Six Books That Changed My Life

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📚Knowledge is power! These are the six books that have had the greatest impact on my life (in no particular order)
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[@mattdavella]

You guys like books too!? Did we just become best friends? Maybe I'll do some more of these in the future.

[@luboyanev]

Yes! More of these would be more than welcome! After you recommendations I've read The Flinch, and now reading Deep Work. Both amazing books, thans for the recommendations!

[@nacholovr]

Meditations by Marcus Aurelius. You should consider it if you haven’t read it already, won’t disappoint and can be picked up at any time to read a passage or two.

[@brandonfarley5297]

Matt D'Avella i dug it man. I'm an avid reader myself. On anything from "self help", to finance, to business/entrepreneurship, to philosophy. Out of the titles you mentioned, dave ramseys TMMO changed my entire view point on finance, and people in general. It blew my mind!! It also got me thinking about the habits i was keeping. It was recommended to me by a contractor that i worked with a few years ago. Entreleadership is another of daves books that are very good. I know you basically run a business yourself. I highly recommend it.

[@PauloFradique]

All your fav books start with "the...".. i think that you will talk about any book from the rock.. law of atraction! You miss that one!

[@dan32097]

Hero with a thousand faces by Joseph Campbell will change the way you look at art, literature, and religion forever.

[@psychomango]

Atomic Habits by James Clear made the most impact in my life, so far. “Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become.”

[@sammyannan]

Currently reading 🔥🔥🔥

[@trashAndNoStar]

Currently reading, too! First day getting myself out of a rut by changing direction in small increments, every day.

[@bookoffholicbookwart5945]

i've heard a lot about it.

[@jen6294]

Definitely gonna check this book out!!

[@isabelaalvarez2637]

I am currently a junior in high school, and this book has had such a great impact on my life. Would definitely recommend it to people of any age looking to change their lives for the better.

[@matthewthompson0]

Such an amazing video, kudos! But the fact that nobody talks about the ebook "the hidden truths of wealth" speaks volumes about how people are stuck in a trance. It's the key to unlocking success, trust me on this

[@burmakara]

where can i find it?

[@ryan-patel]

it's banned on all sites, impossible to find.

[@cooperandrew1]

Where did you find the book?

[@matthewthompson0]

borlest - thank me later

[@vokeios]

1. The War of Art (0:37) 2. The Dip (1:25) 3. The Art of Possibility (2:39) 4. The Game (3:46) 5. The 4-Hour Workweek (4:57) 6. The Total Money Makeover (5:40)

[@sophiadriz3266]

Merci beaucoup ☺️

[@maliceburgoyne495]

5 bullshit books that every typecast knucklehead will try and find an advantage in. The Art Of War is good for historical purposes but as relevant and useful as a horse’s tail. I remember thinking it was cool when I was in high school. Then I grew out of comic books, bullshit literature and the junk everyone thinks they can find an advantage in when everyone else on the plane’s reading it...

[@bonquva]

Thank you sir

[@rebeccaed2018]

@@maliceburgoyne495 Psst The Art of War and The War of Art are not the same books. Don't horses keep away insects with their tails?

[@maliceburgoyne495]

Bex Ed Psst, I see you have trouble reading sub-text.

[@theprosico4092]

Me: *Watches the video* *Goes on Amazon, puts each book in my shopping cart and enjoys the dopamine rush*

[@malkisehgal2481]

Yup

[@garrettk7166]

Library gives the same dopamine rush, and your finances stays the same.

[@codeninja100]

Garrett K I like to own my books so that can they collect dust on my shelf and be skimmed through occasionally thank you very much

[@Bilcat]

Brotha , you have spoken the truth

[@jesseengebretson4787]

Lol, I check the library first

[@ThePetitMr]

My number one book: "How to win friend and influence people" Dale Carnegie. One of the book that is the pillar of the changes I made in life

[@saloni.sharma]

Dale Carnegie is excellent for anyone who wanna improve their conversation skills and self confidence. I've read 3 books from him and I totally love them.

[@yousseftazit8477]

Agree, That's a Perfect one ❤

[@closerchief6287]

Yes, 100%. That book should be taught in schools

[@juliuskamara9361]

principle 1: don't criticize, condemn or complain

[@aidanblack1503]

ThePetitMr I just finished it myself!

[@RainyDayCollectibles]

Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is a book I would recommend to anyone. It’s not something that you want to run through, but rather read a couple pages and reflect on them for a day.

[@juicyplums4832]

Ive been reading it for a while now its kind of hard for me to digest so I have to read each part twice

[@TommyJereiah]

Thanks for this

[@boyo1348]

Juicy Plums get a modern translation...makes all the difference

[@am33x]

Just get *The Daily Stoic* by Ryan Holiday instead. It includes the best from Marcus + other stoic philosophers + *everything explained* so everyone can understand.

[@ActiveMentorAI]

thanks!

[@Josephmgo1]

"Can't Hurt Me" by David Goggins. Great book.

[@lucindalove7606]

Yes!!!!! I looooove his book! Cannot get enough of him!

[@masterguerrero2805]

Reading that one now

[@radimhof]

Amazing audiobook. I've been listening to it and it's fantastic. 🔥

[@caoimheos]

Just finished and I'm now running every morning and when I wanna slack, he's screaming in my ear "I ran on broken legs - FUCKING MOVE" ha ha ha

[@danilgolovanov5124]

It’s an amazing book, one of must-reads at the beginning of self-improvement journey :)

[@justinbuice]

I think The Total Money Makeover should be required reading for highschoolers. Instead, my personal finance teacher taught how to pick the right credit card and how to negotiate a “good deal” on a car lease. 😑

[@maciomanV]

Justin Buice dude I love your bmw channel and seeing you comment on this vid just brought you to the top of my list. You're the man!

[@justinbuice]

[@RevivedBuilds]

I couldn't agree more.

[@ann8786]

How ironic

[@benstevens1718]

Try The Barefoot Investor. It's Australian based, but the basic premise is global. It's a bible!

[@mattinnj979]

Dave Ramsey absolutely changed my life. I went from being 250k in debt to debt free and piling up assets. I owe it all to Dave Ramsey for painting clear, pragmatic, path forward. Read it, devour it, live it and your life will be soooooo much better

[@lauravalle3766]

Matt In NJ How long did it take? I’m on the path, but feel so bogged down like I will never get there!

[@lauravalle3766]

Moons_Mind I’ve read the book and been to a DR workshop. I’ve been on the snowball for two years now. I was asking how long it took him to pay down 250k.

[@miski51]

@@lauravalle3766 did the book help?

[@lauravalle3766]

Mimi It did help jumpstart my plan. I now follow a different snowball paying the highest interest first.

[@SwagxIkarma]

How the fuck do you get a quarter of a million in debt???

[@LisaNordlicht]

I don’t know if you did this „on purpose“ but I’m glad there are no amazon links to the books in the description. Guys if you want to buy books try get them second hand because most books are produced in large amounts and there’s no need to produce even more of this particular book. Or maybe just support your local book shop, if we don’t overthink our ways of consumption soon all the special little stores won’t exist anymore.

[@checkennugget4448]

I agree with you all the way !

[@suzannec172]

Dale Carnegie’s "How to Win Friends and Influence People" has to be on your list.

[@masterguerrero2805]

A must read for anyone

[@sbriggs_22]

This was actually my first book i read on self help!

[@gianfrancoguerini5195]

it is actually really good book, but have it in german, so I dont understand everything hahaha shit

[@avery.s7681]

i hated that book lol

[@JustinOdisho]

War of Art and 4 hour work week are great! Meditations is another good one that really opened my perspective on empathy and leadership.

[@lancewhitehorse1703]

Did you read discourses from epictetus?

[@WirelessHotShot]

Dave Ramsey's Total Money Makeover had the biggest impact on my life. I didn't expect it to either. I was 24, had a really good paying job, new truck, lots of nice things, and I actually did have a lot of money saved up. Then I read the book. In 6 months I paid off $38,000 of debt and saved up $10k for my emergency fund. Now, I'm 25, debt free, making $100k/year and I actually just interviewed for a different position making $20k less a year, but I'm going to be home a lot more! If it wasn't for DR, I couldn't see myself taking the paycut.

[@junuhunuproductions]

Wow

[@jfish5852]

Hey man could you drop me a message on what you do? very interested!

[@abrahamjimenez92]

What you do

[@marc5226]

Matt: "Avoid procrastination." Me: "ah, yes!" * clicks on video of a sneezing chicken *

[@mahmoudsayed9294]

fuck, now I have to search youtube for the sneezing chicken!

[@gabrielalfaia8154]

This is called the halo effect. You do things that make you feel better related the goals you are not chasing just to procrastinate.

[@superfluityme]

Why would you leave a comment about a sneezing chicken and not leave a link for the rest of us. Hehehehe

[@jerome1471]

I actually searched it on KZbin wtf is wrong with me.

[@joseluis7118]

What?!! I gotta see that!

[@nikolanedic500]

The book "Goodbye, Things" by Fumio Sasaki is a must-read in the minimalist society.

[@Szozdi7]

Viktor Frankl's "Man's search for meaning" and "Ego is the Enemy" from Ryan Holiday! Both of them had a great impact on the way I'm thinking about life, goals, struggles etc

[@lenavogelsang7864]

Man's search for meaning probably saved my life, it is what made me become a writer.

[@MrBOOM546]

Did you find out about those from Tim Ferris?

[@Szozdi7]

Nope ;) My roommate introduced me into Frankl and I follow Ryan Holiday so I knew he is writing a new book. But I listen to Tim's podcast regularly.

[@gertz75]

I need to re-read Ego is the Enemy. 👌🏻

[@BenDonahower]

mans search for meaning is a great book

[@MrSnickerz91]

The 4-Hour Workweek was to me what “The Game” was to you and it was the first book I read that got me into thinking about operating in a way different from everyone else. If nothing else, the book made me realize that the popular approach to life and success isn’t necessarily the best. I read it just before my senior year of high school which I think was a really good time to come to those realizations.

[@hilarykey8189]

7 Habits of Highly Effective People! 20 years after reading it, still reaping the benefits of doing what I love while growing people around me. :) SOLID PRINCIPLES here!

[@_cineris]

Essentialism: The disciplined pursuit of less. By Greg McKeown Amazing book that talks about finding what's essential in everything from work, to relationships, to material things.

[@tanyavibes222]

One of my faves! I've read this three times and would read it again!

[@anastasiyazhurkova2899]

I'm reading it and something says to me I'm going to reread it once again to get even more info. A really great peace of work :)

[@TeddBurns]

One book that has influenced my life more than any other is "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" I have an 18-year-old son, I've been a QA Engineer for 11 years now, and I have a garage where I work on motorcycles daily. If you ever needed a guideline for how to reverse engineer your own midlife crisis, this would be the one!

[@ferminlopez3580]

The Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell! First read it when I was 16 and has completely changed my life by allowing me to pursue my goals and go all in !

[@mattdavella]

Love Malcolm Gladwell!!

[@LeandroIamele]

Me too!

[@therenaissanceman2002]

I have this book on my audible wish list. Should I pull the trigger on it?

[@pixarfilmz4769]

@@therenaissanceman2002 yeah!

[@EudoxiaMysteries]

yeah best book i´ve read as well mate

[@thebrandonvu]

Man, loved this vid! Thank you for the amazing recommendations will go ahead and check them out. My list would be: 1. It's not about the bike - Lance Armstrong/Sally Jenkins (not so glamorous now, but I still love the grit portrayed in that book.) 2. Ignore and Score - Robert Belland (Yea... If I'm honest that's going on the list.) 3. Goals - Brian Tracy 4. Smartcuts - Shane Snow 5. Finding Ultra - Rich Roll

[@pedroandresgc]

The one book that got me into studying business, is The Virgin Way “El estilo Virgin” in Spanish; I was about to study Architecture and wasn’t that decided between Internatinal Business and that, so I read the book and it showed me how fun the business world can be and how your life can simply be better if you put your mind to it, and I went for business instead of architecture

[@billychedester1512]

The Alchemist, Dead Poet's Society, Rich Dad Poor Dad, Extreme Ownership, The Slight Edge, The 4 Hour Work Week

[@josephtayloruk]

Nice selection there Matt, a few of my favourie books are "The war of art", Spencer Johnson's "Yes or No", Paolo Coehlo's "The Alchemist" and Wabi Sabi - for artists, designers, poet and philosophers.

[@suigetsu83]

Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins. Great book!

[@johndoh1000]

This is by far one of my favorite videos!! I love reading self help books so much! Not only do I get to hear your personal recommendations but I can also read many others’ as well.

[@syedasrarahmedthebrandsaa]

A book that had a hight impact on me: *Crush it! By Garyvee* - I got ‘ideas’ to do things from ‘many’ books but it was actually when I was reading this book I acted on. To add: I think it’s the ‘mindset’ you are in while reading that takes a major share of what you can ‘extract’ from any book.

[@abhilashmudgal]

Matt ! Being very very honest, I am in love with your content, thank you so much.

[@alejandroromero4625]

My Top 3 books: 3) "The one thing" Gary Keller and Jay Papasan 2) "The 4 hours work week" Tim Ferriss 1) "The compound effect" Darren Hardy 100% recommended! Great video!

[@PinkEyeTheGlitch]

Some of my favorite books: (In no particular order). "The ONE Thing," by Gary Keller, "Making the Most of Life" by Leroy Brownlow, "How to Win Friends and Influence People," (I honestly didn't like this one the first time I read it, but I just got a page a day calendar with quotes from it, and they've been really good. I think I need to revisit that book.) The Slight Edge Think and Grow Rich, The Bible, Managing Oneself, by Peter Drucker, Discipline Equals Freedom, by Jocko Willink, and On Writing Well, by William Zinsser. (Not a self-development book, but good for people who are interested in writing.)

[@Naeem_El]

Matt! Your videos have been very helpful for me. You gave me a new insight into minimalism and just thing in life period. Thank you

[@brainsbiceps3602]

Brian Tracy - Change your thinking, change your life Picked up this book by BT when I was a 16 year old runt with no guidance no direction and no idea of the world, and it skyrocketed me into going into self development, got me going back to school and getting my masters degree in science as an engineer and economics, and crushing it in every area of my life!

[@themelancholicguy139]

Rich dad ppor dad--just changed my way of thinking towards money and success

[@BharathKumar-zu2rh]

Had to be mentioned 👌

[@Tat3rCh1p]

+1

[@ActiveMentorAI]

follow it up with think and grow rich by napoleon hill

[@Michelrs]

This book is a horrendous scam

[@ActiveMentorAI]

@@Michelrs which one

[@DonCastro.]

I really have been enjoying your videos lately. Once I saw your book recommendations and having Money make over in there, truly made me appreciate your page even more. You have your head on right.

[@MrApplefreaker]

'The power of habit' definitely educated me about the possibilities that lie ahead if implemented correctly.

[@strawberryjpeg6000]

Yay I love book videos from you! Hope to see another batch soon ✨✨ please do more in the future that helped you

[@AbhishekSingh-gi5bf]

"Think and grow rich" by Napolean Hill and "Monk who sold his Ferrari" by Robin Sharma. Great books.

[@Merthalophor]

think and grow rich is utter garbage, Napoleon was a con artist. Which is quite understandable once you read about the part of "getting thoughts from the ether" etc.

[@Manuel-bp7sc]

@@Merthalophor I agree that Hill was quite crazy. But there is something true to his message - and that is what I find important.

[@Raza2701]

For me, the one book that changed my life was Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl. I read that book in a period of darkness in my life, when everything I did and wanted to do was filled with pain and grey skies. This book by Frankl gave me the idea of suffering and what it does, and how life, even in the worst of moments, has a plan. But it all depends on how one react to the suffering. "“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms-to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.”

[@WillStinton]

Total Money Makeover was a game changer for me too👌🏻 I also think it has unintentional minimalist undertones

[@alextanasoiu]

Is it applicable only to American economy or can it be applied in Europe as well?

[@WillStinton]

Alexandru Tanasoiu it’ll still make sense to a European! It’s about personal finance and budgeting and things like that, so it can apply to anyone in a lot of countries. You should read it!

[@IosiPratama]

I'll buy it later

[@therenaissanceman2002]

Agreed, the book is simplistic but still feels like you're learning something completely foreign to most of us.

[@anthonynorris97]

I’m so glad you mentioned war of art, that book changes everything about my life and made me ask the important questions

[@mattdavella]

Yes! It's a game changer for sure.

[@JabbaAngel21408]

i haven’t read a book in years.. your motivational videos made me decide to pick up “The Total Money Makeover” about 2 days ago & im already 3/4 of the way done reading through it. i’m hooked & can’t wait to apply what’s in that book to my life! thank you so much for recommending it!

[@therealjenniferrr]

"4 Hour" is on my list to-read (I even bought it because I love books) and I'm glad to see it has made such an impact on you (hopefully this defines that it's a really good read). I read business, leadership, and self help books for fun, although I have been slacking more recently. This video makes me feel inspired to devote more time again to reading so I shall see about making more time! My current book I'm reading is "Thrive" by Arianna Huffington (from The Huffington Post). Instead of taking a week to read, it has been probably 3 weeks (sadly). Almost finished, but it's a great read about slowing down in life. Taking the time to get the proper amount of sleep, doing small things like meditating and giving back. If you are looking for something to read I recommend it and think you would enjoy it.

[@MoxyDave]

Great list, Matt. I would add just one: Early Retirement Extreme by Jacob Lund Fisker. Honorable mention: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R Covey. Love the podcast dude!

[@noahmurray9229]

Extreme ownership was the first book I read that influenced me and improved my ability to solve personal problems as well as lead, highly recommend.

[@andreinaacosta29]

Matt, thank you so much. I discover your videos a couple of weeks ago. I clicked on this one this morning around 10 am. Saw it, went and buyed "The war of art", and I just finished read it (it's 5 pm, I devoured it). Deeply, deeply touched by it. I don't know how to explain it, but it's just what I was needing. Thanks a lot again for all of your content, it rocks! I send you a hug.

[@SaschaRissling]

four hour work week was the first book i've read since school. ANd the second book i have ever finished in my entire life. it got me deep into reading as well. great video!

[@pedroesteves6299]

"7 Habits of Highly effective people", everyone should read this

[@hilarykey8189]

yes, yes, yes!

[@fobb94]

This was the first self help book and it seriously helped me greatly

[@user-tm3ix9lj1i]

Pedro Esteves I’m agree with you👌🏻

[@amoszweig]

was going to say that too

[@aiperiasanova3655]

I wasn't sure to start this book or not, now I will definitely start reading it .Thx

[@anthonycastillo2255]

"You are a BADASS" has really helped me eith depression. I've had many careers. Been in thr military and gone to war. Bought a house in my early 20's. And accomplished a few things. But i always battled depression and in relationships i would self destruct. This book helped me get a better mindset and improve my thought process from being so negative. The irony is my girlfriend at the time bought it for me to help me get out of depression and i didnt read it until after we broke up. I think everyone needs their "ah ha" moment

[@killoffman]

I love that jen sincero book

[@sarahmahammad]

One of so many beautiful things happened to me this summer, was coming across your channel. Thank you!🙏🌺🍃

[@karenkelley2024]

'Your Money or Your Life' was a huge part of my minimalism journey that started in the 1990's. Don Aslett's 'Clutter's Last Stand' is a fun book about our ridiculousness around our stuff and was from the mid 1980's! Very applicable as well, easy to read and easy to follow. Minimalism wave was already going and it helped me to create a home and life with young children, based on awesome principles before I got on the bandwagon of consumerism. 💚☀️💚☀️💚☀️💚

Very good!! 🙏

[@LaraNaomi]

Essentialism - the disciplined pursuit of less. Love it!

[@Squshie00]

The Outliers on audiobook. Listening to Malcolm Gladwell is amazing. And there is an extra section at the end in which he talks and answers questions about the book and how he came up with it. He's really a brilliant man.

[@GordonMillner]

Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway - Susan Jeffers. When you feel stuck but are resisting the need to move on, this book helped so much

[@enesbala5195]

"Pitch Anything" by Oren Klaff shifted my perspective on the underlying structure of social encounters.

[@JacobBrownacro]

Have you read, “Your money or your life”. Made me think of money in terms of time. Made me value my time more.

[@sarasatia8422]

Love your channel , your suggestions , and the way you see things. Keep it up

[@alexsinov]

Nice list, great color grading!

[@blublue9083]

I think these are the most influential books of my life so far: 1: Robert Greene: 48 Laws of Power 2: Robert Greene: War

[@ZotatoSoup]

The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker is a book I am currently reading. I am finding it very informative especially as a woman, but I think men should also read it. It pretty much points out signs of danger in situations (more for women), and to not ignore your gut instincts in order to protect yourself, though there is a lot more to the book. It's not a book based on minimalism or finances, but I still think its a good informative book.

[@mattdavella]

I heard his podcast w/ Sam Harris! Definitely got me to think more about this topic.

[@ZotatoSoup]

I had no idea about a podcast episode for the book/topic. I will definitely listen to it. Thanks for the heads up!

[@elless9730]

Hannibal and Me. Super underrated gem to look at, especially for younger people considering their paths.

[@RajBeats]

Thank you for sharing Matt

[@tedcoombs7762]

"bliss more" by Light Watkins, by far the best book on meditation out there imo

[@petercornish-barlow2388]

One book that over the last 6 months has really inspired me is Fumio Sasaki’s book Goodbye, Things: The New Japanese Minimalism. Fascinating reading and has really opened my eyes up even more to a subject matter I very much integrate myself with now anyway.

[@franklynwaluyo1325]

Peter Cornish-Barlow this book really good

[@chezjowy8596]

And with Amazon Prime it can be read for free

[@mattdavella]

I got to meet Fumio & have a conversation with him on stage in NYC. He's a good dude & making a huge impact.

[@petercornish-barlow2388]

Matt D'Avella oh wow, that’s amazing! Would love to talk to him sometime, but Josh, Ryan and yourself are top of that list first, so you never know 🤞 get yourselves to London 😁

[@MVS_DJGillyGill]

just added this to my library waitlist, it looks like an interesting read. can't wait!

[@jeaninedc11]

Love books and I am reading Tim Ferris at the moment. All others have been added to the cart as I have just switched to freelancing. Thanks for doing this!

[@inesoueslati4273]

loved this, I would definitely add these books to my reading list, they look very exciting! And that's probably where all the magic of a book lies, the fact that you will never know what kind of lessons you're yet to learn until you open it!

[@razaqayyumi2831]

My favourite books are Influence by Robert Cialdini Think and grow rich by Napoleon Hill Mastery by Robert Greene Pre-Suasion by Robert Cialdini Atomic Habits by James Clear How to win friends and influence people by Dale Carnegie Zero to one by Peter Thiel 12 rules for life by Jordan Peterson

[@CameronClayton]

Holy crap the color grading and overall quality of this video is outstanding to this day, it's so very rare to find a KZbinr with this level of quality these days

[@TheGentlemanWake]

I agree wholeheartedly that Matt's videos are of exceptional quality. I also agree with you that finding KZbinrs of exceptional quality is hard. BUT I think that not because quality is rare, but because this platform makes it hard to FIND. I work exceptionally hard on my videos (20+ years of TV experience helps) but i've discovered that finding the audience is the hardest aspect. I wonder how many other amazing youtubers are making exceptional videos that I've just never heard of?

[@MarlonKingShow]

4 hour work week was the introduction for me. Art of war is on my list, hadnt heard of the others so thank you, will put them on my wish list 😎

[@sjnunez3]

As a father hitting his 40s rereading To Kill a Mockingbird was amazing. You read it as a teenager because its assigned in school. Its a completely different book as you get older and see the world from Atticus' perspective. If there is a fictional character that I try to emulate, its him.

[@abstractbybrian]

+1 Dave Ramsey - changed our lives. We're out of debt and my emergency fund was there last week when I had a large plumbing bill. I hated to see all that saved up money go but was glad I had it. Saving it up again...

[@noreenn6976]

abstractsbybrian - the plus is you had it and didnt hsve to put it on a credit card!

[@abstractbybrian]

that would've been tough. I don't have any cc's

[@babyroses12]

abstractsbybrian /how do you fly?✈

[@abstractbybrian]

I don't - I hate to travel. I love staying at home.

[@WirelessHotShot]

I had to use $300 of my EF for a roof leak.

[@shrubjr893]

Walden by Henry David Thoreau. Outdoorsy minimalism!

[@kennymccannYT]

Thanks for sharing, still need to read the 4-hour work week.

[@ramonalisa4187]

"Ego is the Enemy," by Ryan Holiday is truly one of the greatest books I've ever read. I highly recommend it. Just finished adding your book suggestions to my cart on Amazon! Thank you

[@brunoharari6454]

The best way to start the day... Keep doing the videos. We love them!

[@brunoharari6454]

WOW the heart, Everything is possible!

[@mattdavella]

🙏🙏

[@sallyragab7165]

I really like Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins, it changed my life. Definitely gonna check those six.

[@zwheels654]

How to Win Friends and Influence People and The Purpose Driven Life were huge for me. I read them in high school and I can attribute a lot of my successes to the mindset those books instilled.

[@JoeNixon]

This video inspired me to start reading after around a 5 year period of turning my brain off and staring at screens. I really appreciate this video and the book recommendations. So far I have read The 4-Hour Workweek and am making my way through The Total Money Makeover. Thanks for all the inspirational videos, Matt. They really do help.

[@overnightgrowth]

A book that I've read recently that I really like is Meditations by marcus aurelius.

[@lfcgijs]

Which version?

[@landetinuti758]

Man and His Symbols - Carl Jung The Man Who Spoke Snakish - Andrus Kivirähk The Power of Myth - Joseph Campbell Naïve. Super - Erlend Loe American Indian Myths and Legends - Alfonzo Ortiz and Richard Erdoes

[@peakae44]

Walden by Henry Thoreau - read when I was young. Emotional Resilience by David Viscott - read when I was much older (I wish I read it years ago.)

[@DeanRedding]

Hi Matt, really enjoying your videos and love this one. I also read and is a fan of The Total Money Makeover. I highly recommend that book too.

[@NomadeDigital]

'The subtle art of not giving a f***', great book.

[@swadtheking8608]

not really, it was mostly repeated points over and over again. there are a lot better ones out there. flow is a good one. don't mind my lack of capital letters lol.

[@nuwnjay]

Was just about to write it here

[@nuwnjay]

If you look at it that way, almost all self-help books are like that. "The Subtle Art..." is different in that it doesn't go into the same stuff that many other books continue to knock you over the head with. Stuff like mortality, being content, being human are covered pretty extensively.

[@Mrbits01]

Not so subtle after all.

[@jamesv3309]

For real

[@btmotivation9807]

The Magic Of Thinking Big - David J Schwartz PH.D. Changed the way I think, and I’s overall a awesome book!

[@Daiz7788]

I don't know how I've never seen your videos before, but I just subscribed to your channel. One of my favorite books is The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg.

[@WinsonShuen]

Thanks for recommending these six books! 2018 has been a year of reading for me and one of the most impactful books I've come across this year is "The Courage to be Disliked". Its lessons are still ruminating in my mind as I work toward pivoting toward what I want in life.

[@danalan]

A book that had a big impact on me was the biography of Leonardo Da Vinci by Walter Isaacson. It's not a self-help book but there is much to learn from that book about curiosity, learning and achieving greatness. Leonardo was a cool dude

[@morganorr6128]

The most influential books for me are 1. The Self-Study NIV Bible, 2. Confidence of a Champion by Tim Marks(This was the first self-improvement book I ever read and it is still my favorite)

[@elo5193]

I'm so happy that you included The Game in your list of books. Very honest of you; I respect that. I found it so incredibility fascinating and useful. Many people initially think that pickup artist communities are about fake and cheap pickup lines but the successful ones are not. It's about real connections and developing yourself into a quality person that people want to align with you to be a part of your pack/tribe. It really shows the possibility to drastically change your life. Incredible book for both males and females.

[@cashglobe]

Just subscribed, love your content!

[@ChazB]

My quick list of books that have forever changed my life are: "The Magic of Thinking Big" - David J. Schwartz "The Power of Your Subconscious Mind" - Dr Joseph Murphy "Secrets of the Millionaire Mind" - T. Harv Eker "Relentless" - Tim Grover "Living the 80/20 Way" - Richard Koch These are the first ones to come to mind among countless others I've read.

[@TajyeRoberson]

The books that have had the greatest impact on my life so far are: The Alchemist By Paulo Coelho Think And Grow Rich By Napoleon Hill The 48 Laws Of Power By Robert Greene Bigger Leaner Stronger By Michael Matthews The Power Of Now By Eckhart Tolle

[@TajyeRoberson]

@Metanoia I thought something was off while reading them!!

[@suenitabanwaree2031]

Thanks so much for sharing. Just added your choices to my good reads.

[@Gnfuckelosa]

`Start With Why` is on my next book list! I've heard and watched some clips about it, I don't have the actual experience to back it up, but it definitely is a must read.

[@timothy-holt]

Two thumbs up for Total Money Makeover. I can't recommend that book enough.

[@floppybob1121]

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey changed my life in how I perceive people, relationships and taking personal accountability.

[@therenaissanceman2002]

Total Money Makeover is definitely worth reading! I also liked The Power of Habit and How to Win Friends and Influence People. Great video man...keep it up!

[@darioboscato8326]

Many years ago I've read the Steven Pressfield book "Gates of fire" and it's still one my best favourite romance. I didn't know that it published such a guide also.Thank u for sharing it.