Five Books That Changed My Life
Sometimes you read a book and you get realisations that are so profound that they completely change your way of thinking and thus your life. Here are five (ish) books that have done that for me. There in the order in which I wrote them. I hope you’ll share yours in the comments.
1. Authentic: How to make a living by being yourself by Neil Crofts
This is the book that really got me into reading non fiction more heavily, it was also the book that led me to start my first blog. I had profound realisations that I was desperate to share – some of those early posts are still on here – Introducing Authentic Living,Simplify Your Life, The Happy Formula, Authentic Choice
2. The Success Principles by Jack Canfield
How to get from where you are to where you want to be. This is a great book if you find yourself either in a rut or a place in your life where you can start from scratch (maternity leave, redundancy). The book takes you through twenty five principles of success.
3. Your Money or Your Life by Joe Dominguez and Vicki Robin
I’m re-reading this at the moment and I’m still taking more from it. This book shows you how to control money instead of letting money control you. Become financially independant by changing your whole view on money and what it can do for you.
4. The 4 Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss
This is a book aimed at helping 9-5ers escape the 9-5 by starting their own ‘muse’ to allow them to become location independent. It’s highly far fetched and idealistic, however it does break down a lot of stereotypical ideas in your head allowing you to think clearly about your own position.
5. I’m still waiting for number five.
Which one book has changed your thinking most? Perhaps it’s even changed your life. Let me know in the comments so I can pick it up and find my number five!
My Dad gave me an ancient copy of ‘How to Win Friends and Influence People’ by Dale Carnegie I think, when I first started work. Despite the title, and the age, it’s still a brilliant book, and I will be insisting my teens read it when they’re off on life’s big adventure. I think, having been written in the 1930s, it’s probably the origin of the species, but a lot of it still rings true today x
Oh, I’ve heard of that…I need to pick it up.
Great list! I’ve almost finished Screw Work Let’s Play by John Williams a refreshing take on the whole ‘work’ perspective, inspiring you to be yourself, follow your passions and get paid for it, with practical steps on how to make it happen.
Sounds good, I’ll note that one down too.
Beckster – my Dad went on a Dale carnegie course when he left home.. HE still swears it changed his life. Always threatened to send me on one, but he never got round to it!