2 that I read recently that really captured my attention and I couldn't put down were both by Tim Grover:
- Relentless (start with this one since he wrote it first and it sets the tone for the next book below)
- Winning
Tim became known for being an athletic trainer for Jordan, Dwayne Wade, Kobe Bryant, and other high level pro athletes, but he also focuses on the mindset aspect as well as the physical, which makes his books just as applicable to anyone trying to succeed at a high level. He also works with CEOs, entrepreneurs, etc.
His style is honestly very refreshing because it's not like a lot of the corny "motivational" shit that's out there. He's kind of a dick and to some people may come off as abrasive, but that's what I appreciate about him. There's no soft cuddly shit in his message. It's all about winning at any cost and what it takes to operate at the level of the most elite individuals in whatever arena you're in (business, sports, or your weekly knitting class if that's your thing).
Another book that stands out for me is called "Three Feet From Gold" by Sharon Lechter and Greg Reid. It builds on some of the principles from "Think and Grow Rich" (another great book), mostly the one about how "most people quit when they're just 3 feet away from the gold."
I like this one because it's written as more of a story rather than just an individual writing in 1st person talking about their own perspective. The story follows Greg (the main character) as he goes from a fuckup to achieving a major goal of his, and it shows all of his setbacks, the people he met along the way, the advice they gave him, what he learned from every experience, and so on. I flew through it in a couple days; it was hard to put down.
The 4 Hour Work Week is another classic and was very impactful for me. I first read it when I was like 20-21 and had just started fucking around on the internet to make money. It reinforced that I was on the right path and increased my drive even further.
Lastly, it would be negligent of me to not throw "The Richest Man in Babylon" in here. This is a shorter read and another that's written more as a story than a 1st person account; the message and principles are very powerful though.
