By: Dale Carnegie
Pages: 289
Self Help
My recommendation: 8 / 10
Date read: Before 2013
Brief review: Dale Carnegie is credited with having changed millions of lives giving them guidance to become successful and live well. This book is definitely worth a read if you worry often. It's an easy read with lots of practical insights and true stories of many people who overcame their worries and led a good life. The key message of the book is - do your very best, live in the present and don't worry too much about the future and count your blessings, not troubles. I am influenced with writings of Dale Carnegie and would strongly recommend it to all.
By: Edward de Bono
Pages: 173
Business, Self Help
My recommendation: 10 / 10
Date read: Before 2013
Brief review: This brilliant book is about 'How to think better and take faster decisions'. While it's usage in all situations could be debated but I quite liked the idea offered in the book. It talks about thinking differently on the same subject by wearing six different hats. The white hat is just for facts, figures and objective information. The red hat is to express emotions and feelings. The black hat acts as a devil's advocate and negative argument. The yellow hat shows optimism & positivity. The green hat stands for creativity and finally, the blue hat is about controlling the other hats. The key message is that the same person needs to offer her opinion differently by wearing a different hat to make the the discussion fruitful and conclude faster. Edward de Bono is one of my favorites and I will highly recommend his books.
By: Mark H Mccormack
Pages: 249
Business, Self Help
My recommendation: 9 / 10
Date read: Before 2013
Brief review: As the title suggests, the book is about practical aspects of life and business. Mark is considered to be one of the most powerful man in sports. He founded IMG (International Management Group), which was the first and the most successful sports management company in the world. Being highly successful himself, he gives several golden advice in the book. His suggests that we should do we say, commit to quality and charge for our expertise not time. Being a master deal maker, his ideas on sales and negotiations are superb. I would strongly recommend this book to everyone.
By: Robert Schuller
Pages: 207
Motivation, Self Help
My recommendation: 9 / 10
Date read: Before 2013
Brief review: It's a powerful self help book. Everyone faces challenging times but tough people stay stronger and never quit. Dr. Schuller lists down the qualities of people who cruise past difficult times and circumstances. The book is full of real life examples which are motivating and inspiring. People of all ages should read this book atleast once.
By: Robin Sharma
Pages: 158
Self Help
My recommendation: 8 / 10
Date read: Before 2013
Brief review: Robin Sharma has a plan for you to live a mega life. In this step by step guide and easy to adopt changes, you will find some great tips to change your life. The book is divided in three sections. The first section challenges you to live a mega life by achieving self mastery. The second section gives 200 powerful secrets for mega living and the third section gives a 30 day program for mega living. I found the third section boring and not workable. However, if you are looking for a powerful self help book, this one will do the job.
