Reading is not just a matter of passing time or a way of relaxing but it is another way of opening one’s mind and adding a spice to life. Note that Success is not just about getting more stuff done but you will also need to figure out why you are doing what you are doing and determine if it is necessary. Read the bestfive books in no particular order that you needto change life during covid-19 pandemic.

1. The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen Covey

 “The most effective way I know to begin with the end in mind is to develop a personal mission statement or philosophy or creed.”

Everybody uses this book to organize him/her and stay on track doing what is most important. This book provides a methodology for life and work. If you are keen on becoming more productive, this is a library staple.

2. The Power of Story: Change Your Story, Change Your Destiny, by Jim Loehr

“We grow the aspects of our lives that we feed, with energy and engagement and choke off those we deprive of fuel. Your life is what you agree to attend to.”

You need to define your mission and purpose in life, then this is for you. It is simple and well written to give a straightforward methodology for creating life stories for the different parts of your life.

One of the best parts of the book is the section on discovering and defining your Ultimate Mission and the Story Creation Process – helping you dig into what your purpose is and learning about how we craft the stories we tell.

3. Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life…And Maybe the World by William H. McRaven

If you want to change the world, start by making your bed. The book outlines the lessons contained in a speech given by Admiral William H. McRaven. In this speech, he shared the 10 principles he learned during Navy Seal training that helped him overcome the various challenges he faced throughout his career.It recounts tales from his service and offers simple and practical wisdom and words of advice and encouragement that will surely change you.

4. Choose Yourself by James Altucher

This is one of the best motivational books around. James argues that the most valuable asset we have and the one which we should be investing our time, effort, and resources into- is ourselves.This book is sure to inspire and motivate you to invest in developing your talents further and would be an excellent resource for anyone with an entrepreneurial mindset.

5. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck; A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson

 Reminds us to cut it out and to stop trying to be positive all the time so that we can figure out what we need to do to truly become better and happier people.Mark encourages us to accept our faults and limitations, the fact that life is not always fair, and that despite our best efforts, not everybody is going to win, and not everything goes the way we want.

Well if you are able to get even just one or two of these motivational books, you will be well on your way to living an impactful life