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The Seven-Day Weekend by Ricardo Semler
Semler challenges traditional corporate practices by advocating for a more flexible and employee-friendly work environment. His book offers insights into how unconventional approaches can lead to increased productivity and employee satisfaction. This was the first book I read about business, self-leadership, and innovative business models. It opened my eyes and his ideas inspired me in leading my first business venture, Chile Off Track.
The Code of the Extraordinary Mind by Vishen Lakhiani
Lakhiani challenges conventional norms and offers a blueprint for creating an extraordinary life. He introduces concepts like “brules” (bullshit rules) and encourages readers to question societal norms to unlock their full potential. This book was my second-opener on my road to self-discovery and personal development and put into words exactly how I felt about our society.
You Can Heal Your Life & Embrace Your Power by Louise Hay
Louise Hay’s transformative work advocates for the power of positive affirmations in promoting physical and mental healing, self-love, and personal transformation. Building upon the mind’s influence as outlined by authors such as Napoleon Hill, James Allen, and Wallace Wattles, she underscores the mind’s crucial role in shaping our future. “You Can Heal Your Life” delves deeply into the connection between our thoughts and physical well-being, establishing her as the queen of positive affirmations. “Embrace Your Power,” written by this inspirational woman who was ahead of her time, explores how women can rise into their power and serves as a guide for women of all times. The updated version by Hay House Publishing House aligns these powerful messages with modern times. Louise Hay’s audiobooks serve as a guide and reminding presence for me nearly every day.
Master Your Mindset by Michael Pilarczyk
Pilarczyk’s book focuses on breaking free from limiting beliefs and adopting a growth-oriented mindset. He draws on personal experiences to provide readers with practical steps for reshaping their thinking patterns. He’s an expert who has rebuilt his life from scratch, holding onto his dreams and beliefs while investing in personal development. His consistent message about self-management, discipline, and perseverance, combined with his insights on thinking patterns, shines through in the book. I feel deeply aligned with his work.
Think & Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
This timeless classic uncovers the secrets of wealth creation and success by emphasizing the power of thoughts, visualization, and perseverance. Hill’s principles, based on interviews with successful individuals, continue to inspire and guide generations. Although the original writing can be a bit dense, it explains the principles of mindset, perseverance and self-leadership to reach your objectives.
The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz
Schwartz offers a motivational guide to transforming your mindset and achieving greater success. With anecdotes and actionable strategies, he encourages readers to overcome self-doubt, set higher goals, and think positively.
He motivates you on how to extract the utmost from your work, relationships, and life in general. He reintroduces the idea that your way of thinking profoundly affects your behavior and is pivotal in shaping your personal version of success.
As a Man Thinketh by James Allen & The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles
These two foundational works emphasize the connection between thoughts, beliefs, and achieving prosperity. Pilarczyk’s commentary adds a modern perspective to these classic teachings, enriched with his personal beliefs, experiences and insights.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
Covey’s book provides a holistic approach to personal and professional effectiveness through self leadership. It introduces seven habits that help individuals develop proactive behaviors, effective communication skills, and a balanced life. It’s like a step-by-step guide from people of all walks of life on how to adapt to change, stimulate progress and achieve success.
Sell Like Crazy by Sabri Subi
This book is a comprehensive guide to modern marketing strategies that aim to drive exceptional sales results. Suby’s book provides a step-by-step blueprint for entrepreneurs and marketers to create compelling sales messages, develop effective marketing campaigns, and leverage the power of online platforms. Filled with practical insights and real-world examples, the book explores the principles of effective copywriting, persuasive techniques, and the art of triggering curiosity in potential customers. Suby’s emphasis on understanding the psychology of buyers and crafting messages that resonate makes “Sell Like Crazy” a valuable resource for anyone looking to boost their sales and grow their business in today’s competitive market. Personally I love his inspirational sense of humor and the terms he uses.
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
Gilbert invites readers to embrace their creative curiosity and overcome the fears that often hinder artistic expression. Through anecdotes and insights, she nurtures a fearless journey towards creativity. She guides in recognizing opportunities and motivates you to seize them, as failing to do so might result in your “great idea” leaping to someone else ready to embrace and act upon it.
How to Do the Work by Nicole LePera
LePera combines psychological insights with practical tools to help readers heal from past traumas and achieve emotional well-being. Her book offers a comprehensive approach to self-care and personal growth. Her comprehensive approach to self-care and personal growth not only offers a self-healing guide but also delves into essential topics like trauma bonds, emotional unavailability, family patterns, and relationship dependency.
Hold Me Tight by Dr. Sue Johnson
This book delves into the science of adult attachment and how it impacts our relationships and offers guidance on nurturing secure and profound bonds with partners. It provided me with a new perspective on my personal relationships, particularly those involving my mother, making it an insightful read.
A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle
Tolle explores the concept of ego and its impact on human suffering. Through spiritual insights and practical advice, he invites readers to embrace the present moment and achieve a state of consciousness that transcends personal identification.He describes how our ego creates our own dysfunctioning and leads to anger, jealousy and unhappiness and he invites people to become “awakened” to live a happier life.
The Prosperous Coach by Steve Chandler
Chandler shares a unique approach to coaching success, focusing on building authentic relationships with clients and creating lasting impact through coaching conversations. This book focuses a lot on creating connections with your future clients and initiating conversation.
Screw It, Let’s Do It by Richard Branson
Branson’s autobiography offers a glimpse into his adventurous life as an entrepreneur and his willingness to take calculated risks. The book reflects his philosophy of embracing challenges with enthusiasm, not to give up on our dreams or goals and how you can make a difference in your own life.
The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks
Hendricks explores the concept of the “upper limit problem” and how individuals often self-sabotage their own success. He provides strategies to break through these self-imposed limits and reach new heights. It’s quite an easy read, full with personal anecdotes from his work as a consultant and everyday examples.