Personal Development is Crucial for Success

What are you doing for PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT these days? I am a firm believer that where the mind goes, the body will follow.  So, keeping your mind fit, alive, and engaged with the world around you is just as important as eating right and exercising.

Just spending TEN MINUTES A DAY with a book, a podcast, an audiobook, etc. can have a huge positive impact on your life.  Here are some of my favorite personal growth books as well as the business books I recommend to my team of coaches:

Best Personal Development Books on HABIT

• The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg (a great read for emotional eaters)
• Atomic Habits by James Clear (Practical tips and advice for starting and maintaining any sort of habit)
• The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy (how small habits have a big impact over time)
• The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson (similar to the compound effect, this book teaches you to make small changes that have big impact)
• Switch:  How to Change Things When Change is Hard (if you liked The Power of Habit, you’ll like this one)

More Books for Emotional Eaters:

• Mindful Eating by Jan Chozen Bays, MD (explores how mindfulness, meditation and self-reflection can help you improve your relationship with food)
• Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole (I recommend this one if you feel you are out of sync with your body’s hunger cues)

Best Personal Development Books on CONFIDENCE/SELF-EXPLORATION

• You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero (also a great LOA book on getting your groove back)
• The Desire Map by Danielle LaPorte (great for a non-traditional approach to goal setting – using your emotions, feelings and desires help you get what you want)
• Living Forward by Michael Hyatt and Daniel Harkavy
• Daring Greatly or Braving the Wilderness or ANYTHING by Brene Brown (she is the BEST at uncovering shame, using your perceived faults as your superpowers)
• The Universe Has Your Back by Gabrielle Bernstein (A Hay House author, great for mainstream “law of attraction” practices)
• A Tribe Called Bliss by Lori Harder (for reaching your highest potential, also finding your “girl tribe” of friends)
• Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert (gaining confidence and living the life you were meant to live)
• The Charge by Brendan Burchard (for living your life to the fullest when you feel stale)
• The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson (perfect if caring about what people think is holding you back)
• The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer if you consider yourself a spiritual seeker, someone who is curious about your role in this world, this is a must-read
• Letting Go by David Hawkins is a heavier read, but if you struggle with anxiety and feeling a lack of control I highly recommend it, especially if you liked the Untethered Soul

Best Personal Development Books on the LAW OF ATTRACTION

• Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill (not just rich financially – this book will show you how your thoughts have an impact on your entire life)
• The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy (if you struggle with negative self-talk, this is a good pick)
• The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon (tips for surrounding yourself with positivity)
• Quantum Success by Sandra Anne Taylor (I like this one for a practical way of framing the law of quantum principles of how mindset and action influence success)
• Super Attractor by Gabrielle Bernstein (Gabrielle is also the author of The Universe Has Your Back, see above)

Best Personal Development Books on TIME MANAGEMENT/BUSINESS

• Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time by Brian Tracy
• The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller
• The Four-Hour Workweek  by Timothy Ferris (The premise is that there are shortcuts to the life you want.  Getting out of traditional mindsets is key.)
• The 12-Week Year by Brian P. Moran (productivity and prioritization)
• The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone
• The Five-Second Rule by Mel Robbins (perfect for those that self-sabotage with procrastination, over-analyze, over-think)

Best Personal Development Books on Marketing

• Go for No by Richard Fenton
• Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller (great for clarity on your brand’s message)
• Content, Inc. by Joe Pelizzi (if you are in social media, you need to read this.  So many takeaways)
• How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie (simply a must-read for everyone)
• Drive by Daniel Pink (if you manage others, have kids, or want to motivate others this is a great read)