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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Success Tools - Mastermind Your Way to Success!

Are you looking for a powerful, yet simple way to help you reach your goals and dreams?

Well I’d like to share with you one of the most highly recommended and yet at the same time one of the most underused personal success tools that you have available in your success toolbox. This tool or strategy has the potential to carry you to new heights of personal and professional achievement… if you take advantage of it!

That’s the secret – not only for this tool, but for any self growth or self development strategy or process. You have to take advantage of everything that is available to you. Just knowing about a tool or owning a tool doesn’t mean that you will get the full benefit from it, does it?

No! In fact, you could drive down to the store and buy the best stove, the best pots and pans, the best utensils, and fill your kitchen with top of the line stuff, but yet nothing is going to happen until you actually pick something up and start cooking with it. The tools are there, but nothing is happening.

Well, the same is true of this extremely powerful success tool.  It can only help you if you use it! But when you do use it… Watch out! Your life will never be the same again. What am I talking about?

Mastermind groups.

You’ve probably heard of them. You probably know how powerful they can be when it comes to helping you manifest your dreams and goals. You might have even toyed with the idea of checking a mastermind group out and seeing what all the fuss is about.

But the question is…

Are you tapped into a group that provides all the benefits of a true mastermind? A true success group? Are you taking advantage of the awesome power that is available to you?

I’m not going to rehash all the benefits that come from belonging to a group like this, I’ve written about them in detail on this page: http://www.bobcrawford.info where I talk about the Inner Circle of Success, the private success group that I lead twice a month.

Members of the Inner Circle, like most mastermind groups, have access to transformational group calls, strategy sessions, brainstorming, and much more.

The truth is that mastermind groups change lives and belonging to one can change your life too! I can’t urge you strongly enough to look into them and find one that is right for you. You certainly don’t have to join my program, although we’d love to have you join us!, but you do need to find one that works for you and begin taking advantage of it.

Remember, no one is coming to save you. There is no magic genie waiting to grant your wishes.

No, you have to grant your own wishes by taking control of your life and using every tool at your disposal to mold and shape your life into the one you desire.

Tap into the power of a group today, before tomorrow comes and you find yourself still wishing for success!

Peace,

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

p.s. I know monthly memberships can be confusing, so I’ve made the Inner Circle as simple as possible. You don’t have to wait for the beginning of the calendar month to get started, no matter when you sign up you will always have access to a full thirty days of success tools and material, including two live calls. Go here – http://www.bobcrawford.info and make the decision that could change your life forever.

p.p.s. Bill Cosby said it best:  “Decide that you want it more than you are afraid of it.”

Your success starts here!

I want to share with you one of the most powerful ways that I know to help you achieve your goals faster and with less effort.  I’m talking about success groups, or mastermind groups.  Becoming a part of a mastermind group is a fantastic way to plug yourself into the success mindset that you need, in order to see your dreams and goals manifest into your reality.

When you are a part of a group of like-minded people, people who are all focused on success, it becomes easier for you to see your own success as a very real possibility, rather than as a distant dream. Sitting there in your room, reading self improvement books and hoping for success to come knocking at your door won’t get you any closer to your goals. Joining a success group will!

There really is no substitute for a high energy mastermind group. That’s why so many successful people credit mastermind groups for helping them get to where they are today. Not only getting them there… but keeping them there. People like Jack Canfield from the movie, The Secret, recommend success groups as a way to supercharge your success.

Would you like to supercharge your success?

If you are serious about achieving success in any area of your life, you owe it to yourself to look into this powerful, life changing concept. Success groups are not new either, they have been around for a long time.

Napoleon Hill probably gets credit for the current popularity of these mastermind groups or alliances. He wrote about them in his classic, “Think and Grow Rich”. Have you read the book? Did you read the chapter on mastermind groups?

You might have skipped that chapter. Many people do. You might have skipped it because the concept of a mastermind is something that you don’t understand, and when we don’t understand something we tend to push it away.  You might also doubt that you will be able to find a mastermind, or if you do find one near where you live, you worry that you won’t fit in. After all, what group of successful people would want you as a member?

Forget all that!

Mastermind groups are not mysterious, they are not secret clubs with weird handshakes. They are simply groups of people who meet to help each other reach their individual goals. Through a combination of factors, a mastermind can help you break through any plateaus or obstacles that have been stopping you. The benefits of joining a success group are many, including:

Accountability – Learning to hold yourself accountable for your actions, (or lack of actions!) is one of the greatest benefits of belonging to a group.

Brainstorming – Helping you come up with new ways of looking at a problem, or figuring out what to do next. Discovering new solutions.

Support – You need a strong support system and a good mastermind will offer you encouragement, advice, and guidance.

Networking – You never know who you will meet who has the answer to your question or the resource that you need to move forward.

In addition, a mastermind group can be the spark that ignites your passion. There is a synergy in a group setting that is unlike anything you can achieve on your own. When like-minded people get together the impossible becomes not only possible, but expected! You gain strength and insight into your own abilities. You become more confident and self-assured.

The bottom line is that a success group is a tremendous tool to help you on your journey, whatever that journey might be for you. It might be business success, personal success, spiritual success… it doesn’t matter, a mastermind will help you get there faster than you can on your own.

I want you to experience the success in life that you desire. That’s why I created the Inner Circle of Success group, a mastermind-style group devoted to helping you achieve your goals and dreams. Not just achieving them… but surpassing them and blasting through any preconceived notions about success that you hold.

Get the details of this life changing group and decide if now is the right time for you to take action on your dreams. You won’t find a better value, especially one committed to helping you achieve your dreams. Go here now: http://www.bobcrawford.info and register so that you don’t miss out on this golden opportunity. (I’d hurry if I were you, I have to limit the number of participants in order to allow all members the maximum amount of attention and interaction.)

Peace,

p.s. Go back and reread the chapter on masterminds in “Think and Grow Rich” to understand the power that an alliance of like-minded people can create. Then join us and experience it for yourself.  Try it for a month, if you don’t see the value, I’ll give you your money back. You have nothing to lose and only your dreams to gain!

Alain de Botton: A kinder, gentler philosophy of success. Enjoy this refreshing look at the nature of success from Alain de Botton. It’s just over 16 minutes long, but I think you’ll enjoy it!

Alain certainly provides a great way of thinking about success. Far too many of us are going through life searching for success that eludes us… searching for someone else’s idea of success.

When you take the time to reflect and discover what success truly means to you, life becomes infinitely easier and more managable.

No matter what area of life you are trying to achieve personal success in, you can boost your results by clearly defining your goals and deciding just what success will look like in your life. It comes down to a matter of mindset. If your mindset includes clarity and purpose you are well on your way to living the success that you envision.

Chances are, if you are aligned with your true purpose you will find your vision of success filling your life!

Keep living your dreams!

Peace,

p.s. Many times all it takes is a single decision to transform your life. A great decision would be to become a part of a success oriented group of motivated people. Learn how.