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books that changed my mentality

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In the past few years, I went through a lot and these books helped me ground myself and reset my mentality and the way I see the world.
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Eye opener

These books all offer a different way of viewing life. Check out my comments to see what I took from each read.

 
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this book transformed my sense of self
Seeds Of Greatness: Waitley, Denis
 
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taught me key skills to negotiate and persuade others better
Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If...
 
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this book changed the way I see the world
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide
 
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this book is a must read. it transforms the way you see your journey in life
The Alchemist: 9780061122415: Paulo Coelho
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this book taught me how powerful love is and how different the world would be if we showed more love
All About Love: New Visions by bell hooks
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every immigrant Latina will relate to this!!! it was so good
A Dream Called Home: A Memoir - Grande, Reyna
 
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helped me make the switch out of a victimization mentality
The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage
 
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Sadghuru has transformed my way of thinking and this book is a must read!
Karma: A Yogi's Guide to Crafting Your Destiny
 
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such a beautiful read!
The Voice of Knowledge: Guide to Inner Peace

Entrepreneurship

One of my passions is making entrepreneurship more accessible. While I still have so much more to read, these are the books I read so far and its lessons

 
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This book taught me that we have a duty to stay united as women
Lean In Book
 
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Keith taught me ways to add value to others and finding ways to help one another out whether it is colleagues, coworkers, etc
Never Eat Alone, Expanded and Updated
 
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Start with the end!!! This is a MUST read. Trust me when I say that it will change the way you move in life
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
 
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this book highlights key ways to get customer's attention
The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing by Al Ries
 
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it goes over how brands establish themselves from the beginning.
The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding
 
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This book teaches you to stand out!!!
Purple Cow: Transform Your Business

Heroes

These individuals have all touched my life somehow. They have shown me that resilience is key in life. Having faith and keeping your head up high!

 
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Erika made me feel very seen in my Latina culture
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter
 
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I learned college was easy for me and others paved the way for my success
Reyna Grande
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this book talks about the holocaust but highlighting resilience! amazing read
Man's Search for Meaning eBook: Viktor E. Frankl
 
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I just started reading this but it is very telling of our current state of affairs
Freedom Is a Constant Struggle
 
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I have not read this yet but I know it is going to be a painful read
Minor Detail: 9780811229074 - Adania Shibli
 
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I have not read this yet either but I heard it is a great read!
Handbook for Hard Times: A monk's guide
 
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Professor Rios is one of my favorite professors! He is such an amazing person
Street Life: Poverty, Gangs, and a Ph.D.

2024 Reads

If you have read any of these, feel free to comment your favorite part or takeaway from the book. I really enjoy reading so any recommendations, feel free to comment them below! Also, feel free to join me on a book read, ask me what book I am on! 

 
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heard of this book last year and I bought it but I have yet to pick it up!
Late Bloomer Millionaires: Schullo, Robertson
 
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I read 1 chapter so far I have to hop back on this one
Conscious business
 
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This has been on my list for quite sometime!!
Almanack of Naval Ravikant
 
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I want to be a speaker one day so I have to read this
The Art of Public Speaking
 
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looks like a great read!
Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No
 
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this is one of those classics
How to Win Friends & Influence People
 
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this one looks amazing, I love writing essays
101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think
 
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the cover makes me very fascinated by this one
Becoming Supernatural: How Common People Are...
 
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This is a read I am going to prioritize this year! I love Sadghuru. Read KARMA
Inner Engineering - Offered by Sadhguru