The Ten Best Self Help Books to Read to Improve Yourself

Trying to improve as a person can be challenging which is why we turn to books to help us. And there are some great books that eveyone can benefit reading from. That is why we made this list of the ten best self books to read to improve yourself.

These books give great advice but they don’t mean anything if you don’t make the effort. And these are books that have amazing life advice to help make changes in your life. Many of these books have sold selling millions of copies since publication and many people swear by them. You can see the full list below!

The Ten Best Self Help Books to Read to Improve Yourself

1. Atomic Habits by James Clear
2. Thinking Fast And Slow by Daniel Kahneman
3. The Four Agreements by Don Miguel
4. The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
5. Best Self by Mike Bayer
6. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson
7. You Are A Badass by Jen Sincero
8. 12 Rules For Life by Jordan Peterson
9. The 48 Laws Of Power by Robert Greene
10. How To Win Friends And Influence People by Dale Carnegie

Atomic Habits

A timeless book that has been selling consistently is Atomic Habits by James Clear. In this book, Clear discusses strategies for making good habits and breaking bad ones. What Clear does well is explain how to make complex problems simple and tackle them in a way that makes it feel possible and not overwhelm you.

This book will help you create good habits even when life is hectic, help you find motivation, change your environment, and get control of your life. If these are things you can relate to, then this is the book you need to read right now.

Thinking, Fast and Slow

When you need good advice, always turn to an expert. And Daniel Kahneman, author of Thinking, Fast and Slow is not only a world-famous psychologist but also won a the Nobel Prize in Economics. His book talks about when to think fast and slow and how that simple decision can improve your life.

You will find out how to think and when we can and can’t trust our intuition. His advice can be used in your personal life or for your business. His out of the box thinking approach will help you think differently and stop you from making bad decisions.

The Four Agreements

A book that former NFL quarterback Tom Brady lives by is The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. The book is based on ancient Toltec wisdom and have helped millions of people since it was first published. You will learn how to let go of self-limiting beliefs that stymie you and cause you suffering.

“You read it and you just go, Goddamn,’ Brady said in an interview with Esquire in 2008. “You know, how can I be more honest, accept things that don’t go as planned? When you try to combat everything, at the end of the day you realize that you’re responsible for yourself.”

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, author Stephen R. Covey talks about a principle-centered approach to tackle personal or professional problems. From anecdotes and insightful information, Covey provides a step-by step guide to make the most of opportunities that lead to positive change.

Best Self

A question that Mike Bayer, better known as coach Mike, asks his clients is “if you are living each day as your best self?” In Better Self, Bayer helps people discover the best version of themselves. His clients are faced with questions that make them assess every day to see if they are the best version of themselves or just going through the motions.

Conclusion

Change starts from within but we all need help from experts that have studied these things. These are just ten of the many books out there to turn to for self help. Many of these books are still selling strong even decades later.

Even celebrities turn to many of these books. But like anything in life, you have to put in the work. While these ten books are great, you have to be committed to making improvements in your life. How many of these books have you read or plan on reading? Let us know in the comments below!

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