These Are the 5 Best Books on Self-Improvement, Period

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Bill Gates reads about 50 books per year. Mark Cuban reads more than 3 hours every day. Elon Musk is an avid reader, and when asked how he learned to build rockets, he said: “I read books.” And Mark Zuckerberg read a book every two weeks.

We all get the same 24 hours in a day, but these successful people do something different than the average household. THEY READ!

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With the Snapreads app, you get the key insights from the best nonfiction books in minutes, not hours or days. Our experts transform these books into quick, memorable, easy-to-understand insights.

For a glimpse of what Snapreads can help you learn, here’s a look at five books that will change your life forever:

Getting Things Done

“If you don’t pay appropriate attention to what has your attention, it will take more of your attention than it deserves.”

David Allen, Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity

In today’s society, we have many distractions such as cell phones and social media, but did you ever think of how that affects your productivity in daily life?

Repeated interruptions throughout the day can inhibit our concentration. The research revealed persistent disruptions could affect productivity at work significantly.

In the book Getting Things Done, author David Allen suggests a variety of methods explaining how to attain a stress-free environment. His approach is simple in the sense that for us to see productivity is our lives, we must take a step back and simply relax.

Once your mind is free of distractions, you can focus on becoming highly productive and efficient in your business. 


getting things done by david allen

Getting Things Done

By David Allen

⏱ 17 minute reading time

🎧 Audio version available


The Power of Habit

“Change might not be fast, and it isn’t always easy. But with time and effort, almost any habit can be reshaped.”

 Charles Duhigg, The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business

We all have habits some good others, not so desirable. In The Power of Habits, author Charles Duhigg explains the interesting theory of why habits exist and how they can be morphed overtime for the greater good.

Inhabiting new habits will take effort but with time can be reshaped. Duhigg provides exceptional and detailed strategies that can be used in everyday life to enhance your life and business.


the power of habit by charles duhigg

The Power of Habit

By Charles Duhigg

⏱ 12 minute reading time

🎧 Audio version available


Essentialism

“Remember that if you don’t prioritize your life, someone else will.”

 Greg Mckeown, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less

Have you ever had a significant amount on your plate but struggled to be productive? Maybe the answer is as simple as becoming an Essentialist. I know you’re probably asking, is this a cult?

The answer is no; Essentialism is a way of thinking and prioritizing what is essential. In the book Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, author Greg Mckeown suggests seeking out less will increase your opportunity to become highly successful.

Essentialism is providing discipline and disposes of everything else that is irrelevant to your success so that you can devote yourself to things that matter in your life and business.


essentialism

Essentialism

By Greg McKeown

⏱ 13 minute reading time

🎧 Audio version available


Mindset

“Love the life you have while you create the life of your dreams. Don’t think you have to choose one over the other.”

 Carol Dweck, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success

Every day, success can be influenced by how we think about our strengths and skills. When it comes to mindset, there are two types: fixed vs. growth mindset.

Those with a fixed mindset believe their skills are quality. Meanwhile, those with a growth mindset believe skills can be obtained through hard work and dedication.

Author Carol Dweck explains individuals with the right mindset can increase their chance to motivate others and create success for themselves.


mindset

Mindset

By Carol Dweck

⏱ 11 minute reading time

🎧 Audio version available


The Miracle Morning

“Love the life you have while you create the life of your dreams. Don’t think you have to choose one over the other.”

Hal Elrod, The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life: Before 8AM

What if you could transform your life overnight? The Miracle Morning helps reinvent those who were longing to transform their lives.

Author Hal Elrod suggests waking up with more energy, focus, and motivation can highly increase success. This book allows you to recreate your future and seek what you have always been searching for. Elrod provides the tools needed to find your full potential.


The Miracle Morning by hal elrod

The Miracle Morning

By Hal Elrod

⏱ 16 minute reading time

🎧 Audio version available


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