Books are one of the most powerful tools for learning and inspiration.
Over the last five years, we have used personal development books consistently as a source of fuel for knowledge and inspiration. It is one of the biggest attributes to the mindset shift we had that influenced us to quit our jobs to travel the world full-time.
Personal development books are also a great way to learn new information, challenge your perspective, improve mindset, break down limiting beliefs, and encourage more meaningful conversations. All of which make you not only a more well-rounded traveler but also a better person.
With that in mind, we’ve curated a short list of books that have inspired us over the past few years, hoping they will do the same for you.
Here are five books to help you travel more
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin Sharma
A story about transitioning from a modern-day, Western lifestyle, with constant burn-out, to discovering a life with more intention, presence, and spiritual connection. A wonderful read for anyone in a typical 9-to-5 job looking for a perspective shift and ideas for new possibilities. Click here to get your copy.
The Five Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware
A book that focuses on the five most common regrets people have on their deathbeds. The things they wish they had done differently and what they would have prioritized if given another chance. A beautiful reminder to focus on what truly matters in life while we still have the time. Click here to get your copy.
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
A powerful lesson on how to live in the present and appreciate this exact moment, rather than thinking about what could’ve been done differently in the past or should be done in the future. An extremely valuable read that teaches the most powerful tool in life; learn to focus on the now and be grateful for the present. Click here to get your copy.
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Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo
A great reminder that we all have what it takes to figure out how to achieve the things we desire most in life. It emphasizes that every problem has a solution— though not always clear, it’s always “figureoutable”. An empowering read filled with tools to help anyone feeling stuck or seeking a new perspective for problem-solving. Click here to get your copy.
Die With Zero by Bill Perkins
This book focuses on the importance of living your life now, instead of waiting for a future date that is not guaranteed. It describes concepts for stages of life as “time buckets” and highlights the benefits of “memory dividends”. A insightful read from a financial expert on the importance of using your greatest asset—time—wisely. Click here to get your copy.
How Books Help You Travel More
Overall, there are many resources available to help your travel journey—personal development books are one of them. They are a great opportunity to learn from others’ experiences and find support along your own journey. As Bill Perkins highlights in Die with Zero, quitting our jobs to “backpack” around the world was in the right time bucket for us, and the experiences we lived because of it are now a memory dividend that we’ll enjoy for the rest of our lives.
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Wan’t to read more, but don’t want to go at it alone? Join Greaterful You’s book club. Where we focus on building a growth minded community while reading self-development and inspirational books.
Disclaimer: All the information shared is based on our research and experiences. Please note that we are not travel consultants, tour guides, or financial advisors and are not held liable for any misinformation. We give suggestions, but advise each person to do their own research and make the decision that best suits them. This blog posts also contains affiliate links, by using the links we provide you are helping us at no additional cost to you.
