Kelly's Bookshelf
Wisdom Worth Sharing
“Reading is essential for those who seek to rise above the ordinary.” ~ Jim Rohn
If you're curious to learn as much as possible about how to make the most of your life, below is a selection of some of the most impactful books I've read so far (another round of updates is coming soon).
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Categories:
(in alphabetical order)
Entrepreneurship & Business ~ Environment ~ Happiness ~ Inner Child
Mindset/Physiology/Body/Emotions/Spirit ~ Money & Finances ~ Personal Development
Entrepreneurship & Business
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Ready, Fire, Aim: Zero to $100 Million in No Time Flat ~ by Michael Masterson
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The $100 Startup ~ by Chris Guillebeau
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The 4-Hour Work-Week ~ by Timothy Ferriss
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The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What To Do About It ~ by Michael Gerber
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The Greatest Salesman in the World ~ by Og Mandino
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The Road Less Stupid ~ by Keith Cunningham
Environment
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Braiding Sweetgrass ~ by Robin Wall Kimmerer
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The Hidden Life of Trees ~ by Peter Wohlleben
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Wisdom of the Elders: Sacred Native Stories of Nature ~ by David Suzuki & Peter Knudtson
Happiness
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The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear And Take Life To The Next Level ~ by Gay Hendricks
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The Book of Awesome ~ by Neil Pasricha
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The Happiness Project ~ by Gretchen Rubin
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The Joy Diet: 10 Daily Practices For A Happier Life ~ by Martha Beck
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What Happy People Know: How The New Science Of Happiness Can Change Your Life For The Better ~ by Dan Baker, Ph.D. and Cameron Stauth
Inner Child
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Growing Up Again: Parenting Ourselves, Parenting Our Children ~ by Jean Illsley Clarke & Connie Dawson
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Healing Your Aloneness: Finding Love And Wholeness Through Your Inner Child ~ by Erika J. Chopich & Margaret Paul
Mindset/Physiology/Body/Emotions/Spirit
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Anatomy of the Spirit: The Seven Stages of Power and Healing ~ by Caroline Myss
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Excuse Me, Your Life Is Waiting: The Astonishing Power of Feelings ~ by Lynn Grabhorn
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Infinite Possibilities: The Art Of Living Your Dreams ~ by Mike Dooley
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Leveraging the Universe: 7 Steps to Engaging Life's Magic ~ by Mike Dooley
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Mind Over Medicine: Scientific Proof That You Can Heal Yourself ~ by Lissa Rankin
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Old Turtle ~ by Douglas Wood
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Potatoes, Not Prozac ~ by Kathleen DesMaisons
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Taming Your Gremlin: A Surprisingly Simple Method for Getting Out of Your Own Way ~ by Rick Carson
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The Blue Zones: Lessons For Living Longer From The People Who've Lived The Longest ~ by Dan Buettner
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The Book of Secrets: Unlocking the Hidden Dimensions of Your Life ~ by Deepak Chopra
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The Charge: Activating The 10 Human Drives That Make You Feel Alive ~ by Brendon Burchard
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The Feel Good Factor: 10 Proven Ways to Boost Your Mood & Motivate Yourself ~ by Patrick Holford
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The Power Of Intention: Learning To Co-Create Your World Your Way ~ by Wayne Dyer
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The Power Of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment ~ by Eckhart Tolle
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The Seat Of The Soul ~ by Gary Zukav
Money & Finances
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Overcoming Underearning ~ by Barbara Stanny
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Rich Dad, Poor Dad ~ by Robert Kiyosaki
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Rule 1 Investing ~ by Phil Town
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The Soul of Money: Transforming Your Relationship With Money And Life ~ by Lynne Twist
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The Wealthy Barber: The Common Sense Guide To Successful Financial Planning ~ by David Chilton
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Think & Grow Rich ~ by Napoleon Hill
Personal Development
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Be Your Future Self Now ~ by Dr. Benjamin Hardy
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Ceremony ~ by Brianna Wiest
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Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway ~ by Susan Jeffers
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How to Love Yourself ~ by Rachel Madorsky
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Life Is Short - Wear Your Party Pants ~ by Loretta LaRoche
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Man's Search for Meaning ~ by Viktor Frankl
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Maybe It's You: Cut the Crap. Face Your Fears. Love Your Life ~ by Lauren Handel Zander
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Oneness With All Life ~ by Eckhart Tolle
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The 4 C's Formula ~ by Dan Sullivan
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change ~ by Stephen R. Covey
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The Five People You Meet In Heaven ~ by Mitch Albom
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The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide To Personal Freedom ~ by don Miguel Ruiz
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The Gap and the Gain ~ by Dan Sullivan & Dr. Benjamin Hardy
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The Hero With a Thousand Faces ~ by Joseph Campbell
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The Last Lecture ~ by Randy Pausch
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Life Makeovers: 52 Practical & Inspiring Ways To Improve Your Life One Week At A Time ~ by Cheryl Richardson
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Untamed ~ by Glennon Doyle
Poetry
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The Gift - Poems by Hafiz ~ by Hafiz - translations by Daniel Ladinsky
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Why I Wake Early ~ by Mary Oliver
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You Are Lightning ~ by Andrea Gibson
Finding Your Purpose
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Finding Your Own North Star ~ by Martha Beck
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Finding Your Way In a Wild New World ~ by Martha Beck
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I Could Do Anything If Only I Knew What It Was: How To Discover What You Really Want and How to Get It ~ by Barbara Sher
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Life The Life You Love: In Ten Easy Step-By-Step Lessons ~ by Barbara Sher
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Something More: Excavating Your Authentic Self ~ by Sarah Ban Breathnach
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Steering By Starlight: The Science and Magic of Finding Your Destiny ~ by Martha Beck
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The Lion Tracker's Guide to Life ~ by Boyd Varty
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The Path: Creating Your Mission Statement for Work and for Life ~ by Laurie Beth Jones
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The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success: A Practical Guide To The Fulfillment Of Your Dreams ~ by Deepak Chopra
...stories and fables on Finding Your Purpose
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Jonathan Livingston Seagull ~ by Richard Bach
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Life of Pi ~ by Yan Martel
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The Alchemist ~ by Paulo Coehlo
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The Celestine Prophecy ~ by James Redfield
Relationships
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The 8 Rules of Love ~ by Jay Shetty
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The 8 Essential Traits of Couples Who Thrive ~ by Susan Page