10 Books about personal success that can change your life.

Read any good books lately?

Here are 10 books about personal success and growth that you absolutely must read in 2011. Any one of these books can change your life… if you let it. Any one of these books can help you to see life in a new way, with a new perspective.

The ten books on this list create a virtual university of success and are full of ideas and concepts that will help you manifest your desires and shape your life.

But these books alone won’t change your life – only you can do that.

The old saying, “Knowledge is power,” is only half true, because knowledge alone won’t change your life. It is the application of the knowledge you acquire that transforms you and lifts you to the next level of success.

In other words, it is what you do after you read that great book that matters. So go ahead, pick one of the personal success books from the list below and READ it. Then go out and begin applying what you just learned.

10 Books about Personal Success and Growth

Note: This list is in no particular order. They are all powerful books and they all are just waiting for you to explore and enjoy and IMPLEMENT!

1. “The Success Principles – How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be” by Jack Canfield. Containing a powerful collection of success principles, and written in Jack’s friendly and witty style, this book definitely deserves a spot in your personal success library.

2. “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill. The classic work that everyone refers to, but few have actually read. Do yourself a favor and read this book. Yes, the writing is a little dated and some of the examples Mr. Hill uses don’t really fit modern society, but the core teachings of this book have endured for decades.

3. “Goals” by Brian Tracy. Probably the definitive book on goals and goal setting. Anything and everything you need to know about goals and how to achieve them.

4. “The Power of Intention” by Dr. Wayne Dyer. In this best-selling book, which was also a PBS television special, Dr Dyer explores the power that your intention has on every aspect of your life and your well-being.

5. “Who Moved My Cheese?” by Spencer Johnson. An inspiring little book about the inevitability of change and the benefits of learning to adapt. A small book with a big lesson.

6. “Awaken the Giant Within” By Anthony Robbins. Reaching your true potential and defining your life are the hallmarks of Anthony Robbins, and ‘Awaken the Giant Within’ will do just that and more.

7. “Ask and It Is Given” by Esther and Jerry Hicks. Esther Hicks and the teachings of Abraham are hands down the best source to learn about the power of the law of attraction. Some people are put off by Esther and Abraham, but I say, don’t confuse the message with the messenger.

8. “The Power of Now” by Eckhart Tolle. Another ‘must read’ book for anyone who is serious about making changes in their life. Learning to live in the present moment frees you from so many of your challenges and obstacles, because many of your struggles really exist only in your past or your future. When you understand the power of now, you gain new insights into your path and your life.

9. “Loving What Is” by Byron Katie. Who would you be without your story? So much of your life is just a story, its not really true, its just something you made up.  When you are able to see the truth about the stories you tell yourself you will see your life in a whole new light.

10. “See You at the Top” by Zig Ziglar. When it comes to motivation, Zig Ziglar is the king. He will have you fired up and ready to succeed by the time you finish this book. In fact, you’ll wonder why you waited so long to feel so good about yourself!

There you have it! A reading list for 2011 that will give you all the tools you need to explode your results this year. Just pick one and get started. Don’t put it off, don’t wait until you get around to it.

Remember, it is not about how big or impressive your list of books to read is, it is about what you have learned and what you have become!

So get out there and become your dream!

Peace,

Bob Crawford
Your Success Coach,
and creator of Growing Your SELF!

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This week’s Sunday Inspirational video is from Dr. Wayne Dyer, who is truly one of a handful of enlightened teachers alive today. In this video he shares some thoughts about how changing your perspective can change the very world around you.

So, are you looking for your ‘keys’ out under the street light?

It’s what we all do.

But it never works, does it? It never produces the results that we are looking for.

Sure, it’s easier to look out there under the light, but the solution is not there.

The solution, the answer, always lies within yourself. It’s not until you shift your attention away from all the external things, away from the blame, away from the excuses, that you begin to make real progress in your life.

It’s part of taking responsibility for your own life.

I know it would be much simpler if everyone around you would get their act together and smarten up, but…

THAT’S NOT GOING TO HAPPEN!

The only person in the world who can change your life is YOU!

If you are able to change the way you look at the situations around you, those situations appear to change.

No, of course you don’t change reality, you simply change your picture of reality. After all, the reality you are experiencing at any given time is only a picture, a tiny slice of what is really happening, filtered through your senses and your mind. You are only ‘seeing’ a tiny, tiny, tiny, piece of reality. Depending upon where you place your focus, you will experience something different.

What Dr. Dyer is saying in this short clip is that to change ‘YOU’, you must look inside yourself to make those changes.

Trying to change other people, so that you can feel better never works.

Looking outside yourself for the answers or solutions only drags you deeper and deeper into the mess that you find yourself in.

Want to get unstuck?

Shift your attention to the real changes that you want to make.

Change your picture of reality. That’s all.

The reason that you feel the way you do is because at some point you decided that this was an appropriate way to feel in this situation. But you are not stuck with this response. You can change!

There is always a better way of seeing any situation, there is always a way of finding peace. You just have to look for it and embrace it!

Peace,

Bob Crawford
Your Success Coach,
and creator of Growing Your SELF!

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Let’s start out by saying that The Shift is a fun movie to watch. I truly enjoyed it. Part interview, part drama, The Shift is Dr. Wayne Dyer’s enlightening look at the changes we all go through as we move from the morning of our lives to the afternoon of our lives. Time marches on, and as it does, so do we, growing and changing along the way.

In his classic, warm and friendly style, Dr. Dyer manages to educate and entertain at the same time, sharing his thoughts about one of the biggest changes that occur as you approach the afternoon of your life. Your priorities change. What was once important may be less so now, and what was unimportant before may now mean the world to you.

This transition in your life is summed up by the film’s original title, “From Ambition to Meaning”, referring to the key change that happens as your priorities shift from living a life of ambition and drive, to a life that now derives satisfaction from living on purpose and finding a deeper meaning in all that you do.

In the film, Dr. Dyer plays himself, a famous author and teacher being interviewed for a documentary, and he spends a good part of the film sharing his ideas and concepts about this shift that occurs in all of our lives. Interwoven with the interview scenes are several smaller stories that mesh with and beautifully illustrate the teachings Wayne is sharing.

One of the stories involves a woman who, having devoted her life to her family, suddenly realizes what has been missing from her life. Another story centers on a businessman who must confront his need for achievement and who discovers that life isn’t all about numbers and dollars. A third story focuses on a young filmmaker driven by his yearning for success, and his struggle to find his place in the world.

The Shift, according to Dr. Wayne Dyer, is a natural part of your life and it happens as you seek to find that inner balance that is so important.

And no, the shift has nothing to do with your physical age. It can happen at any time, and when it does you begin questioning the pursuit of achievement for achievement’s sake and start looking closer at your motivations and the meanings that you give to the different aspects of your life.

This change in your perspective can open new doors of opportunity for you. Where before you may have been focused on outward signs of success, now you choose to focus on your inner needs, on living a life of purpose, on choosing happiness.

It is when you begin looking for meaning in your life and questioning the beliefs and excuses that you have been using that you truly become centered and in touch with your self. That is the point at which peace and happiness enter into your life.

This shift from ambition to meaning signals a new phase in your life. A new chapter in your story. What was once a big deal may seem inconsequential or needless now. And the opposite is true as well, many of those things that you previously thought of as meaningless may take on bigger roles in your life.

As you watch The Shift you will see examples of this transformation and the power that it has to free you of your struggle.

It is hard to find anything wrong with this movie. Even if you are new to Dr. Dyer and his teachings you will find yourself being pulled into the story and nodding your head in agreement as Dr. Dyer relates the commonalities of this shift that we all go through.

The only criticism I have of The Shift is the sudden name change that happened after the movie was released. It was originally released as Ambition to Meaning: Finding Your Life’s Purpose, but was changed to The Shift shortly after it hit the shelves. From my perspective either title fits the film perfectly so I can understand the dilemma. I only wish the producers had avoided the confusion by sticking with one title.

The Shift is beautifully filmed in California’s spectacular Monterey Peninsula, a wonderful backdrop for this inspiring work.

Unlike many recent spiritual films, which are often made up of one talking head after another, The Shift is an actual movie – with real actors and a real plot that conveys the movie’s message in a unique way.

Everything about The Shift is top-notch, from the writing and directing to the excellent performances by Wayne Dyer, Michael DeLuise, and Portia de Rossi.

Keep your ears open because there are little tidbits of wisdom being dropped left and right in this film, and not always by the main characters! There are lots of little details in The Shift that combine to create a wonderful movie. Watch for a cameo appearance by Louise Hay too!

The Shift is a wonderful film that deserves a place in your video library. The combination of Wayne Dyer’s wisdom and insight, plus a compelling and thought provoking story line proves to be a winning combination that you will find inspiring and maybe just a little bit illuminating.

For it is at those moments in your life when you shift from ambition to meaning that your life takes a new direction, that you stop resisting your own inner callings, that you begin looking at the meaning of your life.

This is a must-see film that you will watch over and over again. I highly recommend it and hope that you will not only enjoy it yourself, but that you will watch it with your loved ones or share it with those people you care about. You can get your copy direct from Dr. Dyer’s website by clicking the link below:

www.DyerMovie.com

The Bottom Line:

The Shift is an exceptional film and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in discovering a deeper meaning or purpose to their life.

Peace,

p.s. Be sure to get The Shift – Expanded Version DVDwith the bonus interview and features. It’s well worth the couple of extra bucks! That way you won’t regret not getting it in the first place!