READING YOUR WAY TO THE TOP: 5 BOOKS FOR SUCCESS

It is often said that Success is “nothing more than a few simple disciplines, practiced every day.” We all aim to build a meaningful life and leave behind a prosperous and positive legacy. The road to success however, is not a straight one; it requires a lot of introspection and hard work. To reach the top, you have to think your way there and since our thought processes are heavily influenced by what we read and see, we have compiled a list of must-reads just for you.

  1. rsz_411-vgwyyul_sx321_bo1204203200_PRESENCE – AMY CUDDY

Following her Ted Talk a few years ago, Psychologist Amy Cuddy’s book is a more practical way of activating your presence. Cuddy talks the reader through power poses and its impact on the mind, helping the reader to realise their own potential to go after their dreams. From expert opinions on interviewing techniques and pitches, this book helps the reader to be poised and ready to take action.

 

 

 

 

  1. rsz_198863SCREW IT, LET’S DO IT: LESSONS IN LIFE – RICHARD BRANSON

Entrepreneur and billionaire, Richard Branson offers practical steps of how he became successful and how you can too. Based on his personal experiences and important lessons which have influenced him, he talks the reader through the changing of paradigms and its efficacy to success. One overriding theme is that hard work is not the only option

 

 

 

 

 

  1. rsz_book_the-alchemistTHE ALCHEMIST – PAULO COELHO

This book is more of a personal journey to finding one’s destiny. It is most known as a self-help book. Following the journey of a shepherd boy – Santiago on his quest, the book has a teachable moment when an old king tells Santiago, “When you really want something to happen, the whole universe will conspire so that your wish comes true”. Finding your destiny, focusing on it and working hard are the core motifs of success according Coelho.

 

 

 

 

(HarperBusiness • $19.95)Eker is the pop psychologist of the personal-finance game, probing the subconscious to ferret out the childhood conditioning that holds people back from getting rich. Has your inner "money blueprint" programmed you to earn no more than $80,000? Do you focus on obstacles rather than opportunities? Train your mind to "act in spite of fear," and you can join the ranks of the well-to-do!

4. SECRETS OF A MILLIONAIRE MIND – T. HARV EKER

This book has several simple strategies that aid in a change of attitude, advocating that it is just as important as financial education. Taking you through the money blueprint, this step by step guide the reader to understand how to make money work. Eker also takes the reader into the mind and beliefs of wealthy people.

 

 

 

  1. rsz_9780307464729LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT- PETER BUFFETT

Forging your own path in life is one of the main themes in this book. Coming from a wealthy background, Buffett explains to the reader the importance of a work ethic and wealth ethic. From smart investments to relishing the process to success, this book has a lot in store for many.