Benefits of reading inspirational books and some recommendations.
- Haobam Pravinsen
- Jun 7, 2024
- 5 min read
Updated: Jun 8, 2024
Benefits of reading inspirational books and some recommendations.
In today’s saturated information and data world, distractions, especially self-distraction often greet us. Finding time to focus on personal growth or developing a skill may be a challenge. However, one of the most effective ways to encourage ourselves and enhance our living standards is to develop a habit of immersing ourselves in inspirational and self-help literature. Books can be the sole source of our motivation to transform our perspectives, resulting in greater success categorized to help us find the right direction to pursue.
TIMELESS CLASSICS ON PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
The 7 habits of highly effective people by Stephen R Covey
This book is one of the foundation for personal growth and development. Covey presents a values driven approach to solving personal and professional problems. In this book, he briefs about his seven habits such as being proactive, beginning with the end mind putting first things first, and offers step by step pathway for living with honor, fairness, integrity, and human dignity. Thus, this book is for those who are looking to build a strong foundation in personal effectiveness and growth.
How to win friends and influence people by Dale Carnegie
Another timeless classic by Dale Carnegie in this book, Carnegie provides everlasting advice on interpersonal skills. It was published in 1936 but it remains relevant to these days offering techniques for handling people winning them over our terms persuading and influencing them and making lasting friendships. Carnegie's basic principles such as showing genuine interest in others and making people feel important and understood are simple yet profound, making this book a must-read for those looking to improve their social skills, especially networking and relationships.
MODERN FAVOURITES FOR PERSONAL GROWTH
Atomic Habits delves into the science of habits and how tiny changes can accumulate to form remarkable results. Clear pointed out that small habits when compounded over a long time can result in significant personal transformations his practical advice and easy-to-follow framework make this book an inevitable resource for those looking to improve their daily habits and routines and achieve long-term success.
In Darling Greatly, the concept of vulnerability and its importance in leading a fulfilling life is well explored in explained. Brown's research shows that embracing vulnerability is not a sign of weakness rather it’s a path to courage, connection, and creativity. This book is particularly aimed at those who are with perfectionism and feel failure, also offering a new perspective on the power of being open and authentic. Those who are in their hustler’s stage will find this book particularly beneficial.
INSPIRATIONAL MEMOIRS: STORIES OF TRIUMPH AND RESILIENCE
Michelle Obama's memoir, “Becoming” offers an intimate and inspiring outlook on our life. Being a memoir, the narrative provides us from her childhood in Chicago to her years as the first lady of the United States. Obama shares her experience and expresses the challenges she faces. Her story is truly a proof to the power of perseverance, patience, hard work, and being real to oneself making it an inspirational and insightful read for anyone looking to overcome challenges in life and achieve their goal.
'Educated' by Tara Westover is also another powerful memoir about a young girl who is kept out of school by her survivalist family and later goes to earn a PhD from Cambridge University. Westover’s journey from being isolated to education is a compelling narrative about the transformative power of learning self-growth and self-discovery. This book is an excellent and interesting read for those who believe in the power of education and personal growth.
Spiritual and philosophical insights
'The Alchemist' is a well-known fable that blends magic and mysticism with wisdom and wonders into an inspirational tale of self-discovery and finding our purpose in life (or finding one's legend). This story follows shepherd boy Santiago who dreams of finding treasure in the pyramids of Egypt. Along his journey, Santiago learns to listen to his heart by reading the signs of omens and following his dreams. This book's central theme of following one's destiny and the importance of the journey over destination make it a timeless source of inspiration and encouragement in our lives. Everyone should read this book at least once in their lifetime.
“Men's Search for Meaning” is another profound exploration of human spirits and resilience through the lens of a psychiatrist. Frankel a Holocaust survivor shares his extreme experience in Nazi concentration camps and his psychopathic method of finding meaning in life in all forms of existence. This book is a must-read for everyone to realize the invaluable resources and to seek and understand the power of purpose and digging to find the meaning of life even in the most challenging and unforgiving circumstances.
PROFESSIONAL AND LEADERSHIP GROWTH
Lean In: woman, work, and will lead by serial Sandberg
“Lean in” addresses the challenges women face especially in the workplace and offers practical advice on how to be more progressive in achieving their goals. Sandberg the COO of Facebook combines her anecdotes with research to discuss how women can overcome challenging barriers, embrace leadership roles, and create more equitable and impractical workplaces. This book is particularly for those women looking for advanced careers and for anyone concerned about promoting gender equality in professional settings.
Start with Why by Simon Sinek
In “Start with Why” Simon Sinek focuses on and explains why some leaders or organizations are more successful innovative and influential than others. Sinek argues that the most inspiring leaders and companies all think and communicate in a very similar way and it's the opposite of what everyone expects and does. Thus, this book gives insight into the secrets of these elite leaders and their practices, they are likely to start by questioning “why”. This book is ideal for aspiring entrepreneurs, leaders, and those interested in understanding the importance of purpose and how to inspire others.
Conclusion
Inspirational books are not just stories, they are the source of fundamental framework insights and motivation that can lead to profound personal and professional goals. Whether we are looking to build better habits trying to understand the power of burning ability or drawing inspiration from the life of others, there is a wealth of knowledge within to be discovered and implemented in those pages. By immersing ourselves in these books we can unlock our potential overcome challenges and create a more fulfilling and satisfactory life. So just pick up a book, start reading, and let the magic transformation begin.
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