3 Best Self-Improvement Books That Everyone Needs To Read At Least Once

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A lot of us are currently taking stock of our lives and trying to figure out how we can be the best versions of ourselves. From as young as I can remember, I’ve always loved reading. Books allow me to tap into my imagination and escape into another world. It’s these self-improvement books that have stayed with me and changed my life for the better.

So I wanted to share them with you in the hopes that they will also inspire you on your personal development journey.

Here are the best self-help books that I recommend to read :

1. Ikigai: The Japanese secret to a long and happy life

Author: Hector Garcia, Francesc Miralles

The people of Japan believe that everyone has an ikigai – a reason to jump out of bed each morning. And according to the residents of the Japanese island of Okinawa – the world’s longest-living people – finding it is the key to a longer and more fulfilled life. Inspiring and comforting, this book will give you the life-changing tools to uncover your personal ikigai. It will show you how to leave urgency behind, find your purpose, nurture friendships and throw yourself into your passions.

Lesson learned:

- Purpose is vital to longevity and happiness.

- To live long, get advice from old people.

- To remain healthy, move more.

“Life is not a problem to be solved. Just remember to have something that keeps you busy doing what you love while being surrounded by the people who love you.” - Hector Garcia

2. The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari 

Author: Robin Sharma

This inspiring tale provides a step-by-step approach to living with greater courage, balance, abundance, and joy. A wonderfully crafted fable, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari tells the extraordinary story of Julian Mantle, a lawyer forced to confront the spiritual crisis of his out-of-balance life. On a life-changing odyssey to an ancient culture, he discovers powerful, wise, and practical lessons that teach us to:

Develop Joyful Thoughts, Follow Our Life's Mission and Calling, Cultivate Self-Discipline and Act Courageously, Value Time as Our Most Important Commodity, Nourish Our Relationships, and Live Fully, One Day at a Time.

Lesson learned:

- Guard your mind against unwanted thoughts.

- Develop a simple morning routine.

- Selflessly serve others.

"Investing in yourself is the best investment you will ever make. It will not only improve your life, it will improve the lives of all those around you." - Robin Sharma

3. Who Moved My Cheese?

Author: Spencer Johnson

"Who Moved My Cheese?" is a simple parable that reveals profound truths. It is an amusing and enlightening story of four characters who live in a "Maze" and look for "Cheese" to nourish them and make them happy.

Two are mice named Sniff and Scurry. And two are "Littlepeople" — beings the size of mice who look and act a lot like people. Their names are Hem and Haw.

"Cheese" is a metaphor for what you want to have in life — whether it's a good job, a loving relationship, money, a possession, health, or spiritual peace of mind.

Lesson learned:

- Nothing lasts forever.

- Overthinking might paralyze you.

- Things will get better when you start moving.

"The fear you let build up in your mind is worse than the situation that actually exists." - Spencer Johnson