19 inspiring books that will help you be a better person in the New Year

"When Breath Becomes Air," by Paul Kalanithi

"When Breath Becomes Air," by Paul Kalanithi
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"When Breath Becomes Air" chronicles the life of Paul Kalanithi, a medical student on the verge of becoming a neurosurgeon who is diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer. This inspiring book looks at what makes life worth living in the face of death, and what to do when the world crumbles around you. 






"Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance," by Angela Duckworth

"Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance," by Angela Duckworth
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Psychologist Angela Duckworth shares the secrets of why some naturally gifted people fail, while some less talented individuals succeed. Based on her cutting-edge research, she explains that the key to success isn't necessarily talent but grit. "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance" is a book which will help you understand exactly how you can succeed. 




"Legacy," by James Kerr

"Legacy," by James Kerr
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The All Blacks are one of the most successful sports teams in the world, but how do they keep being the best year after year? James Kerr explores that in "Legends," a book that we should all take lessons from to succeed in our own field. 








"Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers," by Timothy Ferris

"Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers," by Timothy Ferris
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Tim Ferris interviews hundreds of famous people from actors to athletes for his podcast The Tim Ferris Show. In this book, he distils the tools, tactics, and habits of these extremely successful people. What do they do in the morning? What are their workout routines? This book looks at what makes these people tick, and gives us the tools to be a little better. 





"Switch: How to change things when change is hard," by Chip and Dan Heath

"Switch: How to change things when change is hard," by Chip and Dan Heath
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 Change is hard, especially if we concentrate on the obstacles and not the benefits of achieving our goals. Chip and Dan Heath argue that people need to understand their minds in order to achieve change. In this book, they ally scientific studies and real life turnarounds to show us how we can create new habits, and stick with them. 





"If I Could Tell You Just One Thing...: Encounters with Remarkable People and Their Most Valuable Advice," by Richard Reed

"If I Could Tell You Just One Thing...: Encounters with Remarkable People and Their Most Valuable Advice," by Richard Reed
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 In this inspiring book, Richard Reed shares the insights of some of the most successful people in the world including Hillary Rodham Clinton, President Bill Clinton,  Sir David Attenborough, Dame Judy Dench, and many more. This amazingly written book is packed with great advice, as well as portraits of the great people that feature in it. 




"How to Win Friends and Influence People," by Dale Carnegie

"How to Win Friends and Influence People," by Dale Carnegie
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 Dale Carnegie's advice is now iconic. He's helped people around the world make friends more easily, get new clients as well as opportunities, persuade other people, become a better speaker, and much more. In other words, it's the best book for those who want to increase their popularity both in their personal and work circles, as well as advance their careers. 





"Thinking, Fast and Slow," by Daniel Kahneman

"Thinking, Fast and Slow," by Daniel Kahneman
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 Nobel Prize-winner Daniel Kahneman offers us a different aspect on how our minds work. For instance, why do we assume beautiful people are more competent? Why are judges more likely to deny parole before lunch? According to Kahneman, the answers to these questions lie in our way of thinking: rational, and slow or fast, and intuitive. "Thinking Fast and Slow" is an enlightening book about the human psyche, and how we can make better decisions.

 

"The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment," by Eckhart Toll

"The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment," by Eckhart Toll
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Eckhart Tolle's self-help book has influenced people around the world. In "The Power of Now," Tolle explains how we can live a happier, more fulfilled life by living in the present moment.   








"Lonely Planet's Ultimate Travelist: The 500 Best Places on the Planet...Ranked"

"Lonely Planet's Ultimate Travelist: The 500 Best Places on the Planet...Ranked"
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For those who vowed to travel more this year, Lonely Planet's comprehensive list of the 500 best places in the world to travel to is a godsend.  This guide was ranked by travel experts, as well as the Lonely Planet global community. A definitive wish list of the best places to go in the world, complete with pictures of these unmissable sights. 





"The Little Book of Mindfulness: 10 minutes a day to less stress, more peace," by Dr. Patrizia Collard

"The Little Book of Mindfulness: 10 minutes a day to less stress, more peace," by Dr. Patrizia Collard
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If you believe that 2016 has been a particularly stressful year, it might be worth taking a few minutes everyday to be more mindful. In this book, Dr Collard explains how five to ten minutes practise can lead to a less stressful, more peaceful, and happier life. 







"Milk and Honey," by Rupi Kaur

"Milk and Honey," by Rupi Kaur
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 Milk and Honey is divided in four chapters, dealing with different kinds of pain. Rupi Kaur's best-selling book teaches us how to find sweetness in the most painful moments of life, and is a truly inspirational book everyone should read at least once. 







"Nomad," by Alan Partridge

"Nomad," by Alan Partridge
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"Nomad" chronicles Alan Partridge's Odyssey around Britain in his "travel journal." His rambles about anything from exciting encounters to the mundane are deeply personal, and the reader will see him change from a regular man to a true inspiration. 







"The Road to Little Dribbling: More Notes From a Small Island," by Bill Bryson

"The Road to Little Dribbling: More Notes From a Small Island," by Bill Bryson
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More than 20 years after the best-selling "Notes From A Small Island" Bill Bryson revisits Britain loosely following the same route. Bill Bryson is widely known as one of the most eccentric travel writers out there, and his hilarious book definitely doesn't disappoint. 







"The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k," by Sarah Knight

"The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F**k," by Sarah Knight
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Sometimes, we care way too much about things that don't truly matter.  In her best-selling book, Sarah Knight reveals the ways you can get more out of caring less. Knight teaches us how to get rid of shame, guilt, and unwanted obligations – and to spend more time with the people we do care about. 






"Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway," by Susan Jeffers

"Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway," by Susan Jeffers
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 Fear and anxiety can stop the best of us in our tracks from doing something. Susan Jeffers shows us how to overcome those feelings, and live our lives the way we want. 









"The Little Book of Hygge," by Meik Wiking

"The Little Book of Hygge," by Meik Wiking
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If 2017 is the year you spend more time on yourself, why not pick up "The Little Book of Hygge?" From lighting to candles and comfort food, Meik Wiking shares the art of Hygge, or cosiness, with us. 








"The Art of War," by Sun Tzu

"The Art of War," by Sun Tzu
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 War, like business, is cutthroat. Sun Tzu wrote this book during China's Warring States Period (403-221 BC), but its influence endures and passes the test of time. Although most of us won't need to go to war, this is the perfect book to take inspiration on how to advance, and strategise in our careers. 






"The Chimp Paradox: The Mind Management Programme to Help You Achieve Success, Confidence and Happiness," by Prof. Steve Peters

"The Chimp Paradox: The Mind Management Programme to Help You Achieve Success, Confidence and Happiness," by Prof. Steve Peters
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 Professor Steve Stevens gives the tools for us to become our happier, healthier, more successful selves in his book. Not only does he explain how to understand your mind better, but also how to apply his tools to every aspect of your life to fully reach your own potential. 
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