Best Motivational 10 Books | Personal Development |

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change, by Stephen R. Covey

This book was named the #1 Most Influential Business Book of the Twentieth Century. If you happen to struggle with improving certain aspects of your life, you might want to read this.

Notable quotes:

“But until a person can say deeply and honestly, “I am what I am today because of the choices I made yesterday,” that person cannot say, “I choose otherwise.”

“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.”

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of  Decluttering and Organizing, by Marie Kondō

Japanese cleaning consultant Marie Kondo takes readers step-by-step through her revolutionary KonMari Method for simplifying, organizing, and storing.

The book aims to help you clear your clutter and enjoy the unique magic of a tidy home – and the calm, motivated mindset it can inspire.

Notable quotes:

“The question of what you want to own is actually the question of how you want to live your life.”

“But when we really delve into the reasons for why we can’t let something go, there are only two: an attachment to the past or a fear for the future.”

Imperfect Courage: Live a Life of Purpose by Leaving Comfort and Going Scared,  by Jessica Honegger

In Imperfect Courage, Jessica Honegger invites readers on a journey of transformation, challenging them to trade their comfort zones for a life of impact and adventure.

The author aims to help set you free from shame, commit to building a culture of collaboration and to broaden your circles of compassion to embrace the entire globe.

The 5 Second Rule: Transform your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage, by Mel Robbins

In this book, Mel Robbins teaches you how to become your greatest self.  Learn how become confident, break the habit of procrastination and self-doubt, beat fear and uncertainty, stop worrying and feel happier, and share your ideas with courage.

Notable quotes:

“You can’t control how you feel. But you can always choose how you act.”

“You Are One Decision Away from a Completely Different Life”

I’ve Been Thinking . . .: Reflections, Prayers, and Meditations for a Meaningful Life, by Maria Shriver

A book of reflections for those seeking wisdom, guidance, encouragement, and inspiration on the road to a meaningful life.

The book features quotes, scriptures, prayers, and reflections meant to encourage empowerment, accomplishment, and forward mobility in women of all ages.

Notable quotes:

“Let’s not look back in anger, or forward in fear, but around in awareness.” —James Thurber

“Prayer is talking to God. Meditation is letting God talk to you.” —Yogi Bhajan

Good Days Start With Gratitude: A 52 Week Guide To Cultivate An Attitude Of Gratitude, by Pretty Simple Press

Good Days Start With Gratitude is a 52-week guide to cultivate an attitude of gratitude!

It is a self-exploration journal designed to focus on being thankful for what we have, the big things in life, as well as the simple joys.

Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion, by Gregory Boyle

In Tattoos on the Heart, Gregory Boyle distills his experience working in the ghetto into a breathtaking series of parables inspired by faith.

The book offers a stirring look at how full our lives could be if we could find the joy in loving others and in being loved unconditionally.

Notable quotes:

“Here is what we seek: a compassion that can stand in awe at what the poor have to carry rather than stand in judgment at how they carry it.”

“If there is a fundamental challenge within these stories, it is simply to change our lurking suspicion that some lives matter less than other lives.”

Strong: A Runner’s Guide to Boosting Confidence and Becoming the Best Version of You, by Kara Goucher

In this book, Kara Goucher shares her secrets to conquering self-doubt and improving running performance using proven tools from the field of sports psychology.

Fail Until You Don’t: Fight Grind Repeat, by Bobby Bones

In this book, Bobby Bones delivers an inspirational and humorous collection of stories about his biggest misses in life and how he turned them into lessons and wins.

Notable quotes:

“Get out of your head and into your life. Fight, Grind, Repeat.”

Care Package: A Path to Deep Healing, by Sylvester McNutt III

In Care Package, Sylvester digs deep to uncover pain, moments of fear and relates to the reader’s struggles through powerful stories. The author’s mission is to inspire the reader to heal, to release, to vibrate higher, and to practice self-care every single day.