Are you a bookworm, a study bug, or a desperate reader? When you are someone who has reading as your hobby then you are at the right place. Reading a book helps you in changing you and your perspective, making you feel better.
Are you now looking for some more books to read? You don’t have to wander like a vagabond in search of it anymore. In this blog, we have brought you 9 books that you must read at least once in a lifetime. These 9 books are life-changing and will change your way of living together with your perspective. Though there are numerous books present worldwide, these can leave a powerful impact. So, let’s now move towards learning more about them.
Atomic Habits by James Clear
James Clear has tried to keep all his science and experience-based knowledge in one place. The main motto of this book is to help everyone worldwide in developing good habits and get rid of the bad ones. He has divided his book into 4 parts four laws of behaviour change. To develop good habits: make them obvious, attractive, easy, and satisfying while to get rid of bad habits, perform the opposite of them. It is a book that will provide you with the most practical knowledge and you can understand it easily. He has explained the concept of habit stacking i.e., how you can stack all small habits and convert them into a bigger change in your habit. In this book, you will learn and develop habits that you have been yearning for a long time.
Overall, you will learn how to form long-lasting habits, remove bad habits by replacing them with good habits, create small changes that will end up making big results, and will certainly change your habits. It is not monotonous and boring. It consists of interesting stories based on real life. We would highly recommend you read this book at least once in a lifetime.
Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
Morgan Housel has tried to give financial education through his book, Psychology of Money. You will find a lot of stories based on real incidents that will teach you how to make financial decisions. You will also get to learn how to control your emotions, be patient, and stop making impulsive decisions. He has explained how making money doesn’t have to do anything with IQ or education. He has also shared a story that shows how a man saves a big sum of money with patience whereas the other one spends his money on impulse. The book has numerous useful anecdotes from history, his own life, his observations on other’s lives, and economics. The book teaches the role of emotions in making money. Decisions based on your emotions can lead you either to poor or rich financial choices. The book chapters are based on psychological behavior and how it affects our financial conditions.
When you are someone who lacks financial knowledge but is eager to learn how to make money, then you must give it a read. This book is certainly going to enhance your decisive skills in making financial choices.
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
The Alchemist is a modern classic book. It consists of the story of Santiago who is a young shepherd. He keeps traveling in search of treasure that he heard is buried near the Pyramids. On this journey from Spain to Egypt, he meets several people and learns the significance of chasing, one’ dreams, doing what his/her heart says, and living in the present without overthinking about the past or future. No wonder, it is a motivating and inspiring book. When you live reading inspiring books and want to learn life lessons, go and read this right away!
Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki
In this book, Robert Kiyosaki discusses the significance of financial education, the difference between the habits and mindset of the rich and poor, and more finance-related issues. He also talks about the importance of investing, especially in real estate, and buying assets rather than investing liability. He wants to encourage everyone to gain financial intelligence and become entrepreneurs. You will get to learn about the cash flow in detail and how to make money work for you rather than working for money. When you want to learn about finance and want to improve your finances, Rich Dad Poor Dad is the must-read.
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
The book has complete information about human history. You will get to know everything from the Stone Age to the present day. Its main focus is on the events of human life. The author shows how unique human beings are among nature’s creatures. When you are keen to learn about the sapiens, human history, and evolution then this book is highly recommended for you to read. You will learn everything from agriculture to the scientific revolution.
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
Are you a spiritual person? If you are someone who is devoted to spirituality and eager to learn more about it then you must read this. It teaches the most important life lesson that the past is gone and the future is yet to come. Learn from your past mistakes instead of overthinking and regretting them. The future has not come but you can make your future better by making your present better. The kind is full of thoughts and the heart is full of emotions. We can feel free and divert our minds from our sufferings. When you are looking for the improvement of your mental and physical health, then this book will help you in finding solutions to many problems.
“How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie
In this era of fake people where it is difficult to find real friends and easy to have a foe, reading this book will help you in making friends. Don’t you like it when someone sincerely compliments you? Show genuineness while you compliment other people and make them feel better by asking about them and their lives curiously. When you always win friends, try to be a winner in listening. Be a good listener and try to listen to them genuinely rather than just acting. Try to make them feel better and important. So, if you want to be loved by people genuinely, then read this book by Dale Carnegie.
Think like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day by Jay Shetty
Do you wish to have a pearl of powerful wisdom and a keen understanding of life? This book is what you need to have a clear mindset. You will learn to live a more peaceful and happy life. You will find your life purposeful. He says how important it is to control your thoughts and explains the power of mediation. Meditation can help you control your emotions and thoughts, and deal with the obstacles practically. The author also forces the significance of taking action and teaches us to find pleasure in giving attitude and kindness. It will certainly change your life completely. So, if you have time and are eager to read and grasp important knowledge, then read it once.
Beloved by Toni Morrison
Do you love fictional books? If so, then you would love this novel based on the theme of trauma and slavery. The style of the novel is quite different from the one you might have read to date. Beloved is an imagery with a powerful symbolism novel. This complexity and challenging attitude of the story will make you read till the end. So, give it a read and enjoy this captivating story.
What’s the thought?
When you are someone who is deeply into reading, then exploring the different genres of books is the best thing you can do. Reading books will not just fascinate you to read them and act as a hobby, but also will teach you numerous life lessons. Reading the books, we discussed in this blog will help you change your way of living, thinking, and perspective about life. These books will not help you, only in developing your wisdom and knowledge. These books will change your personality completely. Don’t waste your time, go and read the books right away. Read, learn, change, and grow!