If you don’t like to read, you haven’t found the right book.” – J.K. Rowling.
“One glance at a book and you hear the voice of another person, perhaps you don’t like to read, you haven’t found the right book.” – J.K. Rowling.

Certainly! It’s fascinating to explore the books that have left a lasting impact on us. Here are three influential books that have shaped my thinking and actions:

1. “Think & Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill:

• This book was one of the first personal development books I ever read when I was just 18 years old. It completely blew my mind and opened up new perspectives.
• Napoleon Hill studied the wealthiest and most successful individuals of his era over 20 years, distilling their wisdom into 16 timeless principles.
• It taught me how powerful our minds are, introducing concepts like the subconscious mind and autosuggestion (self-talk), especially in relation to wealth creation.
• Favorite quotes from the book:
  • “When one is truly ready for a thing, it puts in its appearance.”
  • “Opportunity often comes disguised in the form of misfortune or temporary defeat.”
  • “Both success and failure are largely the result of habit.”
• Fun fact: This book was the original inspiration for my Instagram page @ThinkGrowProsper.

1. “Blink” by Malcolm Gladwell:

• Based on research by psychologists Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky, this book explores what contributes to good judgment, especially when complex factors are involved.
• Surprisingly, decisions involving many variables (like choosing a life partner) are best made instinctively and intuitively, while decisions with straightforward variables (like buying a car) are best made rationally.
• It made me rethink how I approach decision-making and trust my intuition.

1. “Mindset” by Carol S. Dweck:

• This book delves into the concept of fixed vs. growth mindsets. It highlights how our beliefs about our abilities impact our success.
• A fixed mindset assumes that abilities are innate and unchangeable, while a growth mindset believes that abilities can be developed through effort and learning.
• It encouraged me to embrace challenges, learn from failures, and cultivate a growth mindset in all aspects of life.

Remember, these books have influenced me personally, and your experience with them might be different. Happy reading! 📚🌟¹²³

Source: Conversation with Copilot, 6/3/2024
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(2) Which books by women have had the biggest impact on you?. https://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2014/jul/29/which-books-by-women-have-had-the-biggest-impact-on-you.
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