The Best Ever Life Changing Books-- That You Have Must Read

 

Experts say that books are portable magic. They’d transform you from an ordinary, demotivated soul to an extravagant fighter.

Books are a sanctuary for every individual with a spontaneous imagination; they are friends in the loneliest of times and they are teachers.

They are proof that time travel does exist because a book enables the voice of the writer to escape the shackles of time and speak out to the reader through its pages.

Today, we have listed some of most must read books of all time, for you.

Want to know what are the top picks so far for best books of all time?

1. Good to Great: Why some companies make the leap…and others don’t

Summary:

This book is definitely one of the best books to read, known to open doors for those who are struggling to make the leap and add a little extra to their ordinary and become extraordinary; it has proven to generate a lot of revenue.

This book has been written and based on a lot of research and carries careful evaluations.

The author of “Good to Great: Why some companies make the leap … and others don’t”, Jim Collins, was very curious about the factors that make a company sustainable. Good to Great has been constructed on the basis of his hard work and the results of his findings; which makes the book all the more amazing.

The book enabled six companies to take the leap from good to great! The book includes the six ingredients that the transit from good to great require. They are bound to change your life.

Want to know what the book is all about?

It is based on the best Management strategies out there!

“Some of the key concepts discerned in the study,” comments Jim Collins, “fly in the face of our modern business culture and will, quite frankly, upset some people.”

Reviews:

Perry Leon talked about the influence the book had on her life while writing her Campaign Blog and talked about how she would rate it as probably the top three business books of all times.

She went to reply to a question about what she had taken from the book, “I took from it that you should focus on key competencies and not get distracted by the other stuff.”

She rates it as one of the top books of all time and goes on to say that it should be included in every piece written on business books and self-help books because it has really helped her.

PROS

CONS

✅ Helps you deal with people from corporate world

❌ Does not cover anything other than management

✅ Motivate entrepreneurs towards valid conversation

❌ Too long to read the same content over and over

✅ Covers a broad spectrum of management practices

❌ Slight theoretical; less motivational

2. The 4 hour work week.

Summary:

This book is must for those people who are looking to make enough money to afford the luxurious lifestyle they want in life.

Have you been thinking that it would take your whole life to make a million dollars?

That’s not the case:

The book chronicles the techniques of how Tim, the author of The 4-Hour Workweek, managed to jump from earning $40,000 annually to earning the sum in a month! The best part is, the book is about so much more than just making money: it’ll help you rethink your lifestyle and will enable you to make your entire life so much more productive!

Review – ( Must read books ):

The 4-Hour Work Week has been appreciated for its valor and individualism and while Tim Ferris has his critics, the book has managed to change lives. Josh Steimle has publicly announced his love for the book on Forbes and goes on to say that it saved him from working 90 days a week!

PROS

CONS

✅ Empowers everyone to dream irrespective of capital they have

❌Persuades the reader towards ditching 9-5; something that’s not possible technically

✅ Helps people explore unconventional ways

❌Does not considers mental health options when suggesting new businesses

✅ A highly motivating book based on personal experience; easy to believe

❌Does not mention risks involved

3. Think and grow rich

Summary:

This book “Think & Grow Rich” is a simplified rewrite of Napoleon Hill’s very first published version in 1937. This book has managed to carry the wisdom of two-decades-long research which has been conducted by an old and wise man who wanted to know the key to success.

You may be wondering, what exactly has the author proposed in this book?

Eventually, after a lot of struggle, he became successful and proposed the thirteen steps to success and the seventeen principles of success.

Review:

Several people on good reads went on to say that the book has been a life changing experience for them and that it was very realistic and beautiful. The book has managed to change the lives of several high profile celebrities and there is a lot everyone can learn from it!

This book has received several great reviews on Reddit as well and has been rated one of the most read pieces of the 21st century.

PROS

CONS

✅ This book probes its reader to become proficient in disciplines like Specialized Knowledge, Decision Making, Imagination, Organized Planning, and teamwork.

❌ It can be said that the book is lengthy to the point of being extreme

✅Being one of the business world’s favorite books, the book can be purchased in only in $ 3.29 at Amazon

❌Its language may be classified as difficult for non-native readers.

4. Built to last: Successful habits for visionary companies

Summary:

This book is an entire framework: a blueprint which can be implemented by managers and entrepreneurs at all levels, who are looking to make their ideas flourish in the present time and in the future. I think the cost of the book is a small amount of money in comparison to the immense knowledge one will receive through this book.

The book was written during an era where no business thrived for more than 8 years.

Review:

Several people left their review on good reads about Build to Last, and one such review stated, “Built to Last is such a thought-provoking book, that it has left me dumbfounded about how the author managed to come up with such spot-on points in ’94.”

PROS

CONS

✅ This book provides practical implications to succeed,

❌ It's excessively lengthy

✅ A valid framework, an action plan, and influential language

❌It's being implementable to certain businesses and may include measures which may become outdated in the next 5 years following due to rapid globalization.

✅ It helps in provoking a call of action inside a person.

5. The richest man in Babylon.

Summary:

This book is unique for the way it has been constructed. It is based on stories of ancient people, it has entertaining tales of merchants, tradesmen, and herdsmen and keeps a person on their toes and engaged. The Richest Man in Babylon jots down all the lessons one must have on their fingertips to keep more out what they earn, get out of debt, invest in the right ventures, attract good luck, choose wise investments, and safeguard a lasting fortune.

Want to know what makes it really engaging and got it into the must read books of 2019 list?

The most fascinating aspect of the book is its connection to history; how it proves that life is a never-ending, repeating concept, and how the nature of humans remains similar despite the time that has past.

The author compares the recent era to the people of Babylon who were the first to discover and implement prosperity.

Review:

Several people on good reads went on to give many positive reviews on the book, and while many went on to say that the book was realistic and simple, it gave some very important lessons: save your money, be smart while making choices and move on!

PROS

CONS

✅ Based on real stories

❌ Part of it seems like fiction

✅ Perfectly connects past world to modern era practices

❌ The story involves too many characters making it difficult to link

✅ Considers the risk factors involved

❌ Success in the book is measured only through money

6. Grit: The power of passion and Perseverence by Angela Duckworth

Summary:

The pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth introduces the concept of “grit”, which she claims is a special blend of passion and persistence.

Wondering what’s the core lesson?

This book makes entrepreneurs realize that grit actually serves as an enzyme in the path to proficiency. Angela proves her theory of ‘grit’ by telling success stories of different people in different scenarios. This is a good motivational technique and keeps the book interesting by making you reflect on;

Why any effort you make ultimately counts twice towards your goal and how lifelong interest is triggered.

Review:

Dustin Flanary talks about Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth and comments that one of the best things that she has shown through her book is that adversity leads people to bloom in ways that comfort doesn’t.

Making it one of the toppers of the nonfiction edition list we’ve put together, it is definitely one of the best books of 2019, and it tops the category of most read books!

PROS

CONS

✅ Connects success to the science of thinking and perceiving

❌ The language used for explanation is difficult to understand

✅ Every claim is backed by logical justification

❌ The book is only motivational with no action plan

✅ Stresses on the role of cognitive thinking

❌ At times, very irrelevant and casual stuff is written

7. You are a Badass: How to stop Doubting your greatness and start living an awesome life

Summary:

You are a badass is an essential read in 2019 due to its refreshing and relatable content. The author, Jen Sincero, has plotted 27 chapters which are the complete package.

So, what’s the big deal about the book that is titled in slang?

Witty inspirational stories, sage advice, easy exercises, and the occasional swear word, this book helps one identify and change the self-sabotaging beliefs and behaviors that stop them from getting what you want. It enables one to create the life they want and gives them the power to create it NOW.

Reviews:

Several people shared their enthusiasm for the book on Good reads and some even went on to say things like; “Does it kick you as a badass, really? It does man! You’re not the same after going through it.”

Making it one of the toppers of the nonfiction edition list we’ve made, it is definitely one of the must-read pieces.

PROS

CONS

✅ The book is very engaging

❌ It doesn’t have anything for people who are working on outdated technologies

✅ The tone of the author is friendly and good enough to connect

❌ It tells people to do what they love irrespective of gauging the scope of the project

✅ The book has complete action plan rather than advices

❌ Does not appreciate people as they are

✅ It is all about the recent era

8. Screw it, Let’s do it! By Richard Branson

Summary:

Screw it, Let’s do it! is one of Richard Branson’s favorite sayings and in the book he’s written, which he’s given the same name, he writes the life lessons he’s learned while conducting business successfully and trying to

balance his personal life along the way.

He brings forth, the concept that while criticism can be crippling and sometimes leads to indecision, trying, again and again, is the only way a person can reach greatness. He urges his readers to only do what they love.

Review:

People on Quora had a lot say about “Screw it, Let’s do it!” and most of everyone had positive reviews;
P.s Quora is famous for highlighting the best stuff so if I were you I would consider this in my must have list.

Priya Gupta highlighted that it was essential for people to stop complaining to God about the things they didn’t have and start being thankful for the resources and things that they were given instead.

Making it the topper of the most read nonfiction edition, it is definitely is one the best books of 2019.

PROS

CONS

✅ The book is globally praised.

❌ In this book Richard has managed to ignore several real-world issues.

✅ It has humorous language and the engaging content.

9. To kill a MockingBird

Summary:

What better way to tame your wanderlust than to enjoy Harper Lee’s, To Kill a Mockingbird.

The plot puts your imagination in turmoil, the story allows you to see things through the point of view of a young girl, who is coming-of-age in the South. She lives with her father, a lawyer, who puts everything at stake to defend a black man unjustly accused of a crime.

Over a million copies of this book have been sold out and are still selling!

Review:

To Kill a Mockingbird is a best seller worldwide and has also been adopted by the US education board as a course book for primary schoolers. Several people on Goodreads left bright and promising comments, one of which was,

“I MUST SAY THIS BOOK IS A MUST-READ FICTION, AND THE BEST PART IS THAT YOU CAN HAVE IT IN YOUR PREFERRED LANGUAGE; THE BOOK HAS FORTY DIFFERENT TRANSLATIONS.”

PROS

CONS

✅ Breaks the barriers of an ideal conventional expected story plot

❌ Use of racial epithets go too far

✅ Covers topics like racial injustice

❌ Invites segmented readers; the author has partial opinions

✅ Connects to the characters while maintaining the interest level

❌ Portrayed only the negative side of USA

✅ Promotes tolerance among readers

10. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Summary:

Paulo Coelho is one of the famous writers of our era. Almost all of his work is brilliant, but nothing has been able to beat The Alchemist yet. This mystical novel takes its readers into a magical journey following Santiago, readers have been known to discover themselves while enjoying this masterpiece.

Review:

People have been a fan of The Alchemist since the time it was released, several readers on Good reads went on to say positive things about it.

One such gentleman stated that,

“THIS IS THE BOOK WHICH HELPS A PERSON UNDERSTAND THE SIGNIFICANCE OF LISTENING TO OUR HEARTS, OF RECOGNIZING OPPORTUNITY AND LEARNING TO READ THE OMENS STREWN ALONG LIFE’S PATH, AND, MOST IMPORTANTLY, IT TEACHES US TO FOLLOW OUR DREAMS.”

PROS

CONS

✅ Lessons evolve from the simplicity of life making it easier to adopt

❌ The story has become slightly outdated in comparison to the recent era

✅ Stresses on identifying one’s true self

✅ Does not glorify nationalities, money and material belongings.