Remember when you would make summer reading lists in grade school? There’s no reason not to do that as an adult. Summer is the perfect time to get some reading done and benefit your career at the same time.
Looking for some inspiration? Check out our list of four books all professionals should get their hands on this summer:
What Books Should Professionals Read this Summer?
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Atomic Habits has been a massive success since its publication in 2018. It’s all about the small habits we have in life, the little things we do every day and may not even think about, and how those things impact the larger picture. That’s where the book’s name comes from – just as atoms are the tiniest building blocks of everything, our smallest habits create a foundation for the success we want to have. If you would to learn more about breaking bad habits and building better ones, give Atomic Habits a try.
Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson
Spencer Johnson’s classic book was published all the way back in 1998, but the lessons it holds still ring true today. This book is all about dealing with change, personally and professionally, and how to best respond to the inevitable change that will impact your life at some point or another. By anticipating change, and then acknowledging and accepting it, you can give yourself a much better reaction when it happens – that makes every part of your life easier.
Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek
Simon Sinek has become very popular on social media in recent years thanks to his powerful TED talks and interviews. In fact, his TED Talk that the book is based on is now the fourth most popular TED video with more than 53 million views. The book is all about finding the “why” of what you do, and you’ll learn about all kinds of inspirational stories of leaders who found their “why” and used it to create meaningful change.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
This book is an all-time classic for a reason. If you haven’t read 7 Habits yet, this summer is a great time to do it. Countless coaches, CEOs, business leaders, and even presidents have read it and gained something from it – why shouldn’t you? Covey’s ideas on personal effectiveness and self-awareness have been life-changing for millions.
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