I hope this list of the best self help books allows you to choose which one catches your attention or which one suits you best depending on your current circumstances. Some of them are personal motivation books most recommended and best sellers internationally. They are recommended for both men and women and their authors are recognized worldwide.
I have sometimes heard some people say that books of improvement or personal development they do not work or they are charlatans, but I do not agree at all.
The motivational and personal growth books they can be used to:
The ones on this list are written by professionals and people who have a lot of life experience. If it would be necessary to specify that they are useless if you read them without reflection or without the will to act. Then they will have been of no use.
I recommend that you see the entire list, since some of them are going to give you great benefits on a personal level. Finally and before starting, I encourage you to leave in the comments other books that you liked and that are not on the list. I am interested in your opinion and I will never be able to read all of them.
In my opinion the best self-help book I've read so far. Maybe if you read it a couple of times you will avoid many psychological problems in your life.
Its author is a psychiatrist who spent time in a Nazi concentration camp. Its main message is that to move forward it is necessary to find a meaning in life. Those who find it prosper, those who don't stay by the wayside.
This sentence summarizes the main idea that the author wants to convey:
Emotional intelligence emerges as a much stronger predictor of who will be more successful, because how we control ourselves in our personal relationships determines how well we do when we get jobs..
In my opinion fundamental and it will give you a knowledge that will be worth you for a lifetime and all areas.
I have already said it several times on this blog: in my opinion it is the best social skills book written to date. It will not only help you to improve your personal relationships, but to be influential and improve in business.
Of course, this entertaining novel could not be missed. Not only will it make you have great reading moments, but you will probably not forget them because it is so inspiring.
For me it is a great story, entertaining and that teaches some values necessary for life.
Have you ever read a quote and been surprised? In this book you can read hundreds of quotes from some of the greatest geniuses in history. They will serve to inspire and motivate you in times when you need a push.
You can buy it in amazon Spain, amazon Mexico or amazon United States.
It is a fable through which the keys to Good Luck and prosperity are revealed for both life and business.
Very entertaining and I recommend it without hesitation.
The author uses anecdotes designed to make us reflect on each of our actions and on how to access change. The result is the development of one's own character, integrity, honesty and human dignity necessary to transform our work and intimate universe into something authentic, unique and non-transferable..
Its author wrote it 2000 years ago but his wisdom is still valid today..
You can read a summary here.
A fable for both children and adults, simple and ingenious and that can be applied to all areas of life.
It will not make you rich just by thinking and not acting, but it will give you a good idea of how people who go on to achieve great financial achievements think. In my opinion it is the most ambitious book on improving the economy written to date.
Explore the curious stories of the great soccer players; dive into the peculiar childhood of Bill Gates; find out what made the Beatles the best rock group; and he wonders what distinguishes pilots who crash planes from those who don't. Through his journey through the world of the "out of the box", the best, the brightest and most famous, he convinces us that our way of thinking about success is wrong.
A unique opportunity to learn from the Dalai Lama.
The main message is that happiness does not come to us without doing anything, but is an art that requires will and practice.
The author investigates how first impressions work, how they influence us, why some people are very good at making quick decisions under pressure and others are a disaster, and how this kind of skill can be improved..
The main message of the author is this: the essential problem of personal development is not in the circumstances, but in our vital attitude. We tend to ask life for a low price, limiting our ambitions, being prey to frustration or fear of going further..
A very spiritual book with the aim of getting out of suffering and achieving peace by focusing on the now.
You can read a summary of this book here.
The author recounts her experiences, what she has learned and the most important events in her life.
Hellen Keller was deafblind, yet she graduated from Harvard University and is one of the most influential writers in history.
It defines the new mental models that can make us begin to change today, replacing the restriction imposed by negative thoughts with the healing and liberation that love of ourselves gives us.
I think it is a real luck that this manuscript survived. A real jewel and a real luck that its author left his work to humanity.
Another great work by Carnegie, this time focused on eliminating stress and worry.
It tells the story of a lawyer who gets tired of her life, leaves everything and goes to lead the life of a monk.
Very inspiring and with great teachings, easy to read and I also recommend it.
It is actually a business book, but it will teach you to learn the basic principles to improve the finances in your life. Therefore, you will avoid falling into financial problems and if you do it even better, improve your economy.
This is another business book although it is very educational and entertaining. In the end, don't be fooled: financial well-being influences our happiness.
A great, very inspiring read, for business people and for people who just need some motivation.
Keri Smith encourages the owners of this newspaper to commit "destructive" acts by piercing its pages, adding photos to draw on or painting with coffee, with the intention of experiencing the true creative process. Very good if you like creativity or want to encourage it.
It is not in itself a self-help book, but it will help you to have the mentality to benefit from shocks, uncertainties and stress. It can be said that it follows the philosophy of "what does not kill me, makes me stronger".
When I read this book I started studying less time and at the same time my grades went up.
It will help you for a long time and teach skills that are not taught in school.
Another great book by this author, this time focused on the human ability to use intention to achieve great achievements..
I really like this author because he explains aspects of Positive Psychology providing scientific data and always giving good explanations. He is a very well-trained professional who also seems very honored to me..
In this book he focuses on achieving fulfillment and happiness..
The author is one of the best psychiatrists in the world and in this book he shows a hopeful message, in which self-esteem, self-control, optimism and positive thinking are the pillars of resilience..
Another great book by this author, in this case focused on the need to change to face obstacles, such as the current global financial crisis. It focuses on resilience, the quality that allows us to regain the state we were in before the coup.
It offers the necessary support to face the challenges that arise in our lives, providing us with joy, enthusiasm, tranquility and confidence. A revealing and close work that deals in depth with the world of stress, teaches us how to manage it properly and encourages us to control the reins of our destiny, because, in an apparently insignificant change, true happiness hides.
A book about our human nature, our behavior and, very especially, about what it is that encourages us to do what we do.
It tells the story of a young athlete who is injured and has to follow a path of improvement. In addition, a reflection is made on the change that would be to focus on the moment and live in the now.
This book aims to help you fulfill all your wishes through the greatest gift that has been given to us: imagination. Dr. Wayne W. Dyer explores that unknown region of the subconscious thanks to which you will be able to discover the natural ability you have to turn what you imagine into reality, change your perception of yourself and your reality, and readjust your life so you can find your true calling.
An excellent book for those who, living with a partner or with the desire to do so, want to give and get the most of their love.
It will help you find and make the most of your potential to live a better life, reflecting and acting.
It offers us the keys to understand and learn to approach the treatment of one of the main contemporary conditions: anxiety..
I like this book because it conveys an idea with which I very much agree: that events do not matter, but rather how we interpret them. Having a tough childhood can make you weaker or stronger, depending on the meaning you give it..
I have wanted to add this book because it deals with one of the most pressing problems for workers; mobbing.
The basic proposal of the book is that everyone can change their life, be healthier and be happier if they change their thoughts.
It focuses -from a scientific point of view- on the importance of habits to affect our lives.
It is a stoic work of Marco Aurelio. Very interesting to reflect, mature and learn to lead a balanced adult life.
The author does not try to give quick formulas to overcome a mental disorder or difficulty. It shows that self-discipline is essential for success and personal development.
Promotes acceptance of life difficulties and focuses on how to live with those realities.
It deals with the beliefs that we have acquired in society, questions them and proposes others that will allow us to go further..
What if we were guided by principles such as? Cure is better than prevention. Is your moment. You can. Stand out from the rest. Fly higher than ever.
Do you feel stagnant? You don't like your job and you can't quit? Do you have a routine life?
You may find yourself in what is known in the United States as the "rat race." You have entered a lifestyle that you have to maintain, because if you modify something you will fall into ruin or you will not be able to continue paying for what you have now.
This book will give you a new perspective to have a different life. It will also teach you a new perspective on what it is to be rich..
Recommended if you want to lead a life in which you go more in the moment, without worrying so much about the past, future or possible problems that may arise.
Recommended if you want to learn to be a good leader, lead a team and develop good personal relationships.
When I was reading this book I had productivity problems and I solved them thanks to his ideas. It will help you get more done in less time and focus on what is truly important.
His main idea is that being vulnerable can give you benefits and make you happier. Normally people close down and believe that vulnerability is a weakness, but it can become a strength if used in the right way.
Helps create proper beliefs and change negative thoughts about yourself. It is motivating to change and propose a new life.
You can give a more important meaning to your life. You do not have to just live it and accept what has touched you or what others tell you to do. You can have a purpose that motivates you and helps you be happier.
It is the autobiography of Nelson Mandela. In my opinion reading biographies and autobiographies is one of the best ways to learn. It is as if you have accompanied the protagonist in some of the most important episodes of their lives. In addition, in a certain way some of the personality traits of the protagonist that helped him become who they were “stick” to you..
On the other hand, it will allow you to know the difficulties they had to go through. It is often forgotten that people who have achieved great success have had to go through great difficulties.
Richard Branson is one of the great leaders of our age. He has built great businesses and always valuing the people who work with him and his clients..
His autobiography will help you understand the mindset it takes to achieve such success. You will also know the difficulties that he had to go through.
Elon Musk is the great inventor and entrepreneur of our time. Can be equated to Edison.
He has managed to create an electric car company, something that was considered impossible, and build reusable rockets, which is a great boost for humanity to colonize new planets.
What other self-help or personal development books do you recommend?
Books of all genres
Short novels
Books based on real events
Suspense books
Adventure books
Science fiction books
Mystery books
Detective novels
Psychology books
Horror books
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