Today we will look at the most exciting books for motivation.
Answer yourself this question: are you tired of reading books that leave no trace in your life? Tired of books that, although interesting, do not bring real benefits? You read them, but there is nothing outstanding in them. These books don't inspire you to challenge yourself.
In this article, we will present to you an exclusive selection of the best motivational books of all time. These books will inspire, surprise, and most importantly, deeply motivate you. They have the potential to ignite an inner fire in your heart.
We'll talk about books that spark our creativity and challenge our thinking. The right books at the right time can have a significant impact on us. They can start fundamental changes in life and give us hope when we are going through hell.
Books for motivation
“A room without books is like a body without a soul.”
Marcus Tullius Cicero
The motivation books discussed below are so powerful because they force us to look at everyday things from a different perspective. Their unique ability is to stimulate in us the desire to develop in order to become better tomorrow than we are today.
Well, that's enough for the introduction. Here is our selection of the best motivational books of all time.
"Unleash the Giant Within" by Anthony Robbins
American writer, actor and entrepreneur Anthony Robbins is sure: inside each of us lies a real almighty giant who can move mountains and get the moon from the sky.
Most people stubbornly do not notice the manifestation of this power and try to drown out the voice of the giant by all available means - from bad habits to mindless sitting in front of the TV. As a result, instead of deserved honor and respect, people receive illness, suffering and dissatisfaction with their own lives.
Anthony Robbins offers readers a step-by-step training course that will help you set the right goals and achieve them as efficiently as possible. A significant part of the work concerns internal changes, without which it is impossible to change life from the outside. You will learn how to raise your own standards, open new horizons, and get rid of outdated views on life that hinder development.
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"Everest. To whom and for what does the mountain take revenge?”, Jon Krakauer
The highest peak that has destroyed many dreamers. Why, knowing about the danger, do people still try to conquer Everest? This book is about a group of well-trained climbers who, they believe, choose the perfect time to climb. However, the mountain doesn't think so. The tests that merciless nature has prepared for the climbers will show who is who. The mountain takes off its masks and highlights the strengths and weaknesses of each traveler. There is a place for heroism and courage, as well as cowardice and cowardice. Part of the story is told from the perspective of Everest - this artistic device makes the book especially interesting.
"How to Work 4 Hours a Week" by Timothy Ferriss
Working only three to four hours a week, being successful and rich sounds tempting. This life has become a reality for some modern entrepreneurs, including Timothy Ferris, author, investor, and speaker. He is convinced that life is too short to waste years waiting for something better at the office.
Success can be achieved with proper planning of personal and work time, the ability to switch between tasks and set priorities correctly.
In the book you will not find magical advice or a spell that will allow you to quit what you are doing, lie down on the couch and wait for your dreams to come true by themselves. This is a book about how to work a little, but as efficiently as possible, how to train yourself to delegate less important things and not do something at all, albeit pleasant, but completely useless. To achieve your goals in a short time, you will have to reconsider your priorities and develop the skill of flexible response to a changing reality.
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Theodore Dreiser "Trilogy of Desire"
Fiction books that motivate the reader tell about the lives, achievements and downfalls of people. The work of Theodore Dreiser “Trilogy of Desire” tells the story of the formation of the main character, the formation of his worldview and personality. Since the age of 10, Frank Cowperwood has been trying to realize his entrepreneurial abilities and prove to his father that he can achieve financial independence on his own.
In a light style, the author talks about the brokerage business, handling large sums of money, and investments. Readers observe the character's dexterity and his ability to increase capital. A young entrepreneur becomes a millionaire at the age of 25.
The writer openly talks about dishonest business methods, the fight against enemies and envious people. The book tells about the periods of dawn and decline of an extraordinary personality.
"Answer. A Proven Method for Achieving the Unattainable, Allan Pease, Barbara Pease
The secret of happiness, success and prosperity is in our heads. RAS - reticular activating system - a region of the brain that is responsible for the success or absolute failure of a person. The good news is that we have everything we need to control the RAS and bend it to our needs. The authors of the book and simply happy people Allan and Barbara Pease will help us. They've written a really simple guide to setting and achieving goals.
Each chapter has a clear title that contains specific recommendations for action. For example, the authors advise making sure to make many lists of goals, write them only by hand, and generally have several sets of different goals at once. These lists should be accompanied by a strict deadline, preferably so that they literally surround you everywhere.
Several chapters are devoted to the habits of successful and unsuccessful people. A separate section concerns ways to program your own RAS and set yourself up for success.
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“Geniuses and outsiders: Why do some have everything and others have nothing?” Malcolm Gladwell
Malcolm Gladwell, a famous publicist and pop sociologist, was born in 1963 in England. Malcolm received his education in Canada and has Canadian citizenship. But he works in the USA: since 1996 he has been a staff writer for The New Yorker magazine.
His sociological research work, entitled “Geniuses and Outsiders,” can rather be classified as popular science literature. It's like a journalistic investigation into why some people are luckier. The author examines the factors influencing the success of individuals and entire nations. He gives examples of such people as Mozart, members of the Beatles, Bill Gates and others.
The top motivational books cannot do without “Geniuses and Outsiders,” because in this book the author introduces the theory of mastering genius. He has done a great job of collecting information that refutes established ideas about the factors leading to success. But despite the abundance of facts, the book is interesting to read. It is written easily and grabs you from the first pages.
So how do you become a genius? Malcolm Gladwell's ideas:
- To become a "genius" you need to accumulate 10,000 hours in a specific field. In other words, even the most famous celebrities have worked hard on their talent to become them.
- Fame and success depend not only on innate data, but also on the time in which one was born, place and even season.
- Opportunity, timing, family and cultural heritage play a role in the development of talent.
- An important factor in success in adult life is the result of childhood learning outside of school.
- How, knowing these factors, you can help society become better.
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"Strength of will. How to develop and strengthen”, Kelly McGonigal
Psychologist and Ph.D. Kelly McGonigal is the first teacher to teach willpower to Stanford University students. The idea of an unusual course became the basis of a book that is recommended for all adults to read without exception.
You will learn that willpower is a tool that can and should be trained, like the muscles of the back or legs.
The main principle of working on willpower can be called an original agreement with yourself: I’ll work on this thing for 10 minutes, and then I’ll quit. The most curious thing is that with this approach, “later” never comes.
Willpower is promoted by sound sleep and proper rest. But stress, which Kelly McGonigal has been studying for many years, seriously affects the ability and desire to achieve goals and generally do anything useful. In the book, the author also gives recommendations that will help you relax and unwind so that internal conflict does not interfere with your path to happiness.
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List of popular motivational books
Here you will find a dozen more interesting publications on the topic of motivation and personal productivity.
Elena Rezanova “Never. How to get out of a dead end and find yourself”
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An inspiring and motivating book for those who are faced with the dilemma “I want, but I don’t know where to start,” “I feel like I’m out of place, but I don’t know what to do about it.” It will help you decide on important changes in life: change your unloved job, stop pushing your desires into the far corner, gain courage and go towards your dreams.
With each new chapter you read, you will part with your limiting beliefs and realize that everything is simpler than it seems.
Steven Guys “MINI habits – MAXI results”
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The author of this book is an ordinary person who managed to turn his shortcomings into strengths and realize that traditional methods of motivation do not work. On his blog, Stephen shares with his subscribers practical recommendations on how to learn to create healthy habits.
In this book you will find a working mechanism for creating and consolidating mini-habits that together will make your life better and happier.
You will learn:
- how you can trick your brain into doing something new;
- how to teach yourself healthy habits without much effort;
- how to deal with laziness correctly and motivate yourself effectively.
John Von Aiken “Anything is possible! Dare to believe it... Take action to prove it.”
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The author of this book is engaged in consulting entrepreneurs, managers and executives on building strategies. Here he talks about how to fill your life with new achievements, how not to be afraid of failures and move towards your own goals.
This book is about how to develop good habits, get more done, identify limiting beliefs and change your thinking.
Itzhak Pintosevich “Act! 10 Commandments of Success"
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The author of this book is a personal development expert and professional business coach, whose clients include top show business stars and the most successful companies in the world.
In his publication, he shares a unique program for self-improvement, which is a synthesis of modern discoveries in the field of management, psychology, the secrets of Olympic athletes and the laws of the universe from the esoteric teachings of Kabbalah.
Instead of dry recommendations, it contains a ready-made program of action. By devoting just half an hour to it every day, you can increase your efficiency several times and begin to achieve the most daring results in any business.
Igor Mann, Farid Karimov “Life hack for every day”
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This is a real treasure trove of small, quick solutions for all occasions from the famous marketer Igor Mann and journalist Farid Karimov.
Here you'll find a wealth of clever tricks and ideas on topics ranging from appearance and health to public speaking and personal productivity.
How to quickly remember the necessary information? How to learn to save money? How to deal with stress? How to manage to study and work two jobs? How to endure air travel without fatigue and fear? How to communicate with people so that they are always ready to help you? How to learn to enjoy reading?
You can find answers to these and many other questions in the book.
Dan Waldschmidt “Be the best version of yourself”
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In this book, the author talks about the true ingredients of success. He believes that the most important thing in achieving great results is not perseverance, but who you are.
It describes the stories of ordinary people from a variety of fields who achieved extraordinary success. They do not leave you indifferent and inspire you to achieve your own achievements.
Svetlana Ivanova “100% motivation. Where is his button?”
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First of all, this publication is addressed to executives and managers who are looking for effective approaches to improving employee performance. The book is a kind of business game with many practical tasks and techniques from both Russian and foreign practice.
Also here you will find real life stories that will give you ideas on how to deal with difficult situations.
Richard Newton, Shaa Wasmund “The Magic Kick for Your New Life”
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This book is for everyone who has a dream. The authors give their own ideas on how to stop thinking and start acting, how to take the first step and understand that everything is possible.
As you read, you are asked to complete practical tasks and answer questions. In addition to easy presentation, the book contains many illustrations, graphs and funny comics.
Jim Lawless “Go where it's scary. This is where you will find strength.”
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Jim Lawless is a popular motivational speaker in Europe.
In this book, the author outlines 10 rules that apply in any situation where you need to gain courage. Eg:
- cope with fear of public speaking or financial failure;
- ask influential people for help;
- build relationships with those who are unfriendly;
- stay motivated during the darkest periods of life.
Meg Jay “Important years. Why you shouldn’t put off life until later”
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Meg Jay is a clinical psychologist and PhD who primarily specializes in helping people in their 20s and 30s. The author believes that this is the most important decade in everyone’s life in terms of the development of all areas of life.
This book is based on Meg Jay's many years of experience working with students and clients. It contains current scientific research, conclusions of sociologists, economists and top managers, as well as real stories of those who have already crossed their third decade.
Here you will find all the necessary tools that will help you live the most important years of your life with benefit for the future.
John Strelecki “Cafe at the End of the Earth. How to stop going with the flow and remember why you live”
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Speaker and coach John Strelecki was inspired to create this book by a 9-month trip around the world with his wife. The publication was a resounding success and was translated into 30 languages.
This motivational book is built in the form of a novel, where the main character finds himself in a mysterious cafe that changes his life forever, forcing him to look at many things from a completely new angle and realize truly important goals.
Wise parables, leisurely philosophical conversations and simple answers to life's main questions are read in one breath and encourage you to think.
Eric Larsen “On the limit. A week without self-pity”
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This is a one-week course that can completely change your self-image.
In the Norwegian army there is such a thing as hell week. This is a program for training special forces soldiers. Having undergone such training, Eric Larsen adapted it for ordinary people and presented it in the form of a safe 7-day intensive.
If you want to feel the taste for life, realize the meaning of simple things, test what you are really capable of, and get a charge for drastic changes in your life, then welcome to the “On the Limit” course.
Bodo Schaefer “The Laws of Winners”
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Bodo Schäfer is one of the most famous financial coaches in Europe. 4 years after bankruptcy, he managed to completely return to financial freedom, after which he began to teach other people the laws that led him to success.
This book contains 30 wise truths and strategies. By reading them even one a day, within a month you will be able to try on the mindset of a successful person. You will be able to overcome your fears, learn to respond competently to criticism, outline new horizons for yourself and begin to make your dreams come true.
"The Habit of Achievement" by Bernard Ros
Bernard Ros, a professor of engineering, an expert in robotics, and the founder of the prestigious Stanford School of Design, in his book explains how to practically apply the basic tools of design thinking to achieve your goals.
Design thinking is a way to solve problems by focusing primarily on user needs. The method is suitable for all areas without restrictions - from raising children to planning business processes. The bestselling author tells and shows with clear examples how to achieve positive changes in life.
The book will help you understand what is stopping you from achieving your goals. You will learn how to begin to ignore obstacles and how to drown out the inner voice that whispers excuses and justifications. Bernard Ros will convince you that limitless possibilities are open to every person and the only thing that prevents us from moving forward is the inability to learn from our mistakes and the habit of seeing things from one side, the so-called functional rigidity.
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Best inspiring stories
This section presents autobiographies of amazing people who inspire with their example, encourage you to believe in yourself and start changing something in this life.
Nick Vujicic “Life without borders. The path to an amazingly happy life”
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Nick Vujicic is the most memorable motivational speaker and preacher born with a very rare disease that results in the absence of arms and legs. Despite his situation, he lives the most fulfilling life: he graduated from two universities, enjoys surfing and music, plays golf, and types on a computer on his own.
He managed to become one of the most amazing personalities of our time, with a huge number of people coming to meet him. He is the one who gives you hope and makes you believe in yourself.
In this book, Nick formulated the rules of life that helped him not only survive, but also find the meaning of existence.
Richard Branson “To hell with everything! Take it and do it!”
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It is simply impossible to list all of Richard Branson's credentials in one sentence. This is multi-personality! He is a writer, the creator of a talk show, and the owner of a multimillion-dollar corporation that unites almost 400 companies in a variety of areas - from a cellular operator to space tourism. The public knows him as a lover of extraordinary and extreme actions, repeatedly trying to break world records.
His motto for life is literally given in the title of this book. The main thing is to take everything from life! And it doesn’t matter whether you have enough knowledge, experience, or confidence. If you have a head on your shoulders and enthusiasm in your eyes, then everything will work out.
In his book, Branson offers his own rules of life that will motivate any skeptic, charge him with optimism and faith in his own capabilities.
Albom Mitch “Tuesdays with Morrie, or Life's Greatest Lesson”
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This book is a description of the author's meetings with his teacher, 78-year-old Morrie Schwartz, who is dying of an incurable disease.
Every week Albom Mitch came to his friend and had long philosophical conversations. And then he published a book telling about these meetings in order to pay the bills for his teacher’s treatment.
The book was reprinted several times, was translated into 40 languages, and even became the basis for filming a film of the same name.
This touching story makes you think about how often we forget about the simple joys of life, immersed in the daily routine and considering ourselves unhappy and unloved. And only in the most difficult and sometimes tragic situations do we remember that life is the most priceless gift.
Hansen, Canfield, Newmark “Chicken Soup for the Soul”
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Here is a book that received 144 rejections from publishers, but later became one of the most successful projects in the history of book publishing.
This is a collection of small heartfelt stories about ordinary and outstanding people. Here you will not find advice on how to achieve results, accomplish more and do better. This is literally “chicken soup” that heals mental wounds, inspires, makes you kinder, gives you wings and awareness of what is actually most valuable and dear.
Hal Elrod "The Magic of the Morning" How the first hour of the day determines your success"
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When Hal Elrod was 20 years old, he was hit by a car, leaving the young man with numerous fractures, a prognosis for disability, and shattered hopes for a bright future. But he managed to prove that nothing is impossible. Not only was Hal able to walk, but he became an ultramarathon runner, as well as a renowned coach, speaker, and the author of several best-selling books. One of them is right in front of you.
This book describes simple morning rituals that at first glance may not impress and cause thoughts, like, I already know all this. But the author manages to choose words that you begin to believe and be motivated by.
And of course, you should understand that you can read hundreds of books, but still not change anything in your life if you nod your head skeptically and do not act.
12 Weeks a Year, Brian Moran, Michael Lennington
We are used to thinking in terms of the calendar year: most people's goals are spread out across the months. Most of us know exactly how to lose weight, become rich and happy. And almost no one manages to fulfill even a third of the promises they make to themselves.
Most of the plans remain plans: it didn’t work out to lose weight by summer, renovations are stuck at the initial stage, the search for an interesting job ends in surfing the Internet. Why this happens and what needs to be done to get out of the vicious circle, the authors of the book know, which will help increase personal effectiveness.
In just 12 weeks, with the guidance of entrepreneur Brian Moran and business expert Michael Lennington, you can change your life. To do this you will have to work on yourself every day, but the result is worth it. You will set your priorities correctly, increase the profitability of your business and get rid of stress in your personal life.
Some recommendations may seem unusual to you. For example: achieving a goal should involve as few tactical steps as possible. The more steps that separate you from success, the less likely you are to achieve your goal.
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Motivation for sports
No. 1. “Conor McGregor. Life without rules - John Kavanagh
About the author: John Kavanagh is the same coach who trained and led Conor McGregor to success in the UFC.
Description:
“Life Without Rules” is John Kavanagh's revelations about Conor McGregor. How a daring guy without skills, money or discipline managed to become one of the best MMA fighters.
Conor McGregor is an example of how thought can take you from your starting point (a plumber in the suburbs of Dublin) to the pinnacle of global fame and success.
This book will present you with an amazing portrait of an ambitious and persistent guy who does not know what it means to give up.
I recommend it to all UFC fans. First of all, of course, to Conor’s fans.
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How the habits of successful people influenced my life in 1 year
Quote:
“You go to sleep hoping to win, but you only wake up from defeat.”
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No. 2. "Remember all. My Incredibly True Story - Arnold Schwarzenegger
About the author: Arnold Schwarzenegger is an American bodybuilder, entrepreneur, actor, producer and the 38th Governor of California.
Description:
This is a story about a talented man who achieved everything through his own efforts. He never sought excuses for his origin, lack of funds, connections and circumstances. He purposefully walked towards his dream and believed that he deserved the best.
Arnold Schwarzenegger is a strong and strong-willed person whom everyone should look up to. In his autobiography, he freely shares the experiences that brought him to the top in various areas of life.
Arnold is most associated with the word “success”, as he was able to achieve decent results in four different areas: sports, business, cinema and politics.
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“Strategy for happiness. How to determine your purpose in life and become better on the way to it, Jim Lauer
Jim Loehr, author and expert in the field of psychology, knows that often we do not achieve our goals only because they are imposed on us by society. In fact, sometimes within ourselves we don’t want to be rich, successful and effective at all. Often, the race to climb the career ladder goes against our principles, which causes internal conflict. The result is not happiness, but a feeling of deep dissatisfaction.
Jim Loehr is sure: first of all, it is important to understand ourselves and understand what we really want.
The author suggests creating your own value system and considering the result not what we get in the end, but what we become after going a long way. Loehr also advises using the tools he has developed to help you develop new character traits to make your life meaningful.
The author's general optimistic attitude greatly motivates and makes you believe in yourself. The book is supplemented with compelling life stories and simple exercises to consolidate the results.
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"Atlas Shrugged". Ain Reid
There are also fiction books on motivation and self-development. The list of the best books is deservedly supplemented by the book of the American writer and philosopher Ayn Reid.
Ayn Reid was born in the capital of pre-revolutionary Russia, St. Petersburg, in 1905. Her name was Alisa Zinovievna Rosenbaum. She is the author of four novels. The first two were not successful, but The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged became bestsellers. She also worked as a playwright and screenwriter.
As a philosopher, Ain created her own philosophical system, which she called objectivism, which began to be traced in her latest novel. In 1926, Reed left for the USA. She died in New York at the age of 77.
Atlas Shrugged is a dystopian novel first published in 1957. The author herself considered it the main work of her life. In it, Reed argues that it is possible to create an ideal world in which everything will rest on the shoulders of the “Atlanteans” - great people. In this case, no one will commit evil acts. The main characters are ideals that could not exist in our world.
This is one of the most voluminous novels in the world. It contains three volumes and about one and a half thousand pages. But it definitely won’t be boring. The book is written in good language and is interesting to read. The narrative is dynamic and the plot keeps you in suspense.
And yet, let's not forget that our list is not about fiction. Why has the novel been included in the top books on motivation for many years? When we start reading motivational books, we want to find a guide to action and make it work. Preferably without any effort on our part. What motivates Atlant?
- Gives you energy and desire to do great things.
- Helps the birth of ideas, plans, plans.
- Helps you to believe in yourself, that nothing is impossible.
- Teaches you to be proud of yourself, to notice your successes and talent.
- Believe in the talent and intelligence of other people, respect them for their abilities.
This is a book about society and its laws, about the ugly and ideal structure of the world, about work, about the triumph of reason and talent, about virtue and morality, about reasonable egoism, about true love and great evil, about human relationships.
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“52 Mondays. How to Achieve Any Goal in a Year by Vic Johnson
Monday is a great opportunity to start doing something you've always dreamed of but never found the time to do. For example, take music lessons or write a book of memories. Fifty-two Mondays are fifty-two chances for success, given to us by life itself. Vic Johnson's book provides a step-by-step guide for each week of the year. Every new week you set yourself a new small goal that will bring you closer to your dream or global goal.
The book also contains simple exercises that will help consolidate intermediate results. For example, if you're trying to lose weight, make it a habit to eat one low-calorie vegetable every lunch. If your goal is in the business field, spend at least 15 minutes every day developing and refining your business plan.
The author gives all the advice in simple and understandable language, generously seasoning it with stories from his life. The book will be useful for those who cannot wait for the new year to start setting and achieving goals.
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“Wild. A dangerous journey as a way to find yourself, Cheryl Strayed
A sensational book by Cheryl Strayed, who could not come to her senses after the death of her mother. Alcohol, depression, marriage to a drug addict... It seemed that life had gone downhill. One day, Cheryl decided on a desperate act - she went on a dangerous journey into the mountains alone, covered 1,770 km, walked through rocks and deserts... The woman was left alone with her demons, experienced extreme despair and finally found freedom. Cheryl realized that she was strong and could overcome almost anything. Actress and director Reese Witherspoon liked the inspiring autobiography of this brave girl so much that she bought the rights to film the book and starred in the title role.
“The Big Gingerbread Method”, Roman Tarasenko
Candidate of Technical Sciences, entrepreneur and business speaker Roman Tarasenko believes that we stop rejoicing as soon as we achieve our goals. We are motivated and pushed forward by the process itself and the expectation of happiness and success. But the fact is that not everyone is able to effectively manage internal resources. The road to happiness becomes more difficult, and this unsettles us.
The author offers readers a proven method of achieving big goals in small steps, which, from the point of view of neurobiology, is the most correct way to get what you want.
The book will help you understand the features of the brain, reconsider your desires and capabilities taking these features into account, as well as effectively distribute and increase internal resources. The author's advice will help you achieve your goals easily and with pleasure, following the path of least resistance. With the help of the book, you will change yourself, stop procrastinating and feeling guilty because of laziness.
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Motivational publications for teenagers
I decided to create a separate section for young people. After all, it’s not just adults who need motivation and inspiration.
Nikolay Yagodkin “Encyclopedia of children's motivation”
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This book will be of particular interest to older schoolchildren, students, their parents and teachers. Everyone will be able to find very valuable information for themselves, because many of our problems are rooted in childhood.
The mechanism of motivation is described here in great detail, it is explained why the usual ways of motivating a child do not work, and how to learn how to refuel your children with inspiring “fuel” in an environmentally friendly manner.
Cher Barbara, Annie Gottlieb “Dreaming is not harmful. How to get what you really want"
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Barbara Sher is a professional coach and author of 7 bestselling books on personal development. This book was first published back in 1979, but is still popular to this day.
In it you will find practical techniques for implementing the desired changes in your life and learn:
- how to make fears and negative emotions work to your advantage;
- how to map out the path to a cherished goal and set deadlines for achieving it;
- how to identify hidden talents and potential in yourself;
- How to get motivated on the road to success.
Beverly Batchell “What do you really want?”
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This book was written specifically for teenagers aged 11–14 who are thinking about their future, but have not yet decided what exactly they want.
The author will tell:
- how to understand yourself and decide on goals;
- how to outline a plan to achieve your plans;
- how to maintain internal motivation and not cool down halfway.
The publication will also be of interest to parents and teachers.
"Full order. A weekly plan for dealing with chaos at work, home and in your head, Regina Leeds
Regina Leeds has spent the last 20 years bringing order to clients' heads, offices and minds. She knows how imperceptibly and quickly chaos spreads from the desktop to the entire surrounding space.
Every day is similar to the previous one: missed calls, late for meetings, offended loved ones whom you have once again let down. There is no talk of plans for the year: in conditions of chaos, there is no opportunity not only to achieve a goal, but even simply to formulate and voice it. The author invites readers to put an end to this madness by taking advantage of the unique system she created for organizing space and life.
The annual plan will gradually change you, and you will turn from a victim-loser into a successful person who has everything under control. The book will help you put things in order on your desktop, diary, computer and personal life. You will not only learn to achieve your goals, but you will be able to get rid of procrastination and even start eating right.
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"Boy Swallows the Universe" by Trent Dalton
Australia in the 1980s, the city of Brisbane, which in those years was a remote province. A kind and smart boy, Eli, grows up in a dysfunctional family: his father is an alcoholic, his mother goes to prison for drug trafficking, and his brother stops speaking after psychological trauma. Everyone around Eli pushes him to join criminal gangs or become a drug addict. However, the guy has his own plans - he wants to be a journalist to tell people about social problems. For the sake of his dream, he is ready to risk his own life. This gripping and humane novel tells about a life full of overcoming and hardship, as well as about people who maintain the purity of their souls even where it seems impossible.
“Quick results”, Andrey Parabellum, Nikolay Mrochkovsky
How can you change your life in just 10 days, learn how to set and achieve goals as effectively as possible? The advice of business consultant Andrei Parabellum and entrepreneur Nikolai Mrachkovsky will help you.
The book describes in detail in simple language certain rules, laws and skills for managing yourself and your personal time. Practical recommendations and assignments will help you consolidate the material you have learned.
The authors offer a program for each of the 10 days, during which you can change yourself and begin to achieve your goal. It is noteworthy that you don’t have to do anything supernatural, since our effectiveness turns out to be influenced by the most banal things like TV or lack of movement. These things slow down development, but a glass of water every two hours can help the brain and make us more successful overall.
The book will appeal to those who like to get quick results in a short time.
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Over the past five years, I have read more than 150 books and during this time I have managed to rethink the process of reading and understand which books truly influenced me, and which only caused a temporary surge of emotions.
In this review, I selected only those books that influenced my thinking, inspired me to make important decisions, or helped me understand a new topic. For each book, I've included a description that reveals how it influenced me and attributes that will help you find a particular style of book. These are the attributes:
Practice – advice like “take it and do it”. Motivation - inspiring stories. Knowledge is a deep analysis of the topic.
At the moment, I like deep books that talk about fundamental things and don't give specific advice. There were times when I needed motivation or practical advice to understand a new topic. All of these books have influenced me, so choose the ones that suit your needs at the moment.
In the first part of the material, I will talk in detail about my favorite books, and in the second, a little shorter, about those that did not have a strong influence, but at the same time made me a better person.
“Will of steel. How to Strengthen Your Character, Tom Karp
Tom Karp, a writer and professor at the Northern University of Norway, has realized over the years that achieving goals is often prevented not by some insurmountable obstacles, but by a simple lack of willpower. At the start we are full of determination, but we don’t reach the finish line because we lose our bearings along the way and replace some goals with others, often lowering the bar.
Many of us can be called talented and promising, but laziness, lethargy and self-pity prevent us from realizing at least a third of our abilities.
In this regard, willpower becomes the most important factor in personal growth.
The author is convinced that willpower can be pumped up. The book presents specific techniques for mobilizing willpower to achieve goals that can be either simple (stop being late for work) or complex (seriously move up the career ladder).
A minimum of water and a maximum of practice - the bestseller will become a reference book for everyone who wants to stop being lazy and start achieving goals.
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Bestsellers on motivation
No. 1. "Drive: What Really Motivates Us" - Daniel Pink
About the author: Daniel Pink is a contemporary American analyst, author of business literature on career, management and behavioral science. He has written a number of bestsellers that have been translated into 32 languages.
Description:
Daniel Pink devoted several years to writing his own book, in which he introduces us to a completely new method of motivation.
The title fully conveys the entire content and essence of the book. Using facts and examples, the author shows exactly how and why internal motivation arises. I will not explain the essence of the method itself, since it is explained perfectly in the book.
Daniel cites hundreds of psychological studies that support his conclusions: material motivation negatively affects a person.
Quote:
“Try to encourage a child to study mathematics by paying him for each problem he solves, and he will probably become a more diligent student, but he will lose interest in mathematics for the rest of his life.”
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No. 2. "The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari" - Robin Sharma
About the Author: Robin Sharma is a world-renowned writer and humanist thinker. He is among the world's leading experts on leadership and personal success. In this article we will look at two of his books.
Description:
“The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari” is a global bestseller on motivation and psychology. He will answer at least three of your main questions:
- How to develop superpowers and control fate?
- How to find your calling?
- And how to start living a harmonious life?
The plot was chosen very well, because... makes it possible, among the many little things in life, to discern truly important aspects, including health, family, well-being and prosperity.
The book is written in the form of conversations between the main character and his friend Julian Mantle, whose amazingly successful career as a lawyer comes to an abrupt end when he has a heart attack.
After reading it, like the hero of the book, Julian’s lessons saved me from falling into the abyss, helped me rethink my own life and start all over again.
Quote:
“Learn the art of small steps - and they will lead you to big victory.”
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No. 3. “Bring out the giant within you” – Tony Robbins
About the Author: Tony Robbins is the world's leading business coach and motivational speaker. His trainings, where he shares the secrets of achieving success, cost $1 million, and the recordings go 2 years in advance.
Description:
In his own book, Tony Robbins touches on all areas of life. In simple and understandable words, he tells how to act in difficult life situations that befall each of us.
The book is replete with great stories from real life that can't help but inspire. It is full of challenges that point to the author's life experiences.
I recommend this book to people who have already gone on a diet a million times since the New Year and started a new life on Monday. In general, for those who put off building a happy life until later.
Quote:
“We are digging our own grave with our own teeth, because we stuff our bodies with very fatty, nutrient-deprived foods, and we poison our bodies with cigarettes, alcohol and drugs.”
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"Achievements of goals. Step-by-step system, Marilyn Atkinson, Rae Choice
The book will help you discover yourself, understand your aspirations, desires and motives for successful work. The authors share techniques and methods developed at Erikson International University that will help you effectively change yourself and achieve your goals.
You will learn to understand yourself and others, concentrate on what is important and sweep aside obstacles that stand in the way of success. The authors offer many practical exercises with which you can clearly outline your future and outline steps towards it.
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Reviews
Above were given and described the most popular, according to people's reviews, motivating books for women and men. However, every person is looking for the very publication that will change his life for the better.
For some, it’s enough to write out motivational quotes from books, save them and re-read them every time a difficult moment comes or a difficult choice has to be made. In any case, there are as many opinions as there are people in the world.
All of the above books are worthy of attention. However, everyone will have their own preference rating. Read, develop and be successful!
Five Rules for Outstanding Performance by Corey Kogon, Adam Merrill, Lina Rinne
The authors of the book, time management experts, are sure: high employment is not at all an indicator of high efficiency.
It may seem to you that you are confidently moving towards your goals, since every minute of your time is occupied with some kind of activity. You grab onto things that seem urgent, but in reality you often overestimate the urgency and importance of this or that matter. Productivity can suffer - if you work hard at work, you often don't have time for personal matters. It shouldn’t be this way, and the effective time management matrix developed by the authors will come to the rescue.
You will learn to cope with the flow of tasks, distributing time and energy in such a way that no aspect of life suffers. Five simple rules will help you put things in order so that every task brings pleasure and truly makes you happy.
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Elton Sinclair "Oil"
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Motivational books, the best of which have become global bestsellers, describe the thoughts and feelings of outstanding people. They tell you how important decisions are made and show what character traits help you reach the top in business.
Elton Sinclair's novel "Oil" tells the story of a strong, purposeful personality - oil industrialist Arnold Ross. The story of a character with an interesting character is one of dreams and struggle, love and hate, money and power, meanness and justice.
The work describes the world of the 1820s. The book tells in detail about the oil field of Southern California. For the sake of his dream, purposeful workaholic Arnold Ross stops at nothing. Special charm, business acumen, perseverance and a brilliant mind help to make a huge fortune.
