This list is a collection of books that left a deep impression on me.
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Personal development / motivation
Philosophical / spiritual literature
Fiction with a deep message
Historical / popular science
Personal development / motivation
A book that teaches you to stop living in the past and future and to find peace in the present moment.
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
A practical and motivating guide for a gradual but powerful change in habits. Ideal for anyone who wants personal progress.
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
An inspiring autobiography of a man born without limbs that shows how faith, courage and perseverance destroy all obstacles,
Life Without Limits: Inspiration for a Ridiculously Good Life
Simple but profound life principles based on ancient Toltec wisdom - for more peace, clarity and personal freedom.
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom
About authenticity, vulnerability and leadership - applicable in life and work.
Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.
A scientifically based view of how habits work and how we change them.
The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business
Self-confident and fun book about awakening personal strength and self-belief.
You Are a Badass(r): How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life
A combination of philosophy, psychology and life advice.
12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos
Philosophical / spiritual literature
A poetic story about life, love and what is invisible to the eye. One of those books you read over and over again - each time it's different.
The Little Prince
A psychiatrist who survived a concentration camp writes about the strength of the human spirit and the importance of finding meaning, even in the most difficult moments.
Man's Search for Meaning
A story about an inner journey and the search for enlightenment.
Siddhartha: A Novel
A classic work of Chinese philosophy that offers profound insights into balance and nonviolence.
Lao Tzu: Tao Te Ching: A Book about the Way and the Power of the Way
Stoicism in its purest form - the life wisdom of the Roman emperor.
Meditations - Marcus Aurelius - A Modern Translation for 2023 & Beyond
Intimate and deep reflections on art, creation and life.
Letters to a Young Poet
Fiction with a deep message
A simple but profound story about a personal search, dreams and destiny. A guide for everyone who is looking for their own "treasure".
The Alchemist
A dystopia that explores the power of control and freedom of thought.
1984: 75th Anniversary
Magical realism and family strength that illuminates life and death.
One Hundred Years of Solitude
A classic about alienation and the search for meaning in the adult world.
The Catcher in the Rye
Psychological drama about conscience, guilt and redemption.
Crime and Punishment
Historical / popular science
A fascinating overview of the history of the human species - from prehistory to modern society. Provokes thinking about our place in the world.
Sapiens [Tenth Anniversary Edition]: A Brief History of Humankind
