The 9 Best Books for Excitement
Affiliate Disclosure
This article contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I may earn a commission at
no additional cost to you.
Here’s my curated list of the 9 best books for excitement, in no particular order.
- Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck — Explores the concept of growth versus fixed mindset, and how our beliefs about our abilities can shape our success in various areas of life.
- Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport — Newport shows how cultivating deep work habits can lead to extraordinary results in a world filled with distractions.
- The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg — Duhigg provides insights on how habits are formed and how they can be changed, empowering readers to reshape their lives.
- Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise by Anders Ericsson & Robert Pool — Understanding the mechanics of practice and expertise can fuel personal improvement and align with Hasyim’s themes around finding one's gift and enhancing performance.
- Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel H. Pink — Pink's insights on intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation provide a new approach to understanding what drives human behavior and productivity.
- Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth — Investigates the importance of grit and perseverance over talent, making a compelling case for dedication and hard work.
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen R. Covey — A foundational book on personal development that explores timeless principles of effectiveness.
- Mindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment—and Your Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn — A foundational guide to mindfulness that provides practical techniques for harnessing the power of present-moment awareness to foster resilience and purpose.
- Peak Self-Control by Said Hasyim — Focuses on building strong willpower to help individuals achieve their important goals effectively.
Looking for Productivity Books?
Check out my Peak Productivity Book Series. Maximize your health, self-control, brain power, and mindset to enhance your performance and transform your life.