I’ve read hundreds of self-help and productivity books, and I will probably keep reading them until the end of time. My Audible and physical book collection is getting a bit out of hand, honestly.

No matter how many books I have on my TBR list, however, a few of them always end up getting re-read (or re-listened to) about every year or so. Those are the ones I want to talk about today.

If you are into this topic like I am, some of them you may already be familiar with, so bear with me. I promise there’s a unique one or two in here.

You Are A Badass At Making Money (Jen Sincero)

Jen has a whole collection of books out at the moment, and I do reread all of them occasionally, but the one focused on manifesting money is the one I frequently visit again and again.

Jen’s book empowers us to overcome financial obstacles and achieve financial success by sharing her own experiences and how we can all change our mindset around money. She also deep dives into overcoming limiting beliefs and taking action toward abundance.

It’s also a book that is easy to read and has witty humor throughout so you do not get bored, and it is not “woo-woo” enough for anyone to be offended by the mention of spirituality (but I am sure some will still try).

Becoming A Super Woman (Nicole Lapin)

I was shocked to see this was out of print when I looked it up to add the link here (don’t worry, it’s still on Kindle and Audible).

Nicole Lapin usually focuses on finances, business, and investing in her books, but Becoming A Super Woman is a manifesto to the burnout women deal with regularly from trying to “do it all”. Lapin discusses her personal experiences with burnout, what happened to her as a result of not taking care of herself, and the steps she took to get better and do better.

This book is a manifesto for women everywhere who deal with the pressure of being perfect in our jobs and at our homes, with or without families. I highly recommend you listen to or read it ASAP if you have ever felt the sting of overwhelm.

Side Note: I have read all of Nicole’s books, and they’re all good if you are interested in career growth or budgeting and investing basics targeted toward the female population.

Hidden Potential (Adam Grant)

This might be cheating a little bit, because I have not re-read this one year-over-year yet, but I know I will, so I am including it (along with a couple others below) anyway.

I’ve read a lot of Adam Grant’s books, but Hidden Potential is the only one where I have been like “Yes, I need to read that again” when I was done. Adam talks about fostering creativity and how to unlock your hidden talents to drive success both within yourself and your organization.

It mixes personal anecdotes and research well, so you know you are getting the right information and have practical strategies to apply to everyday life. Highly recommend it, whether you are new to Grant’s work or an expert.

**The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck (Mark Manson)**

This book was a complete game changer when it came out, and if you’ve been sleeping on it or hanging out under a rock, you need to get on board the “Disappointment Panda” train.

Manson’s book explores the concept of self-improvement by challenging the normal self-help paradigm that existed before his book came out.

For example, one of my (and everyone’s) favorite sections clearly states that “the desire for a positive experience is in fact a negative experience.” I have read this book so often that I am not going to look up that quote and make sure I got it exactly right, cause I am 99% sure I did, and if I didn’t, who gives a f**k?

Seriously though, this book focuses on accepting life’s uncertainties and embracing discomfort in a way that actually allows you to find fulfillment. Manson stresses the need for you to take ownership of your own life but with practical advice on how to do so. It’s been a yearly re-read since its release.

100 Ways to Change Your Life (Liz Moody)

Do you remember ten years ago, when the internet was obsessed with life hacks? This book is that, but with stuff that works.

I particularly like that Liz doesn’t just say “This is the bio-hack that works for everyone” and instead specifically says to treat everything you try like an experiment with a sample size of one (one being yourself). What works for some people may not work for others, so if it works for you, then that is what you should go do regardless of what the majority says.

Moody’s book has advice on everything from health to personal success and growth, so there’s something for everyone. While I did originally listen to this book on Audible, I do believe the physical copy of this one is worth picking up as a reference that’s easy to flip through for certain sections.

The Million Dollar Weekend (Noah Kagan)

This is another one that I have technically only read once, but I only need to read it once to know I am going to be reading it again, and it may be way sooner than a year.

I have never read a book that has completely changed how I think about business and starting new endeavors quite like this book has. It makes it so easy to launch your business, that the only thing in your way once you have this guide in your hand, is yourself.

And Kagan has advice for dealing with that obstacle, too. If you dream of working for yourself or starting your own business in any way, please pick up this book.

The Art and Business of Online Writing (Nicolas Cole)

I could also easily list Cole’s other book, The Art and Business of Ghostwriting, here as well because I will most certainly be re-reading both of these for YEARS, but this was his first novel and the first one I finished, so this one is the draw.

If you write, if you want to make a career out of writing, if you don’t know how to build an audience, if you have never let yourself really plan out your writing career because of fear, or excuses, or skill, or anything else- this book has you covered. The advice is so practical and so easy to follow, and so inspiring, you will do something with it.

I usually take in non-fiction books slower than fiction, but this book almost beat my fastest read time. I devoured it within a day and then read it again with my OneNote open so I could take copious notes. If you want to write, start with reading. Start with this book.

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