10 books you should read every year
Buying books and reading books are two different hobbies
10 books you should read every year:
- 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene
Lessons:
• Master the art of timing
• Build a strong reputation
• Be adaptable and flexible
• Learn to control your emotions
2. Atomic Habits by James Clear
Lessons:
• Visualize the person you want to become to stay motivated for growth.
• Make your habits obvious, attractive, easy, and satisfying.
• Create a system for success, not just setting goals.
• Focus on improving 1% every day.
3. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Lessons:
• Trust in the universe
• Embrace the journey
• Learn from your experiences
• Persevere and never give up on your dreams
4. The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
Lessons:
• Accept life’s ups and downs
• Stay present — don’t dwell on the past or obsess over the future
• Negativity and fear drain energy — let go and find inner peace
5. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
• Think win-win
• Begin with the end goal in mind to stay focused on what matters
• Seek first to understand, then to be understood by listening actively
6. Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
Lessons:
• “No” is not a rejection, but an opportunity to explore other options.
• Mirroring: Repeat the last few words someone said to encourage them to elaborate.
• Calibrated questions: Ask open-ended questions to guide the conversation and gather information.
7. The 80/20 Principle by Richard Koch
Lessons:
• Identify the 20% of your efforts that produce 80% of your results.
• Focus on the most important tasks and eliminate or delegate the rest.
• Apply the principle to various aspects of your life, such as business, relationships, and personal growth.
8. Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
Lessons:
• Surround yourself with people who stimulate you and believe in you.
• Master your emotions, don’t let fear stop you from taking action.
• Learn from adversity and defeat — persevere through obstacles.
• Desire and persistence are key — you become what you think.
9. The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins
Lessons:
• Beat procrastination by counting down 5–4–3–2–1 and take immediate action.
• Push yourself out of your comfort zone to build confidence.
• Don’t overthink or second-guess yourself.
• Embrace discomfort.
10. The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy
• Surround yourself with positive peer pressure
• Set audacious goals — daily discipline will achieve them
• Small, consistent actions compound over time into big results
11. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson
• Learn from your mistakes
• Choose your battles wisely
• Focus on what truly matters to you
• Understand that you can’t control everything
• Let go of perfectionism and the need for everyone’s approval
• Accept that life has struggles — learn and grow stronger through adversity
