When Warren Buffett, one of the most successful investors in the world, was asked what’s the secret of his fortune, he said that he read 500 pages a day. Unfortunately, I know that you don’t have the time to do so, because most of us are working or studying many hours a day and sometimes we don’t have to read at all. The good news is that you can obtain the benefits of reading without sacrificing your spare time.
Blinkist specialists have developed and app that will help you get the best insights of the best books about personal development in minutes instead of hours. Here are 5 books that will change your life. If you don’t have the time to read them completely, you will find the resume on the app.
13 things mentally strong people don’t do – Amy Morin
One of the best books of this genre, written by Amy Morin, has only 12 minutes on Blinkist. If you always get stuck when you try to get over your mistakes, if you realize that you’re caught in the things you can’t control, this is the book for you. You will learn to overcome obstacles and you’ll also see the role of them in your life. Morin talks about her patients from therapy and the way they managed to overcome difficult times.
How to stop worrying and start living – Dale Carnegie
Dale Carnegie is the author of many personal development books. If you ever wondered why you can’t stop worrying about people and problems in your life, if you always come back to your fixations, no matter how hard you try to free yourself from them, you need to define the source of your stressors, you have to understand what makes you anxious in order to move on with your life. Carnegie has found a formula that helps you heal from overthinking.
How will you measure your life – Clayton M. Christensen, James Allworth, Karen Dillon
This is one of the best books that will help you grow, it will make you realize what to put accent on in your life. After reading it, you will have revelations that will chance you as a person, because you will understand what to let go and what to cherish.
Finding your element – Ken Robinson
This is the book for you if you want to find your passion, your purpose in life. In case you still don’t know who you are or if you blocked the real you, read this to find out how to free yourself from social or family rules, to find the meaning of your life.
Emotional Intelligence – Daniel Goleman
Did you know that if your pulse goes to 100 beats a minute you’re considered too emotional to think rationally? Do you let your emotions to shadow your judgement more often than you would want? The author of this book explains how emotions can dominate you and how to make the best decisions in your life.