By Morgan Moser

I am all about “Becoming the Best Version of Yourself,” but sometimes I just find myself needing a little extra inspiration. Inspiration is converted into motivation and motivation is converted into habits that create your desired lifestyle. I find myself scrolling through Pinterest for HOURS looking for inspiration… literally hours. However, I always find myself finding the most valuable information pertaining to building the life of your dreams in books.

Here are the 5 books that I 100% recommend to start building the life of your dreams!

“Mindset” by Carol Dweck

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success

Why I love it:

  • You can challenge yourself to adopt a growth mindset and leave your fixed mindset behind
  • Carol Dweck knows her psychology facts and her studies can be applied to anyone no matter who you are or what your day to day life looks like
  • Get “Mindset” on Amazon here!

“Grit” by Angela Duckworth

Why I love it:

  • Duckworth is super-fantastic about exploring the idea of “Grit,” AKA a blend of passion and persistence
  • She brings you through lots of examples of different individuals and groups of people who have made successful lives for themselves by prioritizing Grit in their lives
  • Get “Grit” on Amazon here!

“Rejection Proof” by Jia Jang

Amazon.com : [By JIA JIANG ] Rejection Proof: How I Beat Fear and Became Invincible (Paperback)【2018】 by JIA JIANG (Author) (Paperback) : Everything Else

Why I love it:

  • This book gives you a reality check and challenges you in lots of fun and out-of-your-comfort-zone ways
  • You can learn from Jang’s experiences and find ways to build up a rejection-proof lifestyle of facing challenges head-on without the constant fear of failure
  • Check out his TED Talk here!
  • Get “Rejection Proof” on Amazon here!

“The Happiness Project” by Gretchen Rubin

The Happiness Project, Tenth Anniversary Edition: Or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun: Rubin, Gretchen:

Why I love it:

  • It’s basically a New Years Resolution Plan x 10
  • You can personalize your own Happiness Project to improve areas of your life from self-care, to health, to relationships, or anything else that your heart desires
  • Gretchen Rubin is SO fun and relatable and you will get plenty of laughs
  • Take a listen to her Podcast for more inspo!
  • Get “The Happiness Project” on Amazon here!

“Make Your Bed” by William H. McRaven

Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World: McRaven, Admiral William H.: 9781455570249: Amazon.com: Books

Why I love it:

  • This book is so good for so many reasons (I could write out 100+ bullet points)
  • McRaven has such a great insight on building the life of your dreams using personal discipline based on his time in the Navya
  • Listen to his famous “Make Your Bed” Commencement Speech Here!
  • Get “Make Your Bed” on Amazon here!
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