Some of the best books I read in the year 2016 include the following. For reviews, you can follow the links.
- Influence – by Robert Cialdini
Classic book on the psychology of persuasion. He explains the psychology of why people say “yes”—and how to apply these understandings. You’ll learn the six universal principles, how to use them to become a skilled persuader—and how to defend yourself against them.
- How to Get Rich – by Felix Dennis
Shockingly honest thoughts from a filthy rich poet.
- Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing.
A captivating story on adventure, shipwreck, storms and survival on the high seas. It chronicles one of the most astonishing feats of exploration and human courage.
- Great Innovators: Benjamin Franklin, Einstein, Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson
Three in one biographies as chronicled by Walter Isaacson. Walter Isaacson has a way with words and you won’t put the book down.
- The Myths of Happiness: What Should Make You Happy, but Doesn’t, What Shouldn’t Make You Happy, but Does. By Sonja Lyubomirsky.
Sonja Lyubomirsky shares practical lessons that prove we are more adaptable than we think we are. It empowers readers to look beyond their first response, sharing scientific evidence that often it is our mindset—not our circumstances—that matters most.
- MONEY Master the Game: 7 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom by Tonny Robbins.
The book helps answer the question, “How can we secure financial freedom for ourselves and for our families?
Bronnie Ware shares her inspiring and honest journey, which will leave you feeling kinder towards yourself and others, and more determined to live the life you are truly here to live.
- The Miracle Morning Book by Hal Elrod.
Hal Elrod shows you how to wake up each day with more ENERGY, MOTIVATION, and FOCUS to take your life to the next level.
- The Autobiography of Charles Darwin Book by Charles Darwin and Francis Darwin.
The daring and restless mind, the integrity and simplicity of Darwin’s character are revealed in this direct and personal account of his life―his family, his education, his explorations of the natural world, his religion and philosophy.
Darwin wrote the text, which he entitled Recollections of the Development of my Mind and Character, for his family and now it is available to be read by you.
- Cold Hard Truth: On Business, Money & Life by Kevin O’Leary.
Kevin O’Leary shares invaluable secrets on entrepreneurship, business, money and life.
- Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
This is essentially a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on Stoic philosophy. They are private reflections, outlining a philosophy of commitment to virtue above pleasure and tranquility above happiness.
The Tao of Seneca (volumes 1-3) is an introduction to Stoic philosophy through the words of Seneca. Stoicism is a no-nonsense philosophical system designed to produce dramatic real-world effects.
It a book that documents the life of A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, and inspires the readers to ignite the fire within themselves. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, the former president of India was a visionary scientist.
- Getting There: A Book of Mentors by Gillian Zoe Segal.
Leaders in diverse fields share their secrets to navigating the rocky road to the top. In an honest, direct, and engaging way, these role models describe the obstacles they faced, the setbacks they endured, and the vital lessons they learned.
For those who are interested, find the 2015 list here
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