The Best Personal Development Books to Read in 2021

Book Summaries Decision-Making & Problem-Solving Human Psychology Learning & Development Personal Development

Book Summary – Thinking In Systems: A Primer

We live in a complex world of systems. In this book Donella Meadows explains how we can use systems-thinking to understand how things work, identify…

ReadingraphicsJuly 30, 2019

Book Summaries Motivation and Potential Personal Development Time Management & Productivity

Book Summary – Finish: Give Yourself The Gift Of Done by Jon Acuff

Do you find it easier to start something than to finish it? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Many people are chronic starters who struggle to…

ReadingraphicsJuly 19, 2019

Book Summaries Business Communication Business Management Personal Development Sales and Marketing

Book Summary – Building a Storybrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen

Did you know that many companies waste money in marketing because their messages are totally ineffective in the first place? Donald Miller's book provides a…

ReadingraphicsJune 29, 2019

Book Summaries Operations and Project Management Personal Development Time Management & Productivity

Book Summary – The 12 Week Year: Get More Done In 12 Weeks Than Others Do In 12 Months

Most of us are used to annual planning over 12-month cycles. In the 12 Week Year, Brian Moran and Michael Lennington argue that you can…

ReadingraphicsJune 24, 2019

Book Summaries Money and Personal Finance

Book Summary – The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness

A shocking number of Americans are in poor financial health. 88% of graduating college students have credit-card debts before they have jobs, 60% of Americans…

ReadingraphicsMay 31, 2019

Book Summaries Happiness, Emotional Intelligence & Spiritual Growth Motivation and Potential Personal Development

Book Summary – The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When To Quit (And When To Stick)

Do you believe that quitters never win and winners never quit? Well, that's untrue according to Seth Godin. In reality, winners and high-achievers attain outstanding…

ReadingraphicsMay 30, 2019

Book Summaries Business Communication Leadership and Teamwork Learning & Development Professional Development

Book Summary – The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter

The first 90 days of any career transition—be it a promotion, a new job or a lateral transfer—are critical and can determine if you succeed…

ReadingraphicsApril 30, 2019

How will you Measure your Life - Book summary

Book Summaries Personal Development Professional Development Relationships, Communication & Parenting

Book Summary – How Will You Measure Your Life?

Why do people with remarkable professional achievements feel unhappy, end up with failed relationships and/or get embroiled in scandals or crime? How can we live…

ReadingraphicsApril 27, 2019

Book Summaries Health and Wellness Science, Technology & Innovation

Book Summary – The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and The Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss, and Long-term Health

In many affluent societies, there’s an alarming rise in the rate of cancer, heart disease, and other chronic diseases. This book presents extensive scientific evidence…

ReadingraphicsApril 22, 2019

The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth - Book summary

Book Summaries Learning & Development Personal Development

Book Summary – The 15 Invaluable Laws Of Growth: Live Them and Reach Your Potential

Have you ever wondered how you can reach your full potential? In his book, John Maxwell lays out 15 laws to help you become all…

ReadingraphicsMarch 25, 2019

Book Summaries Happiness, Emotional Intelligence & Spiritual Growth Personal Development Time Management & Productivity

Book Summary – The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology that Fuel Success and Performance at Work

Many of us have been brought up on the belief that success brings happiness. Yet, today, there’s ample scientific research to show that happiness drives…

ReadingraphicsFebruary 28, 2019

Book Summaries Business Communication Business Management Decision-Making & Problem-Solving Leadership and Teamwork Operations and Project Management

Book Summary – Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business

The Entrepreneurial Operating System®, or EOS®, is a set of comprehensive processes and tools to help leadership teams overcome key business challenges, gain control of…

ReadingraphicsFebruary 27, 2019

Book Summaries Happiness, Emotional Intelligence & Spiritual Growth Personal Development Time Management & Productivity

Book Summary – Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World

Deep work is about focusing without distraction on cognitively-demanding tasks. It’s vital for mastering hard things and delivering high-value outcomes in professional activities. Yet, in our…

ReadingraphicsFebruary 20, 2019

Book Summaries Personal Development Time Management & Productivity

Book Summary – Essentialism The Disciplined Pursuit of Less

Do you find yourself feeling overworked, exhausted, perpetually busy yet unproductive? Then this book is for you. Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg…

ReadingraphicsJanuary 31, 2019

Business Management Motivation and Potential Tips and Insights

Bring your Whole Self to Work

Work is increasingly seen as an important part of our self-expression, personal growth and fulfillment. More people are rejecting the idea of putting on a…

ReadingraphicsJanuary 7, 2019

Business Management Personal Development Tips and Insights

10 Powerful Tips About Success

What is it like to surround yourself with top books, thought leaders, and ideas daily? How does this impact not just your knowledge but also…

ReadingraphicsJanuary 1, 2019

Book Summaries Business Management Operations and Project Management Personal Development Time Management & Productivity

Book Summary – The 80/20 Principle: The Secret to Achieving More with Less

In all aspects of life, be it personal or professional life - predictable cycles emerge, where 80% of outputs, results, and consequences come from just…

ReadingraphicsDecember 29, 2018

Book Summaries Happiness, Emotional Intelligence & Spiritual Growth Motivation and Potential Personal Development Professional Development Relationships, Communication & Parenting

Book Summary – Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

Grit is the combination of passion and perseverance. Through years of research, Angela Duckworth found grit to be a stronger predictor of high-achievement than intelligence,…

ReadingraphicsDecember 23, 2018

Book Summaries Business Management Decision-Making & Problem-Solving Operations and Project Management

Book Summary – The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement

In unstable, fast-changing environments, flexible operations and quick turnaround can offer real competitive advantages by allowing you to respond quickly to the market. In The…

ReadingraphicsNovember 13, 2018

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work - Book summary

Book Summaries Personal Development Relationships, Communication & Parenting

Book Summary – The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country’s Foremost Relationship Expert

Most marital advice is based of the subjective opinion of the therapist or counselor. Renowned clinical psychologist and marriage researcher, Dr John Gottman, took a…

ReadingraphicsOctober 31, 2018

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