THE BEST SELF DEVELOPMENT BOOKS
AT A GLANCE...AND IN WHICH ORDER, BY SUBJECT

TBA, in process...






Notes on how to use this page:
The titles for each area link to a page on this site, either for more detail on book or to the subject area.
The books vary in terms of being "right to the point", "get it done" type books to background, learning books.  The ones I think are the most effective and/or must reads are in bold.  Otherwise just read the summaries of a subject that is written about on this site.  If a book is mentioned to any extent in a piece on this site or the subject is addressed it will be linked in red, described as "art."









FINANCIAL (Don't expect miracles, do a "build".)

Your Money or Your Life: 9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence:  by Vicki Robin (for essential perspective on money.)
Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
The Millionaire Mindset by Gerry Robert
Rich Dad’s Increase Your Financial IQ by Robert Kiyosaki
Trump: Think Like a Billionaire: Everything You Need to Know About Success, Real Estate, and Life, by Donald Trump
Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth by T. Harv Eker
The Art of Exceptional Living, by Jim Rohn
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People:... ~ Stephen R. Covey
Awaken the Giant Within by Anthony Robbins

The Success Principles: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be, by Jack Canfield
Napoleon Hill's Keys to Success: The 17 Principles of Personal Achievement by Napoleon Hill
Coach Wooden's Pyramid of Success Playbook: Applying the Pyramid of Success to Your Life by John Wooden
Success Built to Last: Creating a Life that Matters by Jerry I. Porras
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck (art.)
The Magic of Thinking Big (Paperback) by David J. Schwartz
Maximum Achievement: Strategies and Skills That Will Unlock Your Hidden Powers to Succeed by Brian Tracy
Philosophical

Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
The Road Less Travelled by M. Scott Peck
The Wisdom of James Allen : Including As a Man Thinketh, The Path to Prosperity, The Mastery of Destiny, The Way of Peace, and Entering the Kingdom (Radiant Life) by James Allen
Happiness


Time Management &  Productivity
The 80/20 Principle: The Secret to Achieving More with Less by Richard Koch
The Now Habit: A Strategic Program for Overcoming Procrastination and Enjoying Guilt-Free Play by Neil A. Fiore

TEENS

Success For Teens: Real Teens Talk About Using The Slight Edge, from the editor of Success Magazine and Jeff Olson.
Success Express for Teens: 50 Life-Changing Activities by Roger Leslie

The Best Books Lists - Master listing of list by area.  It also links to such pieces as The Most Power Life Books Of All - Absolute Must-Reads.   To go to see more books by area, click the area's link in The Best Books List In Each Area - Read The Best Of The Best, First!   Use them as you will, but consider doing your learning in a systematic order, such as selecting a program from Learning/Implementation Programs And Plans, Contents/Links.
LIFE LESSONS

Life's Greatest Lessons: 20 Things That Matter by Hal Urban
PSYCHOLOGICAL, EMOTIONAL

Dale Carnegie's Lifetime Plan For Success - How to Stop Worrying and Start Living  plus How To Win Friends And Influence People 
Changeology,
Attitudes of Gratitude: How to Give and Receive Joy Everyday of Your Life by M. J. Ryan
YOUNG ADULTS (T0 30), AND COLLEGE


Your Guide to College Success: Strategies for Achieving Your Goals,   by John W. Santrock

SCHOOL AND/OR BASIC SKILLS

Keys to Success: Building Analytical, Creative, and Practical Skills,  by Carol Carter
Fundamentals Success: A Course Review Applying Critical Thinking to Test Taking Bonus CD-ROM by Dr Patricia Nugent
Mastering Essential Math Skills series, Richard W. Fisher - Buy the book that is at the right level
Strategies To Achieve Reading Success (book 4) by curriculum associates
LOVE RELATIONSHIPS

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by Nan Silver

POSSIBLE ADDITIONS Good ones which I'll decide on.

The Portable Coach: 28 Sure Fire Strategies For Business And Personal Success by Thomas J. Leonard
The Psychology of Winning by Denis Waitley
Art of Living: The Classical Manual on Virtue, Happiness, and Effectiveness by Epictetus
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (Dover Thrift Editions) by Benjamin Franklin
Character Is Destiny: The Value of Personal Ethics in Everyday Life by Russell Wayne Gough
Og Mandino's University of Success by Og Mandino
CAREER

The Pathfinder: How to Choose or Change Your Career for a Lifetime of Satisfaction and Success by Nicholas Lore

PERSONAL, SOCIAL INTERACTIONS

Conversationally Speaking: Tested New Ways to Increase Your Personal and Social Effectiveness by Alan Garner
LEADERSHIP

How the Best Leaders Lead: Proven Secrets to Getting the Most Out of Yourself and Others by Brian Tracy
Leadership 101: What Every Leader Needs to Know by John C. Maxwell