Must-Read Books: 5 Picks to Shift Your Perspective on Life

The Top 5 Must-Read Books is a topic that many people would be curious about upon reading the title. Books are perhaps the oldest source of knowledge that the world has ever known with manuscripts handwritten texts being the earliest versions of writing on paper.

We all have good and bad habits inculcated within us but more often than not, the latter far outweigh the former. It is easy to become addicted to bad habits whereas injecting yourself with good ones takes quite a long time.

For some people, reading books is a bad habit but once you realize the benefits of doing so, that is when maturity sets in. The author too has reaped massive benefits of books that have changed his life for the better, in more ways than one.

You’re going to get the list of top 5 must-read books that have transformed not only the author’s but many more lives along the way by challenging his beliefs, offering new perspectives of different scenarios, and expanding our understanding of the world.

Firstly, Reading books offers a wealth of benefits that go far beyond mere entertainment as it stimulates your mind, increases concentration and focus on your goals, which in turn enhances your critical thinking skills, improves vocabulary leading to enhanced cognitive function.

Secondly, books play a major role in opening doors to a whole new world, brimming with creativity, innovation, new ideas and perspectives, fosters cultural understanding and empathy, which happens once we start seeing life through the perspective of others.

Regular reading reduces stress immensely as it, in a way, takes you away from your daily problems into a different universe due to which the mental escape soothes your mind and soul, thereby improving your emotional well-being.

List of Top 5 Must-Read Books

Five Point Someone

This Chetan Bhagat novel came out in 2004. It is more well-known due to its successful movie adaptation-3 Idiots. The novel got limelight after 3 Idiots created box-office history and is touted as one of the greatest movies in Indian Cinema.

The story centers around its three protagonists, Hari, Ryan, and Alok- all of whom have average academic skills who have a “five-point something” GPA, due to which they’re plummeted to the bottom of the class.

It its backdrop is set in one of India’s most competitive educational institutions where you get to explore themes of friendship, love, ambition, and the impact of academic stress on young minds.

The Bhagavad Gita

This ancient Hindu scripture of 700 verses is much more than a mere religious text part of the Mahabharat, one of the two oldest ancient Indian epics. It teaches us the importance of understanding our responsibilities and purpose of life that we must follow selflessly without carrying for its results.

It enhances self-awareness and courage by overcoming different obstacles and mental barriers thrown at us at regular intervals. Whether it is spiritual enlightenment or simply a more fulfilling and meaningful existence that you seek, the Bhagavad Gita’s teachings serve as a beacon of light, guiding us towards a better understanding of ourselves and our place in the universe.

Rich Dad Poor Dad

Written by Robert T. Kiyosaki, it focuses on the financial philosophies of the author’s two father figures- one rich and the other poor. This book is a must read for people looking to gain financial independence as its a strong guide to understand money, investment, and finally gaining a foothold in the financial stratosphere. Readers will ponder about wealth and success in a whole new light.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

This is a Stephen R. Covey creation where, as the title suggests, you’ll get to learn about the habits that lead to gaining confidence in your skills leading to efficiency in your work. People that constantly practice these habits will become successful and ‘highly effective’ in their personal and professional lives.

In addition, it emphasizes the significance of principles and encourages readers to cultivate habits that lead to a more balanced, proactive, and meaningful life, which the author of this article can vouch for after seeing the results.

Harry Potter Series

Now this J.K Rowling phenomenon needs no introduction as practically every person within the age-group of 8-80 would have read or at least heard of it. While its movie adaptations have gained iconic status, not to mention numerous box-office records, the books have played a major role in developing an interest in young children of the 80s, 90s, and 2000s for reading.

The Harry Potter series goes far beyond the magical adventures as it teaches us valuable life lessons about friendship, courage, loyalty, and the battle between good and evil. It has been an inspiration for generations to believe in the power of love, perseverance, and self-discovery.

Conclusion

In conclusion, when it comes to must-read books, the above examples are 5 that transformed the author’s lifestyle for the better. Everyone will have their own choices when it comes to making such lists because we all have different upbringings and lifestyles that shape our personalities.