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7 Great Books To Read If You Want More Success This Year
Where do the world’s smartest and successful people get their ideas? From great books! Here is a list of 7 great books you should read this year if you want more success.
Regardless of where you are on your journey to success, you need to constantly increase your knowledge of the world around you.
And what better way to do that than to read a lot of success books to get more from your personal life and business.
These books on success will give you ideas and new perspectives on how to succeed regardless of who you are, where you work or what work you do.
So if success, in whatever area you desire, is something that you want, then this is a must-read. Sit back, relax, and prepare to have your mind blown!
INTRO:
Today is the 1st day of the 6th month of the year (June 1st, 2019) and I want to encourage you all – after reading this article, challenge yourselves by setting a goal to Get Your Mind in Great Shape by reading these 7 Life-Changing Books For The Next 7 Months (June 2019 to December 2019) as they’ll be instrumental in shaping your life and success this year.
As a way to encourage and motivate everyone who chooses to embark on this “Book Reading” journey, we encourage you to post which book you are reading each month and use the hashtag #7Books7Months. Tag us on Social media (Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook) let’s encourage and motivate each other to finish off this year well.
Even if you’ve read the books mentioned here before, you can re-read them or you can pick another book from the Bonus section on this page.
Book Reading Tips: Practice speed reading (the ability to read rapidly by assimilating several phrases or sentences at once). Good news, some platforms like Blinklist can make reading books easy for you. Check it out. If you prefer e-books, use e-book reader tablets such as Kindle E-reader for easy reading.
WHY YOU SHOULD FORM THE HABIT OF READING BOOKS
We all have this dream of being successful – which includes, having enough money to be able to “call the shots”, having the time and opportunity to “be in full control of our life” and not “for your employer or anyone else”.
This dream may seem so far away in your sleep or in your head, but one thing you may not know is that the dream is actually attainable more than you think.
Most successful millionaires and billionaires today weren’t off-the-chart geniuses and the majority of them didn’t just hit the lottery either.
So what do successful people have in common?
They love to get their mind in shape!
One easy way to get your mind in shape is to always learn and acquire more knowledge (this comes through reading). The more you read, the more things you know and the more knowledge you gain and this is highly beneficial in your daily lives. So set the goal today: To read at least 1 book every month, till the end of this year – for a start. If you can do more that’s fine. Simply make reading a habit.
Not sure of which books to kickstart this journey of getting your mind in shape?
There you go, the 7 great books to read if you want more success this year listed down below from Month 1 to Month 7 – #7Books7Months.
7 Great Books To Read If You Want More Success This Year
Month #1: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson
This book is not for the faint of heart, the title alone should give it away.
In this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be “positive” all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people.
For decades, we’ve been told that positive thinking is the key to a happy, rich life. “F**k positivity,” Mark Manson says. “Let’s be honest, shit is f**ked and we have to live with it.” In his wildly popular Internet blog, Manson doesn’t sugarcoat or equivocate. He tells it like it is—a dose of raw, refreshing, honest truth that is sorely lacking today.
There are only so many things we can give a f**k about so we need to figure out which ones really matter, Manson makes clear. While money is nice, caring about what you do with your life is better, because true wealth is about experience. A much-needed grab-you-by-the-shoulders-and-look-you-in-the-eye moment of real-talk, filled with entertaining stories and profane, ruthless humor, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k is a refreshing slap for a generation to help them lead contented, grounded lives. Laced with strong language, off-color humor and very blunt, this book tells you how to get over yourself and any sense of entitlement you might be laboring under. In this book, Mark Manson tells it like it is without being polite.
The New York Times bestseller has sold over a million copies since its release in September 2016. According to Kirkus Reviews, The Subtle Art is an “in-your-face guide to living with integrity and finding happiness.”
Month #2: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen R. Covey
This is one of the great books to read if want more success. It advises you on how to achieve success and also live a successful life. The book also provides a list of habits to develop if you want to get be successful. According to the author, personal success starts from within, including your attitude and the way you handle challenges. Over 20 million copies have been sold.
Month #3: Small Business Big Money: How To Start, Grow And Turn Your Small Business Into A Cash Generating Machine by Akin Alabi – Founder NairaBet
Are you planning to start a business? Do you have a business but it’s not growing? If YES, then this is one of the great books to read if you want more success.
Akin Alabi shared his business techniques and marketing strategies he used in building his business – Naira Bet, from the very scratch without any funding from external investors. Awesome, right? I urge you to get this book if you really plan setting up a business especially in Africa, it is a very enlightening read. Moreover, it gives insights and simple business secrets you can apply.
My personal thoughts about this book: It’s a very practical, entertaining and an interesting book full of actionable insights for any African entrepreneur.
Month #4: The Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz
The Magic of Thinking Big focuses on realistic expectations, happy family life, satisfying career and having a meaningful impact on the community. Schwartz believes that success is having the right mindset. He also offers practical advice that will inspire and motivate you to create a bigger and better life for yourself.
If you don’t think big or procrastinate a lot, add this to one of the books to read if you want more success this year.
Month #5: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
The book focuses on how your thoughts influence your ability to grow. By thinking about success, achieving it your goals will be plausible than focusing on challenges and failures.
Napoleon defines success as a personal achievement and satisfaction. This book is still a very hot seller and I’d advise that you grab a copy for your reading list.
Month #6: Working on a Dream by G Fagbure
A manual that shines a light on how to overcome challenges faced by an entrepreneur and anyone who has ever wanted to pursue a dream including everyone who is determined to succeed. It also analyses and answers the unanswered questions that life throws at us in our pursuit for greatness.
Working on a Dream by G. Fagbure is one of the great books to read to if you want more success, it answers all the unanswered questions.
Month #7: How To Win Friends And Influence People by Dale Carnegie
With success comes the territory of networking and being friends with the right people, remember “your network determines your net worth.”
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie is a self-help book that focuses on the importance of building a network and making friends in your field. Carnegie also shares lessons on how to win the right friends and practising good social skills that can improve your life.
The book has sold over 15 million copies worldwide, thus making it one of the best-selling books of all time.
BONUS BOOKS (3 Honorable Mentions)
#1: Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell
In this stunning new book, Malcolm Gladwell takes us on an intellectual journey through the world of “outliers”–the best and the brightest, the most famous and the most successful. He asks the question: what makes high-achievers different?
His answer is that we pay too much attention to what successful people are like, and too little attention to where they are from: that is, their culture, their family, their generation, and the idiosyncratic experiences of their upbringing. Along the way, he explains the secrets of software billionaires, what it takes to be a great soccer player, why Asians are good at math, and what made the Beatles the greatest rock band.
#2: The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller with Jay Papasan
The One Thing explains the success habit to overcome the six lies that block our success, beat the seven thieves that steal time and leverage the laws of purpose, priority, and productivity.
#3: The Noticer: Sometimes, All a Person Needs Is a Little Perspective by Andy Andrews
A new story of common wisdom from the bestselling author of The Traveler’s Gift. The Noticer is a unique narrative is a blend of fiction, allegory, and inspiration. Gifted storyteller Andy Andrews helps us see how becoming a “noticer” just might change a person’s life forever.
Final Thoughts
Modelling those who are already successful is one of the ways to achieve success. These books are written by accomplished individuals who are successful in their profession, and who also understand the challenges and failures of anyone who is willing to chase their dreams and succeed.
You can learn about LIFE, practical business ideas and strategies by reading these books. So, why not grab a copy out of our list of great books to read if you want more success this year and start changing your success story?
What other books on success have you read? Please share with us in the comment below.
Until next time, continue to do well, live well, and dress well. Stay Classy, always!
Yours in Style,
Kobi O. Mbagwu (Mr. Kobi)
Founder, KOBI KOACHMAN | MR KOACHMAN
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