Best Books to Change Your Life

I read a book one day and my whole life was changed.

– Orhan Pamuk

I have always loved to read, a passion that was instilled in me from an early age (thank you Mom!).

It’s incredible how one book can change your life. One new idea, decision, or habit can take your life in a different direction.

I created this page to share the best books I’ve read. You can be sure that each one is fantastic and will be worth your time. I’ve sorted the books into categories to help you find something that matches your interests. There is a mix of time-tested classics and new & notable titles.

If you have trouble finding time to read, audiobooks are a great way to listen to books while commuting, working out, cooking, or any other activity you do. Most of my recommended books have an audiobook version which I’ve linked to. Click here to try Audible for free.

Best Biographies & Memoirs Books

Can’t Hurt Me
by David Goggins
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Greenlights
by Matthew McConaughey
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Man’s Search for Meaning
by Viktor E. Frankl
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When Breath Becomes Air
by Paul Kalanithi
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Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail
by Cheryl Strayed
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Best Business & Entrepreneurship Books

100 Side Hustles: Unexpected Ideas for Making Extra Money Without Quitting Your Day Job
by Chris Guillebeau
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Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future
by Ashlee Vance
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Losing My Virginity: The Autobiography
by Richard Branson
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Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action
by Simon Sinek
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Side Hustle: From Idea to Income in 27 Days
by Chris Guillebeau
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The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company
by Robert Iger
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Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers
by Timothy Ferriss
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Best Creativity Books

Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear
by Elizabeth Gilbert
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Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration
by Ed Catmull
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The War of Art: Break Through Your Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles
by Steven Pressfield
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Best Habits & Routines Books

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
by James Clear
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change
by Stephen R. Covey
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The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM)
by Hal Elrod
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The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business
by Charles Duhigg
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Best Learning Books

Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything
by Joshua Foer
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The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance
by Josh Waitzkin
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Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career
by Scott Young
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Best Mediation & Mindfulness Books

Inward
by Yung Pueblo
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The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
by Eckhart Tolle
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Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day
by Jay Shetty
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Best Money & Investing Books

The Simple Path to Wealth: Your road map to financial independence and a rich, free life
by J L Collins and Mr. Money Mustache
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Your Money or Your Life: 9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence
by Vicki Robin , Joe Dominguez, et al.
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Best Personal Growth & Success Books

13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do: Take Back Your Power, Embrace Change, Face Your Fears, and Train Your Brain for Happiness and Success
by Amy Morin
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Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
by Brené Brown
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Deep Work (Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World)
by Cal Newport
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How to Win Friends & Influence People
by Dale Carnegie
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Outliers: The Story of Success
by Malcolm Gladwell
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The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph
by Ryan Holiday
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Best Psychology & Science Books

A Short History of Nearly Everything: A Journey Through Space and Time
by Bill Bryson
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Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion
by Robert B. Cialdini
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Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
by Carol S. Dweck
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Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking
by Susan Cain
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Stumbling on Happiness
by Daniel Gilbert
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Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard
by Chip Heath and Dan Heath
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Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams
by Matthew Walker
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