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Yeah, you read that right. These bestselling self-help reads are for free with your Kindle Unlimited subscription. All dear readers you have to do is look for this title by the name or author on Amazon, and you’ll see the KU tag with 0.00 labeled against it and click on read for free, and you are done. I love this genre typically because of its number one objective- It is written with the intent to solve the reader’s problems.
Here’s my post for the list of reasons why I love it and why you should read it too.
Okay, so it’s not technically “free” for unsubscribes but has a 30-day free trial, if you’re not a subscriber already.
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For KU subscribers, here’s a list of the best of the best in KU's personal development and self-help section. I have picked these titles based on their popularity and usefulness. They have at least a thousand reviews against them and have consistently been rated a helpful and efficient resource.
Do It Today : Overcome Procrastination, Improve Productivity and Achieve more meaningful things by Darius Foroux
If you’re looking for answers to questions like- Why we procrastinate and how we can overcome it or How to increase your productivity without being stressful or even How to achieve more meaningful things in your life in order to you can enjoy it more, you should be picking this book. It is a Quick Read with practical pointers on how to get more done in life.
The Leader Who Had No Title by Robin Sharma
If you are a non-fiction reader, you’ve probably heard and read multiple Robin Sharma books. Globally considered one of the world’s top leadership and personal development advisors, his clients include famed billionaires, professional sports superstars and many Fortune 100 companies. This book tells you how great masters think and strategies to produce your best work and daily tactics to multiply your productivity and a blueprint to build your own company.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen R. Covey
This book is a classic in the sense that although it was written way back in 1989, it continues to inspire readers even today. It has been published worldwide in over 40 languages and has sold over 25 million copies. This masterpiece has the power to alter your life by sharing with you the time-tested habits of a successful individual. Taught in most management curriculums, if you haven’t read this book already, you are definitely missing on the most important self-help genre book.
Chanakya Neeti: A Life Management Sutra English: Know-How to get Success in Life & Success Management Tips by Acharya Chanakya by R. P. Jain
Chanakya was an Indian teacher, scholar cum philosopher renowned for his sage and precise advice for his students. He was also a critical administrator of the Maurya Empire in India. Another management Bible shares sutras of happiness, success, and knowledge, which is very relevant in our day to day life.
The Rudest Book Ever by SHwetabh Gangwar
If you’re looking for straight-forward, no bull-shit answers to questions like
How to deal with rejections
How to change your perception of other people so you don’t end up worse
Why a society that sees people as ‘good and bad’ is unfair
How the search for happiness might be the worst thing for us us
How seeking approval and acceptance screws with us on an individual level
What is the truth about social media influencers
Why we should be taught ‘how to think’, instead of ‘what to think’
Immediately get this refreshingly relatable guide.
Man's Search for Meaning: Young Adult Edition by Viktor Frankl
Viktor E. Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning is a classic work of the Holocaust (World War II genocide of the Jews) literature that has impressed and influenced generations of readers. This young adult edition features the entirety of Frankl’s Holocaust memoir and an abridged version of his writing on psychology. It also contains photographs, a map of the concentration camps, a glossary of terms, a selection of Frankl’s letters and speeches, and a timeline of his life and significant events in the Holocaust.
The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy
Covering various topics from healing the mind to academics to wealth, the author cites numerous very impressive examples of the power of our thoughts and beliefs in influencing our reality. The author believes that you can learn how dreams become a reality by understanding how the subconscious mind works. I highly recommend this book to readers starting out in the self-help and development genre.
One Up On Wall Street: How To Use What You Already Know To Make Money In by Peter Lynch
This book is no doubt a book on investing. Yet, Lynch offers very easy-to-follow advice that applies practically to everyone, whether you are a home-maker, a professional, or a student. The author explains some of the advantages as an average investor you would have over professional investors. If you’re looking for financial rewards redeemable in the long term, you must read this book.
Declutter Your Mind: How to Stop Worrying, Relieve Anxiety, and Eliminate Negative Thinking by S.J. Scott and Barrie Davenport
Are you looking for ways to stop your mind from worrying, or relieving your mind of its anxiety or eliminating all negative thoughts fluttering around in your mind, this book will help you achieve just that? It’s a powerful technique based guide that is practical enough to start working on immediately. The only thing missing is your application of it. Read this now and waltz your way to stress-free living.
Dear Stranger, I Know How You Feel by Ashish Bagrecha
If you’re in the mood for a light-read or poetic deliverance of life’s lessons about happiness and success and chasing away the negativity in life, pick up this book. It is a collection of letters and poems that will get you through the worst of your times. Not a typical self-help book so to say, but this is one you mustn’t miss for its simple beauty.
Developing a reading habit by exploring new books, bestselling authors, and popular reads has helped me in more than one way. It has helped me spend and use my time productively, it has aided in strengthening my brain powers, and it has introduced me to so many dear book buddies.
Life is about learning every day, expanding your world view and changing as per change. While light reading is essential to refresh your mind and de-stress your brain, reading non-fiction is vital to grow your mind and nurture it with good thoughts and inspirational thinking.
Let me know which of these you downloaded or which of some I missed in the comments below.
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