You know that glowing feeling you get after reading the last pages of a truly inspiring book?
You know that feeling of wonder, goosebumps, and the moment when your creativity seems to know no bounds and images that you will meet all your challenges – and you will succeed.
I think you should experience this feeling more often.
Recently, when I searched online for motivational books, none of the lists I found made me really want their book, mainly because:
- I already knew all the books
- The books were only for a certain audience (entrepreneurs, women, etc.)
- They didn’t even tell me why the book motivated me in the first place.
Also, every list I found was limited to fiction or non-fiction. So I thought, “Why don’t you make one with both?”
To keep things fair, I’ve limited myself to including only the books I’ve read or am currently reading. In this way I make sure that I only present you books that I have a solid knowledge of and which, as far as I know, are very motivating.
After digging deep (and I mean really deep, I even called my mom), I’ve put together a list of the 31 best motivational books ever written that will unleash your inner greatness.
For each book I list:
- Title
- Author
- Year of publication
- Cover photo (link to the book on Amazon)
- Number of copies sold
- A curious fact
- Overview
- Best quote from the book
- A photo to share with a quote
- Because it’s so motivating
- Two ways to classify the book according to whether you have already read it or not
And of course a link to read a summary here on Four Minute Books. I’ve included Amazon links to fiction books because I only read non-fiction on this site.
Note: Don’t be surprised to see different children’s and teen’s books. In addition, children are the most motivated people on the planet. As adults, we’ve lost most of that light, curious, motivational mojo, and these books are a great way to get it back.
Now, without further ado, enjoy what I think are the 31 best motivational books of all time!
- A pet monkey named Mr. Nilsson
- Whether Pippi’s scrubbing her floors
- Doing arithmetic
- Stirring things up at a fancy tea party
- Death of Cedric
- Do the Hippogriff
- Foxtrot Fleur
- Harry in Winter
- The Alchemist has become a modern classic
- His quest will lead him to riches far different
- Far more satisfying
- He ever imagined
The 31 Best Motivational Books Ever Written
To make navigating this post easier, you can jump directly to any book that piques your interest in the table of contents below. Below the box with each book you will find a “back to top” link where you can come back here and choose the next 🙂
1. Title: The Alchemist
Author: Paulo Coelho
Type: Fiction
Published in: 1988
Number of copies sold: ~150 million
Interesting fact: The book has been translated into 80 different languages, making Paulo Coelho the Guinness World Record holder for being the most translated living author in the world.
Best quote from the book:
Synopsis: A young shepherd boy living in southern Spain dreams over and over of a hidden treasure in Egypt, which eventually leads him to investigate. Learn that one day everyone will discover their destiny and that it takes passion and desire to fulfill their destiny. On his quest for treasures, he meets new and strange people, some of whom become his friends and touch his heart. The shared teachings of his companions eventually lead to a much larger view of the treasure itself.
Why is it such a motivational book?
The main theme of the book is fate. This is accompanied by many mysterious characters and deep, thoughtful lessons, often in the form of puzzles and riddles. However, the book uses such clear language that anyone can understand it. That way, this book will keep you curious without being overwhelming. It’s impossible to ignore, it leaves you with a sense of wonder and gratitude for the world, and it gives you incredible encouragement to explore your destiny.
I remember finishing it in the very few sessions where I went to bed at 9pm (even though I was studying abroad in the US at the time, with 5 party animals as roommates), I woke up at 5am to watch. Sunset, a lot of walking in the nearby woods and I started thinking about what I really want from life. That’s the power of a book: it makes you think. A lot.
2. Title: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Author: Joanne K. Rowling
Type: Fiction
Published in: 2000
Number of copies sold: ~55 million
Curiosity: J.K. 12 days before the release already published the working title was “Harry Potter and the Doomspell Tournament”.
Best quote from the book:
Synopsis: In their fourth year at Hogwarts, the school hosts the legendary Triwizard Tournament for the first time in 202 years, where three wizards from three schools compete in grueling trials for fame and glory. Technically too young to compete, Harry mysteriously ends up as the fourth contestant and soon faces challenges he is far from prepared for. With luck, friends, courage, and skill, he makes it to the end, only to find that he must ultimately take responsibility not only for who he is, but for the wizarding world as a whole.
Why is it such a motivational book?
First of all, I’m a big Harry Potter geek, so sue me. That being said, what makes this book stand out from the series for me is that Harry goes through a crucial transformation. In the first three books, he runs into things and by taking care of himself, somehow saves the day. Thrown back into the cold water in this book, she makes the decision to stop trying to be normal and instead take charge. This is a crucial part of his success in all of the tournament’s challenges, which are otherwise far more difficult than all the things he’s faced in the previous three books combined.
This is a book about the things in life worth fighting for, not only because Harry finds love for the first time, but also because things get (deadly) serious. For teenagers, this is an identity-building book, but I’ve read it many times over the years because it teaches that you always have to choose between right and easy, and it makes you want to hire, to take responsibility. Is correct in your opinion.
3. Title: Pippi Longstocking
Author: Astrid Lindgren
Type: Fiction
Published in: 1945
Number of copies sold: ~80 million (series total for 3 books + 3 picture books)
Fun fact: the main character of Stieg Larsson’s three-book Millennium series is, in his opinion, based on the adult version of Pippi Long stocking. The series has sold 80 million copies, as many as Peppi Long stocking’s books.
Best quote from the book:
Synopsis: Pippi Long stocking is estimated to be 9 years old (although no one knows for sure), has superhuman strength, and lives in a rainbow-colored house with her monkey Mr. Nilsson and her horse Old Man all by herself because her father, a famous sailor, was lost at sea for a few for a year after leaving him in the village because he thought life at sea was too dangerous for him. Although Peppi has no manners, can’t count, can’t read or write, he lives an extraordinary life full of adventures, in which the children of the neighbors participate above all, and which proves that living by the rules of the world is hopelessly overrated. It never ceases to shock adults, but it’s living proof that you can make the world the way you want it to be without a model that the world would call normal.
Why is it such a motivational book?
This is a Swedish book and much better known in Europe than abroad, so you may not have heard of Pepi and his stories. As a child, I especially liked the movies and the TV series (version 1969) because they made me believe that anything was possible. Even the opening track alludes to this, with the words “two times three is four wide and three is nine” underneath the lyrics. The constant conflict between the adults trying to make Pepi live what they see as normal, and Pepi’s sheer intolerance for anything that doesn’t fit his idea of fun, happiness, and adventure, where Pepi always comes out, makes you question many of the ideas we’ve grown up with.
Peppi refuses to grow up, and when you start looking at all the things you’ve slowly let go of and given up over the years, you realize that maybe it’s time to get something that childish, inexperienced, unbiased, brave, let’s get her. Back to your own life.
4. Title: Artemis Fowl
Author: Eoin Colfer
Type: Fiction
Published in: 2001
Number of copies sold: ~21 million (across all 8 books in the series)
Fun fact: When Colfer was asked to describe his book series, he only needed four words to hit the mark, saying that Artemis Fowl was “Die Hard with fate.
Best quote from the book:
Synopsis: Artemis Fowl is only 12 years old, but he is already following in his father’s footsteps as a notorious underground crime boss. Primarily driven by greed, he kidnaps an elf agent to blackmail the fairies into giving him their gold. But when he encounters his captor, it is slowly revealed that there is a deeper purpose behind his seemingly evil plan. The battle between good and evil is not as black and white as it seems and begins to cross the boundaries between fairies and humans.
Why is it such a motivational book?
Some have called it “the new Harry Potter”, but it isn’t. To me it seems like you are mixing Wall Street, and 80s movie, with The Lord of the Rings. First, this book is motivating because of Artemis’ enormous successes and ingenious thinking patterns, especially since she is only 12 years old. Second, you agree because the book mainly shows that Artemis is human and therefore makes human mistakes. Greed and being between good and evil is something we are all prone to, and even child prodigies are no exception.
Most importantly, this book gives you one thing: hope. It makes you believe that there is something good in all of us and that there is something in others that you can talk to, which is incredibly comforting. Especially if you are trying to make your dreams come true against all odds.
5. Title: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Author: Mark Twain
Type: Fiction
Published in: 1876
Number of copies sold: ~20 million (an estimate, since book sales weren’t tracked before 1895)
Fun fact: Although Tom is the main character in this book, he serves as a counterpart to Twain’s equally famous Huckleberry Finn adventures. This means that he is introduced at the beginning of the book and then only occasionally appears as a steady and stationary character so that readers can compare him to the main character Huck and see how Huck has developed from previous chapters.
Best quote from the book:
Synopsis: The book opens with the legendary punishment for painting the white fence, which turns Tom into a fun afternoon where the kids are forced to collect their little treasures and things to paint the fence for him. Then he goes out with his classmate Becky, witnesses a murder with his best friend Huck, becomes a lone pirate on an island, returns to embark on a treasure hunt and finds himself and his lover in grave danger. Although he faces social and moral problems and crises in the course of his adventure, he still comes to the conclusion that perhaps his way of handling things isn’t so bad.
Why is it such a motivational book?
This book is another creative thinking exercise. Aita’s story alone is worth the book’s price, but this goes deeper. Unlike Pippi Longstocking, Tom doesn’t break or ignore the rules of society, he bends them. Compared to his best friend Huck, who has grown up quite well, he tries to follow the rules of society, but finds it increasingly difficult to reconcile them with his own values. Learn that most of what our society suggests is actually hypocritical and that there can be freedom (= no cure) in social isolation.
Therefore, this book will not only give free rein to your imagination, it will also make you more efficient because you want to take an 80/20 approach to life, follow the exercises only when they make sense, and then be happier and probably better at it. What are you doing?
6. Title: The Little Prince
Author: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Type: Fiction
Published in: 1943
Number of copies sold: ~140 million, making it the third best-selling book of all time (in 250 languages)
Interesting fact: Although the name of the prince’s alleged asteroid B-612 was completely made up, the book is named after a real asteroid: 46610 Bésixdouze. 46610 stands for B-612 in hexadecimal and Bésixdouze is the French way of pronouncing “B six twelve”.
Best quote from the book:
Synopsis: After a short introduction, the narrator gets stuck in the desert because his plane crashes. Meet a strange little boy who came to Earth after traveling through the universe and exploring various asteroids. As the days go by and the narrator tries to fix his car, the prince tells stories of his travels and past life on his own asteroid, highlighting and criticizing many elements of society, while showing the identity crisis that many of us face. Must see. . To continue at some point, precisely because of those worst sectors of society.
Why is it such a motivational book?
Like The Alchemist, due to the philosophical and poetic nature of this book, many things seem to make no sense as you continue reading – at first – and then miraculously fall into place later. The gift of inspiration lies here in many places, such as the author’s hand-drawn pictures or simple but profound sentences that almost stand out visually.
The beginning and end of this book emphasize an important point: you must listen to your heart to see the world clearly. Everything in between feeds into this message and gives you many more insights along the way.
7. Title: Measuring the World
Author: Daniel Kehlmann
Type: Fiction
Published in: 2005
Number of copies sold: ~6 million
Interesting fact: A German biographer of Humboldt dismissed Kehlmann’s fictional portrayal of the scientist, writing in an official treatise that Kehlmann’s novel “accurately reflects historical events.”
Best quote from the book:
Plot: This incredibly funny and ironic novel reinvents the lives of the famous German mathematician Carl Friedrich Gauß and the biologist, adventurer, scientist and explorer Alexander von Humboldt. Strip away the boring facts and figures and quickly tell the stories of their findings, often with humorous (and contrived) twists. The narrative perspective alternates between the two, eventually leading to a meeting and long-term pen pals.
Why is it such a motivational book?
I’m 95% sure you’ve never heard of it because it’s a German book and was only later translated and published internationally. However, there are many things that make this book inspiring and one of my favorites, which makes it even more worth sharing with you.
One like Artemis Fowl, this shows you that even the greatest minds of our time make mistakes and have their quirks, so you become less of a hindrance on your journey. Second, it teaches you to always question what you’re doing and that finding the best way is an ongoing process, making you less worried about adapting and changing your mind. Third, it shows that there is no wrong approach when trying to get what you want. Some of us are introverts like Gauß and prefer a quiet family life in deep thought, while others love to follow in Humboldt’s footsteps and travel the world, meet people and learn everything from experience.
Yet they both have a huge drive to discover the world and make it a better place. Some of that spirit no doubt comes from you.
8. Title: The Da Vinci Code
Author: Dan Brown
Type: Fiction
Published in: 2003
Number of copies sold: ~80 million
Fun fact: Sued by another author for plagiarism, the judge who presided over the case (and voted for Brown) added his little Da Vinci Code to the beginning of the 71-page ruling, which he said would confirm if someone (correctly) cracked the code. This happened sometime later when a lawyer and writer for The Guardian approached the judge, got some clues and then successfully encrypted the hidden message.
Best quote from the book:
Synopsis: When the curator of the famous Louvre in Paris is murdered, Harvard professor and expert in symbolism and cryptography Robert Langdon is called to help. Against the best efforts of the French police, who suspect Langdon of being the murderer, and with the help of local police cryptographer Sophie Neveu, they are soon led to a bank vault containing a cryptex, yet another mysterious object. Riddles and codes to solve. The pursuit of a seemingly religious killer seeking the Grail for his master takes them to Britain, Scotland, and a place where you can’t tell friend from foe. Eventually, they discover that there is a much bigger conspiracy afoot that could wipe out the most powerful church in the world, and when it comes full circle, they are instantly brought back to square one.
Why is it such a motivational book?
Don’t watch the movie first, then read the book. That’s not good. Do it the other way around. How to measure the world, this book will appeal to the scientist in you. There are so many elements and characters shrouded in mystery that it not only ignites your curiosity but also makes you think about the skill level you need to solve such mysteries.
I can’t think of any other author’s novels with multiple twists, sudden turns, and jaw-dropping endings that are likely to blow your mind, but also make you believe that the paths of fate are inexplicable and the goals we fight for often require us to take a leap of faith.
9. Title: A Christmas Carol
Author: Charles Dickens
Type: Fiction
Published in: 1843
Number of copies sold: 6,000 copies in the first 5 days
Fun fact: This book is why you say “Merry Christmas” today. Ebenezer Scrooge first dismisses the greeting with the word “allegro,” meaning cheerful, cheerful, or cheerful, but eventually becomes his catchphrase after the change. The book quickly became popular and Christmas just became an annual tradition, so the phrase stuck: to this day.
Best quote from the book:
Summary: Ebenezer Scrooge is immeasurably rich. Sadly, all the old man cares about is turning money into more money, letting him wander the streets alone, his fists clenched, yelling at workers, children, and the less fortunate. That night, the ghost of his former business partner seems to warn him of the terrible (same) fate he will suffer if his greed and selfishness do not change. She tells her that she is being visited by the three Christmas spirits (past, present and future), who then take her to different Christmas scenarios. The sadness and horror he sees changes him overnight and he decides not to waste a second and correct his mistakes because he is lucky enough to have a new life situation.
Why is it such a motivational book?
I’m as sure you’ve heard this story in one form or another as I am about not knowing how to measure the world. This will never get old. Above all, this book gives you hope. Hope it’s not too late to chase your dreams. I hope the best days of your life are not over yet. I hope there is something good in everyone.
Here’s a good thinking exercise: After reading the book, imagine what ghosts would tell you and show you if they came to your door this Christmas. Do they congratulate you? Or show you a dark future like Scrooge’s? This book is a great way to gauge how virtuous your life is while also being a great reminder that it’s never too late to struggle to get there.
10. Title: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Author: Suzanne Collins
Type: Fiction
Published in: 2009
Number of copies sold: ~19 million just for this second book in the trilogy, total sales of the series are 65 million for the US alone.
Interesting fact: This was one of the first commercially successful book series to be distributed digitally. In 2012, Collins was the best-selling Kindle author of all time, with nearly a third of the best hits from her books.
Best quote from the book:
Summary: After both Katniss and Peeta survive the 74th edition of the Hunger Games, they are ready to visit all regions of Panem on a victory tour. This is immediately affected when people seem to be inspired by how Katniss broke the rules so that two people could win instead of one, and the rebellion lives beneath the surface. To nip this in the bud, the Capitol takes a horrific turn: all participants in next year’s Hunger Games are chosen from among the previous winners, bringing Katniss and Peeta back into the arena. The struggle for survival is deadlier and more twisted than ever, forcing the Tributes to join forces and once again, the grand plan is revealed to Katniss (and the reader) only in the final pages of the book.
Why is it such a motivational book?
These books show that life is short. Death is always present in them, lurking around every corner. Katniss and Peeta have to fight all the time for the one they love, including each other. This book has a sense of urgency that you can’t really shake off that makes you want to get out of your ass and get things done.
The reason I chose this book in the first place is because it is central, similar to Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. In the past, Katniss got into games by accident and was very lucky to help her survive. But fate sometimes deals more than one terrible blow, so when he eventually rejoins, the stakes and his approach change. Even when it seems impossible to move forward, Katniss always finds a way to persevere, and if what you’re doing matters, you should too.
11. Title: Inkheart
Author: Cornelia Funke
Type: Fiction
Published in: 2003
Number of copies sold: ~3 million worldwide
Interesting Fact: Cornelia Funke based Moon, one of the main characters of the book, on the famous actor Brendan Fraser, to whom she sent a copy of the book. Fraser had no idea who he was, so the first thing he did was Google it. He eventually fell in love with the book and played Mo in the movie.
Best quote from the book:
Synopsis: When Meggie sees an unknown man, a bookbinder, outside her father Mo’s home, strange things begin to happen. Dustfinger, as Mo’s unknown and seemingly old friend is called, seems to be a distraction that Aunt Elinor doesn’t like when the three of them arrive at her book-filled house where Mo has a job. Meggie soon discovers that the constant presence of books in her life is no accident, as her father can bring them to life when read aloud.
His past mistakes with this incredible skill slowly begin to catch up with the family when the unleashed evil Capricorn Mo surfaces and puts everyone in grave danger. As the story unfolds, Meggie discovers that she has inherited her father’s wealth and must control it if she is to save everyone as she uncovers her family’s history, including why her mother has been missing for 9 years…
Why is it such a motivational book?
A book about books. Perfect! I am convinced that the answer to every question is always in the book. So anything that makes you collect more books makes me happy. If anything, this book does. Not only does it demonstrate the potential for extraordinary persistence, but it also rekindles your spark of consistent learning.
If I had to describe this book in just two words, I would say that it is both humane and humane, truly a tribute to readers around the world. Also, since it’s another book of German origin, I’m pretty sure you’ve never heard of this one.
12. Title: The Great Gatsby
Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald
Type: Fiction
Published in: 1925
Number of copies sold: ~25 million
Fun fact: F. Scott Fitzgerald died believing that he had failed and that his work would be forgotten, as the book never sold well and did not achieve the image of a “modern work” during his lifetime. In 1942, just two years after his death, 155,000 copies of the book were distributed to World War II soldiers overseas, boosting the book’s public image (a great marketing lesson for the right people, as two of the main characters are World War I veterans). Only three years later, the book was already considered a classic. Today it consistently sells 500,000 copies a year and is part of the curriculum of many schools (including yours, I did a thorough analysis and presentation of the book in 12th grade).
Best quote from the book:
Synopsis: In 1922, Nick Carraway accepts a new job and moves to West Egg, a fictional town on Long Island. When he visits his cousin Daisy and her husband Tom, he meets the charming but cynical Jordan Baker and soon discovers that their lavish lifestyles have all come at a terrible price, including infidelity, depression, alcoholism and an identity crisis. The mysterious millionaire owner of the neighboring mansion, Jay Gatsby, soon invites Nick to his lavish party, where Jay himself is never present. When Nick discovers that they all share a romance, including cousins Daisy and Jay, he tries to reunite the two estranged lovers, which ends in disaster.
Why is it such a motivational book?
When I chose this book to read for a school project, I had very different expectations and didn’t understand many aspects of it when I first read it. It wasn’t until I started exploring the themes of the book that I slowly realized what it was all about.
First, it’s a huge warning sign. You might get everything you ever dreamed of in life, only to find that it wasn’t what you were looking for, and it won’t make your life any easier. It shows you that right now is enough to be happy and that you really have everything you need. Plus, it helps keep your feet on the ground when you’ve achieved what you call success for yourself.
Second, this contrasts with the insane amount of wealth the characters amass, even though some of it is not earned or obtained through illegal activities. A 2013 movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio gives you a good idea of that. This book looks like Artemis Fowl for adults and will inspire you to see life as a balancing act of human achievement and virtue. The motivation skills are very subtle and not as obvious as some of the other books on this list, but it still makes you want to do the right thing.
13. Title: Sherlock Holmes: A Study in Scarlet
Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Type: Fiction
Published in: 1887
Number of copies sold: ~60 million
Curiosity: If I ask you “What are research tools? It’s this book’s fault. A Study in Scarlet was the first work of fiction to mention a magnifying glass being used as an investigative tool (although Watson didn’t realize this when he saw Holmes use it) – a symbol that has become the detective’s trademark and has ever been in use since .
Best quote from the book:
Summary: This book introduces Sherlock Holmes and his partner and biographer, Dr. John Watson, who begin by meeting a mutual friend and decide to share an apartment at 221B Baker Street to save money. In addition to Holmes’ obvious quirks, such as experimenting with drugs and playing the violin in the middle of the night, Watson sees many strangers come and go who turn out to be Holmes’ customers.
When an envoy from Scotland Yard asks for help on another murder case, Watson finally convinces Holmes to investigate the crime scene and invites Holmes to follow him. As the two analyze and interpret the murder’s odds and end, the plot thickens and another murder takes place. The hunt ends abruptly at Holmes’ apartment, and the second part of the novel explains the entire story leading up to the killer’s nefarious deeds and capture, including how Holmes revealed the minor details and thus identified the suspect.
Why is it such a motivational book?
For real? Do I have to explain this? How not to get inspired by Sherlock Holmes? This is the ultimate piece of non-fiction showing you the value of deliberate practice, combining effort and thorough feedback analysis to make your work world-class. Yes, at first Sherlock’s genius seems like something you can only marvel at from afar, but the more you read, the clearer it becomes and you have to focus intensely on the details of your work.
If you’re looking for a book to worry about and complain about your job so you can become a true craftsman on your way to 10,000 hours of training, this is the book for you. Plus, Holmes’s great sense of humor and irony prove that you shouldn’t take yourself too seriously, even if you’re an absolute pro.
14. Title: The Richest Man in Babylon
Author: George Samuel Clason
Type: Fiction
Published in: 1926
Number of copies sold: ~2 milllion
Curiosity: This book wasn’t exactly born as a book. Instead, Clason wrote a series of brochures to educate readers about personal financial problems. Banks and insurance companies distributed brochures (what else about financial education – these days you only see brochures about stupid products that usually make the seller rich, not you) and because of their popularity the best. Bound and published as a book.
Best quote from the book:
Summary: Since the book is a collection of short stories, it is divided into 9 main sections, many of which have sub-chapters, the first of which is the story that gives the book its title. It reveals how Arkad, the richest man in Babylon, owes much of his wealth simply by saving 10% of his income every year. Follows “Seven Directions to a Skinny Wallet”, Seven Lessons on Saving Money, and “Five Laws of Gold”, which outline a simple investment philosophy.
Dan learns “The Clay Tablets from Babylon” from an imaginary translation of five ancient Babylonian tablets by an English professor of archaeology. It turns out he used them to pay off his debts and save for retirement, a story he tells in a fictional letter. The other five parables are more unique in nature, each with one or two additional lessons about wealth creation.
Why is it such a motivational book?
This is arguably one of the most compelling personal finance books of all time thanks to the power of storytelling. Putting the lessons in this ancient context and masking them as life lessons from a rich old man will really sink them into your brain. Most ideas repeat and because they are simple in the beginning, they stick together.
This is a book on the power of habit, and it will show you that incremental progress adds up. So, even if you can only take small steps right now, do them anyway. We often don’t feel like we’re in control of our finances, but we are (or at least we can get it back). This is a book that will take you back to the driver’s seat.
15. Title: Around the World in 80 Days
Author: Jules Verne
Type: Fiction
Published in: 1873
Fun fact: If you’ve seen one of the many movie adaptations of this book, you probably envision the companions traveling in a hot air balloon. However, this is not part of the book. The idea has been advanced, but the characters rejected it as too dangerous. However, many book covers and movie posters today show a hot air balloon, and it’s one of the few things most people know about history, even if not technically well (and only because the 1956 movie went rogue and ran with that idea).
Best quote from the book:
Synopsis: Phileas Fogg is a wealthy old-fashioned English gentleman of mechanical discipline and few pleasures, one of whom is busy with his friends at the Reform Club. As his friends discuss the Daily Telegraph article stating that it is now possible for him to get around. the world in 80 days, thanks to India’s new railway, accepts a £20,000 bet (now £1.6m) and leaves with his newly hired servant Jean Passepartout (whose surname means ‘passport’). Mainly on trains and steamships, they make new friends, face many misadventures, get lost, find each other and even win a whole day (which eventually allows them to win the bet) by returning to the exact same time in London. 80 days later.
Why is it such a motivational book?
This is a book about possibilities. Until Roger Bannister broke four minutes in a one-mile run in 1954, people thought it was impossible for more than a decade. Everything is impossible until a man or woman does it. Suddenly, what’s possible is redefined (someone else ran a sub-four-minute mile a month after Bannister). Sometimes we just need someone to stand up, take the lead and say, “Okay, it’s worth failing, so I’ll do it.” This book will make you want to be that person.
This book also shows the power of betting. This depends on your personality, but if the risk of losing something like a large amount of money freaks you out, it might motivate you to make an early bet. For example, Go Fucking Do It sites make it easy to put money on the line just to make something happen for you.
16. Title: Managing Oneself
Author: Peter Drucker
Type: Non-fiction
Published in: 1999
Number of copies sold: ~in the millions, since it was initially published in Harvard Business Review, which reaches a global audience
Fun fact: Drucker invented what would be the foundation of how we’ve managed people for the past 50 years. It’s called “goal management” and it’s based on defining concrete goals, making progress in small steps. This earned him the name “the founder of modern management”.
Best quote from the book:
Summary: This is probably the most succinct book ever. Peter Drucker kept it so short and sweet that you can read it in less than an hour. It asks you lots of questions and gives you examples so you can become aware of how you learn and work, and then apply it directly to your career. Some sections of the book are “What are my strengths?”, “How am I doing?”, “Where do I belong?”, “What is my contribution?” and “the other half of your life.”
Why is it such a motivational book?
You can read it in 45 minutes and take notes along the way, making it one of the most useful books ever. I highly recommend listening to the audiobook, which is also 45 minutes long. I’ve listened to it several times on different car trips and I always find that I learn something new. It’s so motivating because it’s very simple, even thinking about some of the questions in the book will make you much smarter and more aware of how you write.
This book will seem like the fog has lifted and all your communication and thinking will become clearer, and you’ll probably want to march into work the next day with the book’s ideas in hand, ready to get the mess out of your hands. Mind. Career.
17. Title: Choose Yourself
Author: James Altucher
Type: Non-fiction
Published in: 2013
Number of copies sold: ~350,000 as of May 2015
Fun fact: about 2 weeks before the official release, James made the book available for purchase exclusively through the digital currency Bitcoin. It was the first book available ONLY through Bitcoin.
Best quote from the book:
Summary: The world as we know it is disappearing. Simple jobs are outsourced, automated or filled with low-cost fixed-term contracts. A university education no longer guarantees a secure career. Work, retirement, politics, everything is now unstable as brokers are disappearing left and right. People can publish their own books, create their own TV shows and publish their own music. Big industries are disappearing overnight – and that’s all great news. Now you can choose for yourself. You don’t have to be selected. You can choose yourself.
Why is it such a motivational book?
James is one of the most overtly vulnerable people ever, and it makes you feel an instant connection to him. Not only will you be able to identify with the book, but you’ll also have a lot of laughs – James is hilarious. If you feel in control, this book will show you that the wheel of your life is in your hands. James explains his simple daily exercises, some basic habits that will keep you healthy and emotionally good. Then it lists many practical ways to choose from, most of which you’ll want to try for yourself right away.
18. Title: The War of Art
Author: Steven Pressfield
Type: Non-fiction
Published in: 2002
Number of copies sold: I’m assuming well over a million copies, based on all the ratings, reviews, and the time passed since publishing, but this is nothing more than an educated guess, since I couldn’t find actual sales numbers.
Interesting Fact: Steven Pressfield is one of the few authors who has had successful books in both fiction and non-fiction. His first book, The Legend of Bagger Vance, was made into a movie in Hollywood in 2000, starring Matt Damon, Will Smith and Charlize Theron.
Best quote from the book:
Summary: If you’ve ever tried to make something, you’ve come across it. Writer’s Block, Painter’s Block, Speaker’s Block, or other creative blocks people face when creating what you are doing. Steven Pressfield wrote this with great love and makes it a wake-up call for artists. It introduces the universal concept of resistance, which is primarily based on fear, and then helps you identify your main sources of procrastination so that you can cut through them at the source.
Why is it such a motivational book?
I like Steven Pressfield as a friendly Spartan. Just disciplined, but he won’t kill you in any way. Anecdotes about her own struggles with writing make this book a must-read for aspiring writers, but even if word matching isn’t your thing, it’ll give you a good kick in the ass. You don’t have to worry about any future problems and learn to focus on the process and the creation every day. Before you know it, your little daily habits will let you know that you are on top of a mountain of achievements.
19. Title: Start With Why
Author: Simon Sinek
Type: Non-fiction
Published in: 2009
Number of copies sold: Based on his Amazon rank, number of reviews for the book (>1,000) and his TED talk views, I expect this to have sold at least 100,000 copies (a very conservative estimate).
Interesting Fact: Long before writing the book, Sinek had the courage to find his own reason, as he was deeply unhappy even though he had a very successful business. When he did and told his friends, they all asked him to help them find the reason. Over the years, Simon has spent hours talking to his friends and friends of friends, wondering why with them. It wasn’t until he was asked to speak in front of more and more people and share his ideas that he started thinking about writing a book.
Best quote from the book:
Summary: The book first explains the status quo and how we currently live in a world that simply assumes you know why someone does what they do, then immediately moves on to the carrot-and-stick approach. Sinek then presents his ideas about the golden circle and how we should communicate it from within to appeal to our biological predispositions to make decisions. Finally, the book explains how you can start a movement to find people who believe in what you believe and, by clearly communicating your why, find out how, what and how you are bringing about change in the world.
Why is it such a motivational book?
This book does not appeal to you. Talk to your heart. It’s a business book, but it doesn’t look like it. It directs your gaze inward and makes you feel as if you’ve roamed the world upside down, talking to him through a megaphone held backwards, then straightening you up to show you how to hold the megaphone .
This book is full of aha moments, and the many examples help reinforce them so that you intuitively begin to approach things from a purposeful perspective much more often. This is a much more sustainable way to find motivation for your job, and that’s what makes this book so useful for finding lasting motivation.
20. Title: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Author: Stephen R. Covey
Type: Non-fiction
Published in: 1989
Number of copies sold: ~25 million
Interesting Fact: In 1992, Stephen Covey was at an event where most people were concerned about the abuse of Bill Clinton, who was running for president at the time. Covey didn’t say a bad word because “he might one day get a chance to influence him” and he didn’t want to appear hypocritical if he did. After winning the election, Bill Clinton called him a few months later and admitted that he had read this book twice and wanted to incorporate these seven habits into his presidency. Soon after, Covey Camp visited David and taught Bill Clinton some of his principles.
Best quote from the book:
Summary: You might have guessed it, but the book describes 7 habits that will make you a highly effective person. However, there is progress in the book, starting with the status quo where your life depends on others. By learning the first three ways, you will move to an independent way of thinking and take control of your life. The other three habits then go a step further and help you thrive in a world of interdependence by improving the way you interact with others. The last way stays on its own and regenerates your energies so you can heal the other six. The 7 ways are:
Why is it such a motivational book?
Like Start Why, this book sees success as something that develops from within. Most self-help books focus on principles that Covey says govern what happens only when you behave in a certain way (like a natural law). The problem is that knowing the consequences doesn’t force you to change your behavior because your behavior is determined by your values. That’s why this book focuses on aligning your individual values with some universally valid principles, which means it has the potential to really change your behavior.
It’s all about the ethics of the characters, so it’s very adaptable to you regardless of your values. This book focuses on you as an individual and speaks directly to your deepest beliefs, giving it incredible motivational power.
21. Title: When I Stop Talking, You’ll Know I’m Dead
Author: Jerry Weintraub
Type: Non-fiction
Published in: 2011
Number of copies sold: Tens of thousands of copies.
Fun fact: Jerry had never been a big fan of education and for years refused to publish a biography despite everyone telling him so. But when he turned 70, he changed his mind and said that “if the old man is not a teacher, he is not doing his job.” Jerry died in 2015 at the age of 77. Referring to the book’s (full) title, he joked that he doubted he would even keep his mouth shut after his death and has already promised another book, “Dead, but Still Talking.”
Best quote from the book:
Synopsis: The book begins with Jerry’s childhood adventures in New York, his father’s talent for sales, running away from home, and his time in the army, when his cunning and business skills began to shine. Determined to enter the entertainment industry, Jerry bounces from job to job (and you won’t believe how he gets it), but his rise is followed by a steep decline. Out of the blue, he harasses Elvis’ manager long enough (365 days straight to be exact) until he agrees to let Jerry take King on tour, and then things start to get really crazy…
Why is it such a motivational book?
As I read this book, I laughed, nodded, shook my head in disbelief, and my jar was amazed more than once. This is a book that evokes real emotions, I still remember lying in bed reading it, and these are the kind of books we remember. I will never forget the most memorable sentence in the book, the quote I chose.
Jerry’s incredible hunger for life shows that we must make every minute count because we are all granted this short time on earth. Even if you are the opposite of Jerry and, like me, an introvert, perhaps especially then, you can learn a lot. Jerry’s life has been an unforgettable tribute to fun, passion and tenacity, making the lessons in this book unforgettable. They ring in your ears long after you’ve put the book down, and therefore provide daily motivation.
22. Title: The Happiness of Pursuit
Author: Chris Guillebeau
Type: Non-fiction
Published in: 2014
Number of copies sold: ~100,000+, according to Chris’s LinkedIn profile.
Fun fact: The book completes Chris’ biggest personal mission to date: visiting every country in the world. When he started following her publicly by starting a blog, his grandmother initially made up 40% of his readership (because she subscribed to his email newsletter twice). This research took him 10 years and he gradually grew out of it as he wanted to see more and more countries that he visited. He finished it in 2013, marking the beginning of his next task: writing this book.
Best quote from the book:
Summary: The book is divided into three parts: The beginning of the quest, the journey and the arrival at the destination. The first explains where the orders come from and how they often stem from dissatisfaction with the status quo and the response to the call. And if you have the courage to continue your mission, your journey will force you to become self-sufficient and increase your sense of everyday adventure. Chris shows you how to tailor time and money to make each adventure practical and sheds light on some of the people he met on his mission so you can see that the long road is worth it. The last part explains the mission’s transformative powers and how to overcome the general post-mission funk by setting a new one!
Why is it such a motivational book?
This book has such a fun and upbeat spirit that it’s just contagious. It is full of examples and will show you that none of your dreams are impossible and any dream can be changed by making it come true. Chris is a craftsman, much more focused on the process than basking in the sunshine of his own success, and his “let’s try” attitude touches you.
The great thing about this book is that you can pick it up over and over again. Every time you complete an assignment, you look at it again and find yourself writing the next sketch or sketch of your next adventure.
23. Title: Rich Dad Poor Dad
Author: Robert T. Kiyosaki
Type: Non-fiction
Published in: 1997
Number of copies sold: ~26 million
Interesting fact: Both Kiyosaki and the book are highly controversial, not least because Kiyosaki has declared itself bankrupt several times (most recently in 2012). Although the book is always listed as non-fiction, Kiyosaki has hinted several times that his “rich father” never existed.
Best quote from the book:
Synopsis: The book begins with Kiyosaki telling a childhood story. His real father, whom he considers his ‘poor father’, was an academic who made a decent living but, in his opinion, had never understood the main principles of money. He explains how a friend’s father took two children under his wing and taught them about business and money, and had them work together in his shop, almost only teaching them about money in their spare time. The book then explains what “financial literacy” looks like, how to approach your personal finances and work, what you can do to get the most out of taxes and the law, before concluding with some very practical first steps. To be able to take.
Why is it such a motivational book?
Some people love this book, others hate it. I love it. Robert’s childhood story (fictional or not) is very inspiring, so the book is worth a read despite the financial advice. However, the way to approach personal finance is very simple which gives you a sense of relief. Yes, the definitions of assets and liabilities may not be 100% accurate, but if you’ve never understood them before, this will help you.
It’s definitely more of a beginner’s book, but it will put you in the right mindset for financial success and show you what you can do now to build wealth. For example, with the “pay yourself first” principle in the book, I immediately set aside 10% of my income and that alone seemed good enough to me.
24. Title: The Dip
Author: Seth Godin
Type: Non-fiction
Published in: 2007
Number of copies sold: ~100,000+ copies
Fun fact: Seth was one of the few people who got internet access in the early days (when a 24/7 line cost $400 a month) and has been blogging ever since. He’s been posting something every day for almost 20 years. He first emailed his ideas and then switched to Blogger, Google’s blogging platform. To date, his site has over 6,000 (!) blog posts, attracts millions of monthly readers and is often considered the #1 marketing blog. 1 in the world. Finding it is easy. Just type “Seth” into Google.
Best quote from the book:
Summary: This is a book about choices. Actually two options. It’s about deciding whether to quit or try to be the best in the world. Start by introducing yourself to the idea that being the best in the world is much underrated. In any top 10 list, number one gets much more than a fair share of 10% (for example, the best result on Google gets about 40% of all clicks).
But isn’t it almost impossible to become the best in the world these days? No, because according to Seth, both “world” and “best” are two very flexible terms and depend a lot on what you’re doing. Use some charts and graphs to explain when it’s time to make one of the two choices. Underline them with several examples so you can better understand which one to do when it’s your turn (and it’s always your turn). The book ends with a set of questions that will help you understand which impasses you should pursue and which impasses it’s time to stop.
Why is it such a motivational book?
This book made the biggest impression on me all year. It tells you that it’s okay to quit, that it’s really important to do so, which makes this book incredibly liberating. You suddenly don’t feel compelled to keep up with the digital and physical Joneses in your life, whether it’s that extra Twitter account that catches your eye or the futile hunt for the next promotion at a company you’ll never manage.
Dip is a call to greatness in a world of mediocrity. But greatness always means sacrifice. Fortunately, this book will also give you the courage and confidence to happily make those sacrifices, find your true calling, smile, and get back to the work that matters.
25. Title: Sam Walton: Made in America
Author: Sam Walton
Type: Non-fiction
Published in: 1992
Number of copies sold: ~100,000+ copies, based on the number of reviews and the age of the book.
Fun fact: On his way to work in Brazil, Sam disappeared for a while one afternoon. Soon his master received a call from the local police that Sam was in jail. When they went down to rescue him, the local police explained that they “found this crazy old man crawling on his hands and knees out of the store.” Sam had measured the width of the aisle with a tape measure to see if the Brazilian dealers knew something he didn’t. Crazy? Yes, but a great anecdote to show what a humble and inexorably mature man he was.
Best quote from the book:
Summary: As a biography, the book begins with Sam’s childhood and where he originally got his entrepreneurial spirit. After 18 months of stunting, J.C. Penney, Walton’s only “job” and a brief stint in the military, Sam borrowed from his mother-in-law to set up his own store in Arkansas. After missing a clause in the lease, the building’s owner did not renew Sam’s lease in the third year, forcing him to start over.
Sam then explains how he built a chain of 16 stores (all but one Ben Franklin franchise), integrated family and business, founded the first Walmart in 1962 (due to Ben Franklin franchises not accepting his discounts), and slowly the team grew. , until the company finally went public in 1970 and used the proceeds from the IPO to grow it further. He then explains various aspects of the company’s growth into the world’s largest retailer, including personnel policy, core principles and handover of control. The book ends with his idea of giving back and his 10 rules for building a successful business.
Why is it such a motivational book?
Hate Walmart or not, you can’t help but admire this man. Because this book covers a long history, it gives you a good idea of the kind of privileged world we live in today. The adversities that Sam had to endure to make his dream come true seem insurmountable today when all we need is a laptop and a domain name to get started. It makes you feel humble and cuts through any excuses you might have that you haven’t yet made your dreams come true.
Little did Sam know that his company would become the largest retailer in the world, and he never let the money go to his head, proving that all it takes to succeed is a humble attitude and a sense of adventure. I recommend that you follow his 10 rules for building a successful business and review them from time to time.
26. Title: The 4-Hour Workweek
Author: Tim Ferriss
Type: Non-fiction
Published in: 2007
Number of copies sold: ~1.8 million copies
Fun fact: Although the title of the book is intriguing, it is much more a result of Tim’s scientific attitude to testing everything than a description of how he spends his day. Tim “works” a lot more than four hours a week, although he might not call it that, because what he’s doing now is just fun for him. Technically describing how much effort his then company Brain QUICKEN had managed to manage, he tested the book title with a few others like “Broadband and White Sand” and “Millionaire Chameleon” using Google AdWords and followed up with a better click-through rate. Intelligent!
Best quote from the book:
Summary: Tim uses the acronym to describe his 4-step process of leaving his own company without going up in smoke and how to apply the same tactics to your job, company and career.
The first part explores how to kill the fears that inevitably creep into your head by applying all of this, for example by visualizing your worst-case scenario. It also proves that nobody needs a million dollars to live a life of luxury and how to chew the numbers in your favor. Elimination brings out some old minimalist, almost stoic productivity principles, such as the information-poor diet and how to deal with interruptions at work. Automation is where the rubber meets the road. This section shows you how to outsource most of your life and create a “muse” that will fund your future endeavors. Letting go is the next logical step so that you don’t spend all your precious time managing your muse, but can use your newfound time in a meaningful way, for example with mini-pensions.
Why is it such a motivational book?
If you’re looking for an IKEA-style guide to life, this is as close as you can get. It’s liberating to turn off your head and follow Tim’s instructions. This is not a mind book. It’s a book to do. On my first reading, I immediately downloaded all the templates and spreadsheets and filled them out right after reading each chapter. Planning your life goals and calculating how much money you really need to drive a nice BMW (I come to you, the 2013 335 is a convertible) is progress you can see.
The productivity section is one of the most helpful I’ve read so far because it’s hectic and there’s almost nothing more motivating than feeling like you’ve got enough time. Yes, you’ll probably get stuck in the automation part because the rules of the passive income game have changed a lot, but in 10 years, you’ll know which book to turn to if the money flows while you sleep. But somehow you still don’t spend as much time in bed as you should.
27. Title: So Good They Can’t Ignore You
Author: Cal Newport
Type: Non-fiction
Published in: 2012
Number of copies sold: ~100,000+ copies, estimated from the fact that his previous three books have sold a combined number of 125,000+ copies, but this being his most popular one by far and has one a bunch of awards the year it was published, which has surely driven sales a lot.
Interesting fact: The book is as much a memory for Cal as it is for anyone else, if not more. He initially wrote it to answer his own question of whether to choose a teaching job or go into the field, and the answer not only surprised him, but made his choice quite easy and almost meaningless.
Best quote from the book:
Summary: This book is divided into four lines. The first rule says don’t follow your passion and explain why it’s a bad idea to let your passion drive you to work. Use Steve Job as the most common example of how, contrary to what we are often told, passion is something you acquire as you get better, rather than an existing condition that shows you what kind of work you need to do.
The next three lines then outline what it really takes to do the work you love, based on Daniel Pink’s claims from “Drive,” which describe motivation as the result of independence, mastery, and purpose. The second line is about mastery showing how to cultivate an artisan mindset, and thus gain career capital (=valuable skills). You can then leverage this career capital yourself by taking more control over your job, such as turning down promotions and avoiding the other control pitfalls Cal describes in the third line. Finally, determine how you can find purpose in your work thanks to your new skills and new tasks that you can test with experiments and small contributions.
Why is it such a motivational book?
This is a book about where motivation comes from, so do I really need to say more? If you like passion (aren’t we all?) then you may have a first instinctive reaction to this book. Then read on. It’s just a release when the gears click and the message falls into place. It shows you that you can motivate any job you already do and that you are not a lost cause if you haven’t found your passion by the age of 42.
So good that they can’t ignore you, taking all the pressure off of choosing a career and posing it the way you choose to approach it, giving you that much more control. It doesn’t make it easy to find meaningful work, but it makes it less mysterious and much closer.
28. Title: The Miracle Morning
Author: Hal Elrod
Type: Non-fiction
Published in: 2012
Number of copies sold: ~300,000+, which is an estimate based on the book’s number of ratings, Hal’s bestseller rank, the book’s bestseller status and size of his platform, and the time it’s been out, but I could easily understand if this had sold north of 500,000 copies or even a million by now.
Fun fact: Hal often tells the story of how he died 6 minutes after a car accident and woke up from a coma only to be told he would never walk again. Most people think he invented Miracle Morning then and pulled himself out of that hole, but that’s not true. Miracle Morning is the result of severe depression, half of his six-figure income, his home and $50,000 in debt after the financial crash in 2007. Totaling $425,000 in debt, he followed a friend’s advice to go for a run, which would lead to his morning workouts and would be a turning point in his life. This eventually led to the book Miracle Morning.
Best quote from the book:
Synopsis: The book opens with Hal’s story about the accident and the events that led to his depression and discovery of a morning ritual, including advice on how to stop hitting the snooze button (which may be a little confusing). Problem). He then explains in detail the six stages of the Miracle Morning with different options and tips for practicing them. The six steps are:
If you read the first letter of each paragraph one line below, you’ll find an acronym Hal created to better remember his training: SAVERS. Hal suggests setting aside about 60 minutes each morning for Miracle Morning, but also introduces a 6-minute version for those with limited time (like Four Minute Books readers). It offers some customizable ideas and options, then jump into how you can turn your new morning routine into a good habit by taking part in its 30-Day Transformation Challenge.
Why is it such a motivational book?
Hal writes the way he talks, and if you’ve ever heard him, you know that’s motivational in itself. His optimism seems to know no bounds and transcends you, right in your heart. Feel that he really believes in you and that life has much more in store for you. It’s one of those rare books that makes you feel like you’re talking to a friend. I confirmed many of his questions or answered them in my mind as I read. In addition, you can put his exercises to the test right away, there is no delay between learning and trying.
This book is simple, light, very practical, not at all overwhelming and immediately usable. It can help you improve your motivation tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, the day after that, and every day after that (instead of motivating yourself just once). So it gives you the power to motivate in your hands, which makes it one of my favorites.
29. Title: Zero to One
Author: Peter Thiel
Type: Non-fiction
Published in: 2014
Number of copies sold: ~1.25 million as of January 31st, 2016, according to a tweet by Blake Masters.
Trivia: Peter Thiel never intended to write a book. In 2012, he taught a class at Stanford where student Blake Masters took very detailed notes and posted them online for the world to see. And boy, has the world seen it. The notes were shared and quoted nearly 650,000 times in the New York Times, prompting Thiel to think that this could start a larger conversation. He and Masters then worked together to summarize the notes and clarify Thiel’s message, leading to the publication of the book. The notes are still online and you can view them for free.
Best quote from the book:
“What important truth do very few people agree with you on?”
Summary: Dig deeper from there. Peter Thiel doesn’t care about good companies, he only cares about big companies. But great companies always start with crazy ideas, visions that only the founders can see.
Therefore, Thiel begins by searching for an idea with the question above (and below) before stating that we cannot rely on the past to tell us what the future should be like. So he breaks down the competitive economy by arguing that monopoly is not only good for business, it’s crucial for big business. It continues by discussing various topics faced by startup founders, including mindset, money, ideas, marketing and relationships, before concluding with a call for sustainability and vision.
Why is it such a motivational book?
Like some of the other books on this list, this one feels both limiting and liberating at the same time. If you read carefully, you will probably realize that you don’t want or need to start a startup, at least I hope most people learn that because it’s not meant to be. However, joining a startup is an entirely different discussion. If you’re interested in the world of startups, this book is even more important. But in reality, career advice is not what makes this book so great.
It makes you feel hopeful. I hope the world is in better hands than you think. That we can meet future challenges. And many of the best things in your life haven’t happened yet.
30. Title: The Power of Less
Author: Leo Babauta
Type: Non-fiction
Published in: 2008
Number of copies sold: ~10,000+ copies, an estimate based on his Amazon rank, number of reviews of the book and ratings on Goodreads.
Interesting fact: It’s hard to justify selling a book when you promote the concept of “non-copyright” on your blog, the minimalism of a free and frugal culture, so Leo initially struggled to get this traditional publishing house out, unlike Just. Make it available for free on your blog, for example. He shared his thoughts and reasons for his decisions in a blog post shortly after the book was published.
Best quote from the book:
Summary: This book is divided into two parts: the principles and how they work in practice. In the first part, Leo walks you through why less is more in the first place and how to internalize the principle of setting boundaries in everything you do. After this little update on your mindset, it will help you choose the most important things you want to focus on and show you how to develop that focus by changing your habits: very small steps and very small steps at a time. The second part tells you how to apply this new attitude of simplicity to many things, including your goals, projects, tasks, time management, email, internet, daily routines, obligations, home, and even health and fitness.
Why is it such a motivational book?
Now, before you think this is another book that will make you feel free and light by simply reducing the things you do (which it totally is), let me emphasize one more point: this book explains your sense of accomplishment. . Doing 3 projects instead of 7 will greatly increase your chances of completing all 3 successfully and on time, meaning you will do it more proportionally. An 80% completed project does not make you proud. It makes me sick. But one project that goes out the door gives you more confidence for the next.
This is what makes this book great. More results, from which you can draw motivating fuel for greater challenges. Besides the release part of course.
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