TOP 14 books YOU should read at least once in your Lifetime!! Especially No. 13!!

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2025 is still fresh!

If you're still looking forward to leveling up your life this year, it's not too late.

One of the ways to do so is by developing a good reading habit.

And you can start that with one of the books below:

1. The Alchemist

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Lessons
• Trust your intuition and pursue your legend, as it will lead to a fulfilling and meaningful life.
• Be adaptable and open to change.
• Focus on the present moment because it is the only time you have the power to shape your destiny.

2 . How To Win Friends and Influence People

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Lessons
• You can make a great first impression simply by smiling.
• To be interesting to others, discuss their favorite subject: themselves.
• If you want to persuade someone, get them to say yes a lot.

3 . Man's Search For Meaning

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Lessons
• Even in the harshest conditions, we can choose our attitude.
• Each person has a unique purpose in life, and pursuing that purpose brings fulfillment and happiness.
• There is meaning in suffering.

4 . Ikigai

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Lessons
• Having a purpose is a vital component of longevity and happiness.
• If you want to live a long life, follow the advice of some of the oldest people in the world.
• To stay healthy throughout your life, ensure you are moving enough.

5 . Outliers

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Lessons
• After you cross a certain skill threshold, your abilities won’t help you.
• The month you’re born matters.
• Asians are good at math because where you come from matters.

6 . Sapiens

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• The ability to think gave early humans language, eventually leading to agricultural advances allowing them to grow exponentially.
• Improvements in trade were only possible with the invention of money and writing.

7 . The 48 Laws of Power

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Lessons
• Always make superiors look smarter than you.
• Confuse competitors by acting unpredictably.
• Don’t force others to do what you want; seduce*/lure them instead.

8 . The Four Agreements

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Lessons
• Be impeccable with your word.
• Don’t take anything personally.
• Don’t make assumptions.
• Always do your best.

9 . Thinking, Fast and Slow

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Lessons
• Your behavior is determined by 2 systems in your mind: conscious and automatic.
• Your brain is lazy, which causes you to make intellectual errors.
• When you’re making money decisions, leave your emotions at home.

10 . Rich Dad, Poor Dad

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Lessons
• The rich make their money work for them.
• Financial education is your greatest asset.
• Know the difference between assets and liabilities.

11 . The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

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Lessons
• Be Proactive.
• Begin with the end in mind.
• Put first things first.
• Seek to understand first, then to be understood.

12 . The Magic of Thinking Big

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Lessons
• When you believe in yourself, your thoughts and beliefs directly impact your actions and achievements.
• Learn something new whenever you can.
• Ask yourself, “How can I do a better job today?” every day.

13 . Atomic Habits

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Lessons
• Tiny changes in our habits can change the trajectory of our lives.
• Developing a habit requires a four-step pattern: cue, craving, response, and reward.
• To form new habits, make them obvious, attractive, easy, and satisfying.

Last but not least...

The Bible!

If at all there's a manual to life, it's definitely the Bible.

Though it was written centuries ago, it still has plenty applicable lessons to guide us in today's troubles.

Centuries/Millenia from now, it will still be as valuable as it ever was.

That's it fam.

Godspeed in your Journey to a better you!!

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I agree.

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