Reading & Listening Recommendations Personal Development / Personal Growth
There is no meaningful change without personal development and personal growth.
Learning what kind of development and growth is needed, and understanding what we need to accomplish that growth is vital.
Following are some excellent sources for guidance in gaining that understanding nd making productive changes.
(Note: You can click on the name or the picture of any book to find out more about it or to purchase it.)
Personal Development / Personal Growth
Success Cybernetics
by U.S. Andersen
This book is so absorbing and entertaining that you cant put it down. It will teach you the secret of succeeding at everything in your life and inspire you to do so . You'll be so excited that you will love doing things that you never previously had the guts to do. A must read and reference book on the secrets of living the way you've secretly dreamed was possible.
10 Secrets for Success and Inner Peace
by Wayne W. Dyer
Bestselling author and lecturer Wayne W. Dyer has written a thought-provoking book for those of us who have chosen to consciously be on our life path. The ten "secrets" for success and inner peace presented here apply whether you're just embarking on your path, are nearing the end of it, or are on the path in any way. Ten Secrets for Success and Inner Peace is a simple, honest guide to living happily.
The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem
by Nathaniel Branden
Branden practically invented the concept of self-esteem and was probably most responsible for promoting it in this country. His latest book is another solid effort that builds on his previous work. He defines the titular pillars as living consciously, self-acceptance, self-responsibility, self-assertiveness, living purposefully, and personal integrity, and he describes not only their importance but how to practice them. He also looks at self-esteem within the contexts of school, work, psychotherapy, and culture and how to develop it within each. His is a balanced book--part theory, part social commentary, part self-help--that is clear, well researched, and well grounded, a valuable, credible addition to the psychological self-help shelves.
The Wayne Dyer Audio Collection
by Wayne W. Dyer
This four-tape collection is filled with Dr. Wayne Dyer's incomparable wisdom. It guides us to new levels of self-awareness. Included in this Audio Collection are: "There Is A Spiritual Solution to Every Problem," "10 Secrets to Success and Inner Peace,", "Wisdom of the Ages," and "How to Get What You Really, Really, Really Want." This compilation is a bargain, containing his best material at about 90% off what you could pay to purchase his larger tape sets.
The Self-Esteem Workbook
by Glenn R., Ph.D. Schiraldi, Matthew McKay, Patrick Fanning
Despite the importance of self-esteem, surprisingly little attention has been focused on building it directly, until now. Designed in an easy-to-use format, The Self-Esteem Workbook presents a course in self-esteem based on new research and sound principles. Checklists, fill-ins, and exercises show readers how thoughts, emotions, physical health, and behavior impact their self-esteem. Periodic checkups help them gauge their progress, and final sections offer strategies for preventing relapse.
I'm Gonna Like Me: Letting Off a Little Self-Esteem
by Jamie Lee Curtis
Young readers will like Curtis's words and the rhythmic repetition, and Cornell fills the book with funny faces and lots of laughs. Curtis looks to the source of what makes children feel comfortable in their own skin, as Cornell pictures the perky rhymes being delivered by a pair of young protagonists confident enough to shake off embarrassment and to feel proud (though not overly so) of personal achievements. The duo sets out to "let off a little self-esteem" by following a seriously self-actualized (and gratifyingly quirky) boy and girl throughout their day. The kids take turns carrying the lines, often switching off mid-sentence, to describe exactly how and why "I'm gonna like me."
Success and the Self-Image: Inspiring Greatness in Yourself & Others (Audio)
by Zig Ziglar
No one is better qualified to show you the secrets to developing a successful self-image than Zig Ziglar, a man who has overcome his own share of diversity to become one of the world's most popular and successful motivators. In Success and the Self-image, Ziglar tells you how to discover the secrets of creating and maintaining a positive self-image, including identify a poor self-image, increasing your self-esteem, creating healthy relationships, success and the self-image. "You can change what you are...by changing what goes into your mind," says Ziglar. And he proves it in a specific, point-by-point presentation that is as entertaining as it is inspiring.
Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives
by Dan Millman
During his junior year at the University of California, Dan Millman first stumbled upon his mentor (nicknamed Socrates...something of a modern-day Merlin) at an all-night gas station. At the time, Millman hoped to become a world-champion gymnast. The unpredictable Socrates proceeded to teach Millman the "way of the peaceful warrior." At first Socrates shattered every preconceived notion that Millman had about academics, athletics, and achievement. But eventually Millman stopped resisting the lessons, and began to try on a whole new ideology--one that valued being conscious over being smart, and strength in spirit over strength in body. The tale of that journey is heart-warming, funny, dramatic, inspiring and enlightening. Providing an enjoyable way for people to naturally identify, connect and be in touch with the spiritual part of themselves -- with its piercing truths, lively narrative and humorous wisdom -- this is a must-read!
The Relaxation Response
by Herbert Benson M.D.
When Dr. Herbert Benson introduced this simple, effective, mind/body approach to relieving stress twenty-five years ago, his book became an instant national bestseller. Based on studies at Boston's Beth Israel Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Dr. Herbert Benson showed that relaxation techniques such as meditation have immense physical benefits, from lowered blood pressure to a reduction in heart disease. The Relaxation Response demystifies meditation, explaining how anyone can reap its advantages with or without the help of a guru. If you want to understand the beginnings of today's alternative medicine movement, or if you're simply looking to learn a simple meditation technique without a lot of metaphysical trappings, this is a good place to start.
Creative Visualization: Use the Power of Your Imagination to Create What You Want in Your Life
by Shakti Gawain
Creative Visualization teaches readers how to use their imaginations to manifest their deepest desires. In a straight-talking narrative, Gawain uses the first part to cover the basics, with chapters such as "How to Visualize," "Affirmations," and "Creative Visualization Only Works for the Good." Once she shows readers how visualization actually works, Gawain moves on to loftier discussions, such as "Contacting Your Higher Self," "Setting Goals," and "Treasure Maps."
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
by Stephen R. Covey
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change was a groundbreaker when it was first published in 1990, and it continues to be a business bestseller with more than 10 million copies sold. Stephen Covey, an internationally respected leadership authority, realizes that true success encompasses a balance of personal and professional effectiveness, so this book is a manual for performing better in both arenas. His anecdotes are as frequently from family situations as from business challenges.
