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\"biographies\"<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cYou cannot open a book without learning something.\u201d – Confucius<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In high school I rarely read books outside of the classroom. Back then, I felt that everything I needed to know could be found by watching television. Later, I realized in order to accomplish my goals, I needed to work on my personal development.<\/p>\n

That was when I began reading books of all kinds. In addition to reading John Grisham novels, I also read books on spirituality, health, and relationships. I\u2019ve learned that no matter what issue I\u2019m facing, someone had already written a book to help me solve that issue <\/p>\n

Here are 10 books that have made an immediate impact on my personal development and help show me the way to the extraordinary life.<\/strong><\/p>\n

1: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People<\/a> by Stephen R. Covey<\/strong>
\nIn this book, Covey guides his reader through practicing how to manipulate different social situations thus exposing the best of not only you; but of others as well.<\/p>\n

2: The Secret<\/a> by Rhonda Byron<\/strong>
\nByron’s secret revolves around the Law of Attraction. It helps you change your thought processes by reiterating that your life is shaped by what you think.<\/p>\n

3: How to Win Friends and Influence People<\/a> by Dale Carnegie<\/strong>
\nAs its name suggests, this book helps you control social situations and create meaningful friendships and build networks for your personal and business life.<\/p>\n

4: The Power of Now<\/a> by Eckhart Tolle<\/strong>
\nThis book helps you change your life through the practice of ‘mindfulness.’ It teaches to fully embrace the present moment rather than dwell on the past.<\/p>\n

5: Man’s Search for Meaning<\/a> by Victor E. Frankl<\/strong>
\nFrankl shows you that the inevitability of suffering can be counter-punched by the way you deal with it, that is by finding meaning from the experience and then moving ahead with regenerated purpose.<\/p>\n

6: Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy<\/a> by David D. Burns<\/strong>
\nCognitive Behavioral Therapy is a process where you determine your negative thoughts and eliminate them sto utilize the positive thoughts to create positive energies within yourself. <\/p>\n

7: Awaken the Giant Within<\/a> by Tony Robbins<\/strong>
\nRobbins inspires through motivation. In his book, he helps you through the tough moments in life.<\/p>\n

8: The Road Less Traveled<\/a> by M. Scott Peck<\/strong>
\nPeck, with the influence of Buddhist teachings, shows life is full of hurdles; but you need to find ways over them to keep moving forward.<\/p>\n

9: Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus<\/a> by John Gray<\/strong>
\nIn this book, Gray helps you embrace your partner for who he or she is through understanding.<\/p>\n

10: The 48 Laws of Power<\/a> by Robert Greene<\/strong>
\nThis book is filled with anecdotes showing you that power corrupts and it teaches how to protect yourself from abuses of power.<\/p>\n

About Alex Blackwell<\/a><\/strong>
\nAlex Blackwell is a father, husband and writer<\/a>. He writes about inspiring things at The BridgeMaker<\/a>.
\nWeb<\/a> | Simple Paths to an Amazing Life<\/a> | Free eBook: How to Love Consciously<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u201cYou cannot open a book without learning something.\u201d – Confucius In high school I rarely read books outside of the classroom. Back then, I felt that everything I needed to know could be found by watching television. Later, I realized in order to accomplish my goals, I needed to work on my personal development. 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