7 recommended books for self-improvement

What to read for growth

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So, you’ve decided to work on yourself.

This is generally harder than many assume it to be, and sometimes the unicorn and rainbow world of self-improvement can seem like fluff in the face of real-life challenges.

But among the glut of poorly written, badly cited, semi-informational works, there are still those that stand out and add value to the reader.

Here are seven self-improvement books I think are solid reads.

1. The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz

For many, The Magic of Thinking Big will have been their entrance into the world of self-improvement.

And while some might consider the content “basic,” I have read this book several times, and each time different parts of it have spoken to me more clearly and loudly.

Spaced repetition is good practice with any material you intend to internalize, but this type of magic isn’t present in many books. The Magic of Thinking Big is one of those rarities.

So, even if you think it might be too basic, too commonsense, or too obvious, give it another try. Read it all the way through. Likely, some passages will be highlighted just for you, and you will…