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Good Mornings will help you out of your morning rut.

Are you hurting your career and stifling your possibilities without even realizing it? Far too many of us focus our energies on others, forgoing opportunities to turn our gazes inward. Yet by giving away our energies, we wind up depleting ourselves.

Lean on the following books as resources to begin lifting yourself up so you can lift up others down the road. Prepare to be surprised: Spending just an hour a day reading any of these works will have you thinking and acting differently if you employ their sometimes deceptively simple, but ultimately transformational tips.

I Heart My Life by Emily Williams

Its tough not to get motivated when you read about someone like Emily Williams, who was the unlikeliest of future millionaires. Like so many dreamers, she clung to the belief that following her heart would lead to greatnessand it did. Now a well-respected life coach, Williams shares methods any professional can use to move forward toward bucket goals. Im especially interested in applying her novel methods for dealing with unexpected outcomes. After all, not everything works out as planned, but that doesnt mean it doesnt work out the way it should.

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How We Work by Leah Weiss

When the Dalai Lama gives a book the thumbs up, you know its worth the price of admission. In this guide, Leah Weiss extols the power of mindfulness to help us workaholics stop trying to compartmentalize our experiences. By removing barriers between what is deemed personal and professional, we can all grow exponentially as humans. For years, Ive been trying to bring ever-increasing levels of authenticity to my work. How We Work has helped me take more steps toward being wholly myself in all situations.

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Happy Money by Ken Honda

If your 2 a.m. bouts of insomnia always have money at their core, pick up this book. In Happy Money, Ken Hondas philosophy of looking at money with a welcoming, positive attitudeeven as its going out the doorwill vastly reduce your financial anxiety. Whether you have a little or a lot in the bank, this bestseller will transform your relationship with cash. Already I feel a healthier bond between me and my Washingtons, Lincolns and Hamiltons.

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Enoughness by Alison Robertson

Many people look outside themselves for the sources of happiness and satisfaction. Alison Robertson turns the tables on this common habit by urging readers to look inside themselves instead. As she points out, we already have the skill sets and inner voice to accomplish breakthroughs. The trick is to learn how to apply our unique abilities in a regret-free way. After readingEnoughness, Im eager to tap into dormant strengths that I believe will help me be a better entrepreneur and family man.

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Good Mornings by Linnea Dunne

Dont let the title of this book fool you: Linnea Dunne doesnt expect you to be a lark who rises with the sun. Whenever you start your morning, even if its closer to noon, you can put her recommendations into action. Ive been implementing daily rituals into my wake-up routine for a while now and enjoying the way they prepare me for what lies ahead. Dunnes Good Mornings book has encouraged me to elevate some of those observances to get a bigger bang for my introspection buck.

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Success Is Inevitable by Thibaut Meurisse

Weve all talked ourselves out of success through self-sabotaging behavior. Thibaut Meurisse cuts through the mental clutter to help readers hone their innate ability to shape their futures. I would liken this book to a basic confidence primer. The more you read Success Is Inevitable, the more you realize all the small ways youre torpedoing surefire wins. Thanks to Meurisse, Im increasingly examining my thoughts and actions to make certain Im not getting in my own way when a goal sits almost within my grasp.

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The Four Sacred Secrets by Preethaji and Krishnaji

For centuries, people have tried to build bridges between the unconscious and conscious. Preethaji and Krishnaji believe theyve come up with the solution. Their playbook lays out a strategy to meditate your way to freer thinking. Even if youre not someone who practices yoga or quiet time, youll gain tremendous insights about yourself and your beliefs while readingThe Four Sacred Secrets. What Ive learned about myself has brought about moments of peace and inner growth. I look forward to experiencing more such moments.

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