Have you ever wondered why some people are successful, motivated, and financially free, while others, despite their hard work, remain stuck in the same place? The difference isn't luck, it's mindset—and the right book can teach you how to think like a winner. These books will help you get there!
Which ones books should everyone read at least once in their life? We present to you 5 books that will not only open your eyes, but will also influence your habits, money and way of thinkingIf you read them (and apply their principles!), there is a good chance that you will your life look completely different in a year.
Books that change lives
1. Atomic Habits –James Clear
How small changes create huge results
Have you ever tried to change your routine and failed? James Clear explains why. His book is not just another motivational story, but a science-backed guide to creating better habits. It teaches you how to achieve monumental results with small, everyday changes.
The key idea? It's not about big breakthroughs, but about 1 % improvements that add up over time. If you want to lose weight, earn more, or become more productive—this is a book that will teach you how to transform yourself in a way that works long-term.
2. Start with Why – Simon Sinek
Success does not come from this, what you do, but why you are doing this
Have you ever felt like you lack motivation? That you are working, but you don't know where it is leading? In this book, Simon Sinek will explain to you why the most successful people are those who understand their why – their deeper purpose and reason for acting.
The author convincingly shows how a true understanding of your own vision can impact your career, business, and personal life. If you want to wake up in the morning full of passion and energy, this is the book that will give you a new impetus.
3. Rich Dad Poor Dad –Robert Kiyosaki
Financial independence is not luck – it is a skill that can be learned
Who taught you how to manage money? If you're like most people, you were taught to work hard, save, and play it “safe.” In this book, Kiyosaki shows why that way of thinking is wrong.
Through the contrast of two fathers – the “rich” (entrepreneur) and the “poor” (classic worker) – the author reveals key financial lessons that are not taught in schools. You will learn how money to work for you instead of you working for money, and why passive income is the key to freedom.
4. The Power of Habit –Charles Duhigg
How to transform your subconscious and become the best version of yourself
We repeat the same patterns every day, often without even realizing it. Charles Duhigg reveals the science behind habits - how they form, why they are so strong, and how we can consciously change them.
Through real-life stories and examples from the worlds of sports, entrepreneurship, and neuroscience, you'll discover how you can break bad habits and create ones that will help you achieve your goals. Whether you want to overcome procrastination, improve your productivity, or become healthier, this is the book for you.
5. Think and Grow Rich –Napoleon Hill
The most successful people think differently – learn how they think
What do Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, and Dale Carnegie have in common? Not just wealth, but a certain mindset that brought them to the top. Napoleon Hill spent over 20 years studying the most successful people and discovered 13 universal laws of success.
This book will teach you how to use the power of desire, persistence, and mental discipline to achieve anything you set your mind to. If you want more out of life—more money, more success, more confidence—this is your bible.
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