2025’s Best Rated Self Help Books: Top 13 Reviews
Discovering the best rated self help books can feel like a never-ending quest. We focus on factors like readability, practical advice, and lasting impact. Our selection includes titles that inspire and challenge, offering insights into habits, mindsets, and self-improvement. Whether you’re looking to boost your productivity or grow personally, we have chosen books that cater to a variety of needs with humor and honesty. Embark on a journey with our top 13 picks that promise both guidance and entertainment.
On this list:
- Atomic Habits
- The Power of Now
- The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
- Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
- Daring Greatly
- How to Win Friends and Influence People
- You Are a Badass
- Think and Grow Rich
- The Four Agreements
- Awaken the Giant Within
- The Miracle Morning
- Man’s Search for Meaning
13 Atomic Habits by James Clear
With tiny changes, James Clear shows how small habits lead to big success. We enjoyed changing our lives one atom at a time.
12 The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
Tolle teaches mindfulness by living in the moment. We learned to savor each coffee sip without worrying if the machine will break.
11 The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson
Manson argues that caring less can be liberating. We realized our obsession with perfectly folded socks was holding us back!
10 The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
Covey shares timeless habits for success. We added ‘Sharpen the Saw’ to our to-do list, right after ‘Eat Breakfast.’
9 Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck
Dweck teaches the power of a growth mindset. A fixed mindset left our cake flat; adopting growth led to delicious layers.
8 Daring Greatly by Brené Brown
Brown explores vulnerability as a strength. We learned that opening up is okay, even if it means admitting our dance moves stink.
7 How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
Carnegie’s classic delivers social skills tips. We stopped offering socks as gifts and our friendships improved. Who knew?
6 You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero
Sincero empowers readers to find confidence. After reading, we finally said ‘No’ to our cat’s unreasonable demands for early breakfasts.
5 Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
Hill shares secrets of success and wealth. We’re still waiting for a millionaire moment, but our mindset is primed!
4 The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
Ruiz provides four life rules to follow. We agreed to be impeccable with our word – even when asked how dinner tasted.
3 Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins
Robbins inspires change and self-mastery. We stopped waiting for the weekend to awaken our inner giant, and started with weekdays.
2 The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod
Elrod suggests starting each day with positive habits. By waking earlier, we found mornings less chaotic, and our coffee cups actually clean.