Are you looking for some new books to read? If you’re a personal development nerd like me, you’ll love these seven books I’m about to recommend. The right books can help shape your perspective, and by developing your mindset, you’ll be ready to solve any problem life hands you.
These books are your secret weapon for adulting. They will give you the tools you need to transform your life.
Here are 7 must-reads for every woman in her 20s.
1. Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins
Tony Robbins is one of the most respected life and business strategists in the world, and he’s been in the personal development game since the 80s. Awaken the Giant Within is all about life hacking. It’s a collection of Tony Robbins’ best teachings. I’ve read many development books, and this one still has some of the best tools I’ve learned.
If you aren’t happy with your life, it’s because you’ve been using your mind wrong. You’re probably punishing yourself for no reason. This book is a guide that will help transform your self-image, helping you become happier and more successful in your relationships, career, and health.
The takeaway is that you’re an exact reflection of your thoughts and habits. This book will show you how to create your dream life from scratch.
2. The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter by Meg Jay
Your twenties are a confusing time. Dr. Meg Jay, a clinical psychologist, has made it her mission to let every twentysomething know that 30 is not the new 20. She talks about how your 20s are the most defining years of adulthood.
I found it to be the perfect book after high school when the reality of adulting starts to set in. It’ll resonate with anyone who wants to take advantage of the time they have right now to create the best future for themselves.
I’d recommend this book to anyone even if you’re not in your 20s anymore. Everyone has a different timeline, and you can still create the future you want for yourself. This book is a powerful reminder to be intentional. We all have the power to change our lives if we work at it. Start investing in yourself, your relationships, and your finances.
Don’t be defined by what you didn’t know or didn’t do. You are deciding your life right now.
3. The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
This book will give you a new perspective on personal finance. You won’t learn how to budget or invest, but it’ll make you more aware of your relationship with money.
If you approach this book with an open mind, you can learn a lot about how money works. Personal finances and investment decisions are made by analyzing information from the past. But we often forget the human component, the emotional and behavioral aspects that influence it.
Do your bank account a favor and start reading The Psychology of Money, girl!
4. The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday
I am so wildly grateful for this book. The Obstacle Is the Way is about overcoming setbacks. It deals with failure, perspective, and how to think about life. Ryan Holiday takes inspiration from stoic philosophy and Meditations by Marcus Aurelius and explains how to apply it to everyday life.
Whether you’re an artist, entrepreneur, or student, we all have obstacles in our lives. If you can train your mind to see them as lessons, you will improve yourself personally, spiritually, and physically.
This book is a MUST if you want to learn how to endure the struggles of life with grace and resilience.
5. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
The Alchemist is one of the most read, reviewed, and recommended books. It will help you develop and understand your spiritual side for balance and success.
Paulo Coelho tells the story of Santiago, a young shepherd who has recurring dreams about a treasure. One day he decides to follow his visions and embarks on a journey across the desert to find it.
I read this book within a week, and it was a beautiful, easy read. There’s subtle energy open to the receptive reader. Look beyond the words and be open to the spiritual side of it. There are gems hidden in the pages waiting to be found.
It’s the kind of book that has many gifts but is only available when we’re ready to receive them.
6. Why Men Love Bitches by Sherry Argov
This book is a dating manual for all women. It gives you a fresh take on why men gravitate to women who are strong and self-aware. Sherry Argov also warns that men who don’t respect that don’t deserve your time — “because he’s a douchebag.”
It’s actually a good read and not just encouraging women to be cold and calculated in relationships. You’ll learn to walk the line between being independent and feminine but with quiet strength. There are also tips like men are turned on by women with self-control. Or the golden rule of relationships: You don’t marry a perfect person. You marry an interesting person.
Not only will I try to apply these concepts to my love life, but my future daughters will also be reading this!
7. Untamed by Glennon Doyle
If you want to become the person you want to be instead of who you should be, read this book. Untamed is a memoir and personal development guide on how to live without regrets. I recommend this book to anyone who wants a new perspective on life and relationships.
The writing style was easy to follow and entertaining but powerful:
- “The braver I am, the luckier I get.”
- “There is no greater burden on a child than the unlived life of a parent.”
- “This life is mine alone. So, I have stopped asking people for directions to places they’ve never been.”
There’s sparkling wisdom that can be applied to everyone, no matter your age, gender, or walk of life. Her words will sink into your soul and show you things you didn’t even know.
Final Thoughts
I can’t wait for you to see the changes you will make in your life! Books can spark those AHA moments that will forever guide your journey. Even if you’re not in your twenties, a good read is timeless.
If you’re looking for a sign to reinvent yourself, this is it.
