Top 10 Best Ever Self Help Books

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Feeling down and out? Suffering from depression? Is Murphy's Law in full effect in your life? "What can go wrong, will."

Does everything you try to correct the problems in your life fail, or even make things worse?

Maybe your love life is in trouble or non-existent. You could feel that your only one straw away from the camels back breaking.

You may not believe me when I tell you this, but no matter how bad your situation is, there is help.

I can say that because I was once down and out too. My life, at one point, did not seem to be worth living. I would not have killed myself, but I did believe that I would be better off dead.

Then, due to a fluke, I ended up in the self help section of a book store. Because of this fluke, I started reading these books that I hoped would bring me out of my fog and help me find the answers that I needed.

It is sad to say, but many of the self help books that I found did nothing more than help fill the authors pockets with my money. After tons of reading, and many books later, I found some books that did help bring me out of my doom and gloom mood, lifted my spirit, straightened out my thinking, and gave me the answers that I needed to live a much happier and fulfilled life.

That is what prompted me into putting this page of 10 best self help books together.

Not only to help you find answers and to have a happier and more fulfilled life, but to help you avoid reading through all the "crap" self help books out there, like I did, and help you to find some that I believe have "true" value.

This is a list, and review, of the top self help books that helped me.

They helped me when I did not know what to do about my life. More or less, this list,Top 10 Best Self Help Books, is a selection of books that I believe will help anyone. Even those who do not feel they need self help, because in truth, we all have room to improve, and as living proof, I believe that self help books, are one of the best ways to do this.

If you ask, what is self help? To me, it is the best help.

They may not be the best selling self help books of all time. But they may be the best self help books of all time for men and for women.

There is only one self help secret, it is all up to you.
Loren 2009


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No. 10 The Total Money Makeover 

The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness


This may be the last book on my list, but, The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey
is by no means any less important than the #1 book on this list. Many of the issues we face are due to money issues. The Total Money Makeover will help you correct, or improve, your financial situation. I know I would have been financially better off a long time ago if I had it way back when...

Click Here to see The Total Money Makeover book.

No. 9 The Sixty-Second Motivator 

The Sixty-Second Motivator by Jim Johnson


The Sixty-Second Motivator by Jim Johnson

The Sixty-Second Motivator is a great little book. Small but powerful. The principles that Jim covers can be used every day by each of us. It can even help you to figure out how and why you have failed and how to increase your chances of success in the future. Motivation is key to all that you do in life, and this little, easy to read, book can help you motivate yourself.

Click here to see the The Sixty-Second Motivator book.

No. 8 Cut the CRAP 

Cut the CRAP and Resolve Your Problems by David R. Cox and Donald A. Sanders


Cut the CRAP and Resolve Your Problems by David R. Cox and Donald A. Sanders

I can not say this better, so, a description I found on Amazon...
"CRAP comes in many forms, but broken down into its four component parts, the authors of this really practical, straight-from-the-shoulder book identify the four main components.

"C"atastrophizing -- putting a worst possible spin on any event (even before it happens);
"R"ationalizing -- the misuse of logical thought;
"A"gonizing -- the fear that keeps us from making decisions (no matter how small); and
"P"rocrastinating -- putting off things as long as possible (often, too long).

Anyone can take control of their own life. It really is as simple as implementing the easy-to-understand and easy-to-use strategies found in the pages of this highly positive book. You can experience a revitalized YOU in just a matter of days.

Don't let the minefields of indecision and fear keep you from acieving your goals and reaching the personal success you desire. You really can learn to Cut the CRAP out of your life and resolve the problems that are holding you back."

So cut the "Crap." Learn how stop procrastinatiing, start with this book.

Click here to see the Cut The Crap Book .

No. 7 The Road Less Traveled 

No. 7 The Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck


The Road Less Traveled, by M. Scott Peck

A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values and Spiritual Growth

As in all self help books, You take what you can, and drop the rest. With The Road Less Traveled, by M. Scott Peck, he shows us that "life is difficult," but that because it is difficult, life is a good thing. The stories he tells are inspirational, but at times, he borders on the (what I would call) odd. Like I said, you take what you can, drop the rest. The main life lesson, shown in The Road Less Traveled, makes this book worth the read.

Click Here to See The Road Less Traveled Book or here For the The Road Less Traveled Audio CD

No. 6 As a Man Thinketh 

As a Man Thinketh by James Allen


As a Man Thinketh by James Allen
This book may be a classic, but the basic principles still hold true today. It shows the simple truth to people, that "they themselves are makers of themselves". It builds on the Bible verse. "As a man thinketh, so he is", Mr. Allen insists that it is within the power of each person to form his own character and create his own happiness. For most people, that is a hard lesson to learn. It was for me.

Click here to see the As A Man Thinketh Book or here for the As A Man Thinketh Audio CD .

No. 5 The Power of Positive Thinking 

The Power of Positive Thinking by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale


"This book is written with the sole objective of helping the reader achieve a happy, satisfying, and worthwhile life."
-- Norman Vincent Peale

The Power of Positive Thinking, by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, has helped millions of people achieve fulfillment in their lives. This best selling book helps to show us the power of faith in action. With the practical techniques outlined in this book, you can energize your life. Dr. Peal will show you how to expect the best and get it. How to believe in yourself and in everything you do. Develop the power to reach your goals, and to break the worry habit, along with so much more.

This book is an easy, feel good about yourself type book. If you need a lift me up, this book will do it for you.

Click here to see the The Power of Positive Thinking Book or here for the The Power of Positive Thinking Audio CD .

No. 4 Emotional Intelligence 

Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ


Emotional Intelligence

If you have ever felt like you are "just not smart enough," this book is for you. Emotional Intelligence, by Daniel Goleman,teaches us that it is our E.Q., not so much our I.Q., that matters most. If we lack in our emotional intelligence, the things that matter most in our lives suffer. Those with high E.Q. have better relationships, careers, and success, compared to those with just high I.Q.s

Mr. Goleman also shows us practical ways to improve our E.Q. and why it is important to do so. This is not to say that your I.Q. is not important, but he does give great case samples as to how the higher E.Q. "Score" improves your life.

Click here to see the Emotional Intelligence Book or here for the Emotional Intelligence Audio CD.

No. 3 Learned Optimism by Martin Seligman 

Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life

Learned Optimism

Learned Optimism, by Martin Seligman, is a bit of a case study/report about optimism and pessimism. He goes over the nuts and bolts as to what makes up each, and how they are both, more or less, learned behaviors. He informs us that pessimists feel helpless and that they believe that the bad things that happen in their lives are their own fault.(It is way more in depth than that) The good new is, he tells us that "pessimism is escapable."

He also provides you self tests to determine your level of optimism/pessimism. Then in the final chapters he helps to teach you the skills of changing from pessimism to optimism. This change was one of the best changes I ever made, and this book can help you do it too.

Click here to see the Learned Optimism Book.

No. 2 First Things First 

First Things First, by Stephen R Covey

First Things First

This book, First Things First, by Stephen R. Covey may be No. 2 on my list, but it is more of an extension of the No. 1 book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. First Things First, helps you to place what is truly important in your life, as first in your life. It is way more than just a time management book. It can help you to find balance between your personal and professional responsibilities without compromising your integrity. The organizing process that Mr. Covey will share with you, will help you to zone in on what is truly important to you, not just what may "seem" urgent. It also reinforces, and helps you to apply, what you learn in The 7 Habits.

Click here to see the First Things First Book .

No. 1 The Best of The Best in Self Help Books 

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey


The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Let me start out by saying, I think that this is the best self help book ever. I can not say enough good things about this book. Had I not found the 7 Habits, by Stephen R. Covey, I believe that the "rotten" part of my life would have lasted for much longer than it did. The habits found in this book can literally save your life, if you choose to apply them.

Though The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People was written as a leadership development guide, and not as a self help book, it is so applicable to peoples every day life, that it started to find it's way into that line. The way Mr. Covey lays out the 7 Habits, as well as the down home stories he tells to illustrate them, helps the reader to find meaning, as well as, practical use for them in their own lives.

I often tell people that if they read no other book in their life, this is the book to read. I also recommend the C.D./tape to go with it, because it helps bring out the meaning of the habits a bit more than just reading the written word. If nothing else, this book is a must have.

Click here to see the The 7 Habits Book or for The 7 Habits Audio CD.

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Please let me know about any self help book that you feel should be on the list and why. Love to hear from ya. Take care and God bless, Loren

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    30240 30240 Nov 25, 2009 @ 4:14 pm
    Loren ~~ http://www.squidoo.com/OnlineMoneyPower . . . was there all the time. Thanks.
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    SteveMNash SteveMNash Nov 2, 2009 @ 9:05 am
    Yes, this is a great collection of self-help books - none of which I've
    read, but most of which I've heard of. Though my first self-help book was a positive
    thinking self help book based on Norman Vincent Peale's I'm sure. And then I started
    reading about love, and forgiveness and soon my
    self help book list turned a bit more spiritual! From your list I think I
    would want to read #3

    Anyway, thanks

    Steve
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