Hey, y’all, Happy New Year! I hope everyone’s holiday season was wonderful and full of core memories. I’m sure most of the content you’ve consumed recently is all about making the most of the year ahead or being intentional with your goals and resolutions, so rather than doing that, I’ll make this post a bit more evergreen and say that these books are for any time. I recently shared a video on Instagram and TikTok that showcased 5 books that changed my life and will also change yours.

So, let’s get into them:

The Power of One More

One of my favorite discoveries in 2022 was Ed Mylett. My husband and I love listening to The Skinny Confidential podcast and Ed was a guest on an episode. He is a successful entrepreneur, performance coach and author and recently released his latest book: The Power of One More. I’ll link the podcast episode here for y’all!

His book, The Power of One More, tells his keys to success and draws on his 30 years of working with athletes, CEOs, and entertainers to live an extraordinary life. He shares actionable strategies, the psychology and science behind problem-solving, and getting past mental roadblocks.

“At it's core, The Power of One More is about your willingness to do one more rep, make one more phone call, get up one hour earlier, build one more relationship, or do one more thing for whatever your situation calls for.”

This book is one of my favorites I’ve ever read and is definitely one I will continue to come back to time and time again. You can grab it in any format at the links below!

Think and Grow Rich

Written in 1937 by Napoleon Hill, this book is on the list of many of today’s most successful entrepreneurs and world leaders. Inspired by business magnate and later-philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, Hill wrote this self-improvement and personal development book on his life-changing philosophies for success. His timeless 13 strategies outline a philosophy of empowerment that will allow you to seize the life you want and achieve the success you've dreamed of. With real-life examples and stories from the most powerful business leaders of his time, the lessons in this book are so valuable.

We found the timelessness of this book and how ahead of his time he was to be so interesting. Definitely give it a read! You can find it on Amazon, but be sure to grab the original version. I’ve linked it below!

Atomic Habits

I started this book and was immediately intrigued by the science and behavior-based strategies. We all have habits and whether they are good habits or habits we would like to break, Atomic Habits breaks down why we perform the habits we do, why we find them hard to keep or break, and behaviors we can do to make the most of our habits.

This New York Times #1 bestseller written by James Clear has sold over 4 million copies and has been #1 for years and years. Not only will this book help you with tangible actions to take to make changes, but it helps change the way you think about habits and motivates you to make the changes. Get your highlighters and notebooks out with this one because there are so many good parts to take with you. I will definitely be referring back to it every couple of months!

The Daily Stoic

Written by Ryan Holiday, The Daily Stoic offers a daily meditation on the philosophy of Stoicism, a school of thought that originated in ancient Greece. The book presents 366 selections from Stoic philosophers such as Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and Seneca, along with Holiday's own commentary on how to apply their teachings to modern life.

It’s organized into four sections, one for each season, and each day's reading includes a quote, a brief explanation of the quote's context and meaning, and a reflection on how to apply the quote's teachings to one's own life. I love reading the daily page in the morning to set my day in the right direction and get in a stoic mindset. You can start it at any time of year and it’s available on Amazon.

48 Laws of Power

The 48 Laws of Power is a book written by Robert Greene that offers a guide to the exercise of power and success. It is organized into 48 chapters, each of which covers a different "law" related to the acquisition, maintenance, and use of power. The laws are drawn from a variety of sources, including historical figures, philosophers, and politicians like Henry Kissinger, Napoleon, JP Morgan, and the Emperors of China.

Fair warning, this book is a bit much to put it lightly. It has received criticism for its cynical and often Machiavellian view of power. It definitely can be extreme at points with the historical examples and “laws” that are given. When reading take it with a grain of salt and realize that the stories are from another time. Obviously, most of us are not conquering other countries or sabotaging a monarchy to gain power, but the “laws” that are given at their base have some lessons and actionable takeaways to be used in today’s world. This book is not a quick read but can help build confidence and provide guidance to relationships in your life such as work, family, and entrepreneurship. You can grab this book on Amazon - it is one you’ll want to highlight and take notes on too!

What other books have you read that changed your way of thinking or helped you? Leave them in the comments and let me know if you read any of the 5 above.