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The Best Motivational Books of 2017
Imagine that you started life with a clean slate, or just radically changed all the circumstances. Where can I get enough inspiration and motivation to do everything correctly and harmoniously? Many people are looking for inspiration in communicating with close people, in their hobbies, at work, when watching movies, and so on. But the most effective way to accumulate all the necessary positive energy is to find it in yourself with the help of solitude. When a person remains alone with his thoughts and mind, it is easier for him to understand himself, to set important goals and stimulate oneself to live. When we read books, we find ourselves in another world which we form by our own thoughts and imaginations. Reading books is a good way of relaxation and self-therapy, and also an excellent source of inspiration.
Most often we need the motivation to handle with a new job, change the place of residence, start a new business, find a soul mate, improve relationships with the loved ones, and so on. The best advice here is to discover what inspired most successful people in the world, and what do they recommend to do to get motivated. We present you a list of books that helped well-known people change their mind and live with a more positive attitude.
Top 7 Motivational Books to Read in 2017
1. Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking
The book, written by Malcolm Gladwell, is aimed at changing our way of life and our thinking. With his interesting methods, Malcolm Gladwell teaches readers that when confronted with different situations, a person must trust his own instinct and be ready to improvise, seek quick solutions and never be afraid of suddenness.
2. Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion and Purpose
Tony Hsieh, the author of the book, shares his vital experience he earned while working in the business management world. He focuses on creating the right environment between people at work or in the circle of friends and how this may affect our inner state and happiness.
3. Search Inside Yourself
With his interesting book, Chade-Meng Tan wants to help employees show all their potential and develop certain useful skills. The book describes in detail all kinds of mindfulness techniques that develop productivity, concentration and communication skills.
One key fact about “Search Inside Yourself” is that the Founder of Huffington Post, Arianna Huffington has recently recommended this book.
4. Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future
Well-known figures like Elon Musk, the founder of Space X, and John Sculley, the former Apple CEO, have appreciated the work by Peter Thiel. With this book, the author wants us to focus on our inner strengths and never bother about competition or other people’s opinions. This is a precious method to survive in the business environment.
5. The Four Agreements
The book consists of four major agreements or four important truths that need to be realized and observed throughout life: watch your tongue, never make assumptions, be good at everything, and take it easy. By following these simple rules, a reader could improve his potential and become an open-minded person.
6. A Return to Love
Another bestseller that got a recommendation from a celebrity, Oprah Winfrey, is “A Return to Love”, the book written by Marianne Williamson. The author uses her own teaching experience to let the world understand the real value of love, and how it can change all aspects of our life.
7. The Life of the Mind
The ability to think thoroughly is the most significant skill a person can achieve, as said by the author Hannah Arendt. In her book “The Life of the Mind”, she explains the necessity to develop three major processes: thinking, willing and judging and how they influence our working performance.
