To be Told: Know Your Story, Shape Your Future

Dan Allender tends to use a lot of Christian language in his work, but his writing can help anyone who wants to learn more about themselves and do better in life. The more you know about yourself, the better able you will be to understand why you do what you do, and how to make changes that will lead to your success in life.

A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose

Check your ego at the door, and enjoy a more abundant life. This is the message from spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle, who talks about how the ego is the cause of all conflict in life. This book was selected by Oprah Winfrey for her book club, and has been read by millions.

The Hundred-Year Marathon

This is a book chronicling the secret strategy of China to usurp the US as the global superpower. Author Michael Pillsbury, who has served in senior national security positions within the US government, uses his own personal knowledge of the subject to give us this wake-up call to challenges within national security.

Let Your Life Speak

This book by Parker Palmer is a great book about work and meaning. The ideas in the book will help you with your vocation, by letting you see the author's journey. There are loads of great quotes, which you are likely to read many times over for daily inspiration and affirmation.