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Motivation Monday: 3 classic books to get your year off to a good start

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Motivation Monday: 3 classic books to get your year off to a good start
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The start of a new year brings a fresh opportunity to recalibrate your mindset, reassess your priorities, and refocus on your goals. To help you kickstart your year on a high note, we've curated a selection of three inspirational books designed to boost your productivity, enhance your work ethic, and empower you to reach new heights. Whether you're facing a slow start or simply need a dose of inspiration, these books are sure to provide the motivation you need to stay focused, driven, and committed to your goals.

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho


This is a personal favorite, one of those books that come into your life and cause a necessary disruption. The Alchemist is a novel by Brazilian author Paulo Coelho which was first published in 1988. Originally written in Portuguese, it became a widely translated international bestseller. The story follows the shepherd boy Santiago in his journey across North Africa to the Egyptian pyramids after he dreams of finding treasure there. Along the way the boy goes through hardships and hurdles but he learns life lessons that lead him to his treasure.

The seat of the soul by Gary Zukav


This iconic book encourages you to become the authority in your own life. It will change the way you see the world, interact with other people, and understand your own actions and motivations. In it, Gary Zukav takes you on a penetrating exploration of the new phase that humanity has entered: one where harmony, cooperation, sharing and reverence for life become more important than the ability to manipulate and control. Using his scientist's eye and philosopher's heart, Zukav shows us how to participate fully in this evolution, enlivening our everyday activities and all our relationships with meaning and purpose.

The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran


The Prophet, is one of the most beloved classics of our time. Published in 1923, it has been translated into more than twenty languages. This is another personal recommendation, a collection of poetic essays that are philosophical, spiritual, and, inspirational. The Prophet is divided into twenty eight chapters covering life topics such as, children, marriage, work, freedom and more.

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