Top 5 Self-Help Books For Teenagers
By: Jeyul Thakkar
Tags: Teenagers, Books, Self Help Books, Book Review, Reading

Reading is somewhat undermined in today’s generation as digital products steal the show. The legitimate learning though is still done through reading a multitude of subjects and then applying them to real-life situations. Self-Help books are a great source to gain theoretical knowledge for practical problems because the authors have experienced the different phenomena mentioned in their respective books. Teenagers are supposed to work as soon as college ends and that feels like a lot of pressure for almost every student. So here is the list of the top 5 self-help books that can help those students to learn about financial freedom and how to stay focused towards the goal set for themselves. Many more aspects for a better personality and growth are beautifully explained with examples in these books.

Rich Dad Poor Dad: This optimistic book by Robert Kiyosaki about self-finance is the ultimate key for an individual to learn more about getting independent from a young age and to learn techniques so that money can work for you instead of the other way around. This book has inspired millions of people worldwide to rethink how to use finances to their best benefit so that they can live with an open mindset when it comes to money matters. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Stephen Covey has suggested the seven habits in the book strongly for people who want to transform their lifestyle and make it more effective than ever. People often wish to perform better at their workplace but they are shy to optimize their potential in a manner that stops their progress. These habits mentioned will shape an individual’s lifestyle to be more disciplined, concentrated, and efficient in whatever work that he/she aims to do. Think and Grow Rich: This one is a special book for people to sharpen their mental skills and work on optimistic energy so that they can believe in themselves and the work they opt to do. What we want from life or some specific people is the result of what we manifest in our minds. Many self-help books are based on similar concepts about mental awareness and mental positivity that can boost perception power and willingness to achieve anything that an individual thinks of. But in this book by Napoleon Hill, all these concepts are explained with the end goal being materialistic. How to win friends and influence people: This descriptive book by Dale Carnegie emphasizes the importance of winning the trust of people who you want to be with. Not many books focus on these subjects as the major contributors to a person’s success is linked directly with the people he/she spends time with. Many times, people face the dilemma of creating a good lasting impact on their bosses or superiors but they miserably fail to do so. This book deals in that aspect too as it gives directions for the people who are trying to influence people, resulting in the achievement of what they desire. This gem by Dale Carnegie is on the 19th number of Times 100 most influential books of all time which is a great achievement. The $100 Startup: In an innovative way to write a book, Chris Guillebeau values the startup culture by explaining how easy it is to start something and invest time accordingly. The examples are given in the book of real-life people who have done the same with no investment or minimum investment possible to motivate the majority of readers to do the same and succeed. The main aim of Chris is to show people that if the passion for something is mixed with the dedicated work pattern and a minimum investment done for the same, the best possible results are bound to be observed. It is an inspiring book and students of all ages should gain insights from it to cultivate a culture that is self-reliant and not just dependent on jobs from companies.

This article aims to cover the five best books that can help the youth by developing and imbibing certain qualities that are mental as well as physical to succeed in this cut-throat competition. Students and teenagers must realize the true potential of such books to be independent as soon as they can and work on things that can help them live happily. Ultimately, the choices of today affect the lifestyle that the teenagers will live tomorrow so they should enjoy life while being cautious about their life choices.