Motivational Books

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MOTIVATIONAL BOOKS

• Motivation is one of the most important drivers
  of creativity and action in ones life if you
  are motivated, any task looks achievable. When
  motivation is lacking, even a molehill looks like
  a mountain. But how to get motivated when there
  are no triggers to motivate you to even come out
  of bed early in the morning?
• Books, books, and books. Yes, books are the best
  motivating force humankind has ever invented. If
  you dont feel motivated to do anything even
  after reading an inspiring book, there must be
  something lacking in your life. The remedy- read
  a few more books! Jim Rohn, said it best The
  book you dont read wont help.
• For anyone interested in self-improvement and
  professional competence, his or her bucket list
  should consist of those books which should not
  only spark your creativity and change the way you
  think but also urge you to take action by
  providing practical guidance for achieving
  personal and professional success. With that in
  mind, here is my bucket list!

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WHAT ARE MOTIVATIONAL BOOKS?

• Motivational books are those books that motivated
  people to do something, usually a good person are
  read them because these books have to do with the
  do's and don't of people's life.
• There are also books that teach people how to
  motivate themselves and these books are read by
  every person in the world because everyone can
  use some motivation.
• Motivational books can be a great option for
  this. They can help you reach your full
  potential.
• They can help you reach goals that you have set
  for yourself and can help you learn how to
  improve your life.
• So if you're looking for something to read, you
  may want to consider a book that can help you
  improve your life in some way.
• Motivational books are specific books that
  writers of all types can use to develop their
  writing.
• A person might want to write a motivational book
  because they want to give advice to other
  writers, or because they want to be more
  motivating to other writers.
• If you want to motivating other people to live a
  more productive life, you can write a
  motivational book.

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WHY WE READ MOTIVATIONAL BOOKS

• 1. It Will Teach You to Live in the Now
• Sometimes, we get so caught up in the mundaneness
  of life, and the demands of our future, that we
  forget to enjoy the present. Reading a
  motivational book, will remedy the situation
  immediately. Dwelling over the past wont give it
  back to us. And worrying about the future will
  only add to our anxieties and powerlessness.
• All we have that we can call ours is the present.
  Life is in the now. Live it, love, laugh, dream,
  argue, strive. Make every second of your present
  count. Let your book lead you to become that
  person who adds meaning and color to every moment
  in the present.
• 2. It Will Get You Out of the Mental Rut
• The monotony of daily life lands most of us in a
  mental rut, where we put up a lid on our
  creativity and imagination. Its sad but true
  that you need a motivator to stop being a robot
  and start thinking again. Nothing can be a better
  call-to-action for your passive mind than a
  motivational book. It will stimulate you to
  think, visualize, act, and implement.
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3. It Will Remind You That You Create Your Own
Destiny So, we have spoken how a motivational
book helps you get out of the mental rut.
Consequently, it all makes you believe and
realize that you and only you are responsible for
your life. It convinces you and makes you take
control of your own destiny. Only someone who
cares for you very deeply can influence you to
never feel like a victim or powerless, and go out
there and make all your dreams come true. Your
books will empower you, and re-instill faith and
confidence in you.
4. It Will Teach You To Understand People Better
and Empathize Books are those treasure troves
that give you insight into feelings, emotions,
and nuances of human relationship. Motivational
books teach us how to seal the deal when it comes
to relationships and people. From developing a
better understanding of people and why they do
so, to being able to forgive, and say no when
needed, motivational books equip you to have
lasting and meaningful relationships.
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5. It Will Strengthen You When You Are Feeling
Weak and Defeated There cannot be better
pick-me-ups than books. No ice-cream, feel-good
movie, or retail therapy can make you feel more
full of courage and optimism than a book. Turning
those pages will infuse in you hope, and strength
to take action.When you are down in the dumps,
you need someone to listen to you, without
judging and fill you with words of wisdom and
motivation, that reasserts your self-worth and
confidence. A book through its bevy of carefully
selected words, or a protagonist who despite all
odds and obstacles never gives up and emerges to
strive and succeed is the best form of motivation
we humans needs to see. The book becomes a
testament to the indomitability and triumph of
the human spirit, and coaxes us to take action
and change the course of events in our
favor. If we encounter a man of rare intellect,
we should ask him what books he reads.  Ralph
Waldo Emerson
6. It Will Never Let You Feel Lonely As humans,
struggle, depression and anxiety is inevitable.
In such states of melancholy, we often move
towards isolation. Anyone who has ever felt
lonely, will tell you that it is not a good
feeling. With a motivational book by your side,
you will never feel lonely. Going through the
pages, you will feel like you have a friend who
understands you, listens to you, and gradually,
but definitely, eases your anxiety and steers you
towards peace and comfort.  Invest in
motivational books because, somewhere between the
bookmarks and folded corners, smell of the pages,
and handwritten notes, you will also find your
true self.  
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TYPES OF MOTIVATIONAL BOOKS

• The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by
  Stephen Covey
• This is one of the most popular motivational
  books of all time. Sadly Covey passed away in
  2012. In his book, he lays out seven habits for
  finding success at work and in your personal
  life. A companion workbook is also available. I
  found the book quite inspiring in that it
  addresses managing problems at work and at home,
  which is unusual in a genre like this. The seven
  habits are
• Be proactive
• Begin with the end in mind
• Put first things first
• Think win-win
• Seek first to understand, then to be understood
• Synergize
• Sharpen the saw

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2. How to Win Friends and Influence People by
Dale Carnegie This bestselling motivational book
was published in 1936, and it has sold over 30
million copies and is still in print. It
addresses topics like increasing your popularity
and earning power, becoming a better public
speaker and winning people over to your way of
thinking. The book is full of wisdom thats
still useful today. Examples include dont
criticise, condemn or complain give honest and
sincere appreciation and arouse in the other
person an eager want. The author writes about how
to encourage people to like you by smiling,
becoming genuinely interested in their problems,
and being a good listener. Carnegie writes,
You can make more friends in two months by
becoming interested in other people than you can
in two years by trying to get other people
interested in you. Dale Carnegie
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3. Think and Grow Rich written by Napoleon
Hill This book dates back to 1937 and
surprisingly, the advice still applies to
difficult times today. Hill offers readers
fourteen principles that will help them find
spiritual and material wealth. For this
motivational book, Hill interviewed some of the
greatest business minds of his day, including
Henry Ford and J. D. Rockefeller. The book also
includes 3 American presidents. Hill offers
motivational nuggets like You are the master
of your destiny. You can influence, direct and
control your own environment. You can make your
life what you want it to be. Napoleon Hill
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4. Awaken the Giant Within by Anthony
Robbins Anthony Robbins isnt for everyone, but
hes one of the most famous motivational coaches
of modern times. His coaching process involves
training both the mind and the body, and his
famous seminars cost thousands of dollars. Why
pay that much when you can get some of his
insights via this much cheaper book? Published in
2001, it offers covers topics like feeling out of
control and living a life with passion and
energy. Its one of the longer motivational
titles in this list, partly because Robbins
writes at length about each idea. Personally, I
prefer listening to Robbins via his courses and
audiobooks. But, assuming you can wade through
the monologues, its an inspiring read. Expect
motivational advice like, If you cant, you
must. If you must, you can. Tony Robbins
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5. As a Man Thinketh by James Allen Published in
1903, the author continues to motivate people
even into the present time. His goal was to help
people life a better life using advice inside of
his short, pocket companion book. This
motivational book has a spiritual angle to it. He
argues thinking beyond what we are to what we can
be is imperative. Allen writes, The outer
conditions of a persons life will always be
found to be harmoniously related to his inner
stateMen do not attract that which they want,
but that which they are. James Allen
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6. The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og
Mandino Published in 1968, this book isnt about
sales at all. It prescribes how to live a life of
abundance using ten principles. He dubs these as
The Legend of Ten Scrolls. Examples include
Master Your Emotions, Multiply Your Value
Everyday and The Power of Laughter. Reading this
book isnt about speed. Mandino says it should
take you up to 10 months to read it properly.
Mandino writes, Every defeat, every
heartbreak, every loss, contains its own seed,
its own lesson on how to improve your performance
the next time. Og Mandino
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7. Dont Sweat the Small Stuff by Richard
Carlson Published in 1998, this book carries a
simple motivational message let go of the
clutter. This book aims to help the reader
differentiate between what is important versus
clutter. He argues managing stress and finding
motivation is hard if the little things weigh us
down. Carlson writes, The key to a good life
is this If youre not going to talk about
something during the last hour of your life, then
dont make it a top priority during your
lifetime. Richard Carlson
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8. Drive by Daniel Pink New-York Times
bestselling author Daniel Pink is one of the more
engaging and colorful business authors in recent
times. His 2011 book explains what motivates
people to perform at work. Pink also covers why
the most effective people are masters of their
own time and have a purpose beyond monetary
rewards. Pink interweaves personal anecdotes with
third-party research. He writes, Greatness
and nearsightedness are incompatible. Meaningful
achievement depends on lifting ones sights and
pushing toward the horizon. Daniel Pink
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9. The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman
Vincent Peale This theme of this motivational
books was criticized when published back in 1952.
However, happiness is a skill anyone can learn
with practice and positive thinking. The
healthier and cheerier person will be more likely
to do well and succeed versus someone who does
not hold the same mindset. The power of
positivity is the way to go. Peale
writes, The way to happiness Keep your heart
free from hate, your mind from worry. Live
simply, expect little, give much. Scatter
sunshine, forget self, think of others. Try this
for a week and you will be surprised. Norman
Vincent Peale
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10. The Power of Ambition by Jim Rohn I listened
to this inspiring audiobook during a mild case of
depression a few years ago. I was surprised by
how Jim Rohns warm and engaging delivery.
Published in 1994, the advice inside of the book
isnt any different to what Id read elsewhere
but Rohn communicates clearly to the reader about
how to overcome personal setbacks. He also covers
how to find financial freedom. He
says, Motivation is what gets you started.
Habit is what keeps you going. Jim Rohn
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11. Atomic Habits by James Clear New York Times
bestselling author James Clear coaches readers
how to succeed in their personal and professional
lives by reaping the rewards of smart daily
decisions. In this book, Clear outlines how to
create lasting good habits and overcome bad ones.
He also provides advice on using habit trackers
and how to find motivation when a habit falls by
the wayside. Expect advice like, You do not
rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the
level of your systems. James Clear