Most Helpful Personal & Professional Self-Help Books (72 books)

Most Helpful Personal & Professional Self-Help Books

As a professional coach, speaker and author I'm always on the lookout for books that provide new insights and ways to solve old problems. Here are a few favourites.

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1	The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen R. Covey 3.89 of 5 stars 3.89 avg rating — 98,834 ratings score: 495, and 5 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill 4.07 of 5 stars 4.07 avg rating — 30,200 ratings score: 470, and 5 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (Goodreads Author) 3.7 of 5 stars 3.70 avg rating — 590,110 ratings score: 390, and 4 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson 3.5 of 5 stars 3.50 avg rating — 87,029 ratings score: 277, and 3 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? by Seth Godin 3.93 of 5 stars 3.93 avg rating — 9,343 ratings score: 273, and 3 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Collabetition: 3 Principles For The Creative Person In All Of Us by Tai Odunsi (Goodreads Author) 4.33 of 5 stars 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	The Spiritual Secrets Of Happiness Health And Success: A Powerful And Practical Guide For Manifesting The Life You Truly Desire by Andrew C. Walton (Goodreads Author) 4.27 of 5 stars 4.27 avg rating — 22 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	What's Behind Your Belly Button? A Psychological Perspective of the Intelligence of Human Nature and Gut Instinct by Martha Char Love (Goodreads Author) 4.67 of 5 stars 4.67 avg rating — 9 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	The Leader Code by Dan Blakeslee 4.2 of 5 stars 4.20 avg rating — 5 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	The Secret of Emotions (Love, Lust and the Longing for God #1) by Justice Saint Rain (Goodreads Author) 4.29 of 5 stars 4.29 avg rating — 35 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	Women Will Save the World by Caroline A. Shearer (Goodreads Author) 4.31 of 5 stars 4.31 avg rating — 16 ratings score: 199, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	The Success Principles: How To Get From Where You Are To Where You Want To Be by Jack Canfield 4.25 of 5 stars 4.25 avg rating — 5,714 ratings score: 197, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Raise Your Vibration: Tips and Tools for a High-Frequency Life (Raise Your Vibration min-e-book™ series) by Caroline A. Shearer (Goodreads Author) 4.75 of 5 stars 4.75 avg rating — 16 ratings score: 197, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Ten Life Changing Lessons by Winsome Campbell-Green (Goodreads Author) 4.85 of 5 stars 4.85 avg rating — 13 ratings score: 196, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Your Brain at Work: Strategies for Overcoming Distraction, Regaining Focus, and Working Smarter All Day Long by David Rock 4.11 of 5 stars 4.11 avg rating — 945 ratings score: 192, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie 4.03 of 5 stars 4.03 avg rating — 13,786 ratings score: 190, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	Punished by Rewards: The Trouble with Gold Stars, Incentive Plans, A'S, Praise and Other Bribes by Alfie Kohn 4.15 of 5 stars 4.15 avg rating — 959 ratings score: 188, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek 4.07 of 5 stars 4.07 avg rating — 2,513 ratings score: 185, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss 3.71 of 5 stars 3.71 avg rating — 22,040 ratings score: 176, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Now, Discover Your Strengths by Marcus Buckingham 3.9 of 5 stars 3.90 avg rating — 7,090 ratings score: 170, and 2 people voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Notes From A Friend by Anthony Robbins (Goodreads Author) 3.89 of 5 stars 3.89 avg rating — 406 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	The Road Less Traveled: A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values, and Spiritual Growth by M. Scott Peck 3.95 of 5 stars 3.95 avg rating — 29,147 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	How to Be Happier Day by Day: A Year of Mindful Actions by Alan Epstein 4.0 of 5 stars 4.00 avg rating — 4 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Raise Your Financial Vibration: Tips and Tools to Embrace Your Infinite Spiritual Abundance (Raise Your Vibration min-e-book™ series) by Caroline A. Shearer (Goodreads Author) 4.71 of 5 stars 4.71 avg rating — 7 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Corporate Ninja - attract what you want and play the game to win! by Hilary Wilson-Savage 4.67 of 5 stars 4.67 avg rating — 6 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	How I Met the Man of My Dreams: a Guide to MANifesting Yours by Debbianne DeRose (Goodreads Author) 5.0 of 5 stars 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Heroic Quest- A simple guide to happiness by Philip D. Groom 4.0 of 5 stars 4.00 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Zapp! by William Byham 3.65 of 5 stars 3.65 avg rating — 96 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	What The Torah Teaches Us About Life / Through The Themes Of The Weekly Torah Portions (4) by Laura Weakley (Goodreads Author) 5.0 of 5 stars 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	How To Get A Boyfriend by Heather J. Holland (Goodreads Author) 4.73 of 5 stars 4.73 avg rating — 15 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Fabulosity Is You! A Woman's Guide For Building Her Confidence, Fashion Tips, Weight Loss Tips, Skin Care Secrets, Relationships and Pursuing Her Purpose by Winsome Campbell-Green (Goodreads Author) 5.0 of 5 stars 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Business Fitness: The Power to Success--Your Way by Dawn G. Lennon (Goodreads Author) 4.67 of 5 stars 4.67 avg rating — 6 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	The Unemployed Guy's Guide to Unemployment by Mike N. Mauss (Goodreads Author) 4.0 of 5 stars 4.00 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Secrets of a Travel Ninja by Amir West (Goodreads Author) 4.36 of 5 stars 4.36 avg rating — 11 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Web of Life: Guidance for Your Life Journey by Yvonne Ryves (Goodreads Author) 5.0 of 5 stars 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Your Meaning by Marius Croeser (Goodreads Author) 4.5 of 5 stars 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	The Mindfulness Workbook for Addiction: A Guide to Coping with the Grief, Stress and Anger that Trigger Addictive Behaviors by Rebecca E. Williams 4.75 of 5 stars 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Do Good Well: Your Guide to Leadership, Action, and Social Innovation by Nina Vasan (Goodreads Author) 3.78 of 5 stars 3.78 avg rating — 9 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Management For Newbies by Keith Finney (Goodreads Author) 5.0 of 5 stars 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 100, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	The Realistic Mental Aptitude, The Answer to Your Problems by Javier Almenar 5.0 of 5 stars 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Outsmart the Unexpected by Regina Pacelli (Goodreads Author) 3.0 of 5 stars 3.00 avg rating — 4 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42	A New Guide To Rational Living by Albert Ellis 4.01 of 5 stars 4.01 avg rating — 362 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42	Get Out of That Pit!: Straight Talk about God's Deliverance by Beth Moore 4.26 of 5 stars 4.26 avg rating — 2,321 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42	Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen 3.96 of 5 stars 3.96 avg rating — 24,933 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42	What The Torah Teaches Us About Survival by Laura Weakley (Goodreads Author) 4.93 of 5 stars 4.93 avg rating — 14 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42	The Perks Of A Positive Attitude: A Practical Guide To Happiness And Success by Winsome Campbell-Green (Goodreads Author) 5.0 of 5 stars 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers 3.98 of 5 stars 3.98 avg rating — 6,788 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	What the Torah Teaches Us about Spirituality by Laura Weakley (Goodreads Author) 4.3 of 5 stars 4.30 avg rating — 10 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	A Companion Workbook to What the Torah Teaches Us About Survival by Laura Weakley (Goodreads Author) 3.86 of 5 stars 3.86 avg rating — 7 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
50	Taming Your Gremlin by Richard Carson 4.0 of 5 stars 4.00 avg rating — 45 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
50	Now, Discover Your Strengths by Marcus Buckingham 3.9 of 5 stars 3.90 avg rating — 7,090 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
52	The Ultimate Gift by Jim Stovall 3.74 of 5 stars 3.74 avg rating — 2,857 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss 4.31 of 5 stars 4.31 avg rating — 117,877 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
54	The Book of Awesome by Neil Pasricha 3.89 of 5 stars 3.89 avg rating — 5,078 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
55	The Generosity Factor by S. Truett Cathy 3.94 of 5 stars 3.94 avg rating — 108 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
55	The Present : The Secret to Enjoying Your Work And Life, Now! by Spencer Johnson 3.87 of 5 stars 3.87 avg rating — 2,186 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57	Finding Your True North: A Personal Guide by Bill George 3.75 of 5 stars 3.75 avg rating — 16 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
58	Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't by Jim Collins 3.94 of 5 stars 3.94 avg rating — 32,027 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
59	Stop Sucking On Lemons by Graeme Alford 0.0 of 5 stars 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
60	Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office: 101 Unconscious Mistakes Women Make That Sabotage Their Careers by Lois P. Frankel 3.61 of 5 stars 3.61 avg rating — 1,640 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
61	Escape from Cubicle Nation: From Corporate Prisoner to Thriving Entrepreneur by Pamela Slim 3.7 of 5 stars 3.70 avg rating — 742 ratings score: 85, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
62	The No Asshole Rule: Building a Civilized Workplace and Surviving One That Isn't by Robert I. Sutton 3.57 of 5 stars 3.57 avg rating — 1,954 ratings score: 84, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
63	The SPEED of Trust: The One Thing that Changes Everything by Stephen M.R. Covey 3.92 of 5 stars 3.92 avg rating — 4,332 ratings score: 83, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
64	Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson 4.13 of 5 stars 4.13 avg rating — 106,304 ratings score: 82, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
65	The Good Among the Great: 19 Traits of the Most Admirable, Creative, and Joyous People by Donald Van de Mark (Goodreads Author) 3.37 of 5 stars 3.37 avg rating — 91 ratings score: 80, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
66	Find Your Power: A Toolkit for Resilience and Positive Change by Chris Johnstone 4.7 of 5 stars 4.70 avg rating — 10 ratings score: 78, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
67	What Should I Do with My Life?: The True Story of People Who Answered the Ultimate Question by Po Bronson 3.6 of 5 stars 3.60 avg rating — 3,354 ratings score: 76, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
68	QBQ! The Question Behind the Question: Practicing Personal Accountability at Work and in Life by John G. Miller 3.83 of 5 stars 3.83 avg rating — 1,850 ratings score: 75, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
69	Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Kerry Patterson 3.95 of 5 stars 3.95 avg rating — 6,433 ratings score: 74, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
70	What Got You Here Won't Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful by Marshall Goldsmith 3.87 of 5 stars 3.87 avg rating — 3,965 ratings score: 72, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
71	The Master Key System by Charles F. Haanel 4.19 of 5 stars 4.19 avg rating — 961 ratings score: 71, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
72	The Great Life Redesign - change how you work, live how you dream and make it happen today by Caroline Cameron (Goodreads Author) (author) 3.88 of 5 stars 3.88 avg rating — 8 ratings score: 69, and 1 person voted	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars