{"id":7357,"date":"2018-03-08T16:18:17","date_gmt":"2018-03-08T14:18:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bmkedev.wpengine.com\/?p=7357"},"modified":"2022-02-04T14:10:37","modified_gmt":"2022-02-04T12:10:37","slug":"personal-development-books","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/personal-development-books","title":{"rendered":"Personal Development Books You Should Read."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We all need some motivation to get through life, career growth is no different. What better to get inspiration from than well written books. Here is a list of 6 books that are a must read for personal development. <\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f1f0e0ef22e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f1f0e0ef22e\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/personal-development-books\/#1Think_and_Grow_Rich_by_Napoleon_Hill\" >1.Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/personal-development-books\/#2_The_Power_of_Positive_Thinking_by_Dr_Norman_Vincent_Peale\" >2. The Power of Positive Thinking by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/personal-development-books\/#Outliers_The_Story_of_Success_by_Malcolm_Gladwell\" >Outliers The Story of &nbsp;Success by Malcolm Gladwell<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/personal-development-books\/#The_Power_Playbook_Rules_for_Independence_Money_and_Success_by_Lala_Anthony\" >The Power Playbook: Rules for Independence, Money and Success by Lala Anthony.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/personal-development-books\/#The_7_Habits_of_Highly_Effective_People_Powerful_Lessons_in_Personal_Change_by_Stephen_Covey\" >The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen Covey.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/personal-development-books\/#6Mans_Search_for_Meaning_by_Viktor_Frankl\" >6.Man\u2019s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1Think_and_Grow_Rich_by_Napoleon_Hill\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1.Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s very easy to dismiss this book seeing that it was written over 80 years ago.The basic principles in this book haven\u2019t changed much, it has proved to be a classic that has helped guide many through the journey of success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7353 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Think-and-Grow-Rich-by-Napoleon-Hill_FB.png\" alt=\"Think-and-Grow-Rich-by-Napoleon-Hill\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Think-and-Grow-Rich-by-Napoleon-Hill_FB.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Think-and-Grow-Rich-by-Napoleon-Hill_FB-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Think-and-Grow-Rich-by-Napoleon-Hill_FB-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Think-and-Grow-Rich-by-Napoleon-Hill_FB-770x404.png 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Think-and-Grow-Rich-by-Napoleon-Hill_FB-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Think-and-Grow-Rich-by-Napoleon-Hill_FB-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_The_Power_of_Positive_Thinking_by_Dr_Norman_Vincent_Peale\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2. The Power of Positive Thinking by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you talk to any successful person, they will tell you attitude played a huge role in their success. Thinking positively may not magically change everything around you, it however is the first step to achieving your goals. You have to believe that you can before you do it, always bet on yourself. The author is a faithful Christian this book however is quite beneficial regardless of your faith and beliefs.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outliers_The_Story_of_Success_by_Malcolm_Gladwell\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Outliers The Story of &nbsp;Success by Malcolm Gladwell<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This book takes a scientific look at what it takes to achieve success. It doesn\u2019t necessarily look &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;at a specific list of things you need to do in order to achieve success. The author looks at the fact that success is not achieved by luck, attitude or even skill, but that the only real measurement is the time we put into our skills.It is an enjoyable read. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7352 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Outliers_The_Story_of__Success_by_Malcolm_Gladwell_FB.jpg\" alt=\"Outliers_The_Story_of__Success_by_Malcolm_Gladwell\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Outliers_The_Story_of__Success_by_Malcolm_Gladwell_FB.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Outliers_The_Story_of__Success_by_Malcolm_Gladwell_FB-378x198.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Outliers_The_Story_of__Success_by_Malcolm_Gladwell_FB-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Outliers_The_Story_of__Success_by_Malcolm_Gladwell_FB-770x404.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Outliers_The_Story_of__Success_by_Malcolm_Gladwell_FB-600x315.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Outliers_The_Story_of__Success_by_Malcolm_Gladwell_FB-390x205.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Power_Playbook_Rules_for_Independence_Money_and_Success_by_Lala_Anthony\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The Power Playbook: Rules for Independence, Money and Success by Lala Anthony. <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This is an empowering guide to forging professional success, establishing financial independence, and finding balance for a truly satisfying life.The author is a self-made entrepreneur with a successful fashion line, a cosmetics company, a reality show, and a budding acting career to her credit. She talks about her own path to success as she also shares her experience. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7350 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/The_Power_Playbook-Rules_for_Independence_Money_and_Success_by_Lala_Anthony_FB.jpg\" alt=\"The_Power_Playbook-Rules_for_Independence_Money_and_Success_by_Lala_Anthony\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/The_Power_Playbook-Rules_for_Independence_Money_and_Success_by_Lala_Anthony_FB.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/The_Power_Playbook-Rules_for_Independence_Money_and_Success_by_Lala_Anthony_FB-378x198.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/The_Power_Playbook-Rules_for_Independence_Money_and_Success_by_Lala_Anthony_FB-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/The_Power_Playbook-Rules_for_Independence_Money_and_Success_by_Lala_Anthony_FB-770x404.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/The_Power_Playbook-Rules_for_Independence_Money_and_Success_by_Lala_Anthony_FB-600x315.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/The_Power_Playbook-Rules_for_Independence_Money_and_Success_by_Lala_Anthony_FB-390x205.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_7_Habits_of_Highly_Effective_People_Powerful_Lessons_in_Personal_Change_by_Stephen_Covey\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen Covey.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The book\u2019s title already says a lot about the kind of content you should expect. If you are looking for the fundamentals in effective personal management,this could easily be life changing.It\u2019s the kind of book you will not mind re-reading. &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6Mans_Search_for_Meaning_by_Viktor_Frankl\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">6.Man\u2019s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are the kind that doesn\u2019t like traditional self-development books, but still want to read a story that\u2019ll change the way you see the challenges of your life. This is definitely a must read.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all need some motivation to get through life, career growth is no different. What better to get inspiration from than well written books. 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