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Books to Read in Your 20s for Personal Growth, Money & Productivity
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items The books I think are worth reading in your 20s while you’re figuring out life, love, money, career and who you want to become. From personal growth and relationships to productivity, finances, faith and finding your purpose, these are books I’ve act...
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Personal Growth, Mindset & Becoming Your Best Self
Productivity, Habits & Getting Your Life Together
Money, Wealth & Financial Mindset
Personal Growth, Mindset & Becoming Your Best Self
Books that helped me understand myself better, shift my mindset and become more intentional about the woman I want to be. From healing and self-discovery to confidence and personal growth, these are the books I’d recommend for becoming the best versi...
This book found me at exactly the right time. I read it after leaving a toxic relationship, and it really made me think about the ways we can unknowingly stand in the way of our own growth. If you’re in a season of healing, starting over or trying to...
The Mountain is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage Into Self-Mastery
This isn’t necessarily a book you have to sit down and read from beginning to end. I like that you can pick it up, read an essay and walk away with something to think about. It covers everything from mindset and self-awareness to letting go and creat...
101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think
If you’re a chronic overthinker or someone who cares a little too much about things that really don’t deserve that much of your energy, read this. The biggest takeaway for me is that not everything deserves the same amount of attention. It’s a very s...
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
This feels like one of those books filled with life lessons you wish somebody had explained to you earlier. It breaks down different emotions, thought patterns and everyday struggles in a way that’s actually easy to understand and apply to real life....
Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?
Such a simple concept, but there are so many little lessons in this book that can change the way you move through life. It really makes you think about the things you take personally, the assumptions you make and the way you speak to yourself and oth...
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom
Sometimes you just need a book that reminds you to stop doubting yourself and go after the life you actually want. This is an easy, motivating read about confidence, mindset and getting out of your own way. I’d recommend it if you’re in a season wher...
You Are a Badass®: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life
Think of this as the little daily companion to You Are a Badass. Instead of another long personal-development read, it gives you shorter reminders and motivation that you can pick up whenever you need a reset. I like this one for keeping yourself enc...
You Are a Badass Every Day: How to Keep Your Motivation Strong, Your Vibe High, and Your Quest for Transformation Unstoppable
This book is a good reminder that creating a fulfilling life isn’t only about accomplishing more. It explores purpose, community, staying active and finding meaning in the everyday things that make life enjoyable. I’d recommend this if you’re in your...
Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life
The title pretty much says it all. This is full of the kind of advice about life, love, boundaries and self-worth that would’ve been nice to know a little earlier. It feels conversational rather than overly preachy, which makes it an easy read. Defin...
I Wish I Knew This Earlier: Lessons on Love
I love this as a reminder that “becoming” isn’t something you finish. Michelle Obama shares the different stages of her life, career, relationships and identity while showing how much we continue to evolve along the way. I think it’s an especially me...
Becoming
This is a good read for those seasons when you can feel that something in your life needs to change, but you’re still figuring out what comes next. It focuses on moving through transitions, letting go of what no longer fits and being willing to grow ...
The Shift: Courageously Moving from Season to Season
Yes, this talks about love and relationships, but I think there’s just as much here about the relationship you have with yourself. It explores fear, expectations, self-love and some of the beliefs we carry into our relationships. I’d recommend it if ...
The Mastery of Love: A Practical Guide to the Art of Relationship
This is another one I wouldn’t rush through. It’s designed for you to read a little at a time and actually sit with what you’ve read. The daily reflections touch on being present, navigating change, appreciating life and understanding yourself on a d...
The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have (20th Anniversary Edition)
Productivity, Habits & Getting Your Life Together
For when you have the goals but need a better system to actually reach them. These books helped me become more intentional with my time, routines and habits, stay consistent and turn big goals into things I could realistically accomplish.
If you wanna have the most productive year ever, definitely read this book. You accomplish more than one year than you’ll do in three years combined.
The 12 Week Year: Get More Done Fast
Money, Wealth & Financial Mindset
Books that helped me understand money differently and become more intentional about my finances before turning 30. From saving and spending to building wealth and developing a healthier money mindset, these are the financial books I wish I had starte...
I wanted to get better at managing my money before I turned 30 and this gave me the mindset to be able to understand money and wealth
The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons