Photo of Ncumisa Lerato Kunana

Self help books that should be on your to read list

Where do you find the motivation to overcome life’s various obstacles? When everything seems to be falling apart, where do you begin? Or even better, what can you use to motivate yourself?

Books! Self-help books, not just any books!

Almost everyone who is successful will vouch for reading. In truth, many of the world’s most successful people overcame significant challenges that posed a threat to their success by reading.

You can learn from others’ failures, be inspired by their testimony, and, most importantly, apply the advice and lessons to your own life by making it a practice to read inspirational books.

So you’re in the perfect place if you’re wondering what inspiring books are worthwhile of your time and effort. Buckle up as we take a look at 10 of the best inspirational books you should give a read.

1. Atomic Habits -James Clear

2. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People– Stephen Covey

3. Make Your Bed–William H McRaven

4. You Are A Badass-How To Stop Doubting Your Greatness– Jen Sincero

5. Think and Grow Rich–Napoleon Hill

6. The Four Agreements-Don Miguel

7. The 5 Second Rule– Mel Robbin

8. The Alchemist– Paulo Coelho

9. Awaken The Giant Within- Tony Robbins

10. The Art of Happiness– Dalai Lama

According to change.org, self help books are excellent resources for reviving oneself. In reality, the majority of successful people said that reading motivating literature gave them comfort when they felt down or unmotivated is what made them successful.

When reading inspirational books, the key is to be honest with yourself and make a commitment to learning, not just finishing the book.

Also see: Use your goals to help you grow

The rise of indigenous language podcasting in South Africa

For decades, South Africa’s formal broadcasting and commercial audio sectors were heavily dominated by English and Afrikaans, leaving millions of indigenous language speakers on the periphery of mainstream media. Also see: Podcast Day: South African podcasts to add to your listening list Today, however, a digital audio revolution is quietly reshaping the nation’s cultural landscape. […]

Read more...

Bokang Montjane-Tshabalala offers free autism screening and developmental support to families

Bokang Montjane-Tshabalala is encouraging parents and caregivers who have concerns about their children’s development to seek professional guidance through a free autism screening initiative at the Owethu Ausome Centre. Also see: 15 years later: Bokang Montjane-Tshabalala reflects on Miss Universe SA journey The initiative, brought to families by the Bokang Montjane Foundation, aims to help […]

Read more...

Video of King Misuzulu smoking during phone call sparks mixed reactions

A video appearing to show Zulu monarch King Misuzulu kaZwelithini smoking during a phone call has sparked mixed reactions on social media, with viewers divided over the footage and the expectations placed on traditional leaders. Also see: King Misuzulu announces plan to apologise to Shembe leadership The clip shows King Misuzulu dressed casually while seemingly […]

Read more...