Books that inspire change

Atomic Habits | by James Clear With a subtitle “Tiny Changes, Remarkable Results,” this book starts with the true story of the chronically unsuccessful British cycling team, who turned it all around to become champions with a series of tiny changes. From there, Clear lays out practical strategies to make daily changes that may seem small but have lasting and significant impact. The Power of Habit | by Charles Duhigg By discussing numerous studies to explain the science behind habit formation and change, and sharing fascinating stories from some of the world’s most recognizable brands and people, Duhigg helps the reader understand how habits can be rebuilt so they can use that knowledge to remake their own. Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life ... And Maybe the World | by Admiral William H. McRaven When this Navy Seal admiral gave a graduation speech that said if you want to change the world, make your bed, it went viral. From there, he wrote this book that puts forth 10 principles he learned in his life and career, including, “If you can’t do the little things right, you will never do the big things right.” The Four Tendencies | by Gretchen Rubin This book outlines the Rubin-created four tendencies: Upholders, Questioners, Obligers and Rebels, and how to figure out what your tendency is. Rubin then discusses how your tendency shapes your behaviour and how understanding this can help you make better decisions, meet deadlines, suffer less stress and engage more effectively. The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom | by Don Miguel Ruiz Sometimes the agreements we make with ourselves and the world are self-defeating, says Ruiz in this bestseller. He suggests instead we make new, beneficial agreements with ourselves that improve our wellbeing. They are: Be impeccable with your word; don’t take anything personally; don’t make assumptions; and always do your best. 168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think | by Laura Vanderkam Vanderkam challenges the idea that we don’t have enough time by re-examining our weekly allotment of 168 hours. She illustrates how, with some creative reorganization and prioritizing, even those with big jobs and busy lives can dedicate more time to the things we want to do without having to make sacrifices.

Books that inspire change

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