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25 Books for Success, the Rest of the List

The Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives Dan Millman (HJ
Kramer, 2006) The first of Dan Millman's writings, this book is an inspirational story
based largely on his college years. The book delves into the notion that a person can
be accomplished and successful without feeling alive or genuinely happy.
Millman learns "the way of the peaceful warrior" from a mysterious old man he names
Socrates. His mentor leads him through a journey of self-discovery. The lessons the
young man endures and later accepts are applicable for anyone searching for greater
meaning in life.
Laws of Success Napoleon Hill (Combined Registry Co., 1966) Twenty-six years of
research, including interviews with more than 500 self-made millionaires, laid the
foundation for this massive collection. After studying the methods and
accomplishments of masterminds such as Thomas Edison, John D. Rockefeller, Henry
Ford, Andrew Carnegie, Theodore Roosevelt and Alexander Graham Bell, Napoleon
Hill compiled what he learned, offering it to the world as the Laws of Success.
More than theories for a book, Hill applied the precepts to his life and discovered
immeasurable success. The book's size might seem intimidating, but Hill wrote so it
could be taught to high school students, keeping the text rich but easy to understand.
This personal-development guru paves the road to success with timeless wisdom.
Acres of Diamonds Russell H. Conwell (Filiquarian, 2007) Opportunities for success,
wealth and happiness often lie under foot and yet go unnoticed. This little book,
originally a speech by Russell Conwell, serves as a reminder not to overlook the
abundance right on our doorstep.
This timeless work is freely available online, in both written and audio formats, and
addresses the myth that fame and fortune are waiting somewhere "out there." He also
dispels the notion that men and women of integrity shouldn't desire money or wealth.
"Money is power, and you ought to be reasonably ambitious to have it. You ought
because you can do more good with it than you could without it," Conwell said. And to
that end, he advises readers to begin searching for the diamonds in their lives at

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As a Man Thinketh James Allen (Filiquarian, 2007) Published in 1902, "This little
volume" as James Allen refers to it, has been a source of inspiration for millions and
has influenced the work of many respected personal-development leaders. And with
statements such as, "The soul attracts that which it secretly harbors, that which it loves,
and also that which it fears," Allen paved the way for many contemporary philosophers.
At its core is the belief that "as a man thinketh in his heart, so is he." Allen uses
eloquent period language to bring readers to the realization that thoughts and character
are inseparably intertwined. Equally as important is the lesson of personal
responsibility taking precedence over thoughts and actions. He prescribes focused time
to reflect and discover yourself and your dreams, and to put forth energy and time to
make those dreams reality. This book, now in the public domain and freely accessible
on the Internet, should be in every achiever's library.
Maximum Achievement Brian Tracy (Simon & Schuster, 1995) As suggested by this
book's subtitle, "Strategies and skills that will unlock your hidden powers to succeed,"
it's likely you already possess what's required to create success in your life. Those who
apply these strategies provided by Brian Tracy can make changes that quickly produce
results.
Learn how to create success that encompasses every area of life-health, personal and
professional happiness, relationships and wealth. Whether you're already on the road
to success or just getting started on your success journey, the principles outlined in the
book will help you realize your true potential. Build the life you want and attain the
peace of mind that comes with the knowledge that you control your destiny.
The Seasons of Life Jim Rohn & Ronald Reynolds (Jim Rohn International, 1981) In
The Seasons of Life, Jim Rohn and Ronald Reynolds draw parallels between life and
the changing seasons. When you learn that change is the only guarantee, you can
make the most of each season as it comes into your life.
It's possible to learn and grow from every experience. The authors help readers
understand that every season is necessary and valuable-even winter, when life seems
harsh and your actions unfruitful.
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See You at the Top Zig Ziglar (Pelican Publishing Company, 2000) There's room for
you at the top! Zig Ziglar's message has inspired millions to change their lives by
helping them do, be and have more than they dared dream possible.
Ziglar offers a nuts-and-bolts approach to developing the self-image, attitudes and
habits that make people successful. Learn how to set and achieve goals, how to create
momentum that propels you forward in life and why being focused on others is a critical
aspect of success. This step-by-step guide will help you excel in every area of life.
The Magic of Thinking Big David J. Schwartz (Pocket Books, 1995) Thinking big
separates the achievers from the average. In this best-selling classic, David Schwartz
suggests that it's not necessarily intelligence or work ethic that move people up the
ladder of success, but the personal choice people make to believe that something
bigger and better is possible.
Make time to reflect on your life's goals and expand them. Once you have a clear
picture of what you want, focus your energy on achieving that goal. Keep your eyes
fixed on your goal and do not allow the small thinking of the world around you to cloud
your vision. Schwartz offers practical advice for putting the magic of thinking big to
work in your life.
The Power of Positive Thinking Norman Vincent Peale (Fireside, 2007) The belief
that positive thoughts lead to a positive reality isn't a new phenomenon. Decades
before The Secret, Norman Vincent Peale wrote The Power of Positive Thinking. The
book teaches readers that focused, intentional and unyielding belief is required before
they can achieve the lives they desire.
The philosophies from this best-selling book have helped millions reach their personal,
financial, spiritual and relationship goals. Learn to replace negative thoughts with
positive beliefs and to break the worry habit by cultivating a character that isn't swayed
by circumstances.
Awaken the Giant Within Anthony Robbins (Free Press, 1992) Within each person is
a sleeping giant of greatness. With this book, motivational coach Anthony Robbins
seeks to help you "take immediate control of mental, emotional, physical and financial
destiny."
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Not one to do things in a small way, Robbins found huge success, lost it all and then,
using the techniques outlined in this book, took control of his life and his success. This
personal-development classic delves into the specifics of goal-setting, achieving
success in relationships, talking to yourself and discovering your true potential.
Developing the Leader Within You John C. Maxwell (Thomas Nelson, 2005)
Developing the Leader Within You makes the theories of leadership personal. For
those struggling to take the next step in their careers or who doubt their leadership
abilities, the book offers practical methods for developing leadership skills.
Recognizing that some people have innate leadership-personality traits, the book
provides direction for becoming more effective. But John Maxwell's book debunks the
myth that only an exclusive few are born to be leaders. Instead, he suggests that
everyone benefits from learning self-discipline, seeking mentors and adding to their
skills through training.
Maxwell defines leadership as influence and points out that a management title isn't a
prerequisite. Regardless of your career, position or personality, learn how to become
an effective leader.
The One Minute Manager Kenneth Blanchard (HarperCollins Business, 2000) Apply
the principals taught in The One Minute Manager and watch your team's productivity
and job satisfaction grow. This allegorical tale pulls together the wisdom gained
through experience, allowing readers to prosper without making their predecessors'
mistakes.
The One Minute management style allows leaders to be efficient and effective with
their time. The short chapters in this easy read focus on interaction between managers
and their teams. By setting goals that encourage, redirecting, reprimanding and
praising appropriately, leaders can get more from their teams while earning their
respect.
Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don't Jim
Collins (Collins, 2001) If good is the enemy of great, can good companies become
great? And if so, how is that transition made with lasting effect? These are some of the
questions central to the research that led to the publication of Good to Great.
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Five years of investigation uncovered the characteristics that made uncommonly great
companies outshine their competition and earn significantly higher profits. Comparing
the differentiating traits of good companies and their great counterparts, Jim Collins
and his research team learned that, among other things, leaders who willingly work
with their heads and hearts, rather than their egos, are required to take a company
from good to great. Such leaders create the foundation for the culture and sustainable
results that propel an organization to excellence.
The Automatic Millionaire David Bach (Broadway, 2003) Who wouldn't want to
become a millionaire automatically? The truths related in this book, as in Bach's Finish
Rich series, are that nothing great is accomplished without forethought. But with a little
planning and by putting many aspects of your finances on autopilot, you can be on the
road to wealth.
The automatic aspect plan allows readers to save time while saving money. And
though many of the principles aren't new, Bach's easy-to-understand approach helps
the reader understand them in a new way. Some of the highlights include principles
such as paying yourself first, and advice about why and how to save for retirement-
even if you're hard-pressed to make ends meet now. Bach also provides advice for
accomplishing short-term savings goals and explains that giving is an important part of
wealth.
Rich Dad Poor Dad Robert T. Kiyosaki (Time Warner Paperbacks, 2002) The
paradigm shift related to work, employment and entrepreneurship has been a long time
coming. In one of his most-read books, Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki reveals
the value of taking control of your financial destiny through entrepreneurship and
investing.
In Rich Dad Poor Dad, Kiyosaki contrasts the differences between what the rich and
the poor or middle classes teach their children. As a young man, Kiyosaki was taught
by his "poor dad" to follow the path of least resistance: Get an education, get a job and
work hard. His "rich dad," his friend's dad, mentored him to do the opposite. The book
acknowledges education is important but it isn't always best received in a formal
learning environment. Lessons include the value of self-employment, how to be self-
employed without limiting yourself to the constraints of an employee, and how to create
and take advantage of residual-income opportunities. Instead of working hard for
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money, use the principles in this book to make money work for you.
The Greatest Salesman in the World Og Mandino (Frederick Fell Publishers, 2001)
Ten ancient scrolls hold the key to wealth and happiness in this classic parable. A
young camel boy wishing to improve his station in life takes his master's words to
heart: "No other trade or profession has more opportunity for one to rise from poverty
to great wealth than that of a salesman." Desiring success and wealth, the young man
sets out to become the greatest salesman in the world.
This pocket-sized book can be read easily in an hour, but it's packed with wisdom for
those pursuing a career in sales. Far more than a how-to book on closing the sale, the
story encourages the reader to contribute to society and to grow in peace of mind and
in heart. Those who apply the principles in the scrolls will learn how to overcome the
challenges of sales, how to persist through trials and, ultimately, how to succeed.
The Sales Bible Jeffrey Gitomer (Wiley, 2003) Jeffrey Gitomer has an extremely low
tolerance for lamenting salespeople and that comes through in the bold and fast-paced
tone of his books. The Sales Bible puts more than 100 sales facts, tips and solutions at
your disposal to help you "make sales while others are whining!"
This book magnifies the details of every aspect of sales. Learn the basics and
understand how recent changes in selling affect you and your pitch. Discover the keys
to setting yourself apart from the competition and finding your prospect's button. The
table of contents is designed to help you quickly identify specific topics. Or just start
reading from cover to cover for an excellent education from someone who knows the
profession from the inside out.
Who Moved My Cheese? Dr. Spencer Johnson (Vermilion, 2002) For many people,
change can be challenging. It can cause fear, anger and the feeling of being out of
control. This popular parable examines change and what happens to those who
choose not to embrace it.
"If you do not change, you can become extinct," is one of the many truisms the
characters learn in Who Moved My Cheese? What's holding you back? Are you taking
note of small changes that could lead to more significant changes in the future? In the
maze of life, it's possible to successfully deal with change if and when you clear your
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mind of expectations and understand that while your comfort zone may be cozy, it's not
necessarily the safest place to live.
Chicken Soup for the Soul series Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen, with other
contributors (Health Communications Inc., 1993-2008) Need inspiration? The
phenomenal success of Chicken Soup for the Soul offers inspiration on many levels.
From the tenacity it took to get the first Chicken Soup for the Soul published (Jack
Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen were rejected by 140 publishers and their book agent
before finding a publisher willing to take a chance on their idea) to the thousands of
touching and thought-provoking stories, these books will warm your heart and may help
you view life from a new perspective.
The original Chicken Soup for the Soul went to the top of the best-seller list in less than
a year. Today, one or more of the Chicken Soup books is consistently listed on the
New York Times and other major best-sellers lists.
As an entrepreneur, parent or business leader, staying at the top or your game requires
regular jolts of passion and healthy doses of laughter. Find both by picking up a copy
on a topic that interests you. With more than 170 titles in the series, you're sure to find
one that inspires you.
Success through a Positive Mental Attitude Napoleon Hill and W. Clement Stone
(Pocket Books, 1991) Success through a Positive Mental Attitude was first published in
1960, written by two of history's greatest personal-development leaders, Napoleon Hill
and W. Clement Stone. For almost half a century, this book has been the launching
point for those who want to change the direction of their lives.
Hill and Stone recognize that each person has their own definition of success. But
whether your desire is to build great wealth, own profitable organizations or be a world-
renowned artist, the authors point out, "You have everything to gain and nothing to lose
by trying. Success is achieved and maintained by those who keep trying with a
[positive mental attitude]."
This book addresses all areas of life. From getting the job you want to building better
relationships with those around you to living healthier longer (Stone lived to be 100
years old!), this book takes an inclusive approach to success, beginning with your state
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of mind.
Why a must-read? When you're looking for advice on how to create a successful and
rewarding life, why not get the answers from those who have "been there, done that?"
These thought leaders and business experts used the principles of positive mental
attitude and experienced a lifetime of rewards.