{"id":12769,"date":"2021-03-22T09:50:16","date_gmt":"2021-03-22T09:50:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/?p=12769"},"modified":"2023-01-04T21:30:47","modified_gmt":"2023-01-04T21:30:47","slug":"best-career-book-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/?p=12769","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Career Books That Will Boost Your Success"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You know you&#8217;ve found the best career book when page after page you find inspiration, motivation and fulfilment. I read such a career book 3 years ago &#8211; Give and Take from Adam Grant (more about it below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It completely changed my mindset and working style. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since then, I&#8217;ve been on a successful path, both in my personal and professional life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I got <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/passed-over-for-promotion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">promoted<\/a> three times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I successfully launched my blog to help women like you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/personal-development-and-growth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">take charge of their careers<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I built a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/takechargeofyourcareer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">community <\/a>of amazing and motivated businesswomen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And I successfully <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/mental-health-journal-prompts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">balanced<\/a> all of that with having my first child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So here are the 10 most empowering career and business books &#8211; ones I&#8217;ve read but also ones that thousands of other motivated career women have found helpful to boost their career success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Each product we feature has been carefully and independently selected. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.<\/em> <em>But don&#8217;t worry &#8211; this won&#8217;t cost you extra. You can read our full disclosure <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/privacy-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51o%2B7hKl1fL._SX323_BO1%2C204%2C203%2C200_.jpg?w=1920&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Career book idea: &quot;Give and Take&quot; by Adam Grant\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Give and Take &#8211; Why Helping Others Drives Our Success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The essence of this book is simple &#8211; i<mark><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"tadv-background-color\">t is better to give than to receive, be nice to other people, help without expecting anything in return and so on. But beyond the simple first impressions, this career book is an absolute treasure.<\/span><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recommended by Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times, The Oprah Magazine and more, it challenges the traditional individual drivers for success &#8211; passion, hard work, talent and luck. <mark><span style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" class=\"tadv-background-color\">Grant\u2019s examples and research provide empirical support for his simple argument that giving without expecting anything in return, offers a superior way to do business<\/span><\/mark>, interact with people, get ahead and succeed in life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/product\/1780224729\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738&amp;creativeASIN=1780224729&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=elegantmind04-21&amp;linkId=94c517ab076c3206d6cff7034d985c52\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amazon UK: \u00a37 Paperback, \u00a36 Kindle<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/product\/1780224729\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738&amp;creativeASIN=1780224729&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=elegantmind04-21&amp;linkId=94c517ab076c3206d6cff7034d985c52\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amazon US: $12 Paperback, $7 Kindle<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"667\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAHoAAAB6CAQAAADaUI9vAAAAi0lEQVR42u3PAQEAAAABIP6fNkQ9qDlUaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWnpFwODAQB7gWIzIgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/71-GyUgdHiL-667x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Self-growth book &quot;Brave not Perfect&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-12928 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/71-GyUgdHiL.jpg?resize=667%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 667w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/71-GyUgdHiL.jpg?resize=195%2C300&amp;ssl=1 195w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/71-GyUgdHiL.jpg?resize=768%2C1179&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/71-GyUgdHiL.jpg?resize=1001%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1001w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/71-GyUgdHiL.jpg?resize=1334%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1334w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/71-GyUgdHiL.jpg?resize=636%2C976&amp;ssl=1 636w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/71-GyUgdHiL.jpg?resize=521%2C800&amp;ssl=1 521w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/71-GyUgdHiL.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"667\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/71-GyUgdHiL.jpg?resize=667%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Self-growth book &quot;Brave not Perfect&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-12928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/71-GyUgdHiL.jpg?resize=667%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 667w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/71-GyUgdHiL.jpg?resize=195%2C300&amp;ssl=1 195w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/71-GyUgdHiL.jpg?resize=768%2C1179&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/71-GyUgdHiL.jpg?resize=1001%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1001w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/71-GyUgdHiL.jpg?resize=1334%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1334w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/71-GyUgdHiL.jpg?resize=636%2C976&amp;ssl=1 636w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/71-GyUgdHiL.jpg?resize=521%2C800&amp;ssl=1 521w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/71-GyUgdHiL.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Brave, Not Perfect &#8211; Fear Less, Fail More and Live Bolder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this half self-help book, half call to action, Reshma Saujani seeks to inspire women to shed societal myths, believe in themselves and accept that failure builds strengths. Ssociety portrays girls as frail and defenceless. This guides them to pursue predefined professional and personal arenas in which success is certain. They attempt to be perfect in their relationships and professions. But women should work&nbsp;to be brave, but not perfect. Trying and failing is the path to success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/product\/0008249563\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738&amp;creativeASIN=0008249563&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=elegantmind04-21&amp;linkId=d8c5977bfe6c24ef357a05a2e195b355\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amazon UK: \u00a38 Paperback, \u00a35 Kindle<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/product\/1780224729\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738&amp;creativeASIN=1780224729&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=elegantmind04-21&amp;linkId=94c517ab076c3206d6cff7034d985c52\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amazon US: $10 Paperback, Free with Audible Trial<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"653\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAHoAAAB6CAQAAADaUI9vAAAAi0lEQVR42u3PAQEAAAABIP6fNkQ9qDlUaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWnpFwODAQB7gWIzIgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/61e6e4MagBL-653x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Self-growth book &quot;The Happiness Advantage&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-12929 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/61e6e4MagBL.jpg?resize=653%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 653w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/61e6e4MagBL.jpg?resize=191%2C300&amp;ssl=1 191w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/61e6e4MagBL.jpg?resize=636%2C997&amp;ssl=1 636w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/61e6e4MagBL.jpg?resize=510%2C800&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/61e6e4MagBL.jpg?w=743&amp;ssl=1 743w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"653\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/61e6e4MagBL.jpg?resize=653%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Self-growth book &quot;The Happiness Advantage&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-12929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/61e6e4MagBL.jpg?resize=653%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 653w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/61e6e4MagBL.jpg?resize=191%2C300&amp;ssl=1 191w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/61e6e4MagBL.jpg?resize=636%2C997&amp;ssl=1 636w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/61e6e4MagBL.jpg?resize=510%2C800&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/61e6e4MagBL.jpg?w=743&amp;ssl=1 743w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. The Happiness Advantage &#8211; The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology that Fuel Success and Performance at Work&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this self-growth book, Shawn Achor<em>&nbsp;<\/em>provides effective tactics for increasing your happiness. He offers clear&nbsp;principles for improving your state of mind,&nbsp;career path,&nbsp;health, and relationships with the world and other people. Even 10&nbsp;years after its publication, this career book&nbsp;remains a bestseller, noted for its straightforward tips and pragmatic, accessible program.&nbsp;Achor cites extensive research to back his claim that managerial and executive success&nbsp;derives from positivity and personal happiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/product\/0753539470\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738&amp;creativeASIN=0753539470&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=elegantmind04-21&amp;linkId=21837403f7c813f269cba096308ae0b1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amazon UK: \u00a38 Paperback, \u00a36.5 Kindle<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0307591557\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0307591557&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=elegantmind0b-20&amp;linkId=409969cb433c990feb57c879e9f51cb0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amazon US: $10 Paperback, $10 Kindle<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"669\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAHoAAAB6CAQAAADaUI9vAAAAi0lEQVR42u3PAQEAAAABIP6fNkQ9qDlUaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWnpFwODAQB7gWIzIgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/91rhzcPiXAL-669x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Self-growth book &quot;Girl, Stop Apologizing&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-12930 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/91rhzcPiXAL.jpg?resize=669%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 669w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/91rhzcPiXAL.jpg?resize=196%2C300&amp;ssl=1 196w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/91rhzcPiXAL.jpg?resize=768%2C1176&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/91rhzcPiXAL.jpg?resize=1003%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1003w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/91rhzcPiXAL.jpg?resize=1337%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1337w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/91rhzcPiXAL.jpg?resize=636%2C974&amp;ssl=1 636w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/91rhzcPiXAL.jpg?resize=522%2C800&amp;ssl=1 522w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/91rhzcPiXAL.jpg?w=1567&amp;ssl=1 1567w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"669\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/91rhzcPiXAL.jpg?resize=669%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Self-growth book &quot;Girl, Stop Apologizing&quot;\" class=\"wp-image-12930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/91rhzcPiXAL.jpg?resize=669%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 669w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/91rhzcPiXAL.jpg?resize=196%2C300&amp;ssl=1 196w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/91rhzcPiXAL.jpg?resize=768%2C1176&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/91rhzcPiXAL.jpg?resize=1003%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1003w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/91rhzcPiXAL.jpg?resize=1337%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1337w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/91rhzcPiXAL.jpg?resize=636%2C974&amp;ssl=1 636w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/91rhzcPiXAL.jpg?resize=522%2C800&amp;ssl=1 522w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/91rhzcPiXAL.jpg?w=1567&amp;ssl=1 1567w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 669px) 100vw, 669px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Girl, Stop Apologizing &#8211; A Shame-Free Plan for Embracing and Achieving Your Goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rachel Hollis&nbsp;is on a mission to convince women that they can be and do more. This bestseller encourages every woman to dream big and pursue her dreams unapologetically. Hollis cites her personal history as an example of overcoming insecurity and self-doubt to set and achieve impressive goals and build&nbsp;successful businesses. Get ready for solid girl-power affirmations, confidence boost and a motivation kick to embrace your goals, without apologising. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/product\/1400209609\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738&amp;creativeASIN=1400209609&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=elegantmind04-21&amp;linkId=abe8544cd657cf00d5f90111af931b74\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amazon UK: \u00a315 Paperback, \u00a310 Kindle<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1400209609\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1400209609&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=elegantmind0b-20&amp;linkId=9021b3b13915622120d2ccf16cdbdadb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amazon US: $10 Paperback, $13 Kindle<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"667\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAHoAAAB6CAQAAADaUI9vAAAAi0lEQVR42u3PAQEAAAABIP6fNkQ9qDlUaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWnpFwODAQB7gWIzIgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/81E80tYYgoL-667x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Career book idea: &quot;Becoming&quot; by Michelle Obama\" class=\"wp-image-12931 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/81E80tYYgoL.jpg?resize=667%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 667w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/81E80tYYgoL.jpg?resize=195%2C300&amp;ssl=1 195w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/81E80tYYgoL.jpg?resize=768%2C1179&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/81E80tYYgoL.jpg?resize=1001%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1001w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/81E80tYYgoL.jpg?resize=1334%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1334w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/81E80tYYgoL.jpg?resize=636%2C976&amp;ssl=1 636w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/81E80tYYgoL.jpg?resize=521%2C800&amp;ssl=1 521w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/81E80tYYgoL.jpg?w=1524&amp;ssl=1 1524w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"667\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/81E80tYYgoL.jpg?resize=667%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Career book idea: &quot;Becoming&quot; by Michelle Obama\" class=\"wp-image-12931\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/81E80tYYgoL.jpg?resize=667%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 667w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/81E80tYYgoL.jpg?resize=195%2C300&amp;ssl=1 195w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/81E80tYYgoL.jpg?resize=768%2C1179&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/81E80tYYgoL.jpg?resize=1001%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1001w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/81E80tYYgoL.jpg?resize=1334%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1334w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/81E80tYYgoL.jpg?resize=636%2C976&amp;ssl=1 636w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/81E80tYYgoL.jpg?resize=521%2C800&amp;ssl=1 521w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/81E80tYYgoL.jpg?w=1524&amp;ssl=1 1524w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Becoming&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Get ready to be inspired to become the best version of yourself. In this powerful and beautifully crafted memoir, Michelle Obama invites you to relive her journey, from the tough South Shore neighbourhood of Chicago, through the hallowed halls of the Ivy League and along the rough road that led to the White House. Michelle&nbsp;writes with wit, depth and insight, not only about her time as First Lady but also about universal experiences such as losing a father, falling in love, having a child and attempting to balance a career and motherhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/product\/0241982979\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738&amp;creativeASIN=0241982979&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=elegantmind04-21&amp;linkId=4a76827ac07f6a37e396f84e70acb592\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amazon UK: \u00a310 Paperback, \u00a38 Kindle<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/product\/1780224729\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738&amp;creativeASIN=1780224729&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=elegantmind04-21&amp;linkId=94c517ab076c3206d6cff7034d985c52\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amazon US: $12 Paperback, Free with Audible Trial<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"332\" height=\"500\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAHoAAAB6CAQAAADaUI9vAAAAi0lEQVR42u3PAQEAAAABIP6fNkQ9qDlUaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWnpFwODAQB7gWIzIgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/B07H51HFBF.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_SX500_.jpg\" alt=\"Career book idea: &quot;The Likeability Trap&quot; by Alicia Menendez\" class=\"wp-image-12932 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/B07H51HFBF.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_SX500_.jpg?w=332&amp;ssl=1 332w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/B07H51HFBF.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_SX500_.jpg?resize=199%2C300&amp;ssl=1 199w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 332px) 100vw, 332px\" \/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"332\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/B07H51HFBF.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_SX500_.jpg?resize=332%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Career book idea: &quot;The Likeability Trap&quot; by Alicia Menendez\" class=\"wp-image-12932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/B07H51HFBF.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_SX500_.jpg?w=332&amp;ssl=1 332w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/B07H51HFBF.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_SX500_.jpg?resize=199%2C300&amp;ssl=1 199w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 332px) 100vw, 332px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. The Likeability Trap &#8211; How to break free and succeed as you are<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Journalist Alicia Menendez dissects the challenges facing women in the workplace and the public sphere as they try to navigate passage between the rock of \u201clikeability\u201d and the hard place of leadership qualities. Using research and anecdotes, she discusses why&nbsp;people see women who exhibit strength and achievement as&nbsp;cold and underhanded, but perceive warm, generous women as weak and incompetent. Menendez will take you on a journey to break free. And succeed as you are!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/product\/B07H51HFBF\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738&amp;creativeASIN=B07H51HFBF&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=elegantmind04-21&amp;linkId=5e630351cfdc2f9e42db0bc8e2da948c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amazon UK: \u00a316 Paperback, \u00a311 Kindle<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/product\/1780224729\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738&amp;creativeASIN=1780224729&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=elegantmind04-21&amp;linkId=94c517ab076c3206d6cff7034d985c52\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amazon US: $19, Free with Audible Trial<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAHoAAAB6CAQAAADaUI9vAAAAi0lEQVR42u3PAQEAAAABIP6fNkQ9qDlUaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWnpFwODAQB7gWIzIgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/71tMF-y6CFL-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Personal development book: &quot;Mind Hacking&quot; by Sir John Hargrave\" class=\"wp-image-12933 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/71tMF-y6CFL.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/71tMF-y6CFL.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/71tMF-y6CFL.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/71tMF-y6CFL.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/71tMF-y6CFL.jpg?resize=1366%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1366w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/71tMF-y6CFL.jpg?resize=636%2C954&amp;ssl=1 636w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/71tMF-y6CFL.jpg?resize=533%2C800&amp;ssl=1 533w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/71tMF-y6CFL.jpg?w=1399&amp;ssl=1 1399w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/71tMF-y6CFL.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Personal development book: &quot;Mind Hacking&quot; by Sir John Hargrave\" class=\"wp-image-12933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/71tMF-y6CFL.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/71tMF-y6CFL.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/71tMF-y6CFL.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/71tMF-y6CFL.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/71tMF-y6CFL.jpg?resize=1366%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1366w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/71tMF-y6CFL.jpg?resize=636%2C954&amp;ssl=1 636w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/71tMF-y6CFL.jpg?resize=533%2C800&amp;ssl=1 533w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/71tMF-y6CFL.jpg?w=1399&amp;ssl=1 1399w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Mind Hacking &#8211; How to Change Your Mind for Good in 21 Days<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mind revolution is underway. Once befuddled by drugs and alcohol, Sir&nbsp;John Hargrave&nbsp;drew on his coding background to hack his addiction&nbsp;and transform his life. In this humorous, practical guide, he shares his system of objective mind training. He offers ways to identify negative&nbsp;mental loops and&nbsp;generate fresh&nbsp;\u201cpositive loops\u201d. He provides numerous \u201cmind games\u201d to build healthy patterns of concentration and \u201cmeta-thinking&#8221;, as well as a 21-day challenge of playful personal mind transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/product\/1501105663\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738&amp;creativeASIN=1501105663&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=elegantmind04-21&amp;linkId=b1da26d844effba79c0473de4f4d6194\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amazon UK: \u00a37 Paperback, \u00a310 Kindle<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1501105663\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1501105663&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=elegantmind0b-20&amp;linkId=33426d116390468a58bfe2eb30fb23da\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amazon US: $7 Paperback, $14 Kindle<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAHoAAAB6CAQAAADaUI9vAAAAi0lEQVR42u3PAQEAAAABIP6fNkQ9qDlUaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWnpFwODAQB7gWIzIgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/61mlM3fetQL-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Personal development book: &quot;The little book of big change&quot; by Amy Johnson\" class=\"wp-image-12934 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/61mlM3fetQL.jpg?resize=731%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 731w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/61mlM3fetQL.jpg?resize=214%2C300&amp;ssl=1 214w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/61mlM3fetQL.jpg?resize=768%2C1075&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/61mlM3fetQL.jpg?resize=636%2C890&amp;ssl=1 636w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/61mlM3fetQL.jpg?resize=571%2C800&amp;ssl=1 571w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/61mlM3fetQL.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/61mlM3fetQL.jpg?resize=731%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Personal development book: &quot;The little book of big change&quot; by Amy Johnson\" class=\"wp-image-12934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/61mlM3fetQL.jpg?resize=731%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 731w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/61mlM3fetQL.jpg?resize=214%2C300&amp;ssl=1 214w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/61mlM3fetQL.jpg?resize=768%2C1075&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/61mlM3fetQL.jpg?resize=636%2C890&amp;ssl=1 636w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/61mlM3fetQL.jpg?resize=571%2C800&amp;ssl=1 571w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/61mlM3fetQL.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. The Little Book Of Big Change &#8211; The No-Willpower Approach to Breaking Any&nbsp;Habit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Social psychologist Amy Johnson offers a fresh take on controlling bad habits. Rather than encourage people with negative habits and addictions to view themselves as sick and telling them to fight against their habits with willpower, Johnson teaches them simply to be mindful of their urges and forget willpower altogether. Combining spiritual psychology, personal anecdotes and neuroscience research, this book offers an alternative framework for anyone who wants to overcome a bad habit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/product\/1626252300\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738&amp;creativeASIN=1626252300&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=elegantmind04-21&amp;linkId=c40fb4a86a07716dbf1ec0f639aea2ec\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amazon UK: \u00a39 Paperback, \u00a38 Kindle<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1626252300\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1626252300&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=elegantmind0b-20&amp;linkId=513eb83bd922928c91f13f66d123ef9f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amazon US: $12 Paperback, $10 Kindle<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAHoAAAB6CAQAAADaUI9vAAAAi0lEQVR42u3PAQEAAAABIP6fNkQ9qDlUaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWnpFwODAQB7gWIzIgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/81xCxyxqu5L-640x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Career book idea: &quot;The Upside of Stress&quot; by Kelly McGonigal\" class=\"wp-image-12935 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/81xCxyxqu5L.jpg?resize=640%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/81xCxyxqu5L.jpg?resize=188%2C300&amp;ssl=1 188w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/81xCxyxqu5L.jpg?resize=768%2C1228&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/81xCxyxqu5L.jpg?resize=961%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 961w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/81xCxyxqu5L.jpg?resize=1281%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1281w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/81xCxyxqu5L.jpg?resize=636%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 636w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/81xCxyxqu5L.jpg?resize=500%2C800&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/81xCxyxqu5L.jpg?w=1596&amp;ssl=1 1596w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/81xCxyxqu5L.jpg?resize=640%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Career book idea: &quot;The Upside of Stress&quot; by Kelly McGonigal\" class=\"wp-image-12935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/81xCxyxqu5L.jpg?resize=640%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/81xCxyxqu5L.jpg?resize=188%2C300&amp;ssl=1 188w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/81xCxyxqu5L.jpg?resize=768%2C1228&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/81xCxyxqu5L.jpg?resize=961%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 961w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/81xCxyxqu5L.jpg?resize=1281%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1281w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/81xCxyxqu5L.jpg?resize=636%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 636w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/81xCxyxqu5L.jpg?resize=500%2C800&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/81xCxyxqu5L.jpg?w=1596&amp;ssl=1 1596w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. The Upside Of Stress &#8211; Why Stress Is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Search \u2018Stress\u2019 in Google and you immediately form a view on how negative it is \u2013 the \u201chealth epidemic of the 21st century\u201d<strong>,&nbsp;<\/strong>\u201cone of the biggest health hazards in the workplace\u201c.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stanford University psychologist Kelly McGonigal offers a rare contrarian look at stress. She disputes overblown warnings about stress\u2019s toxicity and cites studies showing that pressure harms only those people who believe it harmful. By contrast, those who embrace stress and use it to fuel their efforts are happier, healthier and more productive. She engagingly describes dozens of paradigm-smashing studies, relates stories of how embracing stress transforms lives and offers practical advice on reworking your relationship with stress.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/product\/0091955262\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738&amp;creativeASIN=0091955262&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=elegantmind04-21&amp;linkId=fd6c5d72f6d7e50e6316e8768d447701\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amazon UK: \u00a39 Paperback, \u00a310 Kindle<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1101982934\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1101982934&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=elegantmind0b-20&amp;linkId=782f3e5b3f799b922e907de270cf2f22\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amazon US: $9 Paperback, $13 Kindle<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"333\" height=\"500\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAHoAAAB6CAQAAADaUI9vAAAAi0lEQVR42u3PAQEAAAABIP6fNkQ9qDlUaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWlpaWnpFwODAQB7gWIzIgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/51i-HI07eXL.jpg\" alt=\"Personal development book: &quot;The Achievement Habit&quot; by Bernard Roth\" class=\"wp-image-12936 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/51i-HI07eXL.jpg?w=333&amp;ssl=1 333w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/51i-HI07eXL.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"333\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/51i-HI07eXL.jpg?resize=333%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Personal development book: &quot;The Achievement Habit&quot; by Bernard Roth\" class=\"wp-image-12936\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/51i-HI07eXL.jpg?w=333&amp;ssl=1 333w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.elegantmind.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/51i-HI07eXL.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. The Achievement Habit &#8211; Stop Wishing, Start Doing, and Take Command of Your Life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This career book does exactly what it says &#8211; it helps you stop wishing, start doing and take charge. Packed with practical suggestions and motivational secrets, Roth provides ways to achieve goals you might not otherwise reach. Most of his ideas are easy to implement too! We recommend his insights to anyone seeking to free themselves from destructive habits and become more productive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/product\/0062356100\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1634&amp;creative=6738&amp;creativeASIN=0062356100&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=elegantmind04-21&amp;linkId=feb85127a3f7e42f62e6e8c872d94afc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amazon UK: \u00a317 Paperback, \u00a312 Kindle<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0062356100\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0062356100&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=elegantmind0b-20&amp;linkId=10944d70ee2f8250b7442031e7929782\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amazon US: $17 Paperback, Free with Audible trial<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Women face many challenges in the corporate world &#8211; unequal promotion opportunities, societal pressure, biased evaluations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These 10 eye-opening and practical career book ideas will equip you with the right tools to overcome these challenges and have the career success you&#8217;re working so hard towards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you have little time to read a whole book? 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