Recently, I began to study various books on psychology, I don’t know why, but this topic dragged me on, and indeed the topic of self-development began to arouse my great interest.
I noticed on myself how the attitude towards life began to change, every day new ideas appear and life no longer seems so bleak as it seemed a year ago. Today I decided to post a list of books that I have read lately, perhaps it was they who influenced me and my life in general.
14 books for self-development, for those who are interested in personal growth and want to make their lives better.
See also: 4 books that change the outlook
Books for self-development
1. Radical sincerity
At the same time shocking, entertaining and thorough, "Radical sincerity" is a revolutionary book, a new look at how we live, love, and try to heal in modern society.
"Radical sincerity" is not one of those ordinary kind, gentle books on self-development. Dr. Brad Blanton, a psychotherapist and a stress management specialist, breaks the myths, superstitions and lies we live in. I have been reading 5 hours in the same breath, the book really opens my eyes to a lot. I recommend reading it to all men. with a pickup truck, but a lot is being explained about the relationship between a man and a woman.
2. "Road to the Future" - Bill Gates
“Road to the Future” - Bill Gates Bill Gates, the former head of Microsoft Corporation, reflects on the amazing opportunities and difficult problems of the upcoming information age. He reveals to the reader his vision of the future, talks about the fundamentals of computer science, the development of the global computer industry, and the impact of computing technology on all aspects of society, including business and education.
He pays a lot of attention to the past, present and future of the global Internet. Readers learn about the famous house of Bill Gates, where he is going to move in late 1996. The book consists of a preface, 12 chapters, epilogues and index; designed for a wide range of readers. [/ center]
3. "Where is my cheese?" - Spencer Johnson
"Where is my cheese?" - Spencer Johnson This little fairy tale has changed the lives of many people, be careful, after reading you will never look at the world in the old way.
Believe it or not, this little fairytale has saved not one career, not one marriage, not one life.
Each person has his own ideas about what values are indicated by his piece of cheese, why he tries to find him, believing that he will be happy. When we achieve it, we get used to it very quickly, we become attached to it, and when we lose it, we panic, we get lost, we perceive it as a stroke of fate.
4. "Know the liar by the expression of the face" - Paul Ekman
"Learn a liar by facial expression" - Paul Ekman Before you is a new book by Paul Ekman, which may well be called the second volume of the acclaimed best-selling book “The Psychology of Lies”. This is a continuation book, a simulator book, a decoding book.
Will you notice if someone pretends to be surprised? And if someone is scared, but wants to look angry, can you see it?
Improve your skills to protect yourself from cheating at work and at home. The skill of Paul Ekman will serve you well!
5. "21 irrefutable law of leadership" - John Maxwell
“21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership” - John Maxwell21 the irrefutable law of leadership ”is a powerful and decisive proclamation of imperishable laws that, if you want to become a great leader, you just need to follow - at home, at work, in the church - wherever you are called to lead for a.
In each chapter, the author reveals the essence of the next deep law of leadership, showing the example of the successes and failures of others, how you can apply this law in your life.
If you are not yet familiar with the principles of leadership and are a novice in this matter, this book will serve as a springboard for you to start your career.
6. "How to make friends and influence people" - Dale Carnegie
The most famous book by Dale Carnegie - "How to make friends and influence people" - an optimistic collection of practical advice and life stories under the common slogan "Believe that you will succeed - and you will achieve it."
In more than 65 years of its existence, this greatest bestseller of all time has helped thousands of famous people today to the top of success and fame.
And now, in the 21st century, Dale Carnegie’s always-on-the-top advice will allow every reader to unleash their potential and finally declare themselves loudly.
7. Supermind
Have you ever wondered how the brain works? Would you like to improve your memory, increase your creative abilities, clarity and efficiency of thinking, general level of intellect and speed of thought?
"Supermind" provides a complete software and methodological kit for your super-powerful biocomputer - the brain!
8. How to talk to anyone, anytime, anywhere
Larry King - one of the most famous people in the United States - the leader of the popular talk show of the CNN television station, whose guests are honored by prominent politicians, business, sports and the arts. In his book "How to talk with anyone, anytime, anywhere," the communication master Larry King shares his secrets with readers.
9. Willpower. How to develop and strengthen
How to stop postponing the case for the last moment? How to learn to focus and cope with stress? How to maintain composure? How to get rid of bad habits?
If you have ever asked yourself any of these questions, then immediately take and read this book. By applying in practice the methods and strategies described in it, you will learn how to easily manage your attention, feelings and desires. It doesn't matter if you want to lose weight, quit smoking, play sports, stop checking mail every five minutes, open your business or find a new job.
10. Geniuses and Outsiders
Life is not fair. Money, power, fame and success are extremely unevenly distributed among people. But why all one and nothing else? Is it right to reduce the reasons for success only to the personal qualities bestowed by nature? Malcolm Gladwell is the first to discover hidden laws for what always seemed to be solely by chance.
These laws explain why great hockey players are born, as a rule, in January and almost never in October; why mathematics is easier for Asian students than others; why, to become a prestigious New York lawyer, you have to be a Jew. The book shows what Bill Gates, the Beatles and Mozart have in common and why they managed to outdo their peers.
"Geniuses and Outsiders" - not a manual "how to become successful." This is a fascinating journey into the world of the laws of life that you can use to your advantage.
11. Modeling the future
Vitaly Gibert's book will send you to childhood - to those feelings when you, without fear, swaying on a swing, with your head went into happiness, did only what you wanted, and knew exactly where the candy lay.
Growing up, we often forget the simple rules of a carefree life, in which everything is as if by magic. We adopt adults' delusions along with their uncertainty, fears and false values and ... suffer. As befits an adult.
No need to attend special courses or go to the ends of the earth to the enlightened masters for the knowledge that from birth lives inside of you. Just open it in yourself - learn to trust the divine plan, live without attachments and fear, consciously choose only the desired experience. This is the key to health, happy relationships, financial abundance and professional success.
12. 1000 and one way to be yourself
To be yourself - natural and harmonious, the way nature created man, in fact, is not so easy because of all the complexes, “masks” and other layering that people acquire during their whole life. But the main layer of problems is superimposed on a person in childhood, it is here that his nature is lost. And because of this, people can no longer build their future lives as happily as they would like.
13. Living thoughts
"This is the wisest book, of all I've read ...", "... the book made me rethink my life and take the first step to success ...", "This book literally multiplies the space of love, kindness and understanding ...".
Such assessments bestseller Anatoly Nekrasov - thousands. Many are already building their lives in accordance with this book. She has already helped many in the family, in love, in her career.
Here is a new gift edition of this amazing piece. Not only the form of the book has been changed, but also the presentation of the material, which will help to make sense of what has been read.
14. The art of thinking big
The book that everyone can achieve success, for this you only need to believe in your success, get rid of excuses, destroy your fears, gain confidence and begin to think big, think creatively. After all, all of us are what we think of ourselves, so let's think about ourselves well, let's create our own environment, change our psychological attitudes, treat people as human beings.
It is important to develop the habit of acting, learn to turn every defeat into a victory and constantly grow along with your goals. Learn the rules of leadership thinking, and you will certainly be successful!
