10 MOST IMPORTANT BOOKS YOU MUST READ AS YOU ARE YOUNG.

At the dawn of every man’s life, many forces tempts him, calling his attention to spend the seemingly huge deposits of energy and potentials he has possessed on them. And if not very careful, his formative years will fly by without so much done in himself; without digging deep the foundations for many important issues, which he will need later in life as he enters adulthood. A wise man once said, “There are more treasures in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.” If you are indeed looking for treasures that will be of great values to you as you are in your Teenage years and the Twenties, these are the “10 Most Important Books” which you must read before you turn enter adulthood. 

NOTE: These books are to be practiced many times over and mastered as you go through life; they are not just to be read for some time and forgotten. Enjoy!

1. TALENT IS NEVER ENOUGH – JOHN C. MAXWELL

An evergreen classic and one of the best books written by John C. Maxwell; this book is actually meant for any particular age, but it is always best to get to know of this book early and digest it when very young. It focuses on one of the most important questions young people ask, “how do I maximize the blooming energy and giftedness which I have seen revealed in myself and make it better to become great.” I believe this book is specifically very important for young people to read and wholly digest, because it is when one is young that the giftedness are still raw, uncut, needing to be properly shaped by others to become something. 

The Author focused critically on making the readers understand that having only special abilities, no matter how great, is not sufficient to becoming a consistent success in Life. He showed through many real-life stories and personal experiences, that one needs to add some very key virtues to the talents one has, and constantly develop and practice them with the talents to be able to make it in life and become a success. 

2. THE RICHEST MAN IN BABYLON – GEORGE S. CLASON 

How to make wealth and keep the wealth made for long, is a quest for all for many ages. And this will not cease to bother so many of us for many ages to come. In this classic book, George S. Clason through his unique story telling, with the settings in ancient Babylon, answered this questions in a unique way. He presented his points in form of relatable stories, and showed how efficient personal finances can be mastered and developed as an habit in its simplest form. 

He discussed clearly on simple saving cultures, how one should see and treat opportunities, the right attitudes to work and responsibilities, when to invest and when not to, the laws of gold, the type of company to keep and many others. It is indeed a masterpiece on personal finance, which when practiced very well, will indeed lay a great foundation for any young man or woman for a better future. 

3. POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING – NORMAN VINCENT PEALE 

Right in the pages of this book, one would clearly discover that the thoughts a man consistently allow to blossom in his heart is capable of greatly affecting the outcome of his decisions. The Author focused on how readers can create a sort of mental and emotional toughness that is gotten by always focusing on the positive side of things, and never bowing to the endless shortcomings which is likely to come across one in life. 

In the pages of this book, you will find clearly explained how to believe in yourself, cultivate a peaceful mind, see the power of a genuine prayer habit, how to break the worry habit, and many other things you need to do when faced with tough situations and the best condition to put your mind in whenever embarking on anything new whatsoever. Get on with it, and discover the Power of Positive Thinking! 

4. THE DEFINING DECADE; WHY YOUR TWENTIES MATTER AND HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF THEM – MEG JAY 

After decades of consulting as a clinical psychologist, this great woman came up with this important book to help those in their 20s navigate some very important decisions of their lives at this age bracket in the 21st Century. And she also presented so many reason to drive home the point on why the Twenties age-range matters a lot in setting the tune for the rest of one’s life. 

Meg Jay takes the readers through every possible scenario they could ever imagine occurring during their 20s. The book is a drag to read, made up mostly of anecdotes of her 20something therapy patients and little other research is provided. As a wake-up call, she brought out many life-saving advises on career, love, hobbies and many others. Even though this book is specifically written for people in their twenties, those in their early thirties can also benefit from the deep well of wisdom written in between the pages. If you still feel like you don’t have a direction or plan in your 20s, this is one book you need to pick and read! 

5. RICH DAD POOR DAD – ROBERT KIYOSAKI 

Arguably the best Financial Education Book of the 21st Century, Robert Kiyosaki showed clearly on the pages of his book the well-guarded secrets of the rich and powerful of this world which they had mastered and practiced within themselves for centuries. He used his own personal experience and formative years, the golden unforgettable conversations between his “Two Dads; the rich one and the poor one” to prove to readers that these secrets are not fables but really genuine. This indeed makes this book a great treasure to have in one’s library and constantly visit from time to time. 

Right in this book, you will discover the true and false concept of “money”, and the great difference between “working hard” and “working smart.” He also explained the need for consistent Financial Literacy; major differences between Asset and Liability and how to differentiate between the two; the need to understand how Accounting, Investing, Marketing, and Law work in synergy for wealth creation and management; how to run businesses, Debt Management, and so many more. The best way to understand how to prepare the best financial future for yourself is to buy and read this book religiously! 

6. HOW TO WIN FRIENDS AND INFLUENCE PEOPLE – DALE CARNEGIE

Research has it revealed that many young people of this 21st generation don’t know how to communicate effectively without coming off to their listeners as rude and uncultured. This book is about communication skills and leadership. It’s an interesting guide about the interpersonal relationship, written in simple words and built on a few pillars. 

For a book fast approaching its century anniversary, there is a ton of advice in it that remains relevant today. It is worth to say that this book is not about manipulation, but rather about improving your emotional intelligence in conducting your affairs in the midst of different personalities in this world. By implementing the advises Dale Carnegie gives in this book, you might succeed in your daily life and career. 

7. THE 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE – STEPHEN R. COVEY 

Possibly the first contemporary book that you will come across that talks about some deep core truth about human psychology about habits, ways to develop some very good ones along the way and they become part of your life forever. Steven R. Covey took a simplistic down to earth approach in this book, showing how human mind works and how best to become the best version of yourself by mastering these 7 Habits to become effective human being in whatever you put yourself to do. 

The habits are created in order to construct your life and approach to others inside out, by building your character (not an image), so that later this character can affect the world around him/her. It is not a story how to make people interested in you, it is how to make you interesting to people, not only in your working environment, but in social and personal life as well. 

8. THE RULES OF WORK – RICHARD TEMPLAR 

For those who would have joined the labor force, Richard Templar took his time to highlights some very important rules necessary to be cultivated at the workplace in developing one’s career. Point by point, you will not but see that this man does not joke around but shooting straight to the bull’s eye of the matter. 

This is a definitive code for personal business success...Key points, concisely made, that can steer anyone through the minefield of office life. 

9. CREATIVITY & PROBLEM SOLVING – BRIAN TRACY 

Beyond the rules and habits development, this is by far one of the most important books ever written by Brian Tracy. This piece of work shows how a person can actually in all practical sense become better at processing ideas, resolving seemingly difficult issues and becoming better in thinking creatively. 

The Author clearly showed through this work that indeed creative thinking skills are vital to one’s success, and that everyone is capable of being creative and far better at solving problems which they face in their endeavors. By showing the readers how the brain processes things and how much we can benefit by tapping into our brain’s high potentials, he clearly wants many to not agree that they are born dull. You will find in this book The root source of Creativity, Three Triggers of Creativity, The Mindstorming Method, Questioning to stimulate your Creativity, Problem Solving in seven steps and so much more. The best way to develop your brain is to know how to identify and maximize your creative energy! 

10. THE 21 IRREFUTABLE LAWS OF LEADERSHIP – JOHN C. MAXWELL

There is one very sure thing that success brings; Leadership in form of responsibilities. All the treasures you may have gathered from all the other books without taking your time to go through this master-piece from John C. Maxwell is probably going to be wasted along the way. Everything in life boils down to Leadership, even when a man doesn’t seem to want to lead. 

The book itself is a quick read. The basic content in each chapter is a few explanatory paragraphs about the principle in question, followed by lots of illustrations. This makes the book fun, light-hearted and engaging, and as you read you begin to ask yourself how you are doing in each area. Good read, you will need to go over the various laws several times to see how they inter-relate. This book will open your eyes and made you understand the leadership can be in anything you do or are.

Have you also read yet another awesome book that you thought could have made this Top Ten Books for Every Young Person to read but was not mentioned? Please, let us know in the comment section. It will also be good for others to benefit from. Thank you.