Off the Shelf: (Books On Mindset)
As an avid reader, I love to share about the books that I’ve read and equally love to hear about the books you’re reading too.
Recently, I started keeping track of the books that I’ve read. If you subscribe to my monthly newsletter, you’ve likely noticed the Reader’s Corner section in each message.
Below I share the fourth list in a series of books that I’ve read. (View the other lists here: Books on Company Culture, Books on Leadership, & Books on Business Operations) This particular list is dedicated to books that help improve your mindset. I include a short description and the rating 1-5 (1 = not my fave, 5 = couldn’t put it down) that I gave it.
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A book that I regularly refer back to as it provides practical guidance and actionable insights to help improve effectiveness, create successful habits and drive overall growth.
The true inspirational story of how she broke free from the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community to pursue her dreams and ultimately becoming CEO of Elite World Group, one of the most influential forces in the fashion industry.
Lisa Bilyeu provides practical strategies to help women rewrite negative internal narratives in order to create radical confidence both personally and professionally.
Glennon Doyle's Untamed tells her journey to becoming her authentic self, listening to her inner voice and becoming "untamed". This book of empowerment will help you fully inhabit your strengths, passions and power.
Ideal for those seeking manageable ways to drive themselves through periods of anxiety, uncertainty or low motivation, The High 5 Habit is a practical handbook for overcoming indecision, self-doubt and stagnation by embracing one simple daily habit: giving yourself high fives for small wins!
Catch a Star by Tamika Catchings is an inspirational story chronicling how Catchings overcame childhood hearing impairment, bullying, and adversity through perseverance to achieve greatness on and off the basketball court. The book details her journey to becoming an All-American athlete, 10-time WNBA All-Star, and gold medalist while spreading a message of hard work, determination and giving back.
This book exposes how women unconsciously hold themselves back in the workplace with counterproductive habits. Frankel provides practical coaching on vital skills needed to succeed including negotiating, self-promotion, and owning your accomplishments. A great read for men and women alike.
In the story of her journey of self-discovery, Alicia Keys candidly details her struggles with perfectionism, trust, and balancing career and family, and shows how embracing one’s whole self paves the way for purposeful living.
Natalie's real life stories combined with her mission to help other small business owners get past things that might be holding them back is a perfect mix for the entrepreneur who might be feeling stuck or questioning their next big move.
This book encourages you to approach technology with curiosity, a willingness to try new things and understand how technology can be used to solve problems and create new opportunities.
Ideal for business professionals, parents, young adults entering the workforce, or anyone who wants to advocate for their needs and set boundaries effectively. Get What You Want by Julie Solomon give practical advice, strategies and framework to help you build confidence and negotiate to get what you want.
Blending personal stories and practical money advice rooted in energy work and the Law of Attraction, Amanda Frances empowers readers to break free from financial anxiety and build new money habits aligned with abundance. Best for entrepreneurs and anyone who believes inner wealth is the key to outer wealth and wants the mindset shifts to get there. I do not recommend the audible version.
When you read Jen Sincero's You Are a Badass at Making Money, you'll have a guide to help you overcome blocks, bust through fears and make more money by getting clear on what you really want. She does a good job of blending humor with life-changing advice and helps you activate your inner money magnet.
Amy Porterfield gives an actionable guide to launching online businesses for aspiring entrepreneurs afraid to take the leap. Outlining a simple yet proven two week system to transition from side hustle to full-time gig, Porterfield blends strategic business advice with mindset shifts to overcome fear and excuses holding people back. While this is written for those who work a 9-5 and are seeking to go out on their own, it’s also great for those who have been laid off or experienced job loss.
This true story chronicles the journey of a small town, kid from rural Wisconsin who worked to walk-on to a Division 1 men’s basketball team at Marquette University.
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success explores the beliefs and attitudes that shape human behavior, separating them into two mentalities: fixed mindsets that hinders growth by avoiding failure and growth mindsets that embrace challenges for continuous improvement.
In Greenlights, Matthew McConaughey shares his wild adventures, life lessons and approach to happiness with personal stories and guiding wisdom on taking risks, challenging assumptions and living on one’s own terms. Highly recommend listening to this one on audible!