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books I’d hand to a friend who’s figuring life out (seriously)
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items i’ve always liked books that give you something to think about after you close them. these are the ones I’d recommend to a friend who’s trying to figure out money, work, relationships, confidence, purpose, or just what they actually want from life.
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i’d hand this to anyone who keeps thinking, “I have plenty of time to figure it out.”
the defining decade: why your twenties matter - meg jay
this is one of those books I’d recommend when you feel like you've lost sight of what you actually want.
the alchemist - peter kapra
not an easy read, but one I think everyone should experience at some point. it puts everyday problems into perspective and makes you think much more deeply about what gives your life meaning.
man's search for meaning - viktor frankl
this book basically tells you that you're never going to get everything done. weirdly, that's the comforting part.
meditations for mortals - oliver burkeman
if I had to give someone just one money book, this would be high on my list. it isn't really about becoming rich. it's about understanding why we make the money decisions we do, which is probably more important.
the psychology of money - morgan housel
i like this one because it doesn't make financial responsibility sound like punishment.
i will teach you to be rich - ramit sethi
this one feels uncomfortably accurate when you know you're capable of more but keep finding ways to get in your own way.
the mountain is you: transforming self-sabotage into self-mastery - brianna wiest
a good reminder for anyone who feels like they need to become more successful, more productive, or more put-together before they're allowed to feel good about themselves.
the gifts of imperfection - brené brown
for anyone with ten unfinished projects and twenty new ideas. It's short, direct, and basically asks you to stop romanticizing the work and actually sit down and do it.
do the work: overcome resistance & get out - steven pressfield
if your answer to everything is “sure, I can do that,” read this.
essentialism: the disciplined pursuit of less - greg mckeown
i like this one because it doesn't tell you to eliminate every negative thought before you can enjoy your life.
the happiness trap: stop struggling, start living - russ harris
this one made me think differently about saving, spending, experiences, and time.
die with zero: getting all you can from money - bill perkins
a good one when life has gotten a little too comfortable.
the comfort crisis: embrace discomfort - michael easter
i'd recommend this to almost anyone. it's technically a children's book, but some of its observations about relationships, growing up, loneliness, and what we value hit very differently when you're older.
the little prince
i'd recommend this to anyone who's exhausted from constantly explaining themselves, saying yes, or worrying about disappointing people.
set boundaries, find peace: reclaim yourself - nedra glover tawwab