5 Books to Expand Your Perspective
Whether you’re looking to refine your mindset, understand yourself better, or simply approach life with fresh ideas, reading the right book can make a huge difference. These five titles cover a range of topics—from habits and confidence to emotional health—and offer practical insights to help you navigate personal and professional challenges.
1. The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz
This timeless book is all about mindset is one of time favorites. Schwartz explores how aiming high and thinking positively can influence your decisions and outcomes. It’s packed with straightforward advice on overcoming fear, improving confidence, and making bigger goals feel attainable. It’s a great reminder that changing your outlook can reshape your approach to work, relationships, and reducing your limiting beliefs.
2. The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy
Hardy focuses on how small, consistent actions add up to create significant change. Whether it’s about saving money, building a career, or improving your health, the book shows effective ways to rethink daily habits and long-term success. Especially if you struggle with procrastination or staying consistent, this definitely should be at the top of your must-read list.
3. The Body Keeps the Score by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk
Dr. van der Kolk breaks down how experiences, particularly trauma, are stored in the body and how they influence behavior and health. The book mixes scientific research with stories and strategies to understand and offers a new way to think about the mind-body connection and the importance of addressing what we carry with us.
4. 101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think by Brianna Wiest
This collection of essays covers topics like emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and living with intention. Each essay is short and to the point, making it easy to pick up when you want some practical ideas you can apply to everyday life. Especially if you don’t have a lot of time to read a whole book, this is a great pick because you don’t necessarily have to read each essay in order, but you’ll always be left with a message that feels meaningful and thought-provoking.
5. The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga
This book uses a conversational format to explore the philosophy of Alfred Adler. It challenges the need for approval from others and emphasizes living in line with your values. It encourages you to think differently about relationships, responsibility, and what it means to live a fulfilling life.