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The Ultimate Reading List for those who love Self Development

Nov 21

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The Daily Guru Team

This is our Ultimate Reading list  – for those who are deeply interested in Self Development and on-going growth in their life. These books are real game changers!

We often get asked what are some of the best books we have read in various categories based on many the hours of reading and research we do. Which is why today we are sharing our recommended reading list with you.  Below you’ll find more than 100 amazing books to read, organized by category.

This is a reading list for people who don’t want to waste their time on unhelpful books. We have done all the hard work for you and only list the ‘creme de la creme’, the absolute best books to read in each category.

You can be sure that each one is a must read and will be worth your time.

If this ultimate reading list has you feeling slightly overwhelmed…. do not worry – just go straight to first list below and pick one book title that appeals.  Remember, Rome wasn’t build in a day and, equally, reading these books should be an enjoyable, self-paced experience, not an overwhelming sprint!

 

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The Best Of The Best!  Our Best Books of All Time

Looking for more good books to read? Click the links below to jump to a specific category.

10 Best Nonfiction Books – HERE

best nonfiction books

 

Top 10 Books packed full of Wisdom  – HERE

Best Books

 

20 Best-Selling Books of All-Time – HERE

Best Selling Books

 

 

Short & Sharp Book Summaries -HERE

Top Book Summaries

 

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Our Short & Sharp Book Summaries

To help those who prefer to scan books for their best ideas, we’ve created some very short book summaries for you.  These are just three simple sentences of the books main ideas. You can read all of these notes on my book summaries page.

 

How to Read More Books

If you would like to learn how to read more books in a shorter space of time, then we highly recommend you check out James Clears article below on “How to Read More”.  The king of creating successful habits, James uses a very simple process to read A LOT of books. If you’re interested in reading books more consistently (and quickly), you may find this article useful.

How to Read More: The Simple System I’m Using to Read 30+ Books Per Year

 

Share your thoughts

We’d love to know your thoughts on our lists and if you think we have missed any off.  Email us your suggestions at [email protected]

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I'm Rebecca Sparks - Founder of The Daily Guru. I'm also a Self Development Coach,
a Speaker and a Podcaster. 

What drives me most in life is a fascination & curiosity with how we can make the most of our short time here on this planet.  How do we make our lives feel meaningful? How can we make life feel fulfilling?  And how can we turn these elements into a lifestyle? 

My mission is to help women explore these topics and to design a life that taps into all of their essentials.

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