At the beginning of this year, I set a personal goal to read 52 non-academic books by the end of the year; one every week. Four days from now, I will have finished reading my 41st book for the year.
Phew!!! Not an easy task especially for a final year Engineering student who has a project to work on, and loads of other engineering materials to study.
What a wonderful year!! Many things will happen for those who decide to stretch.
My best quote for 2017 is by Earl Shoaff, Jim Rohn's mentor, he said: "set a goal for what it would make of you to achieve it."
Anyway, the intent of this post is to recommend 7 books that you should read before the year runs out.
Mind you, these suggestions are highly subjective and your discretion is strictly advised.
In no particular order, here you go:
1. Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker
T. Harv Eker explains how you too can master the inner game of money so that you will not only achieve financial success but keep it once you have it. This book changed my philosophy about riches and wealth. I now have a millionaire mind. Do you?
2. Goals by Brian Tracy
Read this book and you'll never remain the same. Brian Tracy talked about how to set goals and achieve them effectively. Check it out.
3. David & Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell
There's an advantage in every disadvantage. What if I told you that the story you read about David and Goliath is not complete? You can get the full gist and more in this book.
4. The Law of Success by Napoleon Hill
The writer of the classic, "Think and Grow Rich" has got a lot of wisdom penned down in this book. A good read I must say.
5. How You Can Be Led By the Spirit of God
In this book, Rev. Kenneth Hagin explains step by step guidance through the Scriptures to steer Christians away from spiritual pitfalls and help them to follow the Spirit of God in every area of life. You also get to learn how the conscience, the inward witness, prophecy, visions, and training the human spirit really works. In a world where many voices are trying to gain our attention, I highly recommend this book to everyone who is seeking to make the right choices in life. Superb read!
6. The Richest Man in Babylon by George Classon
In the book billed as "the Bible of financial freedom," George Classon shares a timeless set of principles through a collection of parables set in ancient Babylon. His goal, to provide insight to "those who are ambitious for financial success," is achieved through simple financial story telling. This book teaches straightforward lessons that aim to show that the secret to wealth building are unchanging and remain applicable throughout history. Check it out.
7. Understanding the purpose and power of men by Myles Munroe
The male is in crisis. Traditional roles once gave men stability and continuity from generation to generation. Today, the world is sending out conflicting signals about what it means to be a man, leading to many men questioning who they are and what roles they fulfill in life--as a male, a husband, and a father.
Are you feeling frustrated as a man and living far below your potential? Do you want to regain your authenticity as a man? This is the book for you. A good read I must say!
I'd advice that you do not limit your 4-5years in college to reading only your course books, because life is more real outside the four walls of a college. Most times, what we learn at school or formally may not necessarily be applicable in the real world, and the experiences we go through and learn from in the real world cannot be taught at school. So, it would really be naive to think that things learned at school should dictate the way you lead your life. The idea is, don't let school get in the way of your education.
I think it was Mark Twain who said the famous line, “don’t let school interfere with your education.” I actually do know it was Mark Twain who said that, because I just googled it. Lol, Google is a pretty good invention sometimes.
So, what are you waiting for?
Let the books in that library be opened!!
Be intentional about your personal development!!!
