The 22 best motivational books to become your best self in 2025
While some may reach for an expensive life coach, therapist, or career adviser, those aren’t the only options.Consider investing in some of the best motivational books to get you back in gear.
Whether you’re on the hunt for a new inspirational read to flip through to resurge your motivation or are already looking ahead to snatch a beach read for an upcoming getaway, it’s never too late to reinvent yourself.RELATED: The complete list of Reese’s Book Club picks“The most common range of goals set by Goodreads Reading Challenge participants is between 11 and 25 books, or around one to two books a month,” Suzanne Skyvara, vice president of editorial and marketing at Goodreads, told Post Wanted.
“Our members tell us that they find it motivating to mark a book as read on Goodreads and see how they are progressing towards their goal.”Pick up any of the below top titles at any point of the year to reclaim your productivity, creativity and inspiration.Books like “Atomic Habits” and “Year of Yes” can be super beneficial when making those significant changes you’re craving.Whether you’re looking to get more organized, need guidance on making a career change or need a 101 guide on how to live the life you’ve always wanted, the perfect book is probably right at your fingertips.We at the Post Wanted team curated a list of motivational books we’ve read and *loved*, alongside pulling some top titles Goodreads exclusively shared with us.Click to jump to a specific section:Goodreads rating: 4.35/5 starsAbout the book: “Atomic Habits” by James Clear emphasizes that small, consistent changes in habits can lead to remarkable improvements in one’s life by focusing on the system and identity behind those habits.“Atomic Habits” by James Clear is one you’ve likely seen front and center on Barnes & Noble shelves and on Instagram stories galore.
Why? The author pinpoints starting and maintaining a habit in small, atomic-sized steps.Hence...