Books I Recommend
Table of contents
- Productivity
- Self-Improvement & Personal Development
- Mindfulness & Well-Being
- Parenting
- Relationships
- Physical Fitness
- Finances
Productivity
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Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity — David Allen
- A system for capturing, clarifying, and organizing tasks to reduce stress and increase efficiency.
- Amazon
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People — Stephen R. Covey
- Seven principles of integrity, proactivity, and leadership that help cultivate long-term personal and professional effectiveness.
- Amazon
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Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones — James Clear
- Framework for making small daily improvements that compound into remarkable results.
- Amazon
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Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World — Cal Newport
- A manifesto on cultivating deep, focused work in an age of distraction, with practical rules for maximizing productivity and creativity.
- Amazon
Self-Improvement & Personal Development
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The Miracle Morning — Hal Elrod
- Morning routine of six practices (silence, affirmations, visualization, exercise, reading, writing) to transform your life.
- Amazon
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The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up — Marie Kondo
- Decluttering philosophy that focuses on joy, sparking gratitude and order in your living space.
- Amazon
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The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance — Josh Waitzkin
- Lessons on resilience, mastery, and performance from chess prodigy and martial arts champion.
- Amazon
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You Are a Badass — Jen Sincero
- Motivational guide on building confidence, removing self-doubt, and living an intentional, joyful life.
- Amazon
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The Success Principles: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be — Jack Canfield
- A collection of 64 principles for achieving personal and professional success, drawn from years of teaching and coaching.
- Amazon
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The 6 Habits of Growth — Brendon Burchard
- Outlines six high-performance habits—clarity, energy, necessity, productivity, influence, and courage—to unlock personal and professional growth.
- Amazon
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Game Changers: What Leaders, Innovators, and Mavericks Do to Win at Life — Dave Asprey
- Insights from interviews with over 450 experts on performance, wellness, and biohacking, distilled into practical life-changing habits.
- Amazon
Mindfulness & Well-Being
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The Power of Now — Eckhart Tolle
- Guide to spiritual awakening and peace through present-moment awareness.
- Amazon
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The Untethered Soul — Michael A. Singer
- Explores consciousness, inner freedom, and the path beyond ego and thought.
- Amazon
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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck — Mark Manson
- Counterintuitive philosophy on values, resilience, and choosing what truly matters.
- Amazon
Parenting
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Brain Rules for Baby — John Medina
- Science-based insights into child development from pregnancy through age five.
- Amazon
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ScreamFree Parenting — Hal Runkel
- Encourages calm, self-regulated parenting to foster healthier family relationships.
- Amazon
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The Power of Showing Up — Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson
- How parental presence and emotional attunement shape children's brains and futures.
- Amazon
Relationships
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The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work — John Gottman & Nan Silver
- Research-backed practices to strengthen marriages and resolve conflict effectively.
- Amazon
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Unf*ck Your Boundaries — Faith G. Harper
- Guide to healthier boundaries through communication, consent, and self-expression.
- Amazon
Physical Fitness
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Built to Move — Kelly Starrett & Juliet Starrett
- Ten essential daily habits for better mobility, strength, and lifelong movement.
- Amazon
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The Gift of Injury — Dr. Stuart McGill & Brian Carroll
- A powerlifter's journey from debilitating pain, multiple fractured vertebrae and herniated discs, to making the squat world record with the help of Dr. Stu McGill
- Amazon
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Becoming a Supple Leopard — Dr. Kelly Starrett (2nd Edition)
- Mobility rehabilitation and maintenance manual packed with step-by-step photos and movement prescriptions to resolve pain, fix movement flaws, and optimize athletic performance.
- Amazon
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The Back Mechanic — Dr. Stuart McGill
- A clear, step-by-step guide enabling you to self-assess back pain triggers, avoid aggravating movements, and rebuild a resilient spine through the "Big 3" exercises.
- Amazon