Day 1
Essentialism by Greg McKeown is a productivity book that helps you get more done by doing less.
It teaches you to focus only on what’s really important and say no to things that distract you.
Instead of feeling overwhelmed by too many tasks, you'll learn how to prioritize and concentrate on what truly matters in your life and work.
"If you don’t prioritize your life, someone else will." —Greg McKeown
Day 2
Make Your Bed by Admiral William H. McRaven shares lessons he learned as a Navy SEAL.
It’s all about how small habits, like making your bed every morning, can lead to bigger successes in life.
It also teaches you how to stay strong during tough times, work well with others, and never give up.
"If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed." —Admiral William H. McRaven
Why read it?
You should read Make Your Bed because it’s super inspiring and easy to read.
Unlike many self-help books, it’s refreshing because it’s based on real-life stories from the author's Navy SEAL training and war experience in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Admiral McRaven uses powerful personal examples, like recovering from a brutal skydiving accident or enduring 16 hours covered in mud, to show how discipline and mindset can help you succeed in life.
Day 3
The Courage to Be Disliked is a philosophical self-help book written as a conversation between a young man and a philosopher.
Based on the ideas of psychologist Alfred Adler, it challenges the belief that your past defines you.
Instead, it argues that you control your present choices—and that true freedom comes from taking full responsibility for your life and letting go of the need for approval.
"Your life is not something that someone gives you, but something you choose yourself, and you are the one who decides how you live." —Ichiro Kishimi
Why read it?
You should read The Courage to Be Disliked because it’s basically a philosophical slap in the face—in the best way possible.
It tells you that your past doesn’t matter, your excuses are lies, and your desire to be liked is what’s ruining your life.
But somehow, it makes all that feel incredibly freeing.
It's like getting life advice from a calm, slightly smug monk who knows exactly why you're miserable—and then shows you how to stop being your own worst enemy.
If therapy, stoicism, and a pep talk had a baby, this book would be it.
Day 4
Atomic Habits is about how tiny, consistent changes in behavior—atomic habits—can lead to remarkable results over time.
James Clear breaks down the science of habit formation and gives a clear, actionable 4-step system for building good habits and breaking bad ones.
Instead of focusing on goals, he emphasizes systems, identity change, and the power of compound growth.
"Goals are about the results you want to achieve. Systems are about the processes that lead to those results." —James Clear
Why read it?
If you’ve ever told yourself “This is the year I get my life together!” and then immediately binge-watched three seasons of a show you don’t even like… Atomic Habits is the book for you.
It’s not about grinding harder or becoming a productivity robot—it’s about sneaky, science-backed ways to trick your brain into becoming the kind of person who actually follows through.
