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Top 5 books to become great and own your life

Discover your ultimate reading experience with the Headway app


In many interviews, Bill Gates confessed that reading is one of his favorite things to do and that he ends approximately 50 books per year. It’s not surprising as many more successful people, such as Elon Musk, Oprah Winfrey, and Warren Buffet, admit that their achievements come from a lot of reading.

However, most people have a pretty busy life. Whether it’s your job that takes a lot of input to build a career or full-time parenting — it isn’t easy to dedicate at least a full hour per day to reading only. But it’s not the reason to give up on your self-development! Meet the Headway app, your ultimate provider of the best reading experience and infinite inspiration.

The scheme is simple: the best nonfiction books on the most crucial topics in a bite-size. If you’ve ever thought that it is impossible to read a full book in 15 minutes and not lose any essential thoughts, we can prove you wrong! But it’s not about summaries only. On the Headway app, you can find audio versions of every book so you can get all key insights while doing your everyday routine, commuting, or taking a break at work.

That’s why we want to introduce you to some of the most popular titles from the self-growth section. Take a glimpse and make sure that Headway is worth every minute you spend with it.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey

Some people adore this book, and others hate it, but only because it shows them what they are currently missing in their lives. Published in 1989, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has already become a classic. The tips and techniques you will find in this summary will help you boost your career, communication, and other life areas. This one is worth becoming your table book.

Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life…And Maybe the World by William H. McRaven

It’s always about details. Your tiny and, at first glance, insignificant actions can significantly improve your success. William H. McRaven will show you how exactly. You will discover how a simple everyday habit, such as making your bed in the mornings, can drastically change your life. This book is a fantastic source of wisdom and inspiration for everyone who is eager to achieve more.

Chop Wood, Carry Water: How To Fall In Love With The Process Of Becoming Great by Joshua Medcalf

This book is the real guide on your way to the top. Joshua Medcalf drew the parallels between the journey to excellence with the relationship between a young archer in training and his Sensei. We have to admit that this comparison, as well as lessons Medcalf learned from his master, is a splendid motivation to your very own way to success.

The 5 AM Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life by Robin Sharma

Have you ever wished there were more than 24 hours in a day? If yes, then this book is what you are looking for! Of course, it will not change how time works from the scientific point of view. Yet The 5 AM Club will teach you to be so productive that it would seem that you’ve done the week of plans in just one day. The secret is simple: it’s all about how and when you start your morning. Check out The 5 AM Club by Robin Sharma to find out everything about boosting your lifestyle.

The Myths of Happiness: What Should Make You Happy, but Doesn’t, What Shouldn’t Make You Happy, but Does by Sonja Lyubomirsky

Sure thing, being successful is something most people crave for. However, sometimes we become too focused on achieving this goal. It happens so often that we even start missing out on other important parts of our lives, and even after becoming successful, satisfaction doesn’t seem to be present. The Myths of Happiness by Sonja Lyubomirsky brings up this important topic and helps to look through this artificial and not-so-fulfilling addiction to triumph. Find out how to get rid of adult life stigmas and find true and sincere happiness in the summary of this gem.

Why is Headway the best solution for you?

15 minutes is all it takes to read a book summary on the Headway app. Being reading nerds, our team does its best to find the most groundbreaking nonfiction titles that will help you grow and evolve.

Almost 3 million people have already chosen Headway and joined our community. Inside the app, you will also find audio versions of every book, daily inspirational insights, the Spaced Repetition feature for memorizing, widgets, and much more!

We want to spread the word about Headway as we believe in what we do. Helping others become better and smarter is our primary goal, and we go towards it, steadily and firmly.

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