There are so many great books out there. It is hard to pick out a winner sometimes. If you are like me, you enjoy a solid recommendation from time to time. Here are 33 of our favorite books on mindset, leadership, meditation and monks? These are in alphabetical order but let us know if we missed one of your favorites!
#1
Atomic Habits by James Clear
“Practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results.”
#2
Breath by James Nestor
“The hidden science behind ancient breathing practices like Pranayama, Sudarshan Kriya, and Tummo and [Nestor] teams up with pulmonary tinkerers to scientifically test long-held beliefs about how we breathe.”
#3
Chop Wood Carry Water by Joshua Medcalf
“This powerful story of one boy’s journey to achieve his life long goal of becoming a samurai warrior, brings the Train to be Clutch curriculum to life in a powerful and memorable way.”
#4
David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants by Malcolm Gladwell
“In David and Goliath, Malcolm Gladwell challenges how we think about obstacles and disadvantages, offering a new interpretation of what it means to be discriminated against, or cope with a disability, or lose a parent, or attend a mediocre school, or suffer from any number of other apparent setbacks.”
#5
Energy Bus by Jon Gordon
“Jon infuses this engaging story with keen insights as he provides a powerful roadmap to overcome adversity and bring out the best in yourself and your team. When you get on The Energy Bus you’ll enjoy the ride of your life.”
#6
Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win by Jocko Willink
“A compelling narrative with powerful instruction and direct application, Extreme Ownership challenges leaders everywhere to fulfill their ultimate purpose: lead and win.”
#7
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Angela Duckworth
“Duckworth, now a celebrated researcher and professor, describes her early eye-opening stints in teaching, business consulting, and neuroscience, which led to the hypothesis that what really drives success is not “genius” but a unique combination of passion and long-term perseverance.”
#8
High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard
“After extensive original research and a decade as the world’s leading high performance coach, Burchard found the answers. It turns out that just six deliberate habits give you the edge. Anyone can practice these habits and, when they do, extraordinary things happen in their lives, relationships, and careers.”
#9
It Takes What It Takes by Trevor Moawad
“Not only can neutral thinking raise your performance level-it can transform your overall life. And it all starts, Moawad says, with letting go. Past failures, past losses-let them go. “The past isn’t predictive. If you can absorb and embrace that belief, everything changes.”
#10
Legacy by James Kerr
“James Kerr goes deep into the heart of the world’s most successful team, the New Zealand All Blacks, to help understand what it takes to bounce back from adversity and still reach the top. It is a book about leading a team or an organization – but, more importantly, about leading a life. The kind of life that you want to lead.”
#11
Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life by Jim Kwik
“Limitless gives people the ability to accomplish more–more productivity, more transformation, more personal success and business achievement–by changing their Mindset, Motivation, and Methods. These “3 M’s” live in the pages of Limitless along with practical techniques that unlock the superpowers of your brain and change your habits.”
#12
Mind Gym: An Athletes Guide to Inner Excellence by Gary Mack
“In Mind Gym, noted sports psychology consultant Gary Mack explains how your mind influences your performance on the field or on the court as much as your physical skill does, if not more so. Through forty accessible lessons and inspirational anecdotes from prominent athletes–many of whom he has worked with–you will learn the same techniques and exercises Mack uses to help elite athletes build mental “muscle.”
#13
Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell
“What makes high-achievers different? [Gladwell’s] answer is that we pay too much attention to what successful people are like, and too little attention to where they are from: that is, their culture, their family, their generation, and the idiosyncratic experiences of their upbringing. Along the way he explains the secrets of software billionaires, what it takes to be a great soccer player, why Asians are good at math, and what made the Beatles the greatest rock band.”
#14
Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek
“START WITH WHY shows that the leaders who’ve had the greatest influence in the world all think, act, and communicate the same way — and it’s the opposite of what everyone else does. Sinek calls this powerful idea The Golden Circle, and it provides a framework upon which organizations can be built, movements can be led, and people can be inspired.”
#15
The 10X Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure by Grant Cardone
“The 10 X Rule unveils the principle of “Massive Action,” allowing you to blast through business clichés and risk-aversion while taking concrete steps to reach your dreams. It also demonstrates why people get stuck in the first three actions and how to move into making the 10X Rule a discipline. Find out exactly where to start, what to do, and how to follow up each action you take with more action to achieve Massive Action results.”
#16
The 5am Club: Own Youre Morning, Elevate Your Life by Robin Sharma
“The 5am Club is based on a revolutionary morning routine that has helped his clients maximize their productivity, activate their best health and bulletproof their serenity in this age of overwhelming complexity. Now, in this life-changing book, handcrafted by the author over a rigorous four-year period, you will discover the early-rising habit that has helped so many accomplish epic results while upgrading their happiness, helpfulness and feelings of aliveness.”
#17
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
“Paulo Coelho’s masterpiece tells the magical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure as extravagant as any ever found. The story of the treasures Santiago finds along the way teaches us, as only a few stories can, about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, learning to read the omens strewn along life’s path, and, above all, following our dreams.”
#18
The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks
“In The Big Leap, Gay Hendricks, the New York Times bestselling author of Five Wishes, demonstrates how to eliminate the barriers to success by overcoming false fears and beliefs. Fans of Wayne Dyer, Eckhart Tolle, Marianne Williamson, and The Secret will find useful, effective tips for breaking down the walls to a better life in The Big Leap.”
#19
The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy
“Decisions shape your destiny. Little, everyday decisions will either take you to the life you desire or to disaster by default.”
#20
The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle
“Where does great culture come from? The Culture Code offers a roadmap for creating an environment where innovation flourishes, problems get solved, and expectations are exceeded.”
#21
The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek
“Simon Sinek offers a framework for leading with an infinite mindset. On one hand, none of us can resist the fleeting thrills of a promotion earned or a tournament won, yet these rewards fade quickly. In pursuit of a Just Cause, we will commit to a vision of a future world so appealing that we will build it week after week, month after month, year after year. Although we do not know the exact form this world will take, working toward it gives our work and our life meaning.”
#22
The Matheny Manifesto: A Young Manager’s Old-School Views on Success in Sports and Life by Mike Matheny
“From “The Coach Is Always Right, Even When He’s Wrong” to “Let Your Catcher Call the Game,” Matheny’s old-school advice might not always be popular or politically correct, but it works. His entertaining and deeply inspirational book will not only resonate with parents, coaches, and athletes, it will also be a powerful reminder, from one of the most successful new managers in the game, of what sports can teach us all about winning on the field and in life.”
#23
The Mental ABC’s of Pitching: A Handbook for Performance Enhancement by H.A. Dorfman
“Practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results.”
#24
The Mental Game of Baseball: A Guide to Peak Performance by H.A.Dorfman
“The practical and proven strategy for developing the mental skills needed to achieve peak performance at every level of the game. Intended for players, managers, coaches, agents, and administrators as well as fans who want a more in-depth look at the makeup of the complete baseball player.”
#25
The Mindful Athlete: Secrets to Pure Performance by George Mumford
“Michael Jordan credits George Mumford with transforming his on-court leadership of the Bulls, helping Jordan lead the team to six NBA championships. A widely respected public speaker and coach, Mumford is sharing his own story and the strategies that have made these athletes into stars”
#26
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin Sharma
“An internationally bestselling fable about a spiritual journey, littered with powerful life lessons that teach us how to abandon consumerism in order to embrace destiny, live life to the full and discover joy. / This inspiring tale is based on the author’s own search for life’s true purpose, providing a step-by-step approach to living with greater courage, balance, abundance and joy.”
#27
The Positive Dog: A Story About the Power of Positivity by Jon Gordon
“Practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results.”
#28
The Power of Positive Leadership by Jon Gordon
“The research is clear. Being a positive leader is not just a nice way to lead. It’s the way to lead if you want to build a great culture, unite your organization in the face of adversity, develop a connected and committed team and achieve excellence and superior results.”
#29
The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle
“What is the secret of talent? How do we unlock it? In this groundbreaking work, journalist and New York Times bestselling author Daniel Coyle provides parents, teachers, coaches, businesspeople—and everyone else—with tools they can use to maximize potential in themselves and others.”
#30
The Way of Baseball: Finding Stillness at 95 by Shawn Green
“In The Way of Baseball, he shares the secrets to remaining focused both on and off the field, shedding light on a signature approach to living by using his remarkable baseball experiences to exemplify how one can find full awareness, presence, and, ultimately, fulfillment in any endeavor.”
#31
Think & Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
“Think and Grow Rich has been called the “Granddaddy of All Motivational Literature.” It was the first book to boldly ask, “What makes a winner?” The man who asked and listened for the answer, Napoleon Hill, is now counted in the top ranks of the world’s winners himself.”
#32
Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty
“In this inspiring, empowering book, Shetty draws on his time as a monk to show us how we can clear the roadblocks to our potential and power. Combining ancient wisdom and his own rich experiences in the ashram, Think Like a Monk reveals how to overcome negative thoughts and habits, and access the calm and purpose that lie within all of us.”
#33
Win in the Locker Room First by Jon Gordon and Mike Smith
“Step by step, the authors outline a strategy for building a thriving organization and provide a practical framework that give leaders the tools they need to create a great culture, lead with the right mindset, create strong relationships, improve teamwork, execute at a higher level, and avoid the pitfalls that sabotage far too many leaders and organizations.”
I hope you guys find everything you are looking for. These books have helped guide us along our journey. We just want to pass them along to someone who needs them! If you enjoyed this please leave a message in the comments below, it helps us a lot. Have a great day!
