6 Best Mindset Books
We analyzed 5+ expert sources, curated book lists, and recommendations from successful people to find the 6 best mindset books according to the internet — not just one person's opinion. Each book on this list was mentioned by at least two independent sources, and the ranking is based on how frequently each title appears across all sources studied. This consensus-based approach ensures you get recommendations backed by multiple experts, not a single reviewer's bias.
Goal: Find the best Mindset books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).
Method:
- Search for "best mindset books" and study the top 5+ pages.
- Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
- Rank the results neatly here.
6 Best Mindset Books
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The War of Art
Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles
Also recommended by
16 people
Joe Rogan recommended this bookJoe Rogan
"A great book about harnessing creativity." - Joe Rogan
Joe Rogan's recommendation of this book 
Lex Fridman recommended this bookLex Fridman
"Beautiful book." - Lex Fridman
Lex Fridman's recommendation of this book 
Aubrey Marcus recommended this bookAubrey Marcus
"One of the most influential books in my life." - Aubrey Marcus
Aubrey Marcus's recommendation of this book 
Ryan Holiday recommended this bookRyan Holiday
One of Ryan Holiday's 2 answers to "what book are you most likely to give out as a gift?"
Ryan Holiday's recommendation of this book 
Seth Godin recommended this bookSeth Godin
Seth Godin mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Seth Godin's recommendation of this book 
Brian Koppelman recommended this bookBrian Koppelman
"Talks about resistance." - Brian Koppelman
Brian Koppelman's recommendation of this book +10
More recommendations
- Marie Forleo
"The essential no-bullshit guide for anyone who battles self-doubt or struggles to bring any important project to life." - Marie Forleo
- Daniel Pink
"I have [a little sign] on my desk here that says, 'Beat the resistance.' So, I’ve given [this book] out a lot too." - Daniel Pink
- Derek Sivers
"Are you a writer who doesn’t write, a painter who doesn’t paint, an entrepreneur who never starts a venture? Then you know what “Resistance” is. This book is about that. Read it." - Derek Sivers
- Soman Chainani
"Half drill sergeant, half Zen voodoo master, [the author] shot me out of my stupor and taught me the meaning of creative discipline." - Soman Chainani
- Russell Moore
"About showing up and not waiting for inspiration to hit." - Russell Moore
- Jen Sincero
"Read this thing if you want to blast past your fears and insecurities and resistance to being your biggest, badassiest self." - Jen Sincero
- Jodie Cook
"This book is a sharp reality check for every artist. It will help you become unblocked, right now and possibly forever." - Jodie Cook
- Danny Miranda
"Odds of re-reading: close to 100%." - Danny Miranda
- James Clear
"[One of] the 10 best nonfiction books of all-time." - James Clear
- Michael Hyatt
Michael Hyatt recommended this book on his website.
- Marie Forleo
The Four Agreements
A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom
Also recommended by
12 people- Joe Rogan recommended this book
Joe Rogan
"A seriously powerful book." - Joe Rogan
Joe Rogan's recommendation of this book 
Peter Attia recommended this bookPeter Attia
Peter Attia mentioned reading this book on an interview for Outside Online.
Peter Attia's recommendation of this book 
Jack Dorsey recommended this bookJack Dorsey
"[One] of my favorite books." - Jack Dorsey
Jack Dorsey's recommendation of this book - Aubrey Marcus recommended this book
Aubrey Marcus
Aubrey Marcus mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Aubrey Marcus's recommendation of this book 
Ellen DeGeneres recommended this bookEllen DeGeneres
"I love [this book] so much that it feels like my book. It feels so personal." - Ellen DeGeneres
Ellen DeGeneres's recommendation of this book 
Daniel Negreanu recommended this bookDaniel Negreanu
"It’s the simplicity that makes the book so powerful. Anytime I have a friend who wants to embark on the journey of introspection, that’s always where I start." - Daniel Negreanu
Daniel Negreanu's recommendation of this book +6
More recommendations
- Karlie Kloss
"I just think it’s got a lot of great principles and ideas." - Karlie Kloss
- Big Sean
"Another one of my favorites." - Big Sean
- Jen Sincero
"Lays out some very simple and profound truths that will absolutely change your life for the better if you live by them." - Jen Sincero
- Danny Miranda
"A great book for anyone seeking knowledge on how to live a better life." - Danny Miranda
- Robin Black
"Great book." - Robin Black
- Patrick Bet-David
Patrick Bet-David recommended this book on his website.
- Karlie Kloss
Mindset
The New Psychology of Success
Also recommended by
10 people
Bill Gates recommended this bookBill Gates
"Dweck and her research have helped my foundation colleagues and me understand more about the attitudes and habits that allow some students to persevere in school despite big challenges." - Bill Gates
Bill Gates's recommendation of this book 
Tobi Lütke recommended this bookTobi Lütke
Mentioned on "The Knowledge Project" podcast.
Tobi Lütke's recommendation of this book 
Satya Nadella recommended this bookSatya Nadella
"Whatever change we’ve been able to achieve is because the cultural meme we picked was inspired by [this book]." - Satya Nadella
Satya Nadella's recommendation of this book 
Tony Robbins recommended this bookTony Robbins
Tony Robbins mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Tony Robbins's recommendation of this book 
Josh Waitzkin recommended this bookJosh Waitzkin
Josh Waitzkin recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
Josh Waitzkin's recommendation of this book 
Ev Williams recommended this bookEv Williams
"One of those ideas that is obvious only once you know it." - Ev Williams
Ev Williams's recommendation of this book +4
More recommendations
- Dustin Moskovitz
Dustin Moskovitz recommended this book on Twitter.
- Kathryn Minshew
"Read this book & love the idea!" - Kathryn Minshew
- Tom Bilyeu
Tom Bilyeu recommended this book on his website.
- Mark Manson
Mark Manson recommended this book on his website.
- Dustin Moskovitz
Think and Grow Rich
Also recommended by
7 people
Neville Medhora recommended this bookNeville Medhora
"I’d bet money this book has restored countless relationships, made millions of millionaires and saved many lives." - Neville Medhora
Neville Medhora's recommendation of this book 
Shay Carl recommended this bookShay Carl
"Amazing." - Shay Carl
Shay Carl's recommendation of this book 
Daymond John recommended this bookDaymond John
"The main takeaway from [this book] was goal-setting. It was the fact that if you don't set a specific goal, then how can you expect to hit it?" - Daymond John
Daymond John's recommendation of this book 
Anthony Pompliano recommended this bookAnthony Pompliano
"[One of] the three most impactful books for me." - Anthony Pompliano
Anthony Pompliano's recommendation of this book 
Tom Bilyeu recommended this bookTom Bilyeu
Tom Bilyeu recommended this book on his website.
Tom Bilyeu's recommendation of this book 
Jen Sincero recommended this bookJen Sincero
"Do what he says (and really do all of it) and you will be large and in charge." - Jen Sincero
Jen Sincero's recommendation of this book +1
More recommendations
- Patrick Bet-David
Patrick Bet-David recommended this book on his website.
- Patrick Bet-David
The Science of Getting Rich
Also recommended by
1 person- Jen Sincero recommended this book
Jen Sincero
"This is now easily the book I recommend to people the most, and the one I read over and over." - Jen Sincero
Jen Sincero's recommendation of this book
Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway®
Dynamic techniques for turning Fear, Indecision and Anger into Power, Action and Love
Sources
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Posts57865 10 books you have to read for a mindset for success in 2020
lifelabs.psychologies.co.uk
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Top 10 Books on Success Mindset Every Solopreneur Should Read
getresponse.com
- 3
60 Best Mindset Books of All Time (December 2022) | The Art of Living
theartofliving.com
- 4
12 Books on Mindset to Motivate You to Do Your Best - Brit + Co
brit.co
- 5
Stop Fixing the Symptoms...Find the Root Cause Instead
lifehack.org
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