10 Best Selling and Most Popular Self Improvement Book Recommendations

Everyone wants to change in a more positive direction and become better to achieve the desired success. But if success and self-development are only with the intention of living it without any effort, then of course the results will never be real and will never be achieved. One of the activities you can do is read books. Reading books is one small step towards better self-development.

Reading books can improve your health and brain capacity and help you in many areas of life.

Likewise with books self-improvement which can inspire you to think more critically, evaluate yourself, and become a better person so that you can be successful in life. Below is a list of eight books self-improvement best for you. Here are some recommendations that we have summarized in the article below!

Atomic Habits

Atomic Habits is a motivational book by author James Clear published in 2018. This book is about how to start small habits that can change someone's life.. For example, wake up five minutes earlier and do light exercise every day.

In this 352-page book, James Clear explains scientific theories in biology, psychology, and neuroscience. Plus the Atomic Habits books are filled with inspirational stories from Olympic champions, big business CEOs, artists, scientists, and comedians.

An Art of Being Stupid

This book by Mark Manson is a New York Times and Washington Post bestseller. This book contains many moral messages related to life.

Mark Manson encourages readers to focus on the things that matter and ignore the things that don't matter in life. The book also tells us that everyone has the right to live happily. Happiness is born from small things.

Terrace Philosophy

This self-development book written by Henry Manampiring won the Book of the Year award at the 2019 Indonesia International Book Fair. The Terrace Philosophy is a book that explains the concept of an ancient Greco-Roman philosophy called Stoic.

Stoics are believed to help people deal with negative emotions and develop mental toughness when faced with problems. This book can describe the analogy of reality in everyday life with language in terms that are easily understood by people from all walks of life.

Insecurity is My Middle Name

Everyone must have felt the feeling of anxiety. So this book is a book self-improvement and self-healing for those of you who are feeling anxious right now.

As the title suggests, Insecurity Is My Middle Name explores questions about insecurity in the heart. With the concept of "trying to feel something, trying to be something", this book also helps us to reconcile our insecurities, grow into a better person in the future, and keep growing.

 I'm Not Giving Up, Just Tired

This self-development book written by Gulbaewoo is perfect for those of you who often have suicidal thoughts. This book consists of three main chapters that discuss the ins and outs of life.

Every sentence in this book helps readers become more self-accepting. There are many important points that can be used as material for reflection. Start by loving yourself, take a break when you're tired, and learn to solve problems.

The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business

In the book The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business, Charles Duhigg talks about one thing, namely about understanding the power of good habits. Throughout this book, explanations and examples of good practices by various parties and companies will keep you interested to know what will happen next.

Use this book as a reference in your self-development process with easy-to-apply discussions.

Dare to be Disliked

The book Dare to be Disliked is a book that explains Alfred Adler's teachings on how humans should live life and be happy. This book also addresses a uniquely Japanese phenomenon, such as being isolated in a room.

Not only that, this book also raises questions about loving yourself to be happy. We can get so preoccupied with other people's lives that we eventually stop loving ourselves. Yes, love yourself first!

I Want to Die But I Want to Eat Tteokbokki

The title sounds harsh. However, the contents of this book are moving and full of meaning. This book is an essay containing questions, assessments, suggestions, advice and self-evaluation. The goal is to help you, the reader, learn to accept and love yourself.

This book was written by Baek Se-hee, who recovered from depression after struggling for ten years. The book I Want to Die But I Want to Eat Tteokbokki became a bestseller in Korea. This self-improvement book is increasingly popular after being uploaded on social media by a member of the famous boy band RM BTS.

If We Never Be Nothing

If We Never Were Nothing is a self improvement book for teenagers. At this age they are usually at a time where they are confused about their future and often compare themselves with the people around them. This book will help you understand that life doesn't always go the way you want it to.

This book contains simple words, so it's hard to get bored. Alvi Syahrin previously published a successful book If We Never Fall in Love. Like its predecessor, this book was also a bestseller.

You Do You: Discovering Live Through Experiments and Self-Awareness

Are you unsure about your career and future? Or are you confused about choosing a job that suits your passion? Maybe this book can help!

You Do You by Fellexandro Ruby answers young people's concerns about careers, finances, relationships, and more. This book will wake you up and give you the courage to make decisions in life. This book is also for those of you who are experiencing quarter life crises!