Books and Podcasts I have on my Shelf that helped me for my personal growth
The Alchemist
by Paulo Coelho
No introduction needed for this best seller. I personally felt a connection with this book when I decided to start my travel journey. The Alchemist is a story of transformation where Paulo Coelho teaches us, through the journey of a shepherd boy who has the courage to follow his dreams, the power of transformation for our lives.
The 4 agreements
by Don Miguel Ruiz.
A classic and important book when you think about the power of words on our lives and destiny. To break free from the old rules and find peace and happiness we need to adopt 4 agreements. These agreements are: 1) Use your words impeccably. 2) Don't take anything personally. 3) Don’t make assumptions. 4) Always do your best.
Journey to the Heart
by Melodie Beattie
Meaningful daily meditation readings that inspired by yoga practice. I used it so often to close my yoga classes.
The Artist's Way
by Julia Cameron
This best seller has inspired my daily journaling routine. Please refer to my blog about journaling for more information.
On Yoga, The Architecture of Peace
by Michael O'Neill
His healing journey through yoga is inspiring and the pictures he captured about the practice are stunning.
You are a badass, stop doubting your greatness
by Jen Sincero
I love her energy and her path from a broken artist living in a garage to one of most successful coaches and authors. In You Are a Badass, Jen helps you to identify and change the self-sabotaging thoughts and behaviour patterns that are stopping you from living up to your potential. Creating a better life requires one shift: Going from wanting to change your life to deciding to change your life. This book will explain why you are the way you are, how to change what you don't like, and how to love yourself as you create a new, awesome life.
Wherever you go, here you are
by Jon Kabat Zin.
This book is a guide for anyone who's interested in exploring mindfulness further, from the tentative beginner to the seasoned practitioner. Kabat-Zinn is a meditation teacher often credited with bringing mindfulness practice into mainstream public awareness. Wherever You Go, There You Are, which reviewers call a "must-read." is full of Kabat-Zinn's reflections on mindfulness and practical strategies for how to incorporate it more intentionally into your life.
Atomic habits
by James Clear
Are you trying to create good habits that will bring positive changes to your life, but have trouble making them stick? In Atomic Habits, James Clear argues that adopting the right habits will improve your life-but to do so, you must understand how habits work and how you can change yours. In this book, you'll discover why habits matter and the mindsets you can use to create them. You'll then learn how habits form and the keys to changing yours. Finally, you'll learn how to continue improving habits you've implemented.
The Power of now
by Eckhart Tolle
The Power of Now proposes that the only way to reach true peace and fulfilment is through being completely present in each moment you experience. There is a part of our mind, called the ego, that derails us by ruminating on the past, speculating about the future, clinging to our painful experiences, and insisting that we will be happy and fulfilled if we can just achieve this goal. The Power of Now reveals that inner peace and happiness can't be found in anything external, but rather must be found within by being present.
Ego is the enemy
by Ryan Holiday.
In Ego Is the Enemy, bestselling author Ryan Holiday defines ego as an unhealthy belief in one's own importance. He notes that many successful people are famously egotistical, and he contends that as a result, society tends to think that ego is an important ingredient in success, as if ego leads to accomplishment. However, the author argues that ego leads far more often to failure, and that people find success only when they're able to control their egotistical impulses. To make his arguments, he draws on the philosophies of Stoic thinkers, advising us to resist the urges of our emotions to maintain clarity of thinking.
The Art of Happiness
by Dalai Lama
In The Art of Happiness, the Dalai Lama, Nobel Peace Prize winner and spiritual leader of Tibet, walks us down the Buddhist path toward happiness. According to him, you have the power to bring happiness into your life by simply training yourself to be happier. The book discusses the four forms of happiness training, which will improve your outlook on life, interpersonal relationships, resilience in the face of suffering, and everyday spirituality.
Books that helped me stop procrastinating
The War of Art
by Steven Pressfield
The War of Art spells out the reason you struggle to reach your dreams and provides strategies to help you overcome the obstacles. Each creative person experiences resistance in the form of fear when they approach their true work. When you understand where that fear comes from, how it manifests in your life, and how a commitment to your work can give you the strength to push forward, you will be successful in living your dreams.
Books that changed my relationship with time
The 4-hour workweek
by Tim Ferris
In The 4-Hour Workweek, entrepreneur, consultant, and life coach Tim Ferriss explains how anyone can live the retired millionaire lifestyle by building their own business, automating it, and then collecting the income while they go off to live their dreams.
BOOKS THAT CHANGED MY RELATIONSHIP WITH MONEY
Happy Money by Ken Honda.
OTHER BOOKS I HAVE READ AND LOVED
‘Kafka on the Shore and Norwegian woods’ by Haruki Murakami
‘Le petit prince’ by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry a great reminder for keeping your child heart alive.
Spark Joy by Marie Kondo, very helpful while considering the value of the objects you own and how decluttering can bring you joy.
Podcasts
Oprah’s Super Soul Sunday
The Time Ferris show
The School of Greatness
Invest Like the best
Deep dive with Ali Abdaal