Updated Jul 06, 2025

Good Books for Gaining Motivation

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— Jumpstart your ambitions and stoke your inner fire with our curated selection of motivation-boosting books! Packed with wisdom and insights, each title promises to fuel your drive, inspire action, and propel you towards your loftiest goals. Step into this powerhouse of encouragement!

The Motivation Manifesto is a poetic and powerful call to reclaim our lives and find our own personal freedom. It’s a triumphant work that transcends the title, lifting the reader from mere motivation into a soaringly purposeful and meaningful life. I love this book.” — Paulo Coelho

The Motivation Manifesto is a pulsing, articulate, ferocious call to claim our personal power. World-renowned high performance trainer Brendon Burchard reveals that the main motive of humankind is the pursuit of greater Personal Freedom. We desire the grand liberties of choice—time freedom, emotional freedom, social freedom, financial freedom, spiritual freedom. Only two enemies stand in our way: an external enemy, defined as the social oppression of who we are by the mediocre masses, and an internal enemy, a sort of self-oppression caused by our own doubt and fear.

The march to Personal Freedom, Burchard argues, can be won only by declaring our intent and independence, stepping into our personal power, and battling through self-doubt and the distractions of the day until full victory is won. Recalling the revolutionist voices of the past that chose freedom over tyranny, Burchard—at times poetic yet always fierce—motivates us to free ourselves from fear and take back our lives once and for all.

Our favourite quote from The Motivation Manifesto

Personal power is directly tied to personal responsibility, which most people avoid.
Discover the secrets of motivation in Daniel Pink's groundbreaking book, "Drive". In this eye-opening exploration, Pink dispels traditional ideas about what drives us, offering a new model: intrinsic motivation. Uncover how autonomy, mastery, and purpose fuel our most effective, creative, and satisfying work. You'll be challenged, enlightened, and inspired to amplify your personal and professional life. Perfect for leaders, teachers, parents, and anyone seeking to achieve their goals. "Drive" is a roadmap for a new kind of success in the 21st century.

Our favourite quote from Drive

Human beings have an innate inner drive to be autonomous, self-determined, and connected to one another. And when that drive is liberated, people achieve more and live richer lives.
Delve into the profound insights of Viktor E. Frankl's "Man's Search for Ultimate Meaning". Explore the passionate psychiatrist's observations from his time in Nazi death camps as he brilliantly illuminates humanity's innate capacity to find spiritual purpose. Frankl's inspiring synthesis of psychology, philosophy, and spirituality is an enduring tribute to the indomitable human spirit. This narrative serves as a tool to navigate life's adversities, making it a must-read amid contemporary existential crisis. Connect, comprehend, and conquer your search for ultimate meaning with this transformative book.

Our favourite quote from Man's Search For Ultimate Meaning

Ultimately, man should not ask what the meaning of his life is, but rather must recognize that it is he who is asked.

Wake up and take control of your life! From the bestselling author of Inner Strength, Unlimited Power, and MONEY Master the Game, Anthony Robbins, the nation's leader in the science of peak performance, shows you his most effective strategies and techniques for mastering your emotions, your body, your relationships, your finances, and your life.

The acknowledged expert in the psychology of change, Anthony Robbins provides a step-by-step program teaching the fundamental lessons of self-mastery that will enable you to discover your true purpose, take control of your life, and harness the forces that shape your destiny.

Our favourite quote from Awaken the Giant Within

The inspiring, life-changing bestseller by the author of LEADERS EAT LAST and TOGETHER IS BETTER.

In 2009, Simon Sinek started a movement to help people become more inspired at work, and in turn inspire their colleagues and customers. Since then, millions have been touched by the power of his ideas, including more than 28 million who’ve watched his TED Talk based on START WITH WHY -- the third most popular TED video of all time.

Sinek starts with a fundamental question: Why are some people and organizations more innovative, more influential, and more profitable than others? Why do some command greater loyalty from customers and employees alike? Even among the successful, why are so few able to repeat their success over and over?

People like Martin Luther King Jr., Steve Jobs, and the Wright Brothers had little in common, but they all started with WHY. They realized that people won't truly buy into a product, service, movement, or idea until they understand the WHY behind it.

START WITH WHY shows that the leaders who've had the greatest influence in the world all think, act, and communicate the same way -- and it's the opposite of what everyone else does. Sinek calls this powerful idea The Golden Circle, and it provides a framework upon which organizations can be built, movements can be led, and people can be inspired. And it all starts with WHY.

Our favourite quote from Start with Why

There are only two ways to influence human behavior: you can manipulate it or you can inspire it.
"Dare to Lead" by Brené Brown is a revolutionary guide on leadership. Highlighting courage over comfort, Brown empowers readers to become authentic, empathetic leaders. Drawing from research and personal anecdotes, "Dare to Lead" equips you with the right skills to lead with integrity and generosity. This New York Times Bestseller is a must-read for those seeking to cultivate a brave, innovative workspace. Unearth your potential and learn to lead with empathy and resilience. Order your copy today and learn the power behind daring leadership.

Our favourite quote from Dare to Lead

Clear is kind. Unclear is unkind.
"Unlock your ultimate potential with "Smarter Faster Better" by Charles Duhigg. Explore the science of productivity and learn how to transform your life with innovative strategies. Duhigg offers insightful anecdotes and unravels secrets behind why some people and companies get so much done. With this bestselling guide, challenge your understanding of efficiency, empowering you to achieve more in less time. Dive in to revolutionize the way you work, study, and live."

Our favourite quote from Smarter Faster Better

Productivity isn’t about working more or sweating harder. It’s not simply a product of spending longer hours at your desk or making bigger sacrifices. Rather, productivity is about making certain choices in certain ways.
Discover the transformative potential of optimism with Norman Vincent Peale's timeless classic, "The Power of Positive Thinking". Unleashing the profound connection between mindset and well-being, this book offers practical strategies to eliminate negativity and boost your mental health. Ideal for any individual in search of a fuller, happier life, this book helps you conquer stress, build self-confidence and nurture an unyielding spirit of positivity. Expect profound insights about faith, learning to believe in oneself, developing a healthy mental attitude and taking control of your life. Immerse yourself in a world where "change your thoughts, change your life" becomes your empowering mantra. Revamp your mental resilience and unlock a happier, healthier, more successful you. Embrace the power of positive thinking today.

Our favourite quote from The Power of Positive Thinking

Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.

One of the most inspiring and impactful books ever written, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has captivated readers for 25 years. It has transformed the lives of presidents and CEOs, educators and parents—in short, millions of people of all ages and occupations across the world. This twenty-fifth anniversary edition of Stephen Covey’s cherished classic commemorates his timeless wisdom, and encourages us to live a life of great and enduring purpose.

Our favourite quote from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

But until a person can say deeply and honestly, "I am what I am today because of the choices I made yesterday," that person cannot say, "I choose otherwise.”

For David Goggins, childhood was a nightmare - poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse colored his days and haunted his nights. But through self-discipline, mental toughness, and hard work, Goggins transformed himself from a depressed, overweight young man with no future into a U.S. Armed Forces icon and one of the world's top endurance athletes. The only man in history to complete elite training as a Navy SEAL, Army Ranger, and Air Force Tactical Air Controller, he went on to set records in numerous endurance events, inspiring Outside magazine to name him The Fittest (Real) Man in America.

In Can't Hurt Me, he shares his astonishing life story and reveals that most of us tap into only 40% of our capabilities. Goggins calls this The 40% Rule, and his story illuminates a path that anyone can follow to push past pain, demolish fear, and reach their full potential.

Our favourite quote from Can't Hurt Me

Our culture has become hooked on the quick-fix, the life hack, efficiency. Everyone is on the hunt for that simple action algorithm that nets maximum profit with the least amount of effort. There’s no denying this attitude may get you some of the trappings of success, if you’re lucky, but it will not lead to a calloused mind or self-mastery. If you want to master the mind and remove your governor, you’ll have to become addicted to hard work. Because passion and obsession, even talent, are only useful tools if you have the work ethic to back them up.

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