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What are some life-changing, view-altering, mind-stretching books?

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Vivian’s Answer

Hi Brenna,


This is a tough question. Looking back, each book that had a significant impact in my life, had something to do with what I was going through at that time. Not all the bookswill apply to you, but here is my list:

  1. The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
  2. Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson
  3. Blink by Malcolm Gladwell
  4. Emotional Design by Don Norman
  5. The Marshmallow Test by <span style="color: rgb(119, 119, 119);">Walter Mischel</span>
  6. The Bible (NIV)

Side note: I read a lot more non-fiction than fiction. I love reading about other people's lives and what they did or how to learn from them. Hope this helps.


Dream big, Vivian

Thank you comment icon Thanks! I'll add them all to my list!! Brenna
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Jessica’s Answer

  1. Think And Grow Rich
  2. Rich Dad Poor Dad
  3. The Magic of Thinking Big
  4. The One Thing
  5. Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn
  6. The Go- Giver
  7. No Limits
  8. Switch On Your Brain
Thank you comment icon Cool! Thank you! Brenna
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Doreen’s Answer

1. How to win friends and influence people
2. Nice Girls don't get the corner office
3. Nice Girls don't get the corner office 2
4. You can't send a duck to eagle school
5. Who moved my cheese?
6. Don't sweat the small stuff
7. The Fred Factor
8. Good to great
9. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
10. Lean In
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Pat’s Answer

The books I cherish are timeless classics, so I'll keep my response brief yet impactful.

Firstly, 'Markings' by Dag Hammarskjöld, a book that is effortlessly simple to read, yet brimming with profound ideas.

The other two books that hold a special place in my heart might seem like they're tailored for youngsters, but they're teeming with philosophical wisdom that I'm absolutely captivated by.

These books are 'The Velveteen Rabbit' and 'The Little Prince'.

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Reya’s Answer

I recently read 'Many lives, many masters' by Dr. Brian Weiss. I think 'view-altering' and 'mind-stretching' would definitely be the best way to describe this book. Do give it a read, if possible!
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Ash’s Answer

1. Status Anxiety
2. Who's Pulling Your Strings?
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Stephanie’s Answer

Mindset by Carol Dweck is a fantastic book focused on how to have a growth mindset vs a closed mindset. It helps understand how to be open to new ideas, feedback, coaching and differing opinions. Highly recommend it to improve communication skills as well.
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Krasti’s Answer

I enjoy reading a variety of books, but some self-help/nonfiction books that made me think in another perspective are:

1. Atomic Habits by James Clear
2. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
3. When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
4. The Four Agreements by Miguel Ruiz
5. 10% Happier by Dan Harris
6. Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson
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