12 Motivational Audiobooks to Inspire You Towards Success

Many successful people have one thing in common. They read. Not just any book that may interest them but books that inspire them to change for the better. 

Reading isn’t for everyone. If you are a busy person with barely enough time to make dinner, you definitely won’t have time to read a book. This is why audiobooks are a good choice for successful people, because you can listen to them while completing other task

If you don’t know what audiobook to start with, here’s a list with some good ones.

1 -  How to Win Friends & Influence People - Dale Carnegie

How to Win Friends and Influence People contains universal principles of interacting with other people. It explains ways to get others to like you and see your way of thinking. 

You can read a full summary here.

2 - Fanatical Prospecting - Jeb Blunt

Jeb Blunt is an international consultant and speaker, and comes from an extensive sales background. His book focuses on ways to take your prospecting the next level and tips to succeeding in sales.

You can learn more about it here.

3 -  Think and grow rich - Napoleon Hill

Hill did research on 40 millionaires on what made them successful and compiled it into a book. The main idea of Think and Grow is “Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, the mind can achieve.”

If you want to read an in-depth summary, click here.

4 -  Shark Tales: How I Turned $1,000 into a Billion Dollar Business - Barbara Corcoran

Shark Tank star Barbara Corcoran recounts the story of how she took $1000.00 and turned it into a billion dollar real estate business. 

You can learn more about her book here.

5 - Zero to One - Peter Thiel

Peter Thiel is a successful venture capitalist. His book gives innovative advice to tech start-ups.

You can read a full summary here.

6 - Ego is the Enemy - Ryan Holiday

Ryan Holiday’s book discusses the idea that our belief that the world revolves around us, is really holding us back from living our lives. He gives tips on how to overcome this and achieve greatness.

You can read more here.

7 - Before Happiness - Shawn Anchor

Before Happiness takes the reader through a 5 step process to change the way you think to be more successful and happy.

You can read a full summary here.

8 - Extreme Ownership - Jocko Willink

Extreme ownership walks the reader through leadership advice from to Navy SEALs. 

You can learn more about Extreme Ownership here.

9 - The One Thing - Gary Keller

The One Thing offers tips on productiving, decluttering, and having more focus, succes and energy.

You can read more about it here.

10 - Unbroken - Laura Hillenbrand

Unbroken follows the story of Louie Zamperini as an Olympic hopeful turned WWII bombardier. This story highlights the idea that a man is not defined by his past.

You can read a full summary here

11 - #GIRLBOSS - Sophia Amoruso 

#GIRLBOSS highlights the unconventional methods that can be used to achieve success. Written by Sophia Amoruso, founder of Nasty Gal vintage, one of the fastest growing retailers in the world. 

You can read a more in depth summary here.

12 -  Tribes - Seth Godin

Tribes helps you awaken your inner leader and build a supportive tribe.

You can read more about Tribes here.

Written By: Leah Gerber

Conclusion

If you want to be successful, try listening to one of these audiobooks. They might inspire you to invest, start a business, or think positively, all which will lead to a happy and successful life. 

If you need help turning your book into an audiobook, we offer audiobook production services that will help you reach a wider audience and increase your book sales. 

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Have you read one of these books before? What was something that has stuck with you from it? Let us know in the comments below.

How To Be Successful In Life

How do you define success? Many people have different versions of what they believe success to be. Some people want money, some want power, others want fame. However, no matter what it is it’s probably not the easiest to come by. It takes hard work!

Below you will find 13 tips and tricks to achieving the success of your dreams. 

1. Big Thinking

When you were a kid, did anyone ever ask you what you wanted to be when you were older? Do you remember your answer? It was probably something wild and imaginative. Embrace your inner child and go for that dream you’ve always had. Don’t shy away and settle for something easier. Instead, be ambitious. The good things never come easy.

2. Do What You Love

Even if you believe success is defined by wealth, is it reward enough to continue doing something you potentially hate for the rest of your life? To be successful in life should ultimately mean being happy. So find what you love to do, and do that instead because happiness is often more rewarding. 

3. It’s All About Balance

It’s true what they say, when you put in work you will see results. However, many people will feel burnt out after investing all of their time and energy into their job. It’s important to have balance between work life and personal life. Work hard, but allow your body to rest and take care of your health. 

4. Don’t Be Afraid To Fail

Many people are afraid to make mistakes. It’s a natural human response when wanting to become successful. However, mistakes are bound to happen because nobody is perfect. Mistakes are great lessons that teach us something and make us stronger people when overcoming them. They’re how you learn and grow as you make your way down the path of success.

5. You Should Always Want To Succeed

After experiencing a failure, it’s quite easy to want to give up on your goals. But if you have a burning desire to succeed and push through your shortcomings, anything is possible! When you’re not fully dedicated to your cause, every failure you experience will continue to shy you away from your goals. But when you continue to push, your efforts will be rewarded. 

6. Do What It Takes

Think about some of the most successful people in the world. People like William Shakespeare and Leonardo Da Vinci who shape the way we all think about past eras. Think about how different life would be without Bill Gates or Steve Jobs, who’ve accomplished everything they have. These are all good examples of people who stood outside the norm. They didn’t let society shape them.

So if you have a good idea, do it. Even if you fail, keep trying until you get there. And don’t worry about being different, the best people are.

7. Have Good Relationships

Maintaining good relationships is key to success. Some of the most influential people in the world were people that were genuinely liked. They cared about people, they didn’t just push them away. Plus, when you’re good to someone, they will likely be good back to you. 

8. Follow Up With Your Ideas

It’s true that sometimes the people with the boldest ideas get shut down. However, it’s important to listen to your ideas and act upon them! We were taught to follow like sheep, but some of the best inventions were made from people thinking outside the box. Your key to success might be the weird idea you had before falling asleep that night!

9. Believe In Yourself

Success has to be something that you 100% see yourself achieving. If you don’t believe in yourself, what’s the point in investing any of your time and energy. It will ultimately be wasted if you don’t believe in yourself from the get-go. Continue to remind yourself why you started and encourage yourself even in moments of failure. 

10. Stay Positive

As difficult as this may seem, staying positive really is crucial on your journey to success. Many people don’t realize the amount your thoughts influence the things in your life. Try replacing your negative thoughts for positive ones, and soon you’ll be on your way to manifesting everything you’ve wanted. Obstacles shouldn’t deter you, instead they should be items on a checklist that you’re just crossing off before achieving success.

11. Don’t Be Discouraged

It’s so easy to feel discouraged after failing. We often begin to doubt ourselves and our abilities, especially if others are doubting us too. We need to ignore this. Believing in ourselves is so important during times like these. Take the feedback and do better next time. 

12. Hard Work Pays Off

Success doesn’t come easy. That’s why hard work truly pays off. Not everyday do we meet people whose life is handed to them on a silver platter. So do what it takes and put in the work. When you put in all your time and effort, results will show.

13. Follow Your Intuition

Your body often knows what it needs before your mind can comprehend it. Follow that gut feeling, that gut instinct. You might generally know what you should stay away from, things that will only hinder you on your way to success. Give yourself some credit, you know more about yourself than you think.

These were 13 tips and tricks you can use to achieve success that have been used by just a few of the world’s most famous people. Success takes hard work, but it is definitely rewarding.

- By Jessika Molnar

It takes time and dedication, but to anyone who truly believes in themselves and their capabilities, then achieving success is definitely possible. Do you have what it takes?

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