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After 10 years of reading over 800 books, we have finally compiled a listing of the best books for personal and professional empowerment. Below are the classic books that offer truly original, insightful and strategic knowledge. We highly recommend those books to any person who wants to think more sharply, strategize more confidently and act more decisively.

"Pour knowledge into your mind and your mind will pour gold into your purse."
                                 
- Brian Tracy, Motivational Author and Speaker

Peter's Take

Recommended Books

"A great book summarizing key  success principles. I've read this book more than 10 times!" Maximum Achievement
Strategies and Skills That Will Unlock Your Hidden Powers to Succeed
"Filled with inspirational thoughts and concrete tools for self-empowerment and self-transformation!" Awaken the Giant Within
How to Take Immediate Control of Your Mental, Emotional, Physical and Financial Destiny!
"Peters describes with incredible lucidity the trends and forces that will shape tomorrow's economy. A must-read for anyone who wants to thrive in the topsy-turvy world of tomorrow!" Re-imagine!
Business Excellence in a Disruptive Age
"This historic book provides the critical information about mega trends, such as Globalization 3.0, which will affect every working person on the planet." The World Is Flat
A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century
"This small, concise compilation of Drucker's best thoughts, is a source of wisdom to guide all managers and anyone with managerial ambition." The Daily Drucker
366 Days of Insight and Motivation for Getting the Right Things Done
"This small compilation of brilliantly penned aphorisms, is a secret weapon for anyone who wants to master the game of office (or marketplace) politics." The Art of Wordly Wisdom
Translated by Joseph Jacobs
"De Bono's "six thinking hats" methodology for guiding and driving creativity, will help readers to learn how to consciously direct their attention for maximum productivity." Six Thinking Hats
The International Best Seller That has Changed the Way the World's Most Successful Business Leaders Think
"Hogshead's little colorful book is a source of inspiration and captures the essence of passionate careering and the brutal requirements for success in today's competitive world of work." Radical Careering
100 Truths to Jumpstart Your Job, Your Career, and Your Life
"A former BCG consultant, Koch builds a compelling case for using Pareto's principle to maximize one's productivity at work or in business." The 80/20 Individual
How to Build on the 20% of What You do Best

 

"Originally published in the 80s, Covey's book is relevant today more than ever, at a time when every working person has to fully take charge of his/her career." The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Powerful Lessons in Personal Change
"In this lucid book, Covey provides a powerful framework through which one can see and discern the essence of a great career." The 8th Habit
From Effectiveness to Greatness

 

 
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