I have always been really excited by books. I am in love with finding new perspectives and motivation in the pages of someone elses thoughts. So I thought I’d share a few with you here that have captured me, motivated me, or inspired me into action. I hope you enjoy!

You are a Badass at Making Money – Jen Sincero

Jen makes some really great points about how our perception of money is corrupt and how we can change our thoughts on the topic. Through changing our thoughts, we are truly able to change our relationship with money.

Orange is Optimism – Kit Whistler

I have been meaning to order this book for quite some time now, but never really got around to. It just so happens that I recently won it in a raffle and got the chance to chat with Kit herself! To be completely honest, I was expecting to find something much different in these pages. I kind of assumed (I know, my bad) that I would find more stories about van life, travel, and living on the road. However, what I actually found were incredibly magical stories written by Kit in a way that I am constantly left wondering what is real and what is a fairytale. She has an awful special talent for writing and storytelling that I wish I would have discovered sooner!

The Obstacle is the Way – Ryan Holiday

This book changed the way I view difficult times in my life. I was challenged to overcome difficult and impossible situations with growth in mind. It has truly helped me focus only on the things I can control while allowing everything else to just be. Through this book, I believe we can all learn something about turning our obstacles into opportunities.

Escape Everything – Robert Wringham

So, kinda funny story, Keller (aka his uncle Zach) bought me this book for Mother’s Day. I had never heard of the book or the author, but it sounded kind of up my alley. So on a day that I was feeling particularly down and out, I cracked it open and began to read. I am not exaggerating the least little bit when I tell you that before I even finished this book I had quit my job, traded in my car for a van, and sold all of my belongings to hit the road. Extreme, I know. And I won’t say that this book was the end all be all for the path I chose, but it definitely gave me the shove I was looking for. Wringham challenges the way we think about work in present times. He sheds light on the history of work and how it has become so engulfing. There is a way to break free and find the freedom and happiness we are all searching for, and Robert tries to help us do just that.

The Four Hour Workweek – Timothy Ferris

Timothy Ferris challenges the dogma of work and retirement. Basically, why work for 40 years with hopes of a happy and fulfilling retirement, when you can take your retirement over time. Work for a few months if you’d like, then take six months off to “retire.” Enjoy it throughout your years instead of waiting for a day and time that may or may not ever come.

Braving the Wilderness – Brene Brown

This was the first Brene Brown book that I had ever read. Brene is a goddess of truth and a vanquisher of bullshit (at least in my eyes). This book is about what it means to truly belong. She tells about how much easier it is to fit in than it is to show up as our true selves. She speaks of courage, vulnerability, love, belonging, shame and empathy. She digs deep into these taboo topics and connects them all together to show us how we can live a brave and meaningful life.

What books have you really dived into lately? I am always on the lookout for recommendations! Leave me a comment with any suggestions you may have!