We’re living in an era where books written
for young adults are adored by readers of every generation. Reading books can
make you cleverer and open-minded in grasping new ideas. Perhaps you have heard
of the famous quote:
“Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.” ― Margaret
Fuller
Every leader will tell you that they read a
lot. Reading is fun to mental. With the likes of Harry Potter and Katniss
Everdeen, there is a wide selection of books for any young adult who fancies
reading. So, if you have got goals for your own successful future and you are
wondering which books could give the knowledge you need to achieve your
success, here is a quick list to choose from.
1. The
Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz
The
Magic of Thinking Big is a book that contains the secrets to getting the
best out of a job, your marriage and family life. In this book, you don’t have
to be unique or very intelligent to get the success you want. All you need is
to think in a way that can cultivate success. After reading the book, you will
be motivated to improve your work life, earn more money and achieve what you
want in life.
2. Talent
Is Never Enough: Discover the Choices That Will Take You Beyond Your Talent by John
C. Maxwell
3. Human
Communication with Connect Access Card 5th Edition by Judy
Pearson, Paul
Nelson, Scott
Titsworth, Lynn Harter
As Brian
Tracy says, “Communication is a skill that you can learn. It's like riding
a bicycle or typing. If you're willing to work at it, you can rapidly improve
the quality of every part of your life.”
Human
communication is an important book that helps students practice good
communication skills, build self-confidence, and achieve greater success in
their course.
With the connect access card, students can
separate what they know with what they think they know. As a reader, you will
be able to know how to construct good speeches and deliver what they need, how they
need it and when they need it.
4. Successful
Business Writing. How to Write Business Letters, Emails, Reports, Minutes and
for Social Media. Improve Your English Writing and Grammar by Heather
Baker
If you want to communicate your ideas
effectively, you need to have successful
business writing skills. This book allows the reader to get an idea of how
to plan, prepare and express their thoughts in a clear way. It also includes a
guide on how to write good English and grammar. With this guide, you can be
able to write emails, minutes, reports, business letters, and social media
content. As Peter Wallis, a writing expert at EssayOnTime indicates that writing
skills are crucial as they show the level of your proficiency of an individual.
If you want to captivate people and be
respected, this is the book to read. Build
Social Confidence is a collection about building up real and long-lasting charismatic
personality and using it in your everyday life. It allows the reader to know “how
to” and the “whys” with several real-life examples and research-proven
techniques from a professional Communication and Social Development Coach.
6. The
Start-up of You: Adapt to the Future, Invest in Yourself, and Transform Your
Career by Reid Hoffman
The
Start-up of You shows the reader how to accelerate their career in the
current competitive world. The book illustrates the secrets of managing your
career like a start-up business. This can be done by investing in yourself,
building professional networks, taking the intelligent risks, and making using
their uncertainty towards work to their advantage. It is a perfect guide to
thriving in today’s fractured world.
7. The
Career Playbook: Essential Advice for Today's Aspiring Young Professional by James M. Citrin
If you are about to graduate or you are a
young adult trying to choose the right career, The
Career Playbook is a perfect choice. This book offers actionable advice to
success to fresh graduates and aspiring professionals. As a young adult, you
will get valuable tips on generating introductions, interview tips, how to get
a good mentor, the benefits of relationships, and knowing the right time to
change careers. Packed with first-hand advice for young graduates, this guide
will be a perfect read this year.
8. Branding
Yourself: How to Use Social Media to Invent or Reinvent Yourself (2nd Edition)
by Erik Deckers
Chris
Ducker once said, “Your personal brand is what people say about you when
you are not in the room.” Branding
Yourself Edition uses a similar concept where two leading social media
consultants demonstrate how social media platforms can be used to attract new business
and job opportunities. In this book,
Erik Deckers and Kyle Lacy show you how to build a business using personal
relationships, become a good leader, and translate your network into great
projects and careers.
9. The
48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene
The
48 Laws of Power is a perfect guide for anyone who wants to gain, observe
or defend against ultimate control. This book has been summarized into 48
essential laws drawn from different authors including Sun Tzu, Machiavelli, and
Carl Von Clausewitz. Some laws teach the value of confidence, others the need
for prudence, and many advocates for absolute self-preservation. In the end,
every law has an interest in total domination.
10. Leadership:
Management Skills, Social Skills, Communication Skills - All The Skills You'll
Need by George Baisley
This
book is all about how to be a leader, not a boss. Leaders are everywhere in
the society and the truth is you don’t need a big title to become one. The
reader will learn key virtues such as:
What leadership is?
- How to approach the leadership role
- Why you should take part in the leadership challenge
- Leadership styles and so on.
Conclusion
Reading is important for knowledge and mental
growth. All these books contain unique lessons that will help you climb the
success ladder effectively. I hope you will enjoy reading all of them and utilize
the lesson learned.
Sophia Anderson is an enthusiastic language
tutor and a freelance writer. She believes that learning something new every
day is a must. Her inspiration comes from reading books and online blog posts
that cover a wide range of her interests. Feel free to get in touch on Facebook or Twitter.
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