Favorite Motivational Books
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Which books have motivated and inspired you the most?
You have found books that inspired you to live a better life and set higher goals.
Other books have motivated you to create a plan and take action to achieve those goals.
Still other books have given you the insights and knowledge to make better plans and to accomplish more than you ever thought possible.
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Favorite Motivational Books
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I have learned most of what I know about business, marketing, and achieving my goals by reading great books written by outstanding authors. I'm going to start this list and I invite everyone vote and/or add to the list.
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Think and Grow Rich!: The Original Version, Restored and Revised by Napoleon Hill
I received an autographed copy of this version of Think and Grow Rich a couple of years ago and it became my favorite version of the book. In addition to the larger size, it contains many endnotes that add to the book and is the first edition I know of that has an index. This is my most highly recommended book.4 points
The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino
Have you read this book? Why not?4 points
The Secret
I am happy that this book and the movie brought so much attention to the Law of Attraction. It's not a new idea, but this book has brought it to a whole new group of people.4 points
Oh, the Places You'll Go! (Classic Seuss) by Dr. Seuss
Illus. in full color. "Don't be fooled by the title of this seriocomic ode to success; it's not 'Climb Every Mountain,' kid version. All journeys face perils, whether from indecision, from loneliness, or worst of all, from too much waiting. Seuss' familiar pajama-clad hero is up to the challenge, and his odyssey is captured vividly in busy two-page spreads evoking both the good times (grinning purple elephants, floating golden castles) and the bad (deep blue wells of confusion). Seuss' message i...4 points
Cashflow Quadrant: Rich Dad's Guide to Financial Freedom by Robert T. Kiyosaki
This book gave me a completely new way to look at the concepts of assets and liabilities. It takes a different approach than traditional accounting does and I found it to be very helpful in evaluating cashflows and how I want to structure my income streams. I recommend this book.2 points
Psycho-Cybernetics, A New Way to Get More Living Out of Life by F.I.C.S. Maxwell Maltz
It has been a few decades since I originally read this book, and it made a strong impression on me that has carried through. Everyone who wants to change their circumstances and approach to living should invest a few dollars and a few days to study what Maltz has to say. Can you spare 21 days to change your life?2 points
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book) by Don Miguel Ruiz
Simple, profound, to the point and life-changing when applied!2 points
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
I have read this book many times and I've given away more copies than I can remember to friends and business associates.1 point
Law of Success: The 21st-Century Edition: Revised and Updated by Napoleon Hill
I am half-way through studying this course in success and it's already dog-eared, underlined, annotated, highlighted, and I've added notes, thoughts, and ideas where I found enough blank space to do so. This won't be the only time I study this book and put its principles into action. Highly recommended.1 point
How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie
This is a classic that should be read by everyone who is looking to succeed.1 point
The 4-Hour work Week: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Timothy Ferris
Tim Ferriss is an extraordinary young man on a mission. The twenty-eight-year-old serial vagabond and successful entrepreneur has been teaching a wildly popular course at Princeton University for the past four years--a how-to and why-to guide to throwing out the old tools and methods for success (balancing life and work, retiring well, having a great nest egg) and replacing them with a whole new way of living. Readers can lead a rich life by working only four hours a week, freeing up the rest of...1 point
The Woman's Field Guide to Exceptional Living: Practical Steps for Living a Big, Bold, Beautiful Life! by Corrie Woods
Your Passport to Creative Expression, Exploration, and Play! For many women-and men, too-life is a series of "supposed-to's" and "shoulds." You keep the lid on tight and plod along, knowing there's a place where life is big, bold, and beautiful but not sure how to get there, or even where to start. It's Time for a Cork-popping Change of Direction. The Woman's Field Guide to Exceptional Living will launch you directly into your own adventure. There are no limits here, no "shoulds," just a guided....1 point
The Science of Success: How to Attract Prosperity and Create Harmonic Wealth Through Proven Principles by James Authur Ray
James Arthur Ray presents a proven step-by-step method for creating true prosperity and harmony in life, based upon timeless laws and principles. With penetrating insights and straightforward concepts, James gives you the tools necessary to tap into your own spiritual power center. A simple book that is by no means simplistic, combining fun stories and powerful anecdotes, The Science of Success gives you the power and the wisdom to create the life of your dreams.0 points
The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness by Stephen R. Covey
Learn to do what you love and love what you do with The 8th Habit, the long awaited follow up to Stephen R. Covey's #1 best-selling The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Covey believes there is a great yearning, in both individuals and organizations, to discover their true "voice," to matter, to make a difference, to find greatness. The 8th Habit can help you acquire a new mindset and the tools-a new habit-to find your voice and your passion. When you do that, you feel more fulfille...0 points
Simply an Inspired Life: Consciously Choosing Unbounded Happiness in Good Times & Bad by Mary Anne Radmacher, Jonathan Lockwood Huie
Software and technological entrepreneur Huie, who came to a search for deeper meaning later in life, has teamed up with artist and writer, Radmacher, who came to it earlier through her art. Point and counterpoint, they take the reader through a process to taking charge of their own lives. The key to living an inspired life is simple: accept your past; release your expectations; embrace your choices. The truth of the matter is that the more we like ourselves, the fewer expectations we have, and t...0 points
Decoding the Spiritual Messages of Everyday Life: How Life Shows Us What We Need to Know by Dr. Paul DeBell
How can science help us develop our deeper spiritual potential? This unique approach to the question, from a trained psychiatrist, combines spirituality with key concepts from modern psychology to help us overcome challenges and become more perceptive, creative, and fulfilled.
Dr. DeBell draws on such rational tools as cognitive-behavioral and Piaget developmental psychology to detect and decode feedback from the deeper dimensions in life. Contemporary, down-to-earth, and extremely practical, it...
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Self-Revealization Acceptance - An Introduction by Stephen F Kaufman
The true secret to winning the so-called battles of life is not in understanding why things happen, or why they don't, but rather in knowing what you want, and accepting it as already done by your Divine Right to Live in Joy and Freedom.
No one needs an introduction to the realities of life. Everyone has opinion about what they think it should be. Regardless, most people see things through the eyes of others rather than their own, and the result is that much of life's wonderfulness is missed while...0 points
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Success Quotes -- Act On Your Dream!
Act On Your Dream! Success comes in many forms and more...1 point
10 Questions To Ask Yourself
Aspirations equal ambition, hope, desire, wishes a more...1 point
http://stevepavlina.com
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Law of attraction
Personal Development Community1 point
Sufficient Thrust
Daily motivational quotations, songs, videos, blog more...1 point
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Motivation Point. Motivation Advice for Your Achievement and Success
Motivation techniques and advice to help you achie more...0 points
Motivation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Article giving an overview of the concept. Include more...0 points
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Professional Motivational Public Speaker Bureau
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Daily Inspiration - Daily Quote: Inspirational Sayings and Quotes
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Famous Inspirational Quotes for All
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How to Gain Self Confidence - How to Build Self Esteem
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http://www.bestkindoflife.com
this site is so inspiring .0 points
Share your thoughts
We welcome your thoughts and comments about your favorite motivational, inspirational, and other books that have made a big impression on you and have helped you accomplish more with your life.
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eccles1
May 28, 2012 @ 2:44 am | delete
- How to Win Friends & Influence People I think should be read by all
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TheLifestyleChanger
Mar 13, 2012 @ 7:41 am | delete
- Thank you for innumerable recommendations to inspire.
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Accordingtopamela
Mar 8, 2012 @ 10:15 am | delete
- YaY i found some more books to read on my Kindle
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mymillionmentor2011
Jan 18, 2011 @ 4:46 am | delete
- Wow... that was a great collection of motivation books and quotes!!!
As a motivation and self-development freak my self, I am also into this. My latest purchase My Millionaire Mentor 2011 is another awesome collection. Check out it out at My Millionaire Mentor 2011
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mukunda22 Sep 21, 2010 @ 7:20 pm | delete
- My gosh, I've read almost all of the books mentioned here!! And my life is better for it!!
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Dr_Paul_DeBell
Nov 28, 2009 @ 1:05 pm | delete
- This is a great lens! You have put together a wonderful collection of information, resources, and books to help people. Please feel free to stop by my lens and say hi when you get the chance.
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GypsyOwl
Jul 24, 2009 @ 8:16 am | delete
- Thank you Everyone,
Love the ideas and the suggestions. Thanks for adding links and for voting.
Thank you Chris, Steve Pavlina is amazing! [in reply to MusicMadness]
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EagleScoutMom
Jul 22, 2009 @ 6:48 pm | delete
- Oh, the Places You'll Go! (Classic Seuss) by Dr. Seuss - has to be one of my personal favorites (although I have many). When I ran a preschool I started a tradition with all my 5 year olds - beginning with my own son - that when they left my program to go to kindergarten they would receive their own copy of the book from me. I would write a letter inside the cover about my favorite memories of and with that child. I've given it as a High School grad gift as well. I'm gonna lensroll your lens with my motivational lens about Persistence and Passion ! 5 Stars ! http://www.squidoo.com/persistence-1
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Mitch
Jul 11, 2009 @ 9:13 am | delete
- I can't vote, since you have to join Squidoo to do so. I'll say you have some nice books here, but one I love is Secrets Of The Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker.
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OhMe Apr 23, 2009 @ 9:19 pm | delete
- You've got a great list here. I will have to start reading and checking off the list.
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