RESOURCES
Books are the resources which have been one of my best friends throughout my life. The genre may differ, but they are my go to thing every time. I have a book for every situation. Some of my recommendations for you are listed below.
HAPPY READING AND GROWING!
The Magic is a book on self-help and spirituality written by Rhonda Byrne. It is the third book in The Secret series.
This book is about the law of attraction. There are overall 28 practices to be followed for 28 days. They should not be taken too seriously, nor too lightly. I have been following the practices and having fun with it. Moreover, I am making sure that I did the practices daily.
This book talks about:
1.) Firstly, set the correct intention.
2.) Secondly, helps us achieve the correct mindset.
3.) Thirdly, help us to be more active.
The subconscious mind has the power to imagine whatever picture we portray it in order to help what we choose to feed it with. Further, once we see the picture that is what we start working towards.
This book is the one book which everyone should read once in a lifetime as if you are lost or you need to know the real purpose of your life then this book is really for you. IKIGAI is a Japanese word that means “Life to be worthwhile“.
It is the Japanese way which starts with explaining how to find the purpose of life because if you find the purpose you will be happy, satisfied. Further, it will be free from stress and anxiety.
The Power is a book on self-help written by Rhonda Byrne. It contains a series of explanations on the different aspects of life. It also talks about the Law of Attraction and the power of love, imagination and creation can be used to affect those aspects.
It is a sequel to The Secret and is the second in a series of four books. In this book, there is a list of to-do list in order to experience the power of the Law of Attraction and further benefit from it.
This is also my favourite book and when I am low or have some disappointment, then this is my go-to book. I just take the book, read any part of the book and I am back on track.
This book helps you to practice gratitude and visualization. It also discusses the law of attraction which means the power of thoughts may influence your actions and experiences in life.
This book talks about the maturity continuum. For attaining the level of interdependence one must cultivate the seven habits.
Firstly, be proactive
Secondly, begin with the end in mind
Thirdly, first thing first
Additionally, win-win
Further, seek first to understand, then to be understood
Moreover, synergize
Lastly, sharpen the saw for growth
This book is a great investment for your collection and a worthy book to give to others because it is having the potential to transform every phase of your life.
The book is divided into three parts:
- Firstly, how to be magnetic: Get Inward to Attract Outward
- Secondly, how to find your power: The four elements that transform work
- Lastly, how to be a Visionary: By combining the Buddha and the Badass to change the world.
By Robert T. Kiyosaki
This book is not a profound or fancy, but the concept is entirely new to me. This is a true book telling how to think of money not as an end-goal, but as a tool for wealth creation.
Here are some of his key concepts:
- Firstly, being a rich = freedom
- Secondly, rich people make money work for them, while most everyone else works for money
- Finally, financial education is a key to success.
This book has got a lot of hidden learnings. It tells a lot about the writer’s thought process. Here the alchemist word is used a lot, which means a magician as per the book who can turn any metal to gold.
This book is just anyone’s story. Also, everyone can relate to it. The best part is motivation that it gives. Moreover, the language is simple and the story is engaging.
Additionally, the book tells us that it is the first step which is the hardest. What is the first step?
It is to decide what we want to achieve. Further, this needs to be done with full willingness and determination.
The Wings of Fire is an autobiography of former Indian President APJ Abdul Kalam.
The book has got his life before he became the President of India or commanded the armed forces. Further, he was a renowned scientist and former Indian President from 2002 to 2007. He is also a well known personality across India and abroad as well.
Word Power Made Easy is a comprehensive vocabulary‑building system by legendary grammarian Norman Lewis. It also provides a simple, step‑by‑step method to increase your knowledge and mastery of the English language.
Word Power Made Easy is the best means to a better vocabulary in the English language. Once you complete the exercises in this book, you will learn how to tell if you’re using the right word as well as how to pronounce and spell it.
This is a book about Mariam who is in the small village of Gul Daman with her mother. She is the illegitimate daughter of Jalil, a wealthy business man. He lives nearby the city of Herat.
Further, after the suicide of her mother, she goes to live with her father Jalil. Soon, her father married Mariam to Rasheed who is a shoe maker and they move to Kabul.
Moreover, after marriage Mariam becomes pregnant but sadly she has miscarriage. This makes Rasheed angry and starts abusive. Now comes the twist in Mariam life.
If you want to do your task on time and need motivation.
If you procrastinate your tasks in order to be more productive.
Then, this is a must-read book for you. I read this book because the author is one of my favourite inspirations when it comes to personal development. He is someone who has written overall 70 books and has changed the lives of millions across countries.
The book covers following points:
Firstly, the desire is the starting point of all achievement.
- Secondly, you are the master of your destiny.
- Thirdly, if you are defeated, accept it as a signal that your plans are not sound, remake your plans, and set sail once more toward your coveted goal.
- Further, your greatest success will come just one step beyond the point at which defeat has overtaken you.
- Finally, set your mind on a definite goal and observe how quickly the world stands aside to let you pass.
This is one book that tells three tools if applied in 60 seconds correctly, then it will change your overall management style. These are actually 3 secrets in order to help get better results, more free time and empower people to be more effective and fulfilled. This book also has got real life examples to tell this.
When one new manager meets his manager and the subordinates to know the different style used by the successful manager, he is overall amazed. Moreover, these are just 3 secrets if applied can change overall things. It also solves lots of problems.
The book “The 10X Rule” is the book where the author talks about how to set goals for success. What mistakes people generally do in order to set goals. What are the two different mindsets.. What is the correct approach in order to set goals and actions.
The subheading “The only difference between success and failure, ” says it all. Also, success and failure are only defined by the way we set our goals and actions.
The best and easy way to build good habits is to break the bad ones.
Moreover, if we make small changes on a consistent basis. It will help to have a big impact, but these changes are often unnoticed or ignored. Yes, it does not impact us immediately.
Moreover, for big things to happen, we do not need a big transformation. The small, positive changes will have a big impact and also help you gain success, happiness, satisfaction, and growth.
The book “read and grow rich “comes with a subtitle that the hidden power of reading can make you richer in all aspects of your life.
This book illustrates a few examples which says that the people have been transformed because of reading. Further, one such example is Matthew McConaughey- the actor and producer who grabbed many Oscars.
A person just does not grow rich financially, but in all aspects of life.
This book is about “PRINCIPLES OF TRADE” and not “Tactics or tricks of the trade“.
Firstly, principles of trade are the principles needed for selling and not applying the cheap tricks of trade.
This book has also a lot of real-life examples that exactly teaches lessons on selling. It is moreover divided into small chapters which starts with the concept of selling, success determinants, qualities of a winning professional and how you can be the one.
This book is very influential in many aspects. Also, it talks about how to have more friends and influence people.
This book is also about:
Firstly, how to create an impact on people?
Secondly, how to influence people?
Thirdly, how to have a positive influence?
Moreover, there are many important points covered in the book like giving respect and take respect, use you approach.
The Kite Runner is the book having the story of Amir, a Sunni Muslim, who struggles to find his place in the world. This was due to the aftereffects. Also, it was due to fallout from a series of traumatic childhood events.
Amir opens the novel in the United States with a vague reference to one of the events. The novel then flashes back to Amir’s childhood in Afghanistan.
Readers will experience growing up in Afghanistan having a single-parent home. A situation that bears remarkable similarities to many contemporary households.
This book is about Julian Mantle, the fictional, seven-figure-making lawyer. He was unhappy, so he sold it.
He did not need his Ferrari, but he needed wisdom. After he collapsed because of all the stress. He sold everything and ventured into the Himalayan mountains. There, he found the Sages of Sivana, that taught him seven virtues, making him promise he’d pass on their teachings.
How To Stop Worrying and Start Living is written by Dale Carnegie. This book is a classic and tells how to dissolve worry and live a fulfilling life.
Carnegie details how many ways worrying too much can ruin your life and how to solve it. The book mentions tips and tricks on conquering worries that are worthwhile.
The three basic steps of problem analysis:
- Get the facts.
- Analyze the facts.
- Arrive at a decision and then act on that decision.
Brian Tracy establishes a personal strategic plan based on four questions:
Where am I now in my life?
How did I get to where I am today?
Where do I want to go in the future?
How can I get from where I am to where I want to be?
There are some chapters, like “Productive Time” and “Work Time,” that involves more conventional time management suggestions.
Same ways, in the “Work Time” chapter, the author talks about how to overcome the “seven major time wasters” at work.
