Looking for motivation? a burst of inspiration? life advice? business strategies? money tips? whatever you need right now, someone has already written it in a book.
Don’t know where to start? here are 20 inspiring books by black authors that cover all of those things and more.
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1. mental detox
the power and guidance to implement peace, joy, balance and financial abundance in your life
by cheyenne bryant
2. start where you are
Life lessons to go from where you are to where you want to be
by chris gardner
3. everyday millionaires
How ordinary people built extraordinary wealth, and how you can too
by chris hogan
“Typical millionaires…don’t try to keep up with everyone else and don’t mind impressing people. they are just living their lives, taking care of themselves and their families, and quietly serving other people.”
4. heart talk
poetic wisdom for a better life
by cleo wade
“love yourself enough to only enter rooms and situations that show care and love for you. love yourself enough to get out of rooms that harm you in some way. love yourself enough to hold people who hurt you accountable for their words and actions. love yourself enough to express your wants, your needs, and your desires. love yourself enough to tell the truth. love yourself enough to keep yourself safe. love yourself enough to say enough when enough is enough.”
5. power change
Transform any situation, close any deal and achieve any result
by daymond john
6. more than enough
claiming space for who you are (no matter what they say)
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by elaine welteroth
“When the world tells you to shrink, expand.”
7. quantum leaps
10 steps to help you fly
by glory mayfield banks
8. acting
win in business and in life using practical wisdom
by janice bryant howroyd
9. you have to be hungry
inner greatness to win
by les brown
10. abundance now
amplify your life & achieve prosperity today
by lisa nichols
“Personal enrichment is the act of creating a thousand micro-earnings, so that you can have a macro-earning.”
11. I know why the caged bird sings
by maya angelou
12. the clear path
discover the direction and purpose of your life
by oprah winfrey
“Your life is not about one big opportunity. it’s about taking one significant, life-transforming step at a time.”
13. real money answers for all women
how to win the money game with or without a man
by patrick c. Washington
14. year of yes
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how to dance, stand in the sun and be your own person
by shonda rhimes
“happiness comes from living as you need, as you want. as your inner voice tells you to do it. happiness comes from being who you really are instead of who you think you’re supposed to be.”
15. be the spark
Five Platinum Service Principles to Create Customers for Life
by simon t. outer wall
16. live the challenge of being richer
Learn how to budget, save, pay off debt, improve your credit and invest in 36 days!
by tiffany aliche
17. make it work
22 Proven Real-Life Lessons to Keep a Relationship Healthy and Happy
by tony a. gaskins jr.
18. the money manual
a practical money guide to help you succeed on your financial journey
by tonya b. rapley
19. the best you
face reality, release negativity and live your purpose
by trent shelton
20. life coaching for successful women
powerful questions, practical answers
by valorie burton
what would you add to this list? tell us in the comments!
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