10 books to foster personal development in 2024
Written by Demilade Ibironke on August 20, 2024
On today’s edition of Teen Tuesday, I bring you top ten books that can foster personal development in 2024. You should definitely read at least one of these before the end of the year.
1. Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins
A classic self-improvement book for people who want to embark on a deep psychological investigation of their mind, body, emotions, and finances.
2. The 5AM Club by Robin Sharma
Written by bestselling author Robin Sharma known for the book “The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari”, the 5am club is a book of principles on mastery and productivity.
3. How to Win friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
Just like its name implies, this time-tested book shows us exactly how to influence people in any society and community.
4. The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg: A digestible and informed examination of why habits exist, how they work, and how you can change them.
5. Atomic Habits by James Clear
Another amazing book on habits, is Atomic habits.
In this book, James Clear highlights the power of small changes and daily habits in achieving remarkable results.
6. Ikagai by Héctor García and Francesc Miracles
“Ikigai” is a Japanese term that means “a reason to live”, and this book offers a roadmap to align your needs, wants, and desires.
7. Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking
If you are an introvert, this one is for you.
Susan Cain argues that we dramatically undervalue introverts and shows how much we lose in doing so. She charts the rise of the Extrovert Ideal throughout the twentieth century and explores how deeply it has come to permeate our culture.
8. Great Chat by Josh Smith
This book contains seven dynamic lessons for better conversations, deeper connections and improved wellbeing. Josh Smith believes there’s an art and a science to a good chat and understanding it can unlock a whole world of possibilities.
9. The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
The Power of Now is a motivational book that promotes living in the present and its rewards. It explains the importance of living in the now rather than stressing about the past or future.
10. The Purpose Driven life by Rick Warren
Not just any book this is a 40 day guide to Purpose. It explores the core state of individuals and how they can live a purposeful life while on earth.
Definitely the book to read if you are out there searching for your purpose as it can serve as a guide.
