Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!

Books That Shifted My Perspective

Closed Book emoji 12 items
These books didn’t just entertain me – they changed the way I think and live. If you’re looking for deeper insights and inspiration, these are worth reading.
Sections
1
 

Personal Notes for the New Additions

These are not just books I enjoyed — they changed how I see myself, power, responsibility, and the world. Some grounded me. Some challenged my ego. Some forced me to confront uncomfortable truths. Together, they shaped how I think about meaning, disc...

 
Matjaž profile picture
Helped me discover presence in everyday life.
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
 
Matjaž profile picture
A reminder that we can always choose our attitude.
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
 
Matjaž profile picture
A simple story with a deep message about following your path.
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
 
Matjaž profile picture
Opened my eyes to the mind-body connection in a new way.
The Energy Codes
 
Matjaž profile picture
Helped me understand the mind’s chatter and inner freedom.
The Untethered Soul: Journey Beyond Yourself
 
Matjaž profile picture
Timeless wisdom on resilience and leadership.
The meditations of Marcus Aurelius
 
Matjaž profile picture
This book shook me. It made me see how much of ambition, fear, and even success is driven by our need to feel significant in the face of mortality. Uncomfortable — but clarifying.
The Denial of Death
 
Matjaž profile picture
Jung added depth where other books felt too linear. It helped me understand the shadow, projection, and the hidden forces shaping behavior — including my own.
Modern Man in Search of a Soul
 
Matjaž profile picture
This shifted how I think about wealth. Money isn’t just math — it’s behavior, emotion, and patience. It grounded my financial thinking.
The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Gr…
 
Matjaž profile picture
This book sharpened my view of the system. Instead of trying to predict the world, it taught me to build resilience — to benefit from volatility instead of fearing it.
Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder
 
Matjaž profile picture
I don’t read this to manipulate. I read it to understand the dynamics of power that are already at play. Once you see the game, you move differently.
The 48 Laws of Power
 
Matjaž profile picture
After reading this, I stopped chasing big goals and started focusing on small daily systems. Simple, practical, effective.
Atomic Habits: An Easy to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones