1. The Alchemist
The Alchemist is a beautifully written novel by Brazilian author Paulo Coelho, first published in 1988. The novel was originally written in Portuguese, but become a widely translated international bestseller, translated in 67 different languages.The Alchemist follows the journey of a young Andalusian shepherd. It's a story about your place in the world, about one's ability to turn his life into gold, finding meanings, & being part of something bigger than yourself. It's fairly short & easy to read book.
2. The Secret
The Secret is a self-help book by Rhonda Byrne. It's based on the belief of the Law of Attraction (which states that thoughts can change a person's life directly). The book has been translated into 50 different languages.
3. Think & Grow Rich
Think & Grow Rich is a self-improvement & personal development book by Napoleon Hill, this book was published during the Great Depression in 1937. It still remains the biggest best-seller book after all this time. Think & Grow Rich is based on Hill's earlier work The Law of Success, said to be the result of more than twenty years of study of many individuals who had amassed personal fortunes. Hill studied their habits & drew some laws to be applied to achieve success. Think & Grow Rich condenses them & provides the reader with 14 principles.
4. 12 Rules of Life
12 Rules of Life is a self-help book by Canadian psychologist & psychology professor Jordan Peterson. It provides life advice through essays in abstract ethical principles, psychology, mythology, religion & personal anecdotes. The book topped bestseller lists in Canada, US & UK.
5. The 4-Hour Workweek
It's a self-help book by American writer, educational activist & entrepreneur Tomothy Ferriss. It's the New York Times best seller & has been translated into 40 languages. It deals with what Tim refers to as "lifestyle design" & repudiates the traditional "deferred" life plan in which people work grueling hours & take few vacations for decades & save money in order to relax after retirement.
6. The Millionaire: Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy
It's a book by Thomas J. Stanley & William D. Danko, published in 1996. This is based on the research done by the authors in the profiles of "millionaire". They have compared the behavior of Under Accumulators of Wealth & Prodigious Accumulators of Wealth. This book tells why you should spend less than you earn & why you should avoid buying status objects or unnecessary luxury goods.
7. Man's Search for Meaning
It's a book by Viktor Franki, published in 1946. This book chronicles his experiences as a prisoner in Nazi Concentration Camps during World War II & describes his psycho-therapeutic method, which involved identifying a purpose in life to feel positive about & then imagining that outcome. According to him, the way a prisoner imagined the future affected his longevity. This book answers the question, "How was everyday life in a concentration camp reflected in the mind of the average prisoner?". The book has been translated into 24 languages & has sold over 10 million copies.
8. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
It's the second book by Mark Manson. He argues in this book, "that life's struggles give it meaning & mindless positivity is neither practical nor helpful". He used many of his own personal experiences to illustrate how life's struggles often give it more meaning. It is great & easy to read book. I personally recommend this book for everyone to read.
Mark Manson's third book Everything is F*cked: A Book About Hope is a follow up to this book.
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