Podcast Episode 086 - Books that changed my life and can change yours too
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What do you do to grow?
How do you become your best self?
Have you ever had someone recommend a book to you that changed your life?
Today is for you if you love personal development and are on a journey to grow.
I’m also talking to you if you’re at a point you need some more ideas on good books to read.
Maybe you want to grow but are unsure where to start looking; I’m especially talking to you.
How I read a book:
Glean what are God’s principles and what I need
Anything I don’t know if it’s right, I shelf for a moment and research to see if I want to implement or let it go
Let go of what I don’t believe or don’t feel is right for me
Here are the top books that have changed my life…so far! All book links are Amazon affiliate links. I will receive a small commission if you purchase through any of the links.
Personal & Professional Development Books:
The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins https://amzn.to/3ENKr9D
The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins https://amzn.to/3VAIUtG
Take Control of your Life:How to Silence Fear and Win the Mental Game by Mel Robbins https://amzn.to/3VCUdBI
Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson & Ken Blanchard https://amzn.to/3TnuvPm
The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks https://amzn.to/3ELXR64
Captivate: The science of succeeding with people by Vanessa Van Edwards https://amzn.to/3S4oSoh
Cues: Master the secret language of charismatic communication by Vanessa Van Edwards https://amzn.to/3g2JBeP
The Seven Decisions: Understanding the keys to personal success by Andy Andrews https://amzn.to/3eB5Gkt
The Bottom of the Pool: Thinking beyond your boundaries to achieve extraordinary results by Andy Andrews https://amzn.to/3TcaGek
Finish: Give yourself the gift of done by Jon Acuff https://amzn.to/3yMaMBf
Your Best Year Ever: A 5-step plan for achieving your most important goals by Michael Hyatt https://amzn.to/3eGHOM7
Living Forward: A proven plan to stop drifting and get the life you want by Michael Hyatt & Daniel Harkavy https://amzn.to/3MC5ZrE
The Compound Effect: Jumpstart your income, your life, your success by Darren Hardy https://amzn.to/3T9Vu18
Personality Typing Books:
The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman https://amzn.to/3CIoGoW
The 4 Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin https://amzn.to/3D13Lz1
The Road Back to You by Ian Cron and Suzanne Stabile (start here if you don’t know the Enneagram or beginning your journey) https://amzn.to/3S6qFsT
The Story of You by Ian Cron (Do this one 2nd or start here if you already know your Enneagram type) https://amzn.to/3EKJFKv
The Sacred Enneagram: Finding Your Unique Path to Spiritual Growth by Christopher Heuertz https://amzn.to/3MEEdLh
Fear, Anxiety & Mindset Books:
The 4:8 Principle: The secret to a joy-filled life by Tommy Newberry https://amzn.to/3CDTes4
Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking by Jon Acuff https://amzn.to/3Tav13B
Switch on Your Brain by Dr. Caroline Leaf https://amzn.to/3yOiNFT
Clean Up Your Mental Mess by Dr. Caroline Leaf https://amzn.to/3D64X4i
Fearless Living by Rhonda Britten https://amzn.to/3TqYeXJ
Try Softer: A fresh approach to move us out of anxiety, stress, and survival mode–and into a life of connection and joy by Aundi Kolber https://amzn.to/3EO1Sqx
Anxiety Rx: A New Prescription for Anxiety Relief from the Doctor Who Created It by Dr. Russell Kennedy https://amzn.to/3VAVyZo
Spiritual Books:
Grace Revolution by Joseph Prince https://amzn.to/3Tup0yI
The Shack: Where tragedy confronts eternity by WM. Paul Young (Fiction book but opens your mind to the beauty of the trinity) https://amzn.to/3T6NgHa
Uninvited: Living Loved when you feel less than, left out and lonely by Lisa TerKerurst https://amzn.to/3SnAOSt
Sit, Walk, Stand: The process of Christian Maturity by Watchman Nee https://amzn.to/3gdICc2
Yes, And: Daily meditations by Richard Rohr https://amzn.to/3Tb3uiH
Fiction Books:
The Travelers Gift by Andy Andrews https://amzn.to/3eJqRAJ
Heart Mender: A Story of Second Chances by Andy Andrews https://amzn.to/3rZF3J9
The Noticer Series by Andy Andrews - my favorite is #3 Just Jones
Just Jones: Sometimes a Thing Is Impossible . . . Until It Is Actually Done (A Noticer Book) https://amzn.to/3SgBPf2
Tales from Sawyerton Springs by Andy Andrews https://amzn.to/3TatjiJ
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (get the audio version with Jeremy Irons!) https://amzn.to/3MGA2Pe