Top 10 Life Changing Books [Best Reads] [2024 Update]

What are truly inspirational books that will change your life? In this overview, we give you the most interesting, educational, philosophical, and inspiring books. Read along for our picks and find your next life changing book…

The best life changing books ever

We start our recommendations with the top 10 best Life Changing books of all time. This list has been updated this year, including all the recent titles.

Top 10 Life Changing Books	Author
The Alchemist	Paulo Coelho
Mindset	Carol Dweck
Rich Dad, Poor Dad	Robert Kiyosaki
How to Win Friends and Influence People	Dale Carnegie
The Power of Now	Eckhart Tolle
Sapiens	Yuval Noah Harari
The Miracle Morning	Hal Elrod
Start With Why	Simon Sinek
On Writing Well	William Zinsser
Expert Secrets	Russell Brunson

The updated top 10 list: the best books that will change your life

Good Vibes, Good Life: How Self-Love Is the Key to Unlocking Your Greatness

Many people grow up thinking they should like others and try to be liked in return. That’s what it supposed to make you happy. But you couldn’t be more wrong according to Vex King, because liking and loving yourself is much more important than we think. This book will show you how you can start the process of loving yourself.

Get Out of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts

Negative thoughts have a big impact on decisions you make and the results you get. So what if you could somehow start thinking more positively? Jennie Allen shows you the meaning of God and having faith, and how this will eventually lead away from negativity.

You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life

This self-help guide made it onto our top ten list, because the easy exercises and funny stories will motivate you to make a change in your life. Change your habits and start doing what you love.

The Power of Discipline: How to Use Self Control and Mental Toughness to Achieve Your Goals

Everyone has goals in life, even if you haven’t written them down on paper or defined smaller steps on how to achieve that goal. Discipline is a person’s characteristic that makes a big difference. Discover how it can affect your life in this book.

The Path: What Chinese Philosophers Can Teach Us About the Good Life

Is the culture you grew up in always the one that suits you best? Decide for yourself by reading ‘The Path’ by Michael Puett and Christine Gross-Loh. The Chinese philosophy on life might surprise you.

The Power of Positive Energy: Everything you need to awaken your soul, raise your vibration, and manifest an inspired life

Tanaaz Chubb has a more spiritual outlook on energy and how it affects your life. If you think you are either a positive or a negative person, then read this book, because you will find the connection with your soul and work from there, instead of letting fear rule your actions.

The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have (20th Anniversary Edition)

Is life boring you or are you just not living it to the fullest? Mark Nepo takes you on a spiritual journey to start living in the moment. His personal experiences (surviving cancer and being a poet and philosopher) are highly enlightening, and the exercises will help you with your own personal awakening adventure.

Self-Love Workbook for Women: Release Self-Doubt, Build Self-Compassion, and Embrace Who You Are

Women tend to be serving others for most of their lives, until they discover their own worth and want to be there for themselves. How to love yourself as a woman is shared with you in this book by Megan Logan. The exercises are fun, and they give you a chance to reflect on yourself.

Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life…And Maybe the World

Most people that are successful have some things in common, like making their bed in the morning right after waking up. Other habits can also have a positive influence, so knowing what they are can make a difference for you and the people around you.

Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and into Your Life

It’s time to stop the bullsh*t you keep telling yourself. Wake up and start living your best life. Gary John Bishop will show you how. Life is a miracle, and it is over before you know it, so you’d better grab the bull by the horns while you still can.