Being in the early stages of my personal development journey, I often find myself reflecting on the books that continue to shape how I think and act day to day — sometimes consciously, sometimes without even realising it.
1. The Barefoot Investor — Scott Pape Practical and almost plug-and-play. It simplifies money and helps you build systems that run in the background.
2. Linchpin — Seth Godin Opens your eyes to a much bigger way of thinking. Stop following instructions — start creating meaningful work.
3. How to Win Friends and Influence People — Dale Carnegie Written decades ago, still completely relevant. The principles around communication and relationships are timeless.
4. Atomic Habits — James Clear The most practical book on behaviour change I've come across. Small actions compound into massive results.
5. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck — Mark Manson Less about caring less, more about choosing carefully what you do care about.
6. Slow Productivity — Cal Newport A case for depth, quality, and sustainable output over busyness. Long-term thinking at its best.
I've written more detailed reflections on each of these on the site — links below if you want to go deeper.
If you've read any books that have genuinely changed how you think, I'd love to hear them.
Cheers, Oscar