Your Future Self Will Thank You For Reading More

Do you know which country reads the most in the world? On average, residents of this country spend an average of 10.42 hours a week reading. That’s incredible India! Thailand comes second place while China ranks the third place. [Refer note 1]

We know the usefulness of reading books, but why are so many of us still not flipping a page?

Quoting Tony Robbins, the reason we are not doing things we knew would benefit us is because we associate more pain to doing what is necessary than missing the opportunity.

But you know what? Not reading would cost you a fortune. You are missing a lot! [Refer note 2]

There are a lot of good reads. Out of what I had read in the past 2 years, here are my top picks highly recommended to every one of us. Beware – your mind would be stretched and never be the same again!

Personal Growth

* Contents are quoted from book reviews / testimonials / introductions.

** Images are snapped from Amazon

First Thing First (by Stephen R. Covey) To live a more balanced existence, you have to recognize that not doing everything that comes along is okay. It is about life management. If you put first things first, you are organizing and managing time and events according to the personal priorities you established. * [Refer note 3]
	The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth (by John C. Maxwell) The Law of Intentionality: Growth doesn’t just happen. Do you have a plan for your personal growth? * Not yet? Start here.
The Compound Effect (by Darren Hardy) “It shows you how small, smart choices add up to transform your life.” — Harvey Mackay *
	Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff (by Richard Carlson) And it’s all small stuff..! Don’t let the small things in life get the best of you. Dr. Carlson reveals ways to make your actions more peaceful and caring, with the added benefit of making your life more calm and stress-free. * [Refer note 4]
Awaken the Giant Within (by Anthony Robbins) How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical and Financial Destiny? ” You need to set and live by these standards no matter what happens in your life.” – Tony * Side note: Tony – Why We Do What We Do is one of the most viewed TED Talks (over 12mil).
	Talent is Overrated (by Geoff Colvin) What we achieve isn’t about natural gifts. Researches – and dramatic real-life examples – show that great performance is more available than you ever thought. * This is not just a business book. You want to be the best? Your kids to grow as a better performer? Read it.
7a.  Good to Great (Jim Collins)If you are not satisfied with being just good / better than average, this book is for you – currently ranked as number 1 best seller on Amazon in Company Business Profiles (Nov 2014).   7b.  Great by Choice (James C. Collins, Morten T. Hansen)Fascinating! I’m not sure who would want to miss this book, the facts / researches shown here are just mind blowing! Learn how to make right choices, greatness is just on your way.
	How Full is Your Bucket? (by Tom Rath & Donald Clifton) This book reveals how even the briefest interactions affect your relationships, productivity, health, and longevity. Organized around a simple metaphor of a dipper and a bucket, and grounded in 50 years of research, this book will show you how to greatly increase the positive moments in your work and your life, while reducing the negative. * [Refer note 5]
Getting More (by Stuart Diamond) I would put negotiation as one of the top 5 survival skills in life. This book is simply life-changing!
	10. Getting to Yes (Roger Fisher, William Ury (and William Paton in the 2nd Edition))The context of this book might be more business oriented, however it’s definitely for all audience. Another brilliant book on negotiation!

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Inspirations for Thinking (Differently and Creatively)

These books would open your mind like never before. Heard about like attracts like? If invisible microwave can cook your food, do you believe mind power could change things physically? Do we make better choice with more or less options? Think about it.

1. The Art of Thinking Clearly (by Rolf Dobelli)
2. The 4-Hour Work Week (by Timothy Ferriss)
3. The $100 Startup (by Chris Guillebeau)
4. Abundance (by Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler)
5. The Power of Subconscious Mind (by Joseph Murphy)
6. Law of Attraction (by Michael Losier)

Other Well-Known Books

Need no more intro, these are really classic good reads.

1. Who Moved My Cheese? (by Spencer Johnson)
2. Think and Grow Rich (by Napoleon Hill)
3. The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari (by Robin Sharma)
4. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (by Stephen Covey)
5. Outliers (by Malcolm Gladwell)
6. How to Win Friends and Influence People (by Dale Carnegie)

Reference

1. Readers around the world infographic
2. 10 Scientific Facts about Reading Books
3. Habit 3: Put First Things First
4. Goodreads: Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff
5. Amazon: How Full is Your Bucket?