Books have changed human history. One of the best ways to become more wordly is to read. There are many books available to stimulate, challenge, entertain and educate you. Read as many books as you can to open your mind. Here are 7 books we suggest you read that will make you smarter over the length of a single bus ride.
1. Think and Grow Rich
Think and Grow rich is the best guide for wealth creation. Written in 1937 by Tony Robbins, the book has clear and simple steps to follow in the pursuit of success. The main character in the book spent more than 20 years interviewing the nation’s most powerful and wealthy. In the process, he came up with the best ways to create wealth. Readers can take advantage of the guide to sail through different challenges in their day to day lives. The book outlines different systems and patterns that one can use in order to become successful in various aspects of life. There are thirteen easy and proven steps that successful people employ to reach their potential. The steps are simple, realistic and achievable if you’re looking for books to change your knowledge.
2. A Short History of Nearly Everything
There are many questions that humans ask themselves daily. Bill Bryson has embarked on answering these questions through this book. The author uses some of the world’s most advanced historians, anthropologists and mathematicians among other academicians to explain these concepts. The author guides the reader through different queries using clever prose and entertaining techniques.
3. Think big
Ben Carson’s Think big is another great read for you. The book inspires you to step out of your comfort zone and tap into your potential in order to become successful. Think Big deserves to be among the books that will make you smarter.
4. Thinking, Fast and Slow
Decision making is one of the most crucial aspects of life. At one point you must make a decision. Thinking Fast and Slow teaches us that it is better to make a wrong decision than not make any at all. Daniel Kahneman gives us several reasons why we make poor decisions. He enables us to understand why the decisions we make in life do not lead to the success we expect. A must read.
5. Monocle Guide to Better Living
Santiago Rodriguez Tarditi and Andrew Tuck’s book will take you through various elements when it comes to life. The book has been written in a stylish, enjoyable and simple manner to make it easy to understand. The book has been authored based on substance rather than glitz.
Do you want to learn more about Western philosophy? Well, if the answer is yes then it is high time you hit the store to purchase Think. The book summarizes different areas of philosophy to challenge your perspective on a number of topics.
7. Outliers: The Story of Success
Malcom Gladwell makes success look like a walk in the park with your newlywed spouse. The book delves into the never ending debate on nurture versus nature. He outlines how inconsequential the environment is to the success of an individual.