Top Books for Personal Development & Psychological Well-Being

Nudge has become essential reading for leaders, policymakers, and curious minds everywhere. Since its release, it has inspired over 200 government “nudge units” and brought behavioural science into every corner of the economy.

Thaler and Sunstein introduced "choice architecture"—a smart way to guide better decisions. Now, they’ve rewritten the book entirely, adding fresh insights drawn from 12+ years of global experience and research.

This final edition tackles today’s major issues: COVID-19, personal finance, healthcare, climate change, organ donation, and more. It also confronts “sludge”—the needless obstacles that block progress.

Whether you're a longtime fan or new to Nudge, this edition offers powerful tools to help yourself and others make smarter, easier, and more human decisions.

Widely regarded as one of the most significant books ever written by a head of state, Meditations is a collection of philosophical reflections by Emperor Marcus Aurelius (121–180 AD). In this timeless work, he explores profound themes such as duty, forgiveness, brotherhood, resilience in adversity, and the most meaningful ways to approach life and death. Since its first publication more than 500 years ago, Meditations has continued to inspire thinkers, poets, and politicians alike. Today, it remains a cornerstone of Western thought, serving as both a trusted guide and a steadfast companion for readers around the world.

This is not a book about business strategy. After all, strategy shifts as frequently as the seasons.

Instead, this book is about something far more enduring.

At the core of all the success and failure I have witnessed—both from my own entrepreneurial journey and through the thousands of interviews I've conducted on my podcast—are a set of principles that remain constant. These principles transcend industries and are applicable to anyone striving to build something great or become someone great.

These are the fundamental laws that drive excellence.

Rooted in psychology and behavioural science, they are informed by the wisdom of tens of thousands of people I've surveyed across all continents and age groups.

These laws will remain relevant now and for the next 100 years. Are you ready to begin?

What drives our political and moral beliefs, and what influences our preferences, making us like certain things while disliking others?

What factors shape how we behave and, at times, misbehave within groups? Moreover, what ultimately defines you as a unique individual?

For centuries, philosophers and scholars have attempted to explain human behaviour by focusing on sex, power, and money. However, in The Status Game, bestselling author Will Storr presents a compelling alternative perspective. He boldly challenges this traditional view by arguing that it is, in fact, our relentless and irrepressible craving for status that ultimately shapes who we are.