So to get you started, and help you to make the most of your time away from College, we decided to explore the best recommended inspirational reads. From business tycoons to psychological wizards, there are thousands of books out there with tips on how to achieve success – whether it’s challenging gender stereotypes or making sure you get enough sleep – the advice is endless! So, we have whittled this treasure trove of suggestions down to just 5 Top Tips – and have even matched each one with our favourite read to make sure that you get the best advice possible.
Let’s make this a period that we can always look back on as one in which we became inspired. Success could be just around the corner – so what are you waiting for?
Step 1: Change Your Attitude
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change
By Steven R. Covey
Are you struggling to balance your personal life and College ambitions? Well, change the way you think and you can change the outcomes your life produces. For 30 years, Covey has been changing the way his readers interpret the world, by teaching them how to balance personal and professional life in order to achieve success.
Step 2: Get Creative
Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear
By Elizabeth Gilbert
Do you struggle to stand out from the crowd? Then you need to start getting creative! Read Gilbert’s top tips and get the inspiration you need to achieve your dreams by finally addressing what it is that has been stopping you from succeeding.
Step 3: Improve your Habits
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way To Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
By James Clear
Did you know that something as simple as making your bed as soon as you wake up, can change the outcome of your whole day? Read ‘Automatic Habits’ to find out what you are doing wrong and what small changes you could make to your everyday routine – in order to make the big changes you need in your life.
Step 4: Believe in Yourself
Fear Is My Homeboy: How To Slay Doubt, Boss Up, And Succeed On Your Own Terms
By Judi Holler
If you don’t believe in yourself, then how can you convince anyone else to? It’s time to face your fears and start believing that you can do it. And the first step is to read Holler’s advice about how to stop doubting yourself. You’ve got this!
Step 5: Don’t Give Up!
Shoe Dog: A Memoir By The Creator Of Nike
By Phil Knight
The current climate has taught us that life is full of setbacks. However, take it from the guy who turned a fifty dollar loan into a multimillion-dollar company – and never give up. Read how determination and perseverance allowed him to overcome some big obstacles in order to achieve some even bigger success.