Jacob Jacobowitz
20 year old is a milestone age, no longer can you be considered a kid by no measure. In this second decade of your life is where you’ll find a myriad of new challenges you probably never even imagined existed.
It is also crucial that you learn a couple of new things about life so you can face the hardships ahead, and what better to teach you than books? Here are the best books for a 20 year old.
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#1 Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose your Mind and Create a New One
Could someone who has had lifelong depression actually change their brain chemistry to eliminate its symptoms and live a happier, fuller life? Yes.
I recommend picking up this book up if you want to learn how to change your own brain to achieve the goals you want in life. As a 20 year old with all your life ahead of you, now is the time to learn these secrets to make the changes that will lead to your future success.
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#2 Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
If you have a passion or burning desire to achieve something and want to know the way, this is the book for you. I have had several successful friends preach to me about this book and I didn’t understand why until I experienced it for myself. Now I’m passing it onto you so that you can let it work its magic in your life.
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#3 The Art of War by Sun Tzu
It’s a great way to understand your competition whether it be in sports, on the job or elsewhere- and how to come out on top. I’ve spoken with several others about how this book has impacted their careers and have only received positive feedback about its influence. It is a great business management tool and a masterpiece of wisdom.
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#4 Break Up! With Your Rental by Courtney Poulos
Women should invest in their financial future earlier on and this book can show you how to buy a home all by yourself, build equity and create financial independence!
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#5 How Not to Move Back in With Your Parents by Rob Carrick
It will teach them how to make smart financial decisions by reviewing topics such as saving for higher education, how to have good credit, paying off student loans, how to budget, insurance, and bigger life purchases. The book discusses how adolescents can think independently about these issues while also consulting with their parents for advice.
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#6 The Channeler: A Future Forewarned (The Continuum Series)
He attends parties with his friends, and develops feelings for a girl. He lives through difficult, realistic ordeals that people of any age can understand, such as anxiety or the loss of a loved one. He keeps secrets and he is stressed over everything, all the time. But he also has friends who stick by his side through it all, even when life gets increasingly mysterious, stranger than they ever thought possible.
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#7 The Student Book by Chris Davies
The Student Book and The Graduate Book are invaluable resources, showing them exactly how to get ahead of the game whilst still at university, and what to do if they have left their career planning until the very last minute!
From a real-life success story, it offers crucial advice in an engaging and light-hearted way. An essential wherever you are in your university career or graduate job search! Lucy Miller, Senior Editor The National Student We talk and interview with literally thousands of students every year and less than 5% of them really know what they need to do to land that vital first job. These books should be compulsory reading for every student and new graduate.
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#8 Anxiety, It’s Time to Go by Kevin Mullin
Anxiety, It’s Time to Go will explain everything in simple terms and then show you exactly how to combat the things that hurt and control us when it comes to anxiety. The easy-to-follow exercise and instructions have been made straightforward without all the psychobabble that most people use. We say it as it is and then show you exactly how to remove it. This might just be the best thing you have done when it comes to beating crippling anxiety once and for all.
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#9 Have Courage: Live Your Passion by Phui Yee
As such, it is for anyone questioning the path their life has taken, coping with past traumas or hoping to improve, both spiritually and materially, the way they live. Divided into ten chapters covering such subjects as Emotions, Money, Relationships and Health, this book offers wise, uplifting and above all practical advice. Phui Yee urges her readers to open their minds up to new concepts, before laying out, in clear, uncomplicated steps, the tools and techniques that she believes will be of use in their future lives.
Ultimately, the aim is to be courageous in your beliefs, take responsibility for your actions, avoid muddled or hackneyed ways of thinking, and above all, never give up. ”A beautifully warm and inspiring work by a mother for her beloved daughter, that will not only help parents, but anyone in search of a better grasp on life and how to make the absolute most of it. Phui Yee not only grasps the greater truths that transcend time and space, but she knows how to leverage them with love and humility.” Mike Dooley, NY Times bestselling author of Infinite Possibilities.
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#10 Beauty Redefined by Seline Shenoy
They keep asking themselves, Am I good enough? Do I matter? Will others love and accept me for who I am? Beauty Redefined explores this critical issue by looking at beauty from a cultural, biological and historical perspective and provides solutions on what we can do on a collective and individual level to redefine what it means to be a beautiful woman.
By reading this book, you’ll be convinced that your voice matters and you’ll feel empowered to make your own unique mark in the world, no matter what your size, shape, colour or ethnic background is. You’ll learn how to love yourself (warts and all!) and embrace every unique aspect of your being and use it to make the world a better place.
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#11 Searching for God in the Garbage by Bracha Goetz
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#12 Habits for Success: Inspired Ideas to Help You Soar by G. Brian Benson
They are beacons of light guiding the reader to their own personal version of happiness. Habits for Success is written with an incredible amount of depth. It is a wonderful mix of heart, informative ideas and entertaining journey.
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#13 You Can Be a Winning Writer by Joan Gelfand
From writing the first draft to building a reputation, the 4 C’s discuss craft and commitment and give solid tips on how to build a literary community and a fan base. With a splash of humor, a dose of empathy and a volume of support, Joan’s book includes real life anecdotes from famous and not so famous ─ but successful ─ authors. You Can Be A Winning Writer is the go-to book for writers just starting out, writers stalled after their first or second book, and students.
More than just a book about writing skill, You Can Be A Winning Writer includes post-publication strategies; the mistakes that even the most talented prize-winning authors have made; how, with the help of the 4 C’s, those same authors could have enjoyed greater success; and what it means to ‘fire on all burners” and work to develop each of the 4 C’s simultaneously.
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#14 You Can Do All Things by Kate Allan
When we feel this way, one of the greatest gifts we can receive is knowing that there’s someone out there walking a similar path, someone who understands the sorrow, the struggles, the symptoms, the hardships. Someone we can relate to, someone who shares their story, with vulnerability and without filters.
With You Can Do All Things, Kate Allan has given us such a gift. In You Can Do All Things, Kate shares her struggles with anxiety and depression, which started when she was just a child. Through her honest words, uplifting illustrations, and actionable suggestions, Kate also encourages us to keep trying and to keep going.
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#15 You’re Going to Survive by Alexandra Franzen
When that moment arrives, open this book. Inside, you’ll find inspiring true stories from all kinds of people―from authors, chefs, lawyers, website designers, and Broadway performers to personal stylists, jazz musicians, business consultants, non-profit fundraisers, and more―each describing one of the worst moments in their entire career, and how they got through it.
Each chapter is filled with honesty, humor, and heartfelt encouragement to help you stay motivated, keep marching, and never give up― even when things feel incredibly tough. No matter what’s going on in your career right now, this isn’t the end of your story. You’re going to survive.
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#16 The Feminist Financial Handbook by Brynne Conroy
The Feminist Financial Handbook provides real motivation and resources for real women who may be struggling―not only those who have already accumulated wealth. In this book, author Brynne Conroy provides actionable tips for women in business to overcome these obstacles without dulling the visceral experience of the real-life struggles women face as they try to master their money management and their lives.
Because women’s experiences don’t exist in a vacuum relegated to their gender, the handbook explores financial issues with anecdotes and perspectives of women of different races, sexual orientations and abilities.
Whether you want to learn more about general financial planning principles, like saving or earning a higher income, or delve into issues that disproportionately affect women, like the wage gap or the long road to economic recovery after experiencing domestic violence, The Feminist Financial Handbook has stories and advice from women who have been there, worked through the struggle, and achieved personal success.
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#17 Force of Habit: Unleash Your Power By Developing Great Habits by Tamsin Astor
Dr. Tamsin Astor blends her scientific background and awareness with her Yoga, Ayurveda, Meditation & Coaching training to give a unique approach to mastering your daily habits and gaining control over your day. Using tools from Health and Executive Coaching, Tamsin provides a plan to help you navigate from a multi-tasking, low energy, time-deprived existence to one of abundance, nourishment and fun!
Tamsin lays out a simple plan to master your key habits in your two key relationships: with yourself and with others. You will learn about the “Shoulds” and why they don’t serve you; what stress is secretly doing to you; a new way of thinking about everyday habits and how you need to change them; and how to think about your relationship with yourself – are you falling into learned helplessness? This book gives you a step-by-step guide to organizing your life. By establishing healthy habits, you can unleash your true power.
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#18 Geek Sweets: An Adventurer’s Guide to the World of Baking Wizardry by Jennifer Burgesse
Big, beautiful photographs, recipes, printable templates and step-by-step how-to’s for every adventurer – from the squire just starting their journey, to a well-worn dragon slayer looking for a challenge. Quest through a tome of countless fandoms, including Minecraft, Dungeons & Dragons, The Legend of Zelda, Harry Potter, Doctor Who, and many more!
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#19 Bad at Adulting, Good at Feminism: Comics on Relationships, Life & Food by Produence Geerts
We all think: “Am I the only one who acts like this? Am I the only one who goes through this moment in life?” Bad at Adulting, Good at Feminism shows you that you’re not. It laughs with you at the struggles we’re going through as we fight for equal pay, respect and realistic role models.
Filled with love, laughter and food, Bad at Adulting, Good at Feminism helps us realize that we’re not so different after all.
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#20 Badass Affirmations: The Wit and Wisdom of Wild Women by Becca Anderson
Create your own ideal life and build your self-esteem with these positive daily affirmations. These very wise words have the power to touch our hearts, build confidence, make us laugh, and alleviate our stress―all while realizing the vast potential life has to offer.
Becca Anderson, bestselling author of The Book of Awesome Women, serves up a memorable and inspirational-banquet of positive self-affirmations, delicious bon mots, quips, and unforgettable quotes from movie stars, musicians, politicians, and women writers. Everyone from Malala to Madonna to Michelle Obama weighs in on the meaning of life with badass wit and timeless wisdom.
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#21 Guerrilla Kindness and Other Acts of Creative Resistance by Sayraphim Lothian
In Guerrilla Kindness, this master craftivist shows you how to make and use various crafts for political and protest purposes, including crafting methods like embroidery, cross stitch, knitting, stenciling, decoupage, stamping and much more.
Craftivism, a growing worldwide movement, uses hand-crafted works to highlight political issues, creatively engage in activism, and encourage change in the world. Craftivists employ their works to open a space for people to be introduced to issues and to broaden the discussion surrounding them. Creative resistance has been with us for centuries around the globe, and craftivism and makers stating their mind through the medium of art is here to stay.
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