8 inspirational books to read in your free time

In the present world, reading is one of the most crucial traits to pursue. Good books shape your whole personality, way of thinking & your observation power; everything will change by reading. You can realize the change in you. Reading also helps you become a well-informed, rounded person. Every book or it is better to say, everything you see, touch, feel & imagined impact your personality. Reading inspirational books can help you embrace your emotional self and connect with your inner self. They also shape your character & overall personality. Here are some of the best inspirational books that can be read by a person for personal growth:

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People- By Dr. Stephen R. Covey

An excellent self-improvement book is written on the author’s belief that the way we see the world is entirely based on our own perceptions. To change any situation, we must first change ourselves, and for that, we must be able to change our perceptions. People these days look for quick fixes. Every time they see a successful person, team, or organization, they ask for “shortcuts,” hoping to save time, effort and still achieve success. They don’t understand that there is no substitute for hard work. To achieve real change, we must allow ourselves to undergo paradigm shifts.

Rich Dad, Poor Dad- by Robert Kiyosaki

Anyone aspiring to be rich should read this global bestseller by Japanese-American businessman and author, Robert Kiyosaki. Based on the author’s life, who was born into a poor family of Japanese migrants to the US, the author’s best childhood friend hailed from a very affluent family. The book talks about what fathers from economically weaker families teach their children, such as education, money value, and hard work. He also discusses teaching gained from his childhood pal’s rich father, who groomed his son differently. This is one of the best inspirational books which every student must-read.

The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari- by Robin Sharma

This book is ranked as a global bestseller. It talks about a fictional successful, wealthy lawyer Julian Mantle, who suffers a heart attack. Renouncing his wealth, he travels to India in search of spiritual life and succeeds. The book teaches us how to live a simple yet meaningful life, regardless of wealth. The book opens vistas for the modern man to strike a proper balance between material requirements essential for life while attaining spiritual growth to become happy and spread goodness in society.

The Alchemist- By Paulo Coelho

Brazilian author Paulo Coelho’s book The Alchemist has influenced millions of lives across the globe. The story revolves around a fictional boy named Santiago, who works as a shepherd in Andulasia’s hills. Santiago often dreams of pyramids in a distant and unknown land, where treasures are hidden. Believing the dreams to be real, he embarks on a near-impossible journey searching for wealth, but he finds something more than that. This is one of the best inspirational books which every student must-read.

The Power of Positive Thinking- by Norman Vincent Peale

Norman Vincent Peale, the most famous book, The Power Of Positive Thinking, has sold over 5 million copies worldwide. This book will show you that the roots of success lie in mind and teach you how to believe in yourself, break the habit of worrying, and take control of your life by taking control of your thoughts and changing your attitude.

The Rudest Book Ever- by Shwetabh Gangwar

The book is a collection of perspectives and ideas on freeing your mind from all bullshit. The truth of life as blunt as it could be has been given in this book, which we rarely hear from our parents, friends, society, or the internet. The author powerfully preaches that You, yourself, and doing what you think is the best matter most than anything else. Everything else is secondary.

The Power of Now – by Eckhart Tolle

The Power of Now” is a spiritual self-help guide to discover our real Being, release our pain, and find deep inner peace. When we focus intensely on the present, we respond from deep consciousness and flow with ease and joy in life. In so doing, we can better fulfill our outer purpose (to achieve goals and seek to create a better world), while fulfilling our inner purpose and genuinely changing the world at the cause. 

Miracles of Your Mind- By Dr. Joseph Murphy

Modern scientific research has proven beyond doubt that every human utilizes only a fraction of their brain during a lifetime. In this book, the author shows how to unleash miracles by tapping hidden resources of the mind to achieve a fulfilled yet spiritually accomplished life. He discusses
the ‘power of attraction’ that helps readers view their lives in a different light that strikes a balance between demands of the modern world and materialism and the intrinsic vacuum for spirituality in humans.