Top 20 Best Personal Development Authors

     Top 20 Best Personal Development Authors

Ever wanted to start reading self-development books, but you’re not sure who the best personal development authors to follow are?

 

You’re in luck…

 

I’m about to give you the names of what I believe to be the top 20 best self-development authors to be reading up on. These are names to remember when you’re looking for your next book to buy.

 

 

 

Here are, in no particular order, the names of the 20 best authors to start reading up on. I would have loved to include a few other names on this list, but the top 20 is what it is!

 

1. Jack Canfield

 

 

Jack Canfield is the legend behind the ‘Chicken Soup for the Soul’ series; one of the most popular self-development book series of all time.

 

Over 250+ books have been published by the company, and Canfield has gone on to become a leading motivational speaker and trainer.

 

 

2. Napoleon Hill

 

 

Napoleon Hill is the author behind the notorious ‘Think & Grow Rich’, one of the most popular self-development books of all time.

 

Hill teaches the principles of attaining any riches you desire in life, and there is so much valuable information within this book, that it’ll always be remembered.

 

 

3. Dale Carnegie

 

 

Another self-development author you have to check out, and one you’ve probably already heard of, is Dale Carnegie. Carnegie lived from 1888 to 1955, and within his life, published a considerable number of self-help books.

 

Two of those books, specifically the best selling ones, were ‘How to Win Friends & Influence People’ and ‘How to Stop Worrying & Start Living’.

 

 

4. Robert B. Cialdini

 

 

You probably know Cialdini as the author of ‘Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion’. This book is highly regarded as one of the best self-development books of all time, as well as one of the best psychology books to read.

 

5. Tim Ferriss

 

 

If you’re not following Tim Ferriss, I don’t know what you’re doing. There are four best selling books that every Tim Ferriss fan will have read, and they’ve helped change the lives of millions.

 

Those four books are:

 

The Four Hour Work Week

The Four Hour Body

Tools For Titans

Tribe of Mentors

 

 

6. Dr. Wayne Dyer

 

Dr. Wayne Dyer Quotes in Remembrance of His Life

 

Sadly, Wayne Dyer passed away several years ago. He was an American philosopher, self-help author and motivational speaker. Dyer wrote over 40 books in the field of personal development, and they have sold in tens of millions.

 

 

7. John C. Maxwell

 

 

John Maxwell is an American author, speaker and pastor. He focuses solely on leadership, and training other to become wise and wonderful leaders.

 

Maxwell has written a ton of incredible books, however these are some the most popular books he’s written:

 

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership

Developing The Leader Within You

The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth

How Successful People Think

Failing Forward

 

 

8. Tony Robbins

 

 

Tony Robbins, what a guy! Tony has helped people all over the world to transform their lives, and there’s so much wisdom we can all gain from listening to his speeches, and reading his content.

 

If you want to learn more about Tony Robbins and his work, you can check out these books:

 

Awaken the Giant Within

Unlimited Power

Unshakeable

 

 

9. Paulo Coelho

 

You probably know Paulo Coelho for his best selling book, ‘The Alchemist’. Coelho is a best selling author, lyricist and novelist, and has received many awards for his work over the years.

 

The Alchemist is definitely a book you should read if you’re an ambitious individual trying to pursue your dreams and overcome any obstacles in your way.

 

 

10. Deepak Chopra

 

 

Deepak Chopra is an American author, public speaker, alternative medicine advocate, and a prominent figure in the New Age movement.

 

Chopra has become one of the most influential figures in the area of spiritual healing and alternative medicine. Some of his best selling books you should be adding to your reading list are:

 

Re-inventing the Body, Resurrecting the Soul

Creating Affluence

The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success

 

 

11. Peter F. Drucker

 

Peter Drucker - Best Personal Development Authors

 

Peter Drucker was an Austrian-born American management consultant, educator, and author, whose writings contributed to the philosophical and practical foundations of the modern business corporation.

 

You probably know him as the author behind ‘Managing Oneself’, and if you don’t, then you should.

 

 

12. Martha Beck

 

Martha Beck - Best Personal Development Authors

 

Martha Nibley Beck is an American sociologist, life coach, best-selling author, and speaker who travels the world helping people achieve personal and professional goals.

 

Some of Martha’s most popular books are:

 

Finding Your Own North Star

Find Your Way In A Wild New World

The 4-Day Win

 

13. Stephen R. Covey

 

 

I first encountered Stephen Covey’s work when I purchased ‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People’, which at the time had sold over 15 million copies!

 

Covey was an American educator, speaker and author. He sadly passed away 5 years ago, but his work has lived on to be some of the best reading material anybody could ever purchase.

 

 

14. Brian Tracy

 

 

Brian Tracy is a Canadian-born American motivational public speaker and self-development author. He is the author of over 70 books that have been translated into dozens of languages.

 

Some of his most notorious books are:

 

No Excuses: The Power of Discipline

Eat That Frog!

 

15. Les Brown

 

 

Les Brown is one of my favorite motivational speakers of all time. Les was labelled educable mentally retarded when he was younger, and was born on the floor of an abandoned building.

 

Some of his most popular and best selling books are ‘Live Your Dreams’ and ‘It’s Not Over Until You Win’.

 

 

16. Jim Rohn

 

 

Emanuel James “Jim” Rohn was an American entrepreneur, author and motivational speaker. He was responsible for changing many people’s lives, and even mentored Tony Robbins once upon a time.

 

These are some of the most popular self-development books by Jim Rohn:

 

7 Strategies for Wealth & Happiness

My Philosophy for Successful Living

The Keys to Success

 

 

17. Gary Keller

 

 

Gary Keller is an American entrepreneur and best-selling author. He is the founder of Keller Williams Realty International, which is the largest real estate company in the world by agent count.

 

You’ve probably heard Keller’s name come up when people talk about ‘The ONE Thing’, his best selling self-help book.

 

 

18. Gabrielle Bernstein

 

Gabrielle Bernstein - Best Personal Development Authors

 

Gabrielle Bernstein is an American motivational speaker, life coach, and author. Bernstein teaches primarily from the metaphysical text A Course In Miracles.

 

Some of here most popular books are:

 

Miracles Now

Spirit Junkie

May Cause Miracles

The Universe Has Your Back

 

 

19. Brendan Burchard

 

Brendan Burchard - Best Personal Development Authors

 

Brendon Burchard is an American author on motivation and the use of digital and affiliate marketing to sell “info products” based on whatever expertise a person has.

 

He is most commonly known for his book: The Motivation Manifesto, however he has written several other useful and recommended books on the subject of motivation, such as:

 

The Charge

The Millionaire Messenger

Life’s Golden Ticket

 

 

20. Joel Osteen

 

 

Joel Scott Osteen is an American preacher and televangelist. He is the Senior Pastor of Lakewood Church, in Houston, Texas. Osteen’s televised sermons are seen by over 7 million viewers weekly and over 20 million monthly in over 100 countries.

 

Some of his most popular books are:

 

Think Better, Live Better Study Guide

The Power of I Am

Fresh Start

 

Thanks for reading!