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Motivational Books: Classics by Dale Carnegie, Napoleon Hill, James Allen and Joseph Murphy

Everyone has days when the energy simply runs out. A good motivational book cannot do your work for you, but it can remind you why the work matters and what you are capable of. That is why books written nearly a century ago still sell in huge numbers, and still get passed from parent to child. This shelf is built around those classics: How to Win Friends and Influence People and How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie, Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, As a Man Thinketh by James Allen, The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Dr Joseph Murphy and The Power of a Positive Attitude by Roger Fritz. You will also find Lao-Tzu's Tao Te Ching and many of these titles in Indian languages.

Dale Carnegie: The Best Place to Start

If you only read one self improvement book this year, How to Win Friends and Influence People is a strong choice. Despite the title, it is not about manipulation. It teaches you to listen, to take a real interest in people and to avoid needless arguments. These sound simple, and yet very few of us actually do them. Salespeople, managers, students and shy people have all gained from it for generations. How to Stop Worrying and Start Living is the natural companion, and it offers practical methods for those whose minds keep racing at night. If you would like to go further, there is The Best of Dale Carnegie set of five books, and How to Enjoy Your Life and Your Job is another gentle read.

Napoleon Hill: Goals, Persistence and Money

Think and Grow Rich is one of the best known success books in the world. Its central idea is that a clear goal, pursued with persistence and backed by faith in yourself, is the starting point of any achievement. Modern readers should approach it with their eyes open: it was written long ago, and hard work and luck also play large parts in anyone's life. Still, its lessons on commitment have helped a great many people. How To Raise Your Own Salary gives a more direct look at career progress. For sensible modern advice on money itself, read our guide to the best personal finance books in India.

James Allen and the Power of Thought

As a Man Thinketh is so short that you can read it in one evening, and it has stayed in print for over a hundred years. Its message is simple: your habitual thoughts shape your character and your circumstances. The Path to Prosperity by the same author develops those ideas further. Some readers come back to Allen every year. Treat his view as a helpful way of taking responsibility for what you can control, while remembering that not everything in life is under your control.

Motivational Books in Hindi and Indian Languages

One of the real strengths of this shelf is its range of languages. Motivational books in Hindi include Aapke Avchetan Mann Ki Shakti, the Hindi edition of The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, along with Ameer Banane Aur Mahaan Hone Ka Vigyaan and The Power of a Positive Attitude in Hindi. You can also find titles in Bengali, Marathi and Telugu, among others, such as Think and Grow Rich in Bengali and Telugu. An idea that feels distant in a second language can suddenly hit home in your mother tongue. These books also make thoughtful gifts for parents and grandparents, who may prefer to read in their own language. Please check the language shown on the book page.

Eastern Wisdom

Motivation does not always mean pushing harder. Lao-Tzu's Tao Te Ching suggests the opposite: that calm and letting go can be a kind of strength. Reading it next to Napoleon Hill makes an interesting contrast. Many readers find that they need both at different times in life: energy when starting something, and peace when things go wrong. For further reading of this kind, see spirituality and philosophy and philosophy books.

Small Gift Books

Not everybody wants a full length book. Short inspirational gift titles such as Follow Your Heart, Sunny Side Up, You Can Do It All and Every Penny Counts, and the Hope and Inspiration Collection boxed set, are easy to dip into. They work nicely on a desk, or as a small present for a friend beginning a new job or going through a hard patch. The zodiac title Aries: The Rocket Fuel is a light and playful option for anyone who likes that sort of thing.

Which Motivational Book Should You Read?

You are shy or struggle to talk with people: How to Win Friends and Influence People.
You worry too much: How to Stop Worrying and Start Living.
You are chasing a big goal: Think and Grow Rich.
You want a short read tonight: As a Man Thinketh.
You want a more positive outlook: The Power of a Positive Attitude.
You are curious about the mind: The Power of Your Subconscious Mind.
You want calm rather than drive: Tao Te Ching.

How to Make the Feeling Last

Everyone knows the problem. You finish a motivational book feeling you could climb a mountain, and three days later that feeling has gone. The answer lies in action, not in another book.

Act within 24 hours. Pick one small thing the book suggested and do it the next day.
Write down your goal. Keep it somewhere you will see it every day.
Build tiny habits. Ten minutes a day beats an enthusiastic start that lasts for one week.
Find a partner. Tell a friend what you plan to do, and check in with them.
Reread one chapter when you feel low, instead of hunting for something new.

Also remember that positive thinking has limits. If your low mood lasts for weeks, or life feels too heavy, please talk to a doctor or a counsellor. There is no shame in it. Books are good friends, but they are not a substitute for professional care.

For Students and Young Professionals

Early in a career is an excellent moment for these books, since a habit formed at twenty keeps paying you back at fifty. Students can use them to handle exam pressure and to communicate better, and young professionals to work well with difficult colleagues. Reading just one such title each year adds up to a real difference over time.

Where to Go Next

Our list of 12 best self help books everyone should read is a fine next step. For newer voices, try self help and personal growth. To see what real lives can teach, browse biographies and business biographies. And for your career, turn to career guidance. Start with one chapter tonight, and try one idea tomorrow.

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