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    25 Best Books on Self-Improvement You Needto Read Before You Turn 25

    I remember the first time I got my hands on a self-improvement book. I was baffled. At that

    moment I realized my fate was not set in stone. I could become my own drill master and coach.

    The books I read would set out the training course for me to overcome. All I had to do was listen

    tothat voice that aspired to climb higher and higher.Every time I committed to a new challenge I

    knew it was going to be outside my comfort zone, but after enough iterations, I also knew it will

    not just be part of my repertoire, it will be part of me. I just turned 25, and while I acknowledge

    someinherent dangers in the concept of self-improvement,I still believe in the beauty of self-

    directing your life. This is why I am sharing with you 25 Best Books on Self-Improvement You

    Need to Read Before You Turn 25!

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    HighExistence, thank you.

    1.Whatcha Gonna Do with That Duck?: And Other Provocations- Seth Godin

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    This book is a masterpiece, and unlike most self-improvement books, this one targets an infinite

    array of areas in which you can, and ultimately must,improve. With its ruthless honesty and

    genuine inspiration, Godin makes you ponder the difficult questions you wouldnt ever dare to

    ask yourself. The result is a completely new perspective of the world-a fresher, more

    vibrant perspective, packed with new and bold possibilities.If you need a friend thatunderstands, a boss that forces you to venture deep in your non-comfort zone, a wise guru that

    tells you what needs to be left behind and a sage that proclaims the coming of a new age, then

    look no further; you will find these shrewd voices all tied together in this magnificent book. Make

    sure to get this one.

    2.Fooled by Randomness: The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and in the

    MarketsNassim Nicholas Taleb

    Perhaps it is the fact that randomness played such a significant role in

    my years as a poker player that I find this book utterly important. We often attribute skill where

    there is only luck; we confuse correlation with causation and we underestimate the incredible

    effect small changes can have. This book and my time at the tables gave me a perspective I

    unfortunately rarely encounter in others: you can do everything right and still lose, or do

    everything wrong and still win.It is thus not about the outcome; it is about your actions that

    have lead you there. This important message is central to many of my decisions I make in my life

    and this book by Taleb helps you develop such a perspective so you will be able to live in a world

    one cannot fully understand, where the results are not always clear markers of performance and

    where chance seems to play games with our fates. Stop being fooled by randomness!

    3.The 48 Laws of PowerRobert Greene

    I read this book in a time where I thought power was something I should

    attain. Power for powers sake. And while I disagree with my former self on this point, the fact

    remains that power is very real, it forms the invisible scepter of all hierarchical relations

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    around us. I still recommend this book; I believe it is important to know how people use power

    for their own benefit and what to do to protect yourself from certain abuses of power. Besides the

    fact that all stories in this book gravitate around power, it contains many life lessons, amazing

    historical anecdotes and, if read in a certain light, the ability to use power for good. From Caesar

    to Goethe, Sun-Tzu to Machiavelli, this eye opening book spans a wide range of humandevelopment. If you, like me, would rather be interested in something less egotistical, perhaps

    Greenes latest bookMasterywill suffice (I havent read that one myself). Another great book in

    the same style, but this time around, covering a wider scope, and, perhaps, something that will

    make the world make a better place.

    4.The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal

    ChangeStephen. R. Covey

    The title of this book doesnt capture it all. Covey shares with us seven

    habits one should adapt to become truly effective in whatever you would like to achieve. Of

    course, it is not as easy as it sounds. He stresses the fact that we need to go through a paradigm

    shifta fundamental change in how we perceive the world and ourselves. This book can be read

    as a guide, with practices and everything, to go through the stages in order to make such a shift

    happen. Part shock-therapy, part ageless spiritual wisdom, Coveysbook is packed with

    wisdom that actually makes a difference.And, as I mentioned, dont let the title of the book

    fool you; it is about much more than just becoming more effective. It is about becoming a whole

    integer person who not only seeks the best in oneself, but also in the people around her. A must

    read for anyone who feels there is always something left to learn.

    5.The Psychedelic ExplorersGuide: Safe, Therapeutic, and Sacred

    JourneysJames Fadiman

    While finding a book on psychedelics in a list of books on self-improvement might come as a surprise, I believe any metaphysical distinction between tools

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    such as books, meditation or moleculeshold no groundand they should all be solely judged on

    their merits. And the merits of certain chemical keys, used in a constructive way, are perhaps

    bigger than any book in this list.The Psychedelic ExplorersGuidewill teach you how to prepare

    yourself and your surroundings, what and how much to take, and what do do when something

    goes wrong, so you can safely enhance your thinking, creativity, introspection andemotional balance.This book contains everything you need to know about usingpsychedelics

    as a tool for self-improvementwhile drawing on extensive scientific literature and personal

    wisdom. A must have for the beginning and experienced psychonaut alike.

    6.Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done

    in Less TimeBrian Tracy

    We all know how that destructive downward spiral feels. We have to do

    some big task, of which the thought alone triggers resistance, not sure how and where to begin

    and feeling overwhelmed before we start; we get easily distracted to get rid of that feeling, only to

    suddenly realize that hours went by- precious hours- and then find ourselves in the same position

    as before, still not knowing where and how to begin, but now, feeling guilty on top of it which

    expresses itself in more craving for distraction. Ad inf in itum. To break this spell

    of procrastination before it paralyzes us, Tracy advises us toEat That Frog,to set our priorities

    straight, deconstruct larger tasks into smaller ones, learn when to tackle the big frog first or to

    start out with something else. Tracy is truly a motivational writer, and while I wished he had gone

    a bit deeper into the psychological reasons why people procrastinate, it is still a must have for

    anyone who wants to break the spell and get shit done.

    7.Think and Grow Rich: The Original 1937 Unedited EditionNapoleon Hill

    A from 1937, this book by Hill is a masterpiece. Dont bother with the

    edited versions since they all omit important and controversial information: some historical, and

    some pertaining to the goal of the book, which is to think and grow rich. The word rich might

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    imply that this book is all about material gain, and while it certainly covers that area, it is about

    much more than that. Perhaps the first explicit mention of positive thinking, on how to care not

    just about the cash in your pocket, but also the thoughts in your head, this book has been able to

    withstand the destruction of time. It covers all the basics from planning, decision making and

    persistence, to the more advanced techniques as auto-suggestion, transmutation and what wecan learn from fear. This is not a grow rich book, but a timeless guide to find out what actually

    matters.As it says clearly in the beginning Riches cantalways be measured in money!

    8.The Attention Revolution: Unlocking the Power of the Focused Mind- Alan

    Wallace

    In a world that is dominated by ever stronger technologies designed to

    grab hold of your attention, a way to empower yourself is to bring that attention back to where

    you want it to shine. This book offers just that; inThe Attention Revolution,Wallace describes the

    path to attaining Shamatha, a buddhist meditation state of mind that is free from any flickering of

    distraction. It is a hard and long path, probably not possible for us to reach in this lifetime.

    However, even getting to stage two or three will make everything in life easier.A wonderful

    introduction to meditation,The Attention Revolutionwill inspire you to take on the challenge and

    see what training your mind can actually achieve. Once you have achieved such a level of focus

    you can put it to use to open your heart with the practice ofThe Four Immeasurablesor deepen

    the practice with thiswonderful commentaryby Dudjom Lingpa, both by Alan B. Wallace.

    9.The Paleo Manifesto: Ancient Wisdom for Lifelong HealthJohn Durant

    In the last 10,000 years or so it seems we have been propelled into an

    ever faster paced world forged by our own hands and minds. Only recently have we been able to

    reconstruct our journey and reflect back upon our humble origins. This amazing book is such a

    reflection. It goes back to the paleolithic searching for answers to health and longevity. Between

    science and his personal experiments, Durant weaves a mind blowing story that will convey the

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    importance of an evolutionary perspective on how to live well. It covers everything from nutrition

    to exercise, from sleep to fasting, from ancient practices to modern biohacking and even has an

    outline for a vision of the future where depression and obesity have become obsolete. If you only

    have room for a couple of books on this list, make sure this one is included.

    10.Mindsight: The New Science of Personal TransformationDaniel J.

    Siegel

    As my Burmese meditation teacher often proclaimed, Mindfulness alone

    is not enough! Siegel seems to have taken this to heart and made an unique synthesis between

    meditation, psychoanalysis and neuroscience which he calls Mindsight, as he says himself, a

    potent combination between emotional and social intelligence. All of us deal with some disorder

    or another, something that seems to disturb the very core of our b eing at ease,and while it

    might not always be the best strategy to want to get rid of it, it certainly helps to understand and

    have compassion for that little aspect that upsets that perfect image of ourselves. Brimming with

    techniques, insights and epiphanies, this book contains everything you need to know to

    reprogram your brain and to optimally use its capacity of neuroplasticity. A great book for spiritual

    seekers and scientists alike.

    11.How to Win Friends & Influence People- Dale Carnegie

    This is the first self-improvement book I have ever read and it is also

    probably one of the oldest in this category. Written in 1937, mainly for the door to door salesman

    of that era, this book by Carnegie can truly be called a classic. It shows what we all intuitively

    know: it doesnt matter what your line of work is or what you want to achieve- if you are doing

    business of any kind, you need to make it about the other person. Being nice helps, a lot. And

    while I might not fully defend the premise of this book, because it doesnt distinguish between

    genuine interest and faking it to get what you want, it still contains a treasure chest full of

    timeless wisdom. Everybody wants to feel appreciated, and rightfully so.Learning to take a

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    small effort to make someones day will make the world run smoother, no matter what your goal

    is. I still spontaneously remember some of his guidance, and perhaps this quality is the reason

    why this book still draws millions of readers to this day.

    12.Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy- David D. Burns

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapyis the most effective therapy used by

    psychologists today; it consists of identifying thought patterns that have a detrimental effect on

    your self-image and mood, and deconstructing these in order to break out of these destructive

    cycles. If you want to know how this works, which moods are central in your life, what

    thought patterns are causing your depression, how to overcome self-judgment and guilt,

    how to defeat approval and love addiction and how your self-perfectionism is hindering

    you, then dontlook further;Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has helped millions of people and it

    can help you, and this is the best book for the job. Packed with scientific research, exercises and

    examples, this is the best improvement your self is going to get.

    13.Psycho-Cybernetics, A New Way to Get More Living

    Out of LifeMaxwell Maltz What can a plastic surgeon tell us about happiness?By dealing with his patients, Dr.

    Maxwell Maltz experienced firsthand that having your expectations come true doesnt

    automatically result into a more positive life experience. Their outward appearances did indeed

    change but their inner insecurity remained. This caused him to find other means to help his

    patients, resulting in visualization techniques. He found a personsouter success can never rise

    above the one visualized internally. This book carries a very honest and humbling story, loaded

    with fundamental truths about our psychology and how our own philosophy affects us, all told by

    a very compassionate writer. Of some books it can be said that it will be valuable for years tocome, and I am absolutely positive that this is one of them.

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    14.Thinking, Fast and SlowDaniel Kahneman

    This brilliant book by Nobel prize winner Daniel Kahneman is a lucid

    account of all the amazing research he has done over the years. He is the founder of

    behavioral economics the way our psychology affects our decisionsand explains in

    simple prose how our thinking is divided in two systems:one fast and one slow. The fast

    one is almost instant; it consists of the hardwired instincts that govern emotions, a remnant of an

    evolutionary past, an unconscious irrational machine. The slow one is deliberate, self-reflexive

    and logical, but can easily be distracted and takes a lot of effort. Both play a large role in our lives

    and Kahneman explores when the fast system fails and why the slow system is often not utilized.

    Packed with mind blowing examples and sharp analyses, this book teaches you how to learn to

    make sound judgments, and use the best of both systems.

    15.AnAstronautsGuide to Life on Earth: What Going to Space Taught Me

    About Ingenuity, Determination, and Being Prepared for AnythingChris

    Hadfield

    A few extraordinary people journey to the edge of our world and come

    back with a unique story to tell. Colonel Hadfield is such a person, and his story is perhaps the

    most important one in this list. While the other books in this list teach you to be independent,

    visualize your future and dream big, this astronauts guide turns these all upside down. A truly

    remarkable book, overflowing with mind-blowing stories that illustrate the life lessons he

    learned as one of the most accomplished astronauts that ever lived.Full of compassion,

    warmth and genuine self-reflexive humor, he conveys to us to be prepared for the worst and

    never let yourself be swayed from enjoying every moment. Part action story, part no-nonsense

    hard truth and part timeless spiritual wisdom, this book makes you feel like you stepped onto a

    rocket ship and experienced what he did while learning these most valuable lessons on the way.

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    16.Perfect Health Diet: Regain Health and Lose Weight by Eating the Way

    You Were Meant to Eat- Paul Jaminet & Shou-Ching Jaminet

    No self-improvement list is complete without a nutrition book andthe Perfect

    Health Dietis arguably the best diet book on the market now. If you are overweight or not, feel sick, or

    just looking for an extra boost in health (and keep it this way), then look no further. From readingdecades of studies the authors construct the optimal way to eat, destroying popular food fads

    in the process.They explain in sufficient detail the optimal macro-ratios, which starches are safe,

    which vitamins and supplements to take and what foods, or what they call toxins, to avoid. This book

    is a great supplement to thePaleo Manifestoas it shares its basic evolutionary perspective; we were

    evolved to eat non-toxic, high fat, moderate protein and carbohydrates. And, sometimes, going

    around with no food at all, can be a very healthy thing. If your body is not in optimal health, then it is

    almost no use to read the other books. Make this your priority number one.

    17.Failing Forward: Turning Mistakes into Stepping Stones for Success

    John C. Maxwell

    At one time or another, we will all fail. What matters most is how you

    deal with it once you do. Will you give up? Or will you use it as a stepping stone for success? I

    recently read an article about new start-ups in silicon valley. Its hypothesis was the more you had

    failed in the past, the more likely you were going to get funding. Why? Because failing teaches

    you invaluable lessons, and if you decide to continue after you hit the pavement, the more you

    have it in you to deliver. Now, this is not in anyway our instinctual reaction to failing. Most of us

    dread it, avoid it or refuse to fail at all costs. All three are by far sub-optimal. It is far better to

    accept failure where it arises, to accept responsibility and use it as a way to learn about yourself

    and your weaknesses. Only when you are absolute honest with yourself with respect to failure

    can you hope to grow. This wonderful book will teach you how to do exactly this. A honest bookfor everyone searching for a clean mirror.

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    18.The Power of NowEckhart Tolle

    The Power of Now hardly needs any introduction. It is perhaps the

    book that has had the most impact on our collective consciousness in recent years. It inspired

    millions of people all over the world to live a more fulfilling and compassionate life, all through the

    practice ofmindfulness.Mindfulness consists of moment to moment non-judgmental

    awareness.It is a technique that alleviates depression, increases emotional intelligence

    and develops compassion-and only recently has come to the west, which remained weary and

    skeptical until science had validated a wide array of its claims. The brain can be trained.The

    Power of Nowteaches you how to release your attachment to certain thoughts and states of

    mind, thereby clearing the mind to fully embrace the present moment. If you already have read

    this book and are looking for deeper understanding, readWherever You Go, There You Are.

    19.The Last LectureRandy Pausch

    At some point or another, almost all of us has come across The Last

    Lecture by Randy Pausch. (If you havent,watch this powerful message here.) What would you

    say when you only have a few months left to live? This was probably Pauschs question he

    posed to himself when he had to deliver his lecture a week later. But being confined to an

    academic setting and short time frame he felt he had more to share, thus marking the birth of this

    book. Filled with stories about his childhood, it is a very down to earth exploration of what it

    means to chase your dreams, to be a good person and live a life that gives value to others. A

    beautiful mixture of humor and optimism, his tender voice will be a source of inspiration for

    everyone who will take the time to listen, something he tried to impart on his readers. A very

    lovely read. And dont forget,Itsnot about the cards youredealt, but how you play the hand.

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    20.Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way

    We Live, Love, Parent, and LeadBren Brown

    I love Bren Browns books. She writes about an insight that I have

    found to be scary but true at the same time. Vulnerability, unlike we have been taught, is not

    a weakness, but a power to be tapped.Growing up with the idea that we have to hide certainparts of ourselves, to look strong and persevere at all costs always seemed a facade to me. And

    now she has the research to back that up. From that place of vulnerability comes a sense of

    worthiness, which for most of us, needs to be cultivated every day. Only if we get in touch with

    that tender spot of our hearts can we connect with others and develop genuine compassion,

    which are prerequisites, Brown tells us, for living a wholehearted life. The reality, however, is

    that we often close down, feel neglected and misunderstood, and rather want the vulnerability

    and perhaps even ourselves to disappear. This book is an amazing antidote for that common

    instinct. Want to be truly convinced?Check out her amazing ted talk here.

    21.The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the DarkCarl

    Sagan

    We all find UFOs fascinating. We all really want to believe in magic or

    visiting aliens (surely the crop circles are conclusive proof!) and some of us believe the

    government is poisoning us with chemtrails. At the same time we are fascinated by the progress

    made by science, by all the new technology and medicines and the fascinating discoveries being

    made on a daily basis. Clearly, for the average person, it is quite hard to make a distinction

    between one claim or anothermost of us are scientifically illiterate.Carl Sagan fought his

    whole life against such unreason and claimed that missing this ability to distinguish valid claims

    from hogwash could plunge us back into the dark ages. This book is perhaps his best on this

    subject, filled with examples and his eloquent mesmerizing voice,The Demon-Haunted Worldis

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    a How To guide to arm you against manipulation masked as information.A must read for

    anyone who still feels the temptation to click sensationalist sophistry.

    22.Philosophy for LifeJules Evans

    As philosopher Sloterdijk puts it; philosophyis a beautiful child of an

    ugly mother.Philosophy first arose when the old Greek polis states were at the brink of

    destruction. Philosophy, according to Sloterdijk, was not just a way to make sense of the world,

    to come to knowledge or truth, but to serve as a psychological immune system. This book is an

    amazing expression of this perspective. From the stoics to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Jules

    Evans writes about some of the amazing philosophical techniques we can use to train and

    improve our cognitive immune systems. He weaves ancient stories with modern applications,

    from heroism to cosmic contemplation,Philosophy for Lifea beautifully written book that makes it

    easy to understand the practical nature of philosophy. Perhaps the book would have been better

    if he would have gone deeper into the subject matter, but nonetheless he captures the essence

    of what philosophy can mean for the modern person. A must read.

    23.MansSearch For MeaningVictor. E. Frankl

    If I had to pick one book from this list for mandatory reading I would

    choose this one. For three years Viktor Frankl labored in four different Nazi concentration camps,

    including Auschwitz. He tells us about his experience and that of his fellow prisoners. Both

    chilling and uplifting, confronted with the idea that they would be trapped there for the rest of their

    lives, he gives us an account of those who found meaning and those who succumbed to nihilism.

    A blend between a memoir, a psychological investigation and a self-help book, Frankl delivers a

    powerful message: finding meaning lies at the core of being human. From his own experience as

    a psychiatrist combined with anecdotes from his time in the concentration camps, he tells us how

    important it is to find meaning in our own lives and what we can become if we dont. Suffering, he

    conveys to us, is inevitable. But as to how we cope with it is dependent on ourselves.If we can

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    find meaning, even in the worst acts our species has ever inflicted upon his fellow man,

    we will be able to move forward with renewed purpose.

    24.SimplifyJoshua Becker

    This is a fun little book written by Joshua Becker,a big proponent of

    minimalist living.We all know that quote from Fightclub: Adver t is ing h as us ch asing cars and

    clothes, working job s we hate so we can buy sh it we dontneed.Well, this is

    ending. Slowly we are outgrowing an era where the unquestioned mantra more is always better

    dictates our behavior. Rather, we now find ourselves, our lives and our homes cluttered with too

    much information, too much stuff and just too much shit we dont need. This simple book helps

    you become aware of the freedom gained from living with less. It is a small book, easily read

    under an hour, but it carries a persuasive punch to start living live in a very different way.

    25.Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On ItKamal Ravikant

    The fundamental ground upon which all true self improvement is build is

    called self-love. Because in the end, no matter which way you turn, if you dont love yourself,

    you will sabotage yourself at one point. You will think that, for some reason or another, you are

    not worthy. And if you think that, why would you truly want to achieve anything? And this is not

    just about achievement. This is about how you approach yourself every day; this is what you see

    when you look in the mirror. We make so many snap-judgments about ourselves- often without

    being conscious of them- that are filled with negativity, haltering us before we can even begin to

    heal. This powerful book shows you the antidote. Self love. Not to be confused with creating

    some narcissistic image of ourselves that some previous books in this list implicitly endorse, but

    self love, that inner gratefulness that no external condition can take away. Self love, that infinite

    source you can share with others.

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