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5 Must-Read Personal Development Books

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Whether you read a book a week or only a few a year, these five beauties, have to be at the top of your reading list.

Checkout The 5 Must Read Personal Development Books of 2014.

1. The Promise of a Pencil: How an Ordinary Person Can Create Extraordinary Change – Adam Braun

The-Promise-of-a-Pencil-CoverAdam Braun, an aspiring Wall Street investor turns humanitarian when a moving encounter while traveling India reveals his purpose in life. He meets a young boy and asks what would that boy like most, if he could have anything in the world. The boy’s response – ‘A Pencil’. That answer is what built over 200 schools for underprivileged children all over the world, starting with just $25 and a desire for change.

The Promise of a Pencil journals the steps Braun takes to follow his calling and in return you learn how to use those lessons to lead a significant and successful life. What I loved most about this book was not only the message printed in it but that all proceeds go back into the Promise of a Pencil organization.

“For anyone with a big dream to transform the world, this book will show you how to get it done.” – Sir Richard Branson

 

2. Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products – Nir Eyal

71LAEf3UYeLTechnically released in late 2013 (December 30th), Hooked has been included in this list as it would be a crime not to have on your reading list this year! Have you ever wondered how companies manage to create products or services that keep you coming back time after time? How some products become the trend while others are forgotten? How Candy Crush has over 97 million players daily?

Hooked will explain just how these results are attained. This book introduces readers to the “Hook Model,” a four step process companies use to build customer habits, without depending on costly advertising or aggressive messaging.

“Hooked gives you the blueprint for the next generation of products. Read Hooked or the company that replaces you will.” – Matt Mullenweg, Founder, WordPress

 

3. The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph – Ryan Holiday

51KiJBZg5+L._SY344_BO1,204,203,200_From Amelia Earhart to Steve Jobs to John D. Rockefeller – all successful individuals use a formula for success that allows them to turn obstacles into opportunities.

After reading this book by Ryan Holiday, you understand that when you are frustrated, stuck and faced with impossible situations you are often closer to your desired outcome than you think.

“A book for the bedside of every future—and current—leader in the world.” – Robert Greene, author of The 48 Laws of Power and Mastery

 

4. Show Your Work!: 10 Ways to Share Your Creativity and Get Discovered – Austin Kleon

{FE5AF618-CA71-4D58-9F2E-64C21A7DA5F5}Img400New York Times bestselling author, Austin Kleon writes Show Your Work! to explain why generosity trumps genius. He delves into how changing your mindset and becoming ‘findable’ is how you get discovered. It’s no longer about wasting time “networking” but more so how you use your network. It’s not self-promotion, it’s self-discovery.

Show Your Work! has ten short rules for being productive, brave, open and generous.

“A must-read for anyone involved in the creative process.” – LibraryReads

 

5. The Motivation Manifesto – Brendon Burchard

motivation-manifestoWritten by multiple New York Times bestselling author Brendon Burchard, The Motivation Manifesto shows you the steps to create the life you long for and deserve.

The message is how to overcome self-limitations and social pressures in order to achieve what Burchard calls “Personal Freedom”, the full expression of our true selves, the courageous pursuit of our dreams.

“The Motivation Manifesto is a poetic and powerful call to reclaim our lives and find our own personal freedom. I love this book” – Paulo Coelho

 

Have you read these books yet? What did you think?

What books do you think we should add to this list?

A young entrepreneur, author and speaker, Carla Schesser is a woman who is passionate about inspiring and educating youth to live a life they love. Carla's book, ‘#Success - Mastering the Basics to a Happy, Healthy & Wealthy Life’ is a simple, practical and motivating guide which young adults will enjoy reading while learning important skills which empower them and allow them to discover how to live a peaceful, successful, and healthy life. Carla has a rare ability to connect with her readers. She has been in the same shoes many aspiring young adults wear today and this allows her to reach her audience and inspire them in a way most people can’t.

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Think & Grow Rich: The Legacy Film

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We have some incredible news for you. For the first time in history, the Napoleon Hill Foundation has granted exclusive rights to Think Rich Films to transform the book, Think and Grow Rich, into a motion picture film, one that will impact another 100 million lives worldwide.

I am excited to announce that I will be featuring in this film alongside Bob Proctor, Lewis Howes, Rob Dyrdek, Barbara Corcoran, Grant Cardone, Darren Hardy, John Lee Dumas and many more incredible thought leaders.

Here’s the new teaser trailer for the film:

As true fans of Think and Grow Rich, we worked for over 3 years, pouring our hearts and souls into creating a film that is a pure representation of the Legacy of this life changing literary masterpiece.

Our guiding light along the way was to remain true to the content and in doing so spark the flame that will ignite a global movement with a powerful message.

The message is that anyone can succeed irrespective of their circumstances. Human potential is not  predicated by age, race, gender, education, finance or any other perceived disadvantages.

Join us in Los Angeles on October 14, 2017 for the historical World Premier of Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy a film based on Napoleon Hill’s best selling book, Think and Grow Rich.

 

Join Us For The Premiere

Saturday October 14, 2017 at Regal L.A. LIVE: A Barco Innovation Center

Location: 1000 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90015

Red Carpet: 5:30pm – 6:00pm

Film Kick Off with Producers & Director: 6:20pm – 6:30pm

Film Showing: 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Q & A with Cast: 8:00pm – 8:30pm

 

PLUS… a panel discussion with the cast hosted by Gerard Adams

Attire: Formal/Semi Formal
VIP Private After Party Katsuya at L.A. LIVE: 9:00pm to Midnight

This exclusive VIP event following the Premiere will be private to cast members, producers, director and key individuals who made this film possible.

Hors d’oeuvres & Beverages will be provided and hosted by Katsuya.

 

Click the button above and scroll to the bottom of the next page to get your General or VIP tickets

 

The heartbeat of Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy

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A glimpse of what you will see..

A glimpse of what you will see.. “Faith is going to give you the ability to continue through the highs and lows…” – Rob Dyrdek

 

“I remember being 24, new in business and being stopped dead reading the book…” – Barbara Corcoran

 

“Follow your dreams! Whether you achieve them or not is irrelevant…” – Lewis Howes

 

Click the button above and scroll to the bottom of the next page to get your General or VIP tickets

 

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5 Snapchat Hacks You Should Be Using

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I am hot on this platform right now, you guys. And you should be too. It’s a huge deal, and has lots of amazing opportunities for big and small businesses, marketers, individuals, personal brands…you name it. Let me help you guys get started with a few snapchat tips.

One thing before we start with these snapchat secrets: you gotta make sure you have the “filters” and all that other fun stuff switched to “ON” in your settings. Without those, what are you even doing on Snapchat? (more…)

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Why YOU Should Be Using Twitter’s Awesome New Video Feature

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This past week, I have spent several hours using the new Twitter video feature.

But probably not in the way you think.

I was responding to people. One by one, individually with the new Twitter video upload. Answering questions in real time. I was listening. And this is why I’m so excited about this new feature.

People respond to effort. When a celebrity favorites your tweet, you’re excited. Someone you admire likes a photo of yours on Instagram, and it makes you feel good. Because it’s not about the 100th of a second it takes to double tap that photo.

It’s about the fact that they looked at your profile. They chose a photo. They saw it. And then they liked. That interaction, which takes all of five or six seconds, really touches a lot of people.

Check it out here:

 

Twitter has taken it to the next level.

They’ve set up a perfect Thank You Economy situation. I’ve been waiting for something like this, and I’ve wanted it to do it before, but there was too much friction on the platform. Now they’ve done all the work for you, and all you have to do is get in there and engage.

It takes me nine to twelve seconds to make a video and reply, but those extra seconds hold a lot of meaning. Not to mention it’s more personal, visual, and we are living in a world where the visual is often regarded as a better engagement than the written.

There’s also more room to set the tone. A lot of things can get lost in a tweet. I might say “thnx” but that person isn’t 100% sure what my tone really was. But with Twitter video, the message comes across loud and clear.

It’s fifteen seconds of your attention on one person instead of two seconds. You know what that means? We are in control of the one asset that we all give the most f#!ks about: time. Time is so incredibly precious to people. They hate when it’s wasted, and they are impressed when you give them some of your time.

That is what excites me most about Twitter video.

Giving time to people. More time. Personalized time.

And that is awesome.

What’s your thoughts? Have you used this new Twitter feature yet?

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Why Paulo Coelho’s Book ‘The Alchemist’ Sold over 150 Million Copies

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Brazilian born lyricist and novelist, Paulo Coelho celebrates the 25th anniversary of his best selling book ‘The Alchemist’.

The Alchemist has sold over 150 million copies worldwide, won 115 international prizes and awards, has been translated into 80 languages, and is still on the New York Times bestseller list today. (more…)

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