The Seed, The Root, The Bloom

I’ve become a big fan of Mel Robbins because she’s relatable, authentic, and down-to-earth. She shares her stories with honesty and isn’t afraid to show vulnerability.

“Tuesdays with Morrie” is one of my favorite books of all time. It’s a classic, based on a true story, and deeply moving.

Robin Sharma is one of my favorite authors. He's well known for his earlier book The 5 AM Club, and he has a few different styles of writing.

The Alchemist is a famous book that has been read by millions of people around the world. It is an easy book to read but has a deep message.

One of my favorite easy reads, Jonathan Livingston Seagull is a short book, just around 100 pages, but it is packed with powerful insights.

Before reading A New Earth I didn’t fully understand what the ego really was. In this powerful book Eckhart Tolle explains what the ego is and how it controls our lives.

I read Happy Money many years ago, and since then, it has been one of the most important books in shaping my relationship with money and wealth.

A few years ago, I picked up Believe It by Jamie Kern Lima without knowing much about her. I don’t even remember how I found the book, but I’m so glad I did.

Steal Like an Artist is a fun, easy-to-read book that changed the way I think about creativity. I read this book years ago, but its message still sticks with me today. If you’re a creator or want to be more creative, this book will give you a new way to look at making things.

I love simple Japanese ideas like ikigai and wabi-sabi. So much of minimalism and living with purpose comes from Japanese culture.

What I Know for Sure by Oprah Winfrey is a book I keep coming back to. I’ve listened to it 5 or 6 times over the years, and each time it feels just as powerful.

Give and Take by Adam Grant is a powerful book that has become a personal favorite.

Clarissa Pinkola Estés has quickly become one of my favorite writers. She is a psychoanalyst and leads the Carl Jung Institute in San Diego.

I’ve read this book about seven times, and it’s one I keep circling back to whenever I find myself trying to control everything.