable and comment below which one is your favorite if you read any.
Why not try something different for a change… NO??
Have an Inspired night my friends and read a good book!
xo Nicole
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