20 life-changing books you MUST read 📚

Top books to read this year that are some of my favorite, most impactful books of the past decade. Covering topics in self help, personal growth, productivity, money, creativity, spirituality and more, these books have changed my life and my mindset for the better and I know they'll do the same for you.

Self help / Personal growth:

Money & productivity:

Creativity:

Spiritual & more:

Audiobooks:

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Aileen Xu
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I’m Aileen, a lifestyle blogger sharing knowledge and inspiration on creating your dream life.

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[bmpdhwc]

It's wild that 'Women’s Magic Truths' on Borlest isn't getting any attention. Such a good book.

[FearlessDreams]

Reading is NEVER going out of fashion, no matter what happens to the world. The Power of Vulnerability is hugely powerful. I cannot recommend it enough!

[nijakou]

Self help / Personal growth:

0:35 The Four Agreements
1:08 A New Earth
1:41 Atomic Habits
1:58 Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
2:23 The Success Principles
2:43 The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
3:02 The Power of Now
3:37 The Slight Edge
4:05 The Power of Vulnerability

Money & productivity:

4:45 The Richest Man in Babylon
5:18 You Are a Badass at Making Money
5:49 Getting Things Done
6:22 The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up

Creativity:

7:04 The War of Art
7:35 Big Magic
8:05 The Artist’s Way

Spiritual & more:

8:51 The Untethered Soul
8:11 The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success
9:32 Anatomy of the Spirit
9:48 You Can Heal Your Life
10:30 The Inner Sky

11:10 Audiobooks:
- Dear Girls by Ali Wong
- I Can't Make This Up by Kevin Hart
- Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
- Over the Top by Jonathan Van Ness






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[bby_olympias]

my goal is to read 20 books this year. I was a huge bookworm when I was younger but now I can't remember the last book I've picked up if it isn't my uni textbook :(

[annieblogger]

I'd add this book to the list: Procrastination Elimination Method by John Isaac (let me just say that I did not regret reading this book!)

[lavendaire]

Vietnamese, Indonesian, and Spanish subtitles are available! Click "CC" and check the video settings. Thank you to the contributors listed in the description 💕

[isabelldawn]

This video was extremely helpful! I am always so indecisive because there are SO MANY books that I want to read. It’s a constant struggle trying to figure out which one to read. Many of the recommendations you had are books already on my reading list, but you inspired me to get to certain ones sooner than later. Thank you so much! 😊

[Srncr]

Your hair looks AMAZING Aileen!❤️
Thank you for this video
Love & light✨

[emerald]

I love how bright you are!
Thanks ever so much for sharing such kind of astonishing books.I'll try to read all and create my better version with the help of these books.
Love you so much😍

[CrystalJo]

Thank you Aileen for this! I'm constantly looking for books to read as I have joined the 2020 Reading Challenge on Goodreads and your video comes just in time

[yuyayuyu]

Thank you so much for this I’ve been looking for a lot of these books and now I know I’ll add them to my audiobook list 😍 this was real great help

[FullGlassDani]

I always appreciate your book recommendations! I’ve enjoyed so many great titles thanks to you! Looking forward to diving into A New Earth ❤️

[armystarfish]

Thanks Lavendaire! Cheers for the new year! Just found the right video, this video, to refuel my motivation tank! 😭🥰

[SincerelySarai]

Thank you so much for sharing Elaine! Love you and what you do, girl!

[perfectlyjennivy]

I’ve been binge reading for the past few months, and it’s definitely my goal to read as many as I can this year. Thank you for the recommendations ❤️

[Thefitty]

Every time I finish a book, *it seems that I add three more! Anyone else feel?! Haha.*

[ErikaK]

Yes!!!! A new earth and the power of now, they're both amazing books, for personal and spiritual growth ♡ thank you for all these recommendations!

[christinamariemoney]

One of my favourite books I read in 2019 was the four hour work week! It’s so great for anyone who wants to work for themselves and needs a little bit of motivation 😊 it really changed my perspective on work and productivity! ❤️

[lindseyhelmbrecht]

I’ve read a couple of the ones on here and they have completely changed my mindset. I really want to read the 4 agreements next! This video is such an awesome reference. Thank you ♥️

[duongthuyvu]

Love your voice, Aileen ! Very eloquent, confident, humble and informative ! Thanks for doing this !