Best Personal Development Book You've Ever Read?

13 years ago

Jed Mckenna - Spiritual Warfare

It isn't really a typical 'self help' book, but it did change my view on life drastically, in a good sense. It makes you see what life truly is, it makes you grateful in life and it made me doing the things I've always wanted to do!

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browse15

13 years ago

The last book I read was, " Rich dad, Poor Dad"

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Banned 13 years ago

One Personal Development book that resonated with me is "An Iron Will" by Orison Swett Marden.

(I like that fact that it focuses on taking action, rather than "LOA.")

You probably didn't know this but Orison was one of the first personal development, positive thinking, and new thought authors. He founded "Success Magazine"—one of the first of its kind—in 1897 and "An Iron Will" was first published 30 years before "Think And Grow Rich."

You can read it for free by visiting this link:

http://www.warriorforum.com/blogs/jo...iron-will.html

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ktmakwana

13 years ago

Twelve pillars - a novel by Jim Rohn and Chris Widener

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13 years ago

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Nic Oliver 13 years ago

Unlimited Power by Anthony Robbins for me.
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- assertiveone 13 years ago
  
  Jack Canfield's 'The Success Principles' is a brilliant introduction to the world of personal development.He gives the principals and there's a list of fantastic books to study in your future growth.This book is by a mile the best introduction to Personal Development.
  
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  Ben Armstrong 13 years ago
  
  'Awareness' by Anthony Demello and 'Think and Grow Rich' by Napoleon Hill.
  
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- rhapsody 13 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Nic Oliver
  
  Unlimited Power by Anthony Robbins for me.
  
  Same here. Great book.
  
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twmaffun

13 years ago

Originally Posted by davidhorph

What is the best personal development book you've ever read? Was there one book you've read that has changed your life more than others (and that you would recommend)?

For me, it's the classic "How To Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie. Although right now, I'm reading "Become A Better You: 7 Keys To Improving Your Life Every Day" By Joel Osteen and so far, I love it just as much

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To me, Chicken Soup changed my mind and my life

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astnpwrz

13 years ago

4 hour work week. Also reading the 4hour body. Both by Tim Ferriss. Im not rich, but since money is coming in, Im looking to change my mindset about lifestyle. These books definitely helped a bunch.

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lerxtjr

13 years ago

"Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill

I've read every book on this thread and a year ago I started backwards engineering things and wound up at the source of Think and Grow Rich...but with a hitch. To break through all the baggage I've accumulated over the past 40 years, I found myself having to read TAGR 5 times before it finally sunk in. Then I bought a 9-cd-set of Napoleon's original speeches recorded in the 1950's and I listen to at LEAST an hour a day on my iPod. See, it's not only about what success book you read...it's about repetitiously reading or listening over and over and over again.

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Huggybear2

13 years ago

The Power Of Focus by Jack Canfield and co. Canfield's The Success Principles is apparently quite similar and more recent but I only have the DVD seminar version.

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Ian Varnava

13 years ago

To add to the list... "Leadership", by Mayor Giuliani.

Amazon.com: Leadership (9780786868414): Rudolph...

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securelogy

13 years ago

The last one I read was "Crush It" by Gary Vaynerchuk.
"Rework" by Jason Fried is another good one.

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marjames

13 years ago

for me..

Life Magic by Laura Bushnell and Master your Mind Design your Destiny by Adam Khoo.

it changed my life's perspective.

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TheTroglodyte

13 years ago

The Millionaire Mind by Harv Eker

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tmember620 13 years ago

Rich Dad, Poor Dad/ magic of thinking big/ law of success/ law of attraction. Kevin Trudeau talks about this on the "Your Wish is Your Command" Training. the cd set, thats where i first heard of all of these books. He set up an organization globalinformationnetwork.com.. dozens of audio and books there.. if anyone is interested then you can use my affiliate code when you sign for free.. 62010463, please let me know how that go, or send a msg.
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Blue IXXI

13 years ago

Wow, a little scary that I've read 90% of the ones listed above. I like all of those, especially think and grow rich and unlimited power.

One not mentioned, that I think is my top favorite is "The Success Principles" by Jack Canfield.

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assertiveone

13 years ago

Originally Posted by Blue IXXI

Wow, a little scary that I've read 90% of the ones listed above. I like all of those, especially think and grow rich and unlimited power.

One not mentioned, that I think is my top favorite is "The Success Principles" by Jack Canfield.

I mentioned it.See above.

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WAWarrior

13 years ago

A few on my list

1. Timeless Classic : As a man thinketh by James Allen
2. Secrets of the millionaire mind by T.Harv Eker
3. How come that Idiot's rich and I am not - Robert Shemin
4. Rich Dad /Poor Dad - Robert T. Kiyosaki
5. Magic of thinking big - David Schwartz

The Biggest of All - the Holy Bible by the Holy Spirit.

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DeborahV

13 years ago

Like most of you on here I feel Think and Grow Rich is a must but right now I'm reading The Four Agreements and quite enjoying it.

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AEC 13 years ago

I think some of the recent writings of Tony Robbins would be the top of list for me. Some of the other books menioned here have been a great help also. Tony is just someone that I have been reading recently.
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feiyin85

13 years ago

Rich Dad,Poor Dad for me.

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13 years ago

"Busting loose from the money game" by Robert Scheinfeld

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bjgran 13 years ago

Mine has to be "The Dark Side of the Light Chasers," by Debbie Ford.

It's all about reclaiming your power, creativity, brilliance and dreams. This should be a must-read for women like me who came of age at a time when women depended on men to make decision and "handle things."

When reading this book, I realized that I always gave the broken piece of pie to myself, took care of everyone but myself.

I also realized that some of my traits that I considered weaknesses might just be strengths and qualities.

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PaulMark

13 years ago

The Strangest Secret - Earl Nightingale

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Odahh 13 years ago

I am surprised no one lists books from Dan Kennedy .. the no bs books are full of lots of helpful information. If you use it. he is the only other who's books i can settle down and read over and over .
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DeWayne411

13 years ago

Originally Posted by davidhorph

What is the best personal development book you've ever read? Was there one book you've read that has changed your life more than others (and that you would recommend)?

For me, it's the classic "How To Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie. Although right now, I'm reading "Become A Better You: 7 Keys To Improving Your Life Every Day" By Joel Osteen and so far, I love it just as much

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Excellent topic! I use to take a Tai' Chi class many years ago and the instructor had martial art books for sale and one caught my eye by George Leonard called, "Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment." As far as personal development goes, this book was a real winner! It taught me to relax and flow with what I was doing in life and enjoy the moment.

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Puusaari

13 years ago

Those are all great books. Here are two that no one has mentioned, but both books were "life-changing" for me...

1. Leadership and Self-Deception - The Arbinger Institute
2. Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti - Bill & Pam Farrel

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Justin Wheeler

13 years ago

It has to be Napoleon Hill's big Daddy Laws of Success....

It is also in the Public Domain. Read it and be Successful or your money back:

http://ia700209.us.archive.org/18/it...oleon-hill.pdf

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feiyin85

13 years ago

Conspiracy of the rich by robert kiyosaki

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Steven Miranda

13 years ago

' Don't sweat the small stuff '

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MarkPereira

13 years ago

"Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill

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jackcanbera

13 years ago

I have one book in my head when I'm seeing this question.

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focused

13 years ago

rich dad poor dad is lacking.
unlimited power is weak.
The Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz is vastly superior.

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magnates

13 years ago

The richest Man in Babylon - George Clason

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focused 13 years ago

Originally Posted by magnates

The richest Man in Babylon - George Clason

Hey, you're right. That is a darn good book.
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stopper

13 years ago

think and grow rich by napoleon hill is very awakening. yes you have to place yourself in the path of money to get money. sometimes implementing or acting upon is easier said than done.

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Jeff Schuman

13 years ago

"How To Win Friends And Influence People" by Dale Carnegie.

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kellabella

13 years ago

Hmmmm, the best? That's a tough-one.

So here is my Top 3:

The Bible
Autobiography Of A Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda
How To Win Friends And Influence People by Dale Carnegie

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focused

13 years ago

Originally Posted by kellabella

Hmmmm, the best? That's a tough-one.

So here is my Top 3:

The Bible
Autobiography Of A Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda
How To Win Friends And Influence People by Dale Carnegie

Hey kellabella. Thanks for mentioning Autobiography Of A Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda. That was a very spiritually enlightening book.

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kellabella 13 years ago

Originally Posted by beep beep

Hey kellabella. Thanks for mentioning Autobiography Of A Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda. That was a very spiritually enlightening book.

It really is ~ There are several sections I have earmarked and refer back to.
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spennyc

13 years ago

Unlimited Power - Robbins

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WhosChrisHughes

13 years ago

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho and Think & Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill are my top 2

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anakinhk 13 years ago

rich dad poor dad

i won't say it's the best. but it certainly made the most impact on me
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lustique

13 years ago

I heard crush it was graet

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Banned 13 years ago

the whole world looks up to him to see what steps he takes to

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paigelee

13 years ago

I really don't think its the best but for me it changed my way of thinking, title of the book is "The Secret" - Rhonda Byrne...Helps me to think positively in all aspects of life..

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melltonroper

13 years ago

Holly Bible, nothing beat this...really change my life!

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travlinguy

13 years ago

The Sermon On The Mount

Interpreted by Emmet Fox

I don't read the Bible often because of the old style language. This book takes the Sermon On The Mount (from the book of Matthew) and breaks it down so anyone can understand it. This is literally the bluprint for the law of attractinn.

Psssst... But don't tell the non-believers.

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Bill Lassiter

13 years ago

Napoleon Hills Laws Of Success, Think and Grow Rich also by Napolian Hill, Think and grow rich: a Black choice by Dennis Kimbro, and The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy all have influenced me greatly.

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