What is the best SINGLE book that have influenced your life?

I have a LOT but the first one in a specific series has changed my outlook.
It is called Don't Sweat the Small Stuff...and it's all Small Stuff.
The series is by Richard Carlson who sadly passed away a few years ago.

The simple premise is to turn mountains into molehills so you can overcome them.

Mine has to be "Twelve pillars". It is a novel by Jim Rohn and Chris Widener.

In The Light of Truth --The Grail Message by Abd-ru-shin

I will have to give two

The Science of Getting Rich - Wallace Wattles

The Trick to Money is Having Some - Stuart Wilde

The science of getting rich by Wallace D Wattles

Closest thing to "paint-by-numbers" instruction I know of

My cheque book ... until it got replaced by online banking ;-)

The Now Habit by Neil Fiore for productivity and dealing with procrastination.

I hate to be cliche, but honestly the Bible is the most influential. It's in the truth of what I learn every time I read it, as well as practicing what it says to power my Spirit that keeps my commitment to what is right as well as my inspiration to succeed strong.

My mission is not to achieve success. My mission isn't to make a lot of money. My mission isn't to be wealthy. My mission IS to reach out and touch other's lives in the most positive way I know how. Honestly I think it is stupid how we need money to survive, and that the systems in place are corrupt and make no sense. God's way is the best hands down, but NO ONE in today's time applies the principles HE says to live by...

In general, people do their own thing and that is why it's so difficult to find a "destiny" out of your life. With God, everyone has a destiny, and that is loving one another and doing what it takes to spread that love indefinitely. I don't know why people would deny that, love is such a wonderful thing.

My favorite book was Unleash the Power Within by Anthony Robbins.

It really set me thinking and was what introduced me to NLP.

I also credit it with teaching me the importance of self-improvement. The information about states, mindsets, setting of goals etc was priceless.

Mr X book by Jay Abraham, really opened my eyes to real world marketing strategies,and how to leverage a businesses hidden assets.

A Course In Miracles

For me...

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey.

I first read this book in 1996 but didn't understand the
material that well as it's a bit deep.

However, I re-read the book again in 1998 and as I'd
read a lot of books in between the first and second
read, it then made a lot more sense.

It's a book that will change your outlook and results
if you apply the principles.

Dedicated to mutual success,

Shaun

It may be ridiculous, but I have to say Harry Potter. While my wife and I vaguely knew each other on Livejournal, what made us actually start talking was an email exchange about HP. That happened in the spring of 2002. We were married on 1/22/2004. I moved from GA to NY to be with her, and everything in my life has changed since then. I had been involved with an abusive person, and she gave me a place to run to when I finally got out. She has supported me (emotionally, physically) while my health deteriorated and my debt skyrocketed when I stopped being able to work.

I believe I would've gotten sick anywhere I lived, but I don't believe I would've otherwise found someone who has been willing to help me with so much. I'm 30 and my 89 year old grandmother gets around better than I do! Most people would not stick around for that.

So. Bit of a life story there, but I couldn't just leave it with, "Oh, Harry Potter, probably..."

Excluding religious texts, I'd say Rich Dad/Poor Dad. That book opened my mind to being an entrepeneur. It made me believe i could infact be rich, and me realise why i wanted to work only for me to start with...

Hi

It's quite tricky to pick one, but I will
go with, "Frogs into Princes" by Richard
Bandler & John Grinder.

It was one of the first NLP books I read
that made me think, "WOW! It is possible
to re-program my mind quickly and easily
without all the psycho-babble BS!"



Col

i cant say single....

the 2 that have really helped my life are

1)Think and grow rich
2 t harv eker millonaire mind

both for different reasons

Well in my case...was Holy Bible...and Dale Carnegie's book - How to win friends and influence people...those books deliver to a great success and a very positive attitude and self-confidence... I'll recomend you to read. Have a nice day.

Hi all,

My most influential book is "The Power" by Rhonda Byrne( The author of "The Secret"). This book has helped me by realizing that there is only force in the universe. That is Love. Any problems we experience is a result of not giving enough Love. Give Love and you receive Love. Life is so simple!!!! I would encourage you all to read it. It has had an immeasurable influence on my life.

Anthony Spencer

Happiness is the key to success. Success is not the key to happiness.

The most influential book for me was the Bible. I am no longer a Christian but the wisdom extracted is the same as most respected religious texts: Do unto others, be kind, don't lie, don't cheat, don't steal, don't worship money, etc. They are solid, life-changing principles that are profound.

most influenced book so far is Think & Grow Rich!” by Napoleon Hill.

Hi:

Shireen here :-)

"Rich dad poor dad" by Robert Kiyosaki

I have read Julius Ceasar. That didn't change my life a bit. But, I am strongly affected by e books on psychology.

At the moment it would have to the Tim Ferris's The Four Hour Work Week. It give you a great perspective and guide on what you should be focusing on to have your business work for you and not be working for your business.

I would have to say it is several for me....starting with "Do You" by Russell Simmons and "The Pursuit of Happiness" later made into a movie with Will Smith........these were grounding factors for me and later....I continue with others but these were very impressionable before the Secret...cause one has to first Change their mindset!

Away from the religious books, Rich Dad Poor Dad, take the day. A great read, still refer to the book over and over again.

The Secret by Rhonda Byrnes. It makes me become a positive person.

Mine would be Robert Kiyosaki's "Rich Dad, Poor Dad". Nope, it's not just about the money. His book started my personal development journey. It opened my mind to possibilities and challenged my way of thinking. It was the first 'mind set' book I've ever read, and since then, I've been following the Rich Dad series.

Robert also advocates continuous growth and learning. After reading his book, I've began 'seeing' other great books on how to develop yourself such as Napoleon Hills 'Think and Grow Rich', Rhonda Byrne's 'The Secret', Wallace Wattles 'The Science of getting Rich', Etc... I have also listened to Earl Nightingale's recordings, among them "Lead the Field" and "The Strangest Secret".

I wouldn't have thought of reading all of these other books if I haven't encountered the Rich Dad book. That was the eye-opener for me.

I am resolved to follow his principles , although not in the brick and mortar business world, but in the boundless online world

Cheers,
Gie

The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom

Kind of ironic really, I've never been a big fan of reading books...yet 2 worthy mentions Og Mandino's "The World's Greatest Salessman, and Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill were truly remarkable.

I guess that leaves...Harry Potter books - Oh, and "The Laws of Success in 16 Lessons" by Napoleon Hill which I believe was written in 1928, prior to TGR.

Hah~ everyone will be think about a book called "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" series from Robert Kiyosaki. Thanks to this book and the journey to success is way to go