5 Books Every New Grad Should Read

 

It's summer, do something that will change your life for the better. 30 minutes a day is all you need. 

1. "You Are A Badass"

Written By: Jen Sincero

If you're ready to make some serious changes in your life, professionally or personally, You Are a Badass will help you. This book will help you to identify and change the self-sabotaging beliefs and behaviors that stop you from getting what you want, figure out how to make a side-income, learn to love yourself and others, set big goals and reach them showing you how to create the life you were meant to live, and how to create it NOW.

2. "The Graduate Survival Guide: 5 Mistakes You Can't Afford To Make In CollegE"

Written By: Dave Ramsey

Yes, if you're reading this article you've obviously graduated college and this book may seem unimportant. But what most of us don't realize is that if you weren't good at handling your money in college what makes you think you will do it now? Dave Ramsey is an outspoken financial advisor who will give you enriching advice on how to management your money in your 20s. You can start saving NOW for financial freedom in the future! 

3. "THE POWER OF HABIT" 

Written by: Charles Duhigg

Ever heard of the saying, "It takes 28 days to make a habit?" Well, it's the truth. In Charles Duhigg's "The Power of Habit" he explains the science behind why successful people become who they are. They achieved success by focusing on the patterns that affect aspect of their life. This book will give you real-life examples of people who transformed their habits and how it ended in success. What habits do you see in your life that stop you from becoming the person you want to be?

4. HOW TO WIN FRIENDS AND INFLUENCE PEOPLE

Written by: Dale Carnegie

"It's not what you know, but who you know." In my 21 years of life, this is the advice I have heard from several CEOs, VPs, and even your local barista down the street to achieving success. If you think about it, most jobs now-a-days aren't found by applying online, but by knowing someone within the company who can get you an interview. Business is based off relationships and if you think you're not good with people or even a good communicator give this book a read. 

5. OH THE PLACES YOU'LL GO!

Written by: Doctor Suess

This classic will get your spirits up as it teaches you the principles of life. Although life may seem tough now just wait for the future. You will go places, it just takes time.