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Do you sometimes wish you could make the changes necessary to live a more satisfying life...to get out of the rat race and into a pace that feels right...to reclaim your own life and make choices that reflect who you are now?

You're not alone, and you can do it!

Every day, tens of thousands of people awaken and decide that enough is enough! Enough tiresome routine, enough stress, enough living lives others designed for us, enough putting off 'til tomorrow what we wanted yesterday. Whether it's because we're angry, bored, frustrated, unfulfilled or exhausted, we have come to the conviction that it's time for a change.

But where do you start?

We suggest you start with the classics...those books and tapes which have become classics because the information they provide is so exceptional that they have stood the test of time and earned their legendary status. If there are any of them you have yet to read, get it and read it now!

The Classics

Personal Development / Personal Growth

Spiritual Development / Spiritual Growth

Purpose / Strategy / Planning

Prosperity / Wealth Building


(Note: You can click on the name or the picture of any book
to find out more about it or to purchase it.)

The Classics
As a Man Thinketh
by James Allen
A great masterpiece, this small book is filled with mountains of wisdom. One of the most powerful and profound books ever written, Allen's practical philosophy of successful living has awakened millions, to the discovery and perception of the truth that "they themselves are makers of themselves". Building on the Bible verse. "As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he", Allen clearly reveals why and how it is within the power of each person to form his own character and create his own happiness.


Secret of the Ages
by Robert Collier
This is unquestionably one of the best motivational self-help books of all times. Written in 1926, the message of this book remains profound and applies directly to us today. This is a manual for life. If you read this book, absorb what it is telling you and apply it's principles, you can accomplish anything in life that you desire.


Acres of Diamonds
by Russell H. Conwell
Considered by many to be one of the finest speeches ever written, Acres of Diamonds offers a multitude of lessons about the rewards of work, education, and finding the riches of life in one's own back yard. There are a multitude of gems to mine from Russell Conwell's words, no matter what your walk of life. Acres of Diamonds is one of the all-time great inspirational lessons about where the true riches of life may be found.


The Richest Man in Babylon
by George S. Clason
What can a book written in the 1920s tell modern investors about their finances? A whole lot if it's George Clason's delightful set of parables that explain the basics of money. Beloved by millions, this bestselling book reveals the success secrets of the ancients and has been hailed as the greatest inspirational work on the subject of acquiring money, keeping money, and making money earn more money. If you read it and do as it says, it will work magic.


The Science of Getting Rich
by Wallace D. Wattles
With this classic work, Wattles created the ancestor of virtualy all modern self-help and personal finance books. Subtitled "Financial Success Through Creative Thought," it recognizes that there is more to life than mere financial success and addresses the importance of a balanced and successful life. Recognizing that all life is connected, the author discourages focusing on competition and urges the reader instead to create value by utilizing the power of creative thought. Working from the fundamental concept that everyone has the right to be rich, he presents the powerful principles of a science of practical thought, efficient action, and expressed gratitude that will allow you to make the most of yourself and your abilities.


The Power of Your Subconscious Mind
by Joseph Murphy
One of the most powerful self-help guides ever written! This remarkable book has already helped readers the world over achieve the seemingly impossible by learning how to bring the incredible force of the subconscious under their control. Dr. Murphy combines time-honored spiritual wisdom with cutting-edge scientific research to explain the influence of the subconscious mind,. He presents inspiring real-life success stories plus simple and proven exercises that can turn your mind into a powerful tool for improving and enhancing every area of your life.


Earl Nightingale's The Strangest Secret (Audio CD)
by Earl Nightingale
The Strangest Secret, first recorded by Earl Nightingale in 1956, is the only spoken word recording ever to win Gold Record status, and is offered now for the first time on CD. One of the most praised messages of the 20th century, it was the seedling from which the personal development industry grew. Earl Nightingale spent years researching what every wise man, woman, sage, teacher, philosopher, and guru ever wrote or spoke regarding the conduct of life. The result? Nightingale discovered the one thread that ties together these oftentimes divergent voices over many different times and places. The strange secret he reveals is the one powerful principle upon which all of these wise and successful people were in total agreement.


Psycho-Cybernetics
by Maxwell Maltz
This classic of self-help literature belongs in everyone's library. Maltz was a plastic surgeon who ultimately recommended altering our feelings about ourselves, rather than changing our appearances. Showing how our inner picture of ourselves determines our actions, Maltz's teaching includes common sense techniques, as well as practical methods of relaxation and visualization.


The Greatest Salesman in the World
by Og Mandino
The Greatest Salesman in the World is a tiny book, and it is a treasure. Og Mandino's classic remains an invaluable guide to more than just salesmanship...it is a clear and profound statement of a philosophy of living. A parable set in the time just prior to Christianity, the book weaves mythology with spirituality into a much needed message of inspiration, creating a simple but profound spiritual philosophy that is easily understood and easily taken to heart.


Think and Grow Rich
by Napoleon Hill.
Inspired by Andrew Carnegie's commission to discover the formula for success, Napoleon Hill's philosophy teaches you what you were never taught: How to Recognize, Relate, Assimilate and Apply principles whereby you can achieve any goal whatsoever that doesn't violate Universal Law - the Law of God and the rights of your fellowman. It will show you not only what to do but how to do it. The book vibrates with the wisdom and the spirit of the man and his philosophy. More successful people have attributed their success to this book than to any other. Once you learn and apply the simple, basic techniques revealed here, you will have found the keys to true and lasting success.

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