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If your goal in 2022 is to level up your personal life or business then reading should be something that you will do in order to achieve that goal. I know how busy you might be and you might not have all the time to find the right books for you. That’s why I created this list of the five best books to read in 2022. As a bonus, I will be gifting you with a FREE book reading planner that you can download down below.
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1. Atomic Habits by James Clear
Price– $14.99
Category– Self help/ Personal development
Theme of the book– How to build good habits and break bad ones.
If you struggle with bad habits or developing good habits then this is your cue to read this amazing book by James Clear. According to James Clear, tiny habits may seem insignificant until they pile up to big results. Just like one grain of sand is not enough to make one side of the scale heavy, small habits may seem to not make a big impact. However, when more grains are added to it, the scale slowly starts moving. He teaches on the four step process of habit creation which is:
- Cue.
- Craving
- Response
- Reward
In summary, the cue triggers the craving which motivates a response, which provides a reward, which satisfies the craving and ultimately becomes associated with the cue which creates a loop. So to build a good habit, make it;
1. Obvious
2. Attractive
3. Easy
4. Satisfying
To break a bad habit make it;
1. Invisible
2. Unattractive
3. Hard
4. Unsatisfying
He dives deeper into each step of creating habits. If you struggle with procrastination, motivation or you just want to create good habits and break bad ones, this is your cue to read this bestselling book, Atomic Habits by James Clear. Click here to get the book.
2. Change Your Thinking Change Your life by Brian Tracy
Price- $20.95
Category- Self help/ Personal development
Theme of book- How to change your thinking by creating a success mindset which will change your life.
One thing that Brian Tracy has emphasized from the beginning of this book till the end is that we are responsible for our own lives and no one is coming to save us. He explains how most people go through life living in fear of rejection and failure. According to him, the antidote of failure is knowledge and desire.
He also explains on the four causes of negative emotions which is;
- Justification. What one does when they create a reason for their anger or sadness.
- Identification. Occurs when we take things personally or become attached to someone or something.
- Inward consideration. This occurs when one becomes overly concerned on the way people are treating them.
- Blame. This occurs when one puts responsibility for their unhappiness or negative emotions on others apart from themselves.
This book will also help you forgive and let go whilst helping put you in the right mindset to help you generate wealth and success for yourself. I consider this book as a personal therapy as it can help anyone heal from anything. I highly recommend it to help change your mindset. Click here to get the book.
3. Start With Why by Simon Sinek
Price– $12.82
Category– Business
Theme of the book– How to clearly express why you do what you do to create trust with your customers.
If someone asks you why you do what you do, would you have a concrete answer? Would you try to divert your answer to what you do instead?
Simon Sinek’s goal in his book is to teach you about the golden circle. The circle includes;
- Why
- How
- What
The why is in the innermost part of the circle while what is in the outermost with the how in the middle. He encourages us to start from within which is understanding and clearly communicating about our why to the market. The how and what then will flow effortlessly and should stick to the why at all costs. He uses Apple throughout this book as his business of reference. Starting with why will help you know how to do what you do.If you are a business owner or you are planning to start one someday, this is a book that can change your mindset on how to carry out your business. Click here to get the book.
4. The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
Price– $23.99
Category– Self help/ Personal development
Theme of book– Seven habits that will change one’s life
Stephen R. Covey believes and teaches that all change should come from within. He writes that personality change no longer works but rather character change is what matters nowadays. He has divided the seven habits into three categories. The categories are:
- Private victory. This category has the first three habits which are; be proactive, begin with the end in mind and put first things first.
- Public victory. This category includes think win/win, seek first to understand then be understood and synergize.
- Renewal. This category includes sharpening the saw only.
The first category includes habits that one ought to do on their own. The second category includes habits that one ought to practice when around other people. The last category contains habits that one ought to do to renew and take care of themselves. This book is wonderful if you want to improve dynamically in all areas of your life. The habits are practical and well elaborated. Click here to get the book.
5. How to Win Friends and Influence People
Price-$14.54
Category– Self help/ Personal development
Theme of the book– How to make friends and influence people
Dale Carnegie has a way of teaching using practical stories which makes it easy for one to understand easily. His book will teach you how to:
- Make friends quickly and easily.
- Win people over to your way of thinking.
- Improve your conversation skills and become more entertaining
- Acquire new clients and customers.
It is divided into four parts which include:
- Fundamental techniques in handling people.
- Six ways to make people like you.
- How to win people to your way of thinking.
- Be a leader. How to change people without giving offense or arousing resentment.
This book will change how you deal with people, clients and customers which will help you grow your business or personal relationships. Click here to get the book.
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