Simon Sinek is one of the most fascinating people in the world. He's the author of several New York Times bestsellers and is one of the most prominent motivational speakers in the world.

So, in this article, I'll share several books Simon Sinek has recommended. All of them are mind-blowing and worth reading as soon as possible. Hopefully, you'll enjoy reading them.

Man's Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl

Page Count: 165 Rating on Goodreads: 4.37

Man's Search For Meaning is one of the most extraordinary books in the world. It was written by Viktor Frankl, a psychiatrist imprisoned in a Nazi concentration camp, and it describes the mindset he adopted in order to remain hopeful when everything seemed hopeless.

"Psychiatrist Viktor Frankl's memoir has riveted generations of readers with its descriptions of life in Nazi death camps and its lessons for spiritual survival," per Goodreads. "Based on his own experience and the stories of his patients, Frankl argues that we cannot avoid suffering but we can choose how to cope with it, find meaning in it, and move forward with renewed purpose."

Man's Search For Meaning is powerful, heartbreaking, and beautifully written — all at the same time. It's also a book that you should read (at least once) before you die!

Here are some of my favorite quotes from the book:

• "An abnormal reaction to an abnormal situation is normal behavior."
• "When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves."
• "But there was no need to be ashamed of tears, for tears bore witness that a man had the greatest of courage, the courage to suffer."
• "Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms — to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way."
• "Ultimately, man should not ask what the meaning of his life is, but rather must recognize that it is he who is asked. In a word, each man is questioned by life; and he can only answer to life by answering for his own life; to life he can only respond by being responsible."

Quiet: The Power Of Introverts In A World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain

Page Count: 333 Rating on Goodreads: 4.07

Quiet is a bestselling book for a reason: it's phenomenal!

Susan articulately explains how society is holding itself back by undervaluing introverts. She also offers numerous strategies for harnessing the power of introversion to be more successful.

I love Susan's book because it resonated with me on a fundamental level. I vividly remember not wanting it to end because I finally felt like someone understood my introverted personality.

Quiet has the power to permanently change how we see introverts. And, perhaps more importantly, how we see ourselves.

Read this book as soon as possible!

Here are some of my favorite quotes from the book:

• "There's zero correlation between being the best talker and having the best ideas."
• "We have two ears and one mouth and we should use them proportionally."
• "We don't need giant personalities to transform companies. We need leaders who build not their own egos… but the institutions they run."
• "The secret to life is to put yourself in the right lighting. For some, it's a Broadway spotlight; for others, a lamplit desk. Use your natural powers — of persistence, concentration, and insight — to do work you love and work that matters. Solve problems. make art, think deeply."
• "Stay true to your own nature. If you like to do things in a slow and steady way, don't let others make you feel as if you have to race. If you enjoy depth, don't force yourself to seek breadth. If you prefer single-tasking to multi-tasking, stick to your guns. Being relatively unmoved by rewards gives you the incalculable power to go your own way."

Everything Is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo

Page Count: 304 Rating on Goodreads: 4.01

If you only read one motivational book in 2023, make sure it's Everything Is Figureoutable.

Marie Forleo says the problem isn't you. The reason you're not successful isn't because you refuse to be hardworking, intelligent, or grateful for every opportunity. Instead, it's because you haven't adopted an important mindset shift: "Everything is figureoutable."

That mantra helped me to overcome adversity. It also encouraged me to think more positively and break big goals down into manageable steps. Because once I realized 99% of problems are solvable, it became easier to put one foot in front of the other until I reached my destination.

Everything Is Figureoutable is a phenomenal book!

Here are some of my favorite quotes from the book:

• "In order to change ourselves, we must first believe we can."
• "There's a difference between owning your choices and blaming yourself."
• "The most powerful words in the universe are the words you say to yourself."
• "Nearly two decades later, I can say that the only thing that allowed me to take that leap was because a deeper, wiser part of me believed that somehow I'd be able to figure it out."
• "Perfectionism at its core isn't about high standards. It's about fear. Fear of failure. Fear of looking stupid, fear of making a mistake, fear of being judged, criticized, and ridiculed. It's the fear that one simple fact might be true: You're just not good enough."

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