Self-improvement or self-development is a genre of books that discusses things about human self-development such as personality, career, finances, and many others. This type of book has many fans, just look at the best-seller shelf in a bookstore, you will definitely find one or two books of this type.
One of the fans of self-improvement books is Gen Z and millennials who are entering their early 20s, such as fresh graduates. After completing college, fresh graduates will face many challenges in real life. Books in this genre can be a help for them in dealing with the anxiety and confusion in adult life.
For those of you who are confused about what books to read, don’t worry! This time, you will get 5 self-improvement book recommendations that will give you a new perspective on life. What are you curious about? Listen until the end, OK!
1. Atomic Habits by James Clear
Cover Buku Atomic Habits/Foto: James Clear
Atomic Habits is one of the most popular self-improvement books since it was published in 2018. Written by James Clear, this book discusses a guide to forming small habits that can increase life productivity.
Suitable for those of you who want to get rid of bad habits and learn to form better habits starting from small things.
2. The Psychology of Money oleh Morgan Housel
Cover Buku The Psychology of Money/Foto: Harriman House
One of the crucial things in adult life is about money or finances. The book The Psychology of Money discusses how humans view money. There are 19 stories that tell how people manage their money and maintain their wealth.
Don’t worry, this book isn’t too serious! There are several interesting and funny stories about how people view money that can make you laugh.
3. Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance oleh Angela Duckworth
Grit Book Cover/Photo: Simon & Schuster
When passion meets persistence, a drive emerges that will lead you to success. That’s what Angela Duckworth wrote in her book entitled Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance.
Not only for individuals, this encouragement also applies to groups who want to be successful in achieving their life goals. This book is suitable for those of you who want to know more about the meaning of success.
4. You Do You: Discovering Life through Experiments & Self-Awareness oleh Fellexandro Ruby
You Do You Book Cover/Photo: Gramedia Pustaka Utama
Want to read books written by Indonesian authors? You Do You is the answer. In this book, Ruby discusses many things about careers based on her personal experience and scientific research.
Some points that can be learned from this book are how self-awareness is an important key to knowing what we want, the importance of continuing to explore all kinds of things, and not being afraid to take risks. For Beauties who are just starting out or have been in their careers for a long time, you must read this book because it contains really ‘meat’!
5. More Probation by Samuel Ray
Again Probation Book Cover/Photo: Gramedia Pustaka Utama
There are many things you might ask about the ins and outs of the office world, such as probation. The term probation is one of the stages that new employees must go through before being appointed as permanent employees in a company.
It’s not just about probation, Samuel thoroughly examines the ins and outs of the office world in the book, which has been published since 2017. This book discusses how we can ‘sell’ our skills to companies, interview tips, and tips for being a good worker.
Which book do you want to read first, Beauties?
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