Your 20’s are a transformative decade filled with new opportunities and learning experiences. It feels like going through an awkward phrase where you don’t have the full responsibilities of adulthood yet you’re not a child anymore. It’s a time to let loose and enjoy your youth while you still have it. But, these are also the crucial years when you finally transform into the person you were always meant to be.
Given below are 5 mind changing books that will help you in your transformative journey :
“The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho :
Published in 1988 by Brazilian author Paul Coelho, The Alchemist is a story about a young shepherd boy Santiago who journeys to North Africa to the Egyptian Pyramids after he dreams of a treasure. The book’s overarching theme is about finding one’s own destiny and learning how to listen to your inner voice. The moral of the story is rooted in self belief. The advice given to Santiago that “when you really want something to happen, the whole universe will conspire so that your wish comes true” is the core of the novel’s thinking.
“The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter—And How to Make the Most of Them Now” by Meg Jay :
Clinical psychologist Meg Jay refutes the notion of how the world has trivialized their 20’s which she defines as “The Defining Decade”. She criticizes the culture of people neglecting their 20’s as a passing phase and treating their 30’s as “emerging adulthood”. In this she teaches ideas about how to most effectively and most efficiently spend your 20’s. “ The Defining Decade” offers real life perspectives and practical examples followed with smart guidelines that will help you navigate this transformative period and also shape your future.
“Educated” by Tara Westover :
Published in 2018 “Educated” is a memoir by American author Tara Westover. Here she recounts how she overcame her survivalist and oppressive Mormon family in order to go to college. Westover delves into the complexities of life, family, faith and the pursuit of knowledge. Her story is testament to the power of education and self determination. Learning her story could inspire you to embark on your own journey of resilience and self improvement no matter where you start in life.
“Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones” by James Clear :
James Clear is one of the world’s leading experts on habit formation and decision making. This book delves into the concept that small term habits can have large drastic impacts over the course of our lives. This book provides strategies and practical guidelines about how to introduce positive habits into your lives which will help you with your professional and personal growth. Clear’s main idea that is at the root of this book is that there are no good or bad habits but effective ones.
“Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor E. Frankl :
“Man’s Search for Meaning” originally published in 1946 is a memoir by Viktor E. Frankl. Frankl reencounters his experience as a prisoner in Nazi concentration camp during World War II. The book deals with history, psychology and philosophy. It’s about the plight of human suffering and how the light of hope can be found even in the darkest of times. Frankl argues that we cannot ignore our suffering but we can choose how to cope with it, find meaning in it and move forward with renewed purpose. Reading “Man’s Search for Meaning” will help you find purpose in your own suffering and help you navigate your life with greater conviction.
These five books will help you on the road to become the person you were always meant to be. Whether you were looking for practical wisdom, philosophical enlightenment or just looking for a fun read, you’ll find them all here. Enjoy!
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Writer,
Md. Shihab Ul Azam Chowdhury
Intern,Content Writing Department,
YSSE