You’re busy – I get it – we all are, but that shouldn’t be an excuse for you not to pick up a new book every so often. Reading can be time consuming, but consider this, reading is essential for brain strength. By simply reading a book 15 – 30 minutes a day your vocabulary will increase, your communication skills will sharpen, your memory will be stronger, you’ll be more analytical and your ability to focus will grow. So you want to be more successful? Pick up these three books and start reading, your professional future is depending on it.
1. How To Win Friends and Influence People, Dale Carnegie
This book is a self developmental classic. Written in 1936, the book has sold over 15 million copies worldwide. It has been translated in several different languages. What makes this book such a hit, even after nearly 70 years? It’s the timelessness and applicability of the tips that make this book a must read. Professionally and personally the tools in this book, when acted upon, will make you a better person all around.
2. Made to Stick, Chip & Dan Heath
Have you ever wondered what makes some information memorable and some go in one ear and out the other? Well this book examines this phenomenon and ellaborates on Malcolm Gladwell’s principles and theories in The Tipping Point. This book will help you to create presentations, pitch ideas or even write better stories that will make an impact on your target audience and won’t be easily forgotten.
3. Think and Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill
Although the title refers to making more money, the author claims that the book will help the reader gain more success in any aspect of life that these principles are applied to. In fact, it is said that Ken Norton’s upset of Muhammed Ali was credited to the philosophies that lie within this book. It’s a timeless book written in 1937, that is ranked up with others like How to Win Friends and Influence People. This book shouldn’t be missed, do your self a favor and pick it up today.
There you have it, three fantastic books that will increase your success and make you a stronger version of yourself. But don’t take my word for it, pick up your own copy and start applying your new knowledge to your new life.