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These are some of the most inspirational books you can read, from top authors who have inspired readers to influence others and create friends for decades, to self-help classics that can change readers' lives and emphasize the value of kindness. According to psychologist Angela Duckworth, rigor - also known as tenacity, perseverance, and passion - is far more important to achieving your goals than talent.
1. Charles Duhigg's book The Power of Habit
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An examination of habits and their impact on people, groups and society can be found in The Power of Habit. It describes how habits develop, why they work and how to break them. Duhigg illustrates how habits are created with a series of real case studies. For example, he explains how Tony Dungy, an American football coach, changed the players' routines to change their habits.
2. Rhonda Byrne's book The Secret
The Secret, a popular self-help book and documentary DVD, encourages readers to use positive thinking to their advantage. It teaches that thoughts determine levels of wealth, health and happiness. The idea in this book that "you attracted them to you" means that you should not thank God for things like work and health. Skeptoid disagrees with this idea. It takes the place of the Bible as the ultimate source of wisdom.
3. Paulo Coelhos Buch Der Alchemist
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho is now considered a modern masterpiece. It weaves mysticism, magic and wisdom into a moving story of self-discovery. The story begins with a shepherd boy's recurring fantasy of discovering riches in the pyramids of Egypt. The dream is interpreted as a prophecy by the gypsy fortune teller the boy consults. He then studies world religions, alchemy and Esperanto. He discovers that life experience is more valuable than knowledge from books.
4. Zig Ziglar's The Big Leap
One of the most famous motivational writers and presenters of all time is Zig Ziglar. His poignant, endearing stories and uplifting advice have influenced millions of people around the world. He thought that anyone could succeed as long as they had a winning strategy, were ready to win, and had high expectations. This mindset will help you be more resilient, determined, and able to overcome challenges. It will also motivate people to put in a lot of effort and achieve their goals.
5. The Four Treaties, written by Don Miguel Ruiz
This inspirational book will motivate you whether your goal is to give more or receive more from life. Its core ideas, derived from ancient Toltec knowledge, will help you overcome mental obstacles. A powerful message presented in a short read, The Four Agreements is not like most business and self-help books that rush the reader through tens or hundreds of pages.
