8 life changing non-fiction books to read in 2025

Feb 15, 2025

Aakanksha Sharma

Books that change lives

Although fictional stories delight us and take us to magical lands, non-fiction grounds us and helps us learn new things that are applicable in life. There are lessons, teachings, rules, and tips that can help people excel and raise their standards. Here we mention some of them.

‘Man’s Search for Meaning’ by Viktor E. Frankl

A very personal account of a holocaust survivor, ‘Mans’ Search for Meaning’ teaches people that no matter how grave and devastating a situation is, if you have hope and power, and a purpose in life, you will fare well as compared to others.

‘Atomic Habits’ by James Clear

Another great non-fiction book that can actually help people change their life is ‘Atomic Habits’. The very simple message and formula of this book is that changing small habits over a period of time can result in big changes.

‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People’ by Stephen R. Covey

Nothing can be defined as a better self-help strategy than to know ‘‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People’. And in this book, Covey talks about habits like - being proactive, thinking of win-win situations, the importance of prioritising tasks, etc.

‘The Power of Now’ by Eckhart Tolle

No time is better than the present, and it is clearly told in ‘The Power of Now’. It is about leaving past disturbances and regrets and also eliminating anxieties of the future. Rather, focus on bettering the now, the present.

‘Start With Why’ by Simon Sinek

Another great book, ‘Start with Why’ is about why it is important to introspect and research well about why you wish to do something and what your goals, ambitions, and driving forces are for the task at hand.

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‘Daring Greatly’ by Brene Brown

A book based on and building on research and clear metrics, ‘Daring Greatly’ is about feeling vulnerable and developing courage. According to reviews of the book, the author shares that showing vulnerability is not a downfall, and definitely not a weakness.

‘Ikigai’ by Hector García & Francesc Miralles

A cult classic, ‘Ikigai’ raged on bookshelves and top book lists for months, and inspired countless people. With the simple theory of finding joy in everyday actions and living for a purpose, Ikigai taught people to live a long, happy, and fulfilling life.

‘Drive’ by Daniel H. Pink

What really motivates people is a question that has quizzed people ‘in-charge’ for years now. And in ‘Drive’, Pink says that autonomy, finding a purpose, and excelling personally are what people want with life, not just rewards, money, and riches.

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