Personal development books that inspired you and what you learned from it

As the editor of this article, "Is reading personal development books a good habit?", my answer is yes. You know, reading personal development books provides a way to gather information and better understand culture, tradition, society, relationships, and family ties. Most importantly, these books can help you learn more about yourself in deeply to understand your own mind and present activity that helps you to improve your mindset.

Reading a book or some pages of a book is always a good habit that develops your mind beyond other habits, especially self-development books related to basic knowledge of health, daily activities, body routine, family management, building good relationships, creating small but growing business ideas, and learning basic finance or money management to handle your own finances. This helps you make your family more secure and safe, especially in the field of finance. This habit is important for every type of person, whether they work daily or have work-related interests.

Reading a book is a habit to develop your mindset. Some people may get it wrong, like including any kind of books, such as fan magazines and comics. No, all this information is only related to personal development books.

Top 10 Personal Development Books

Here are the top 10 books you should read for personal or self-development. This list is not just an ordinary list; it is based on research data and how each book changed people's lives. Okay, below, explore the books one by one, including the writer's information, the first copy release date, and the book's key principles.

1. Think and Grow Rich: written by Napoleon Hill

"Think and Grow Rich" is a money psychology book based on the research of Napoleon Hill, an American self-help author, and Rosa Lee Beeland (also known as Rose Lee Hill), who was both an author and Hill's wife. Released in 1937, the book is promoted as a personal development and self-improvement resource. It is widely regarded as a valuable tool for individuals seeking to enhance their understanding of money, and you can get all this information just by investing a few dollars (as well as in your national currency). Even many billionaires, millionaires, influencers, entrepreneurs, and successful individuals reference this book as a source of inspiration and guidance. So, if you have time to read a book for self-development, then make it your first book and start learning something new.

If you haven't read "Think and Grow Rich" yet, it's important to know that the book is summarised by several principles that can help people understand their thoughts about money and financial psychology straightforwardly. Here are the key concepts or principles of "Think and Grow Rich": Desire, Faith, Autosuggestion, Specialised Knowledge, Imagination, Organised Planning, Decision, Persistence, the Power of the Mastermind, the Mystery of Sex Transmutation, the Subconscious Mind, the Brain, and the Sixth Sense. One of the main ideas underlined in the book is that the most successful individuals share the ability to make quick decisions while remaining unaffected by the negative influences of those around them.

2. Atomic Habits: written by James Clear

"Atomic Habits" is a book by James Clear that focuses on the principles of building good habits and breaking bad ones through small, incremental changes that can lead to remarkable results. The author emphasises the importance of replacing bad habits with good ones by making very small adjustments on a daily basis. Here are the four key principles for building habits:

  • Make it obvious.
  • Make it attractive.
  • Make it easy.
  • Make it satisfying.
3. Rich Dad Poor Dad: written by Robert Kiyosaki

"Rich Dad Poor Dad" is one of my all-time favourite books. I briefly read it, and it feels like a captivating story packed with insights into money management. It highlights the fundamental differences in thinking between rich and poor individuals, as well as how they each deal with their fears and the actions they take in response to those fears and their circumstances.

For those who may not know, Robert Kiyosaki is the author of "Rich Dad Poor Dad." In this book, he discusses the significant differences in mindset between wealthy and impoverished people. He presents his ideas through extensive research on how both groups think, utilising various principles, graphs, and simple formulas he learned at a young age from his rich dad.

You might wonder who Robert Kiyosaki’s rich dad is. He had two influential father figures in his life: his biological father, whom he calls "poor dad," and his best friend’s father, whom he calls "rich dad." In this book, you will find easy-to-understand insights on how both men influenced Kiyosaki's thoughts about money and investing, shaped by their respective actions.

4. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: written by Mark Manson

5. Man’s Search for Meaning: written by Viktor E. Frankl

6. You Can Win: written by Shiv Khera

7. The Power of Now: written by Eckhart Tolle

8. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: written by Stephen R. Covey

9. The Secret: written by Rhonda Byrne

10. The Psychology of Money: written by Morgan Housel