As a woman, one of your 2019 goals should be to read more inspirational books. Reading books helps to broaden your mind, gives you different perspectives on life, and even builds your vocabulary.
Here are 10 must-read inspirational books.
1. Own It: The Power of Women at Work by Sallie Krawcheck
In this book, the author draws on her experiences at the highest levels of business, both as one of the lone women at the top rungs of the biggest boy’s club in the world and as an entrepreneur, to show how women can tap into this growing power to elevate their careers: from getting the raise to new takes on networking and mentoring to navigating career breaks and curveballs to avoiding the biggest career mistake that most women don’t know they are making.
2. Ask For It: How Women Can Use Negotiation to Get What They Really Want
Based on years of research, it shows readers how to recognize what they truly deserve, maximize their bargaining power, and formulate the right plan for their situation in work and life. You’ll learn how to get doors opened that were previously closed to you using the strategies here.
3. Nice Girls Don’t Get The Corner Office by Lois. P Frankel
This book addresses the mistakes women make when climbing the career ladder and the inability to let some of those habits go as we grow older.
This book will guide you and help you understand the motivations behind your actions so you can be better for others. It’ll help you create a mindset focused on others rather than yourself, so you can develop stronger relationships.
4. Judgement Detox by Gabby Bernstein
This is another book jam-packed with wisdom and guidance. Judgment is all the ways we look at the world around us, the people we interact with, and even ourselves.
We form limiting beliefs, which usually hold us back from becoming who we are meant to be. The author provides a clear, step-by-step process to release the beliefs that hold you back from living a better life.
5. How to Be Who You Are and Use What You’ve Got to Get What You Want by Sarah Knight
If you’re looking for renewed empowerment for the year, this is worth the read. The author’s main advice is simple: You do you. It’s time to start putting your happiness first—and stop letting other people tell you what to do, how to do it, or why it can’t be done. And don’t panic! You can do it without losing friends and alienating people.
6. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Looking for a great book to start off 2018, Coelho has just the perfect book for you. This book will give you insights into living, pursuing ones dreams and taking challenges.
7. Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth
The author of this book, psychologist Angela Duckworth, shows her readers that the secret to success is something she refers to as “grit.” She addresses all types of people, from parents to students to business people, to highlight the importance of the blend of passion and persistence. Duckworth refers to her own experiences beginning early on in life that made her come to this conclusion.
8. The Power of Broke by Daymond John
In this book, the author shows how starting out broke can actually be an advantage because it will force you to think outside of the box. It teaches you to efficiently use your resources and forces you to authentically connect with customers and create imaginative marketing strategies.
9. Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins
The author’s point in ‘Awaken The Giant Within’ is to take charge of your life in all the important ways: emotional, physical, mental, and financial. All of these important parts dovetail together and work with each other for you to achieve greater success. Only when you are at the peak of performance in all categories can you truly be your best self.
10. “The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance — What Women Should Know” by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman
If you want to continue to climb the corporate ladder, confidence is key, and this book is just what you need.
This book taps leading psychologists, who claim that anyone can become more confident and offer effective ways to do so.
