Reading is also a proven way to reduce stress, improve our cognitive engagement, and even sharpen our emotional intelligence and conversational skills (we have a book listed especially for this one). On top of all that, reading introduces us to new ideas and widens our perspectives, which helps us find more creative ways to solve problems. <\/p>\n
The list goes on and on\u2026<\/p>\n
So if you\u2019re one of those people who want to keep reading, learning, and boosting your productivity, our ClickUp team<\/a> rounded up 21 books that we think you\u2019d enjoy this year.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s get into it!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n (Health)<\/em><\/p>\n How well have you been sleeping? Sleep is one of the most important, yet least understood, parts of our lives. In this book, neuroscientist and sleep expert Matthew Walker sheds light on a new understanding of the vital importance of sleep and dreaming and how our sleep quality affects productivity, learning, mood, and energy levels. On a deeper level, it helps regulate hormones, prevent cancer, Alzheimer\u2019s, and diabetes, and slow the effects of aging and increase longevity.<\/p>\n \u201cSleep is the single most effective thing we can do to reset our brain and body health each day \u2014 Mother Nature\u2019s best effort yet at contra-death.\u201d\u2015\u00a0Matthew Walke<\/strong><\/p>\n Recommended by Matt, Frontend Engineer<\/em><\/p>\n (Career Guides, Leadership)<\/em><\/p>\n Are you starting a new job? Transitioning from face-to-face work to a remote setup<\/a>? Just got promoted? Transitions are a critical time for leaders, and moving into a new role is the biggest challenge a manager will face. Whatever transition you are facing in the future, this book can help you manage it by implementing successful strategies and reducing missteps during the most crucial phase of your new role- the first 90 days<\/a>!<\/p>\n \u201cThe most important decisions you make in your first 90 days will probably be about people.\u201d\u2015\u00a0Michael D. Watkins<\/strong><\/p>\n Recommended by Wes, COO<\/em><\/p>\n (Leadership)<\/em><\/p>\n In this memoir of leadership and success, the Walt Disney Company CEO, Robert Iger, shares his ideas and values he embraced during his 15 years with the most beloved and magical company. His vision focused on 3 clear ideas:<\/p>\n \u201cAsk the questions you need to ask, admit without apology what you don\u2019t understand, and do the work to learn what you need to learn as quickly as you can.\u201d\u2015\u00a0Robert Iger<\/strong><\/p>\n With a vision like this, Iger has been recognized as one of the most innovative and successful CEOs of our time. This book will not only leave you feeling inspired, but it will encourage you to live by the principles necessary for authentic leadership.<\/p>\n Recommended by Amy, Product Coach<\/em><\/p>\n (Self-Help)<\/em><\/p>\n Do you have fears that are preventing you from living your true potential? Author Gay Hendricks talks about going beyond your internal limits, releasing outdated fears, and learning new powerful skills and habits to unlock your authentic greatness. Read this book and make 2021 your best year yet!<\/p>\n Recommended by Lily, Customer Support Specialist<\/em><\/p>\n (Workplace Culture, Creativity, Self-Help)<\/em><\/p>\n This book is a guide to shaping a life, career, and reality that nourishes the spirit and feeds the soul\u2015without compromises or apologies.<\/p>\n Joseph:<\/em> \u201cI love that he comes from a place talking about not losing the passion that made us creatives in the first place. We all have to turn that into a job that does take away from the rawness of what we do creatively. John has always preached about passion in design, life, and work.\u201d <\/p>\n Recommended by Joseph, Brand Marketing Manager<\/em><\/p>\n (Productivity, Self-Help)<\/em><\/p>\n What if you aim to improve each day? How much of a difference does 1% make? If you can get just 1% better each day, you\u2019ll end up with results that are nearly 37 times better after only one year. This book shows how small, incremental, everyday routines compound into massive, positive change over time.<\/p>\n Leila:<\/em> \u201cOne of our core values here at ClickUp is to grow 1% every day, and this book aligns so much with just that. Each day is a learning opportunity, and if we can aim to get a little better and learn something new every day, then we\u2019d be able to improve our lives and relationships with others, too!\u201d <\/p>\n Recommended by Leila, Editorial Coordinator<\/em><\/p>\n (Personal Development, Self-Improvement)<\/em><\/p>\n By author Napoleon Hill in 1937, this book reveals how our subconscious mind and attitudes affect our ability to reach our goals and fulfill our true human potential. He provides the readers with 14 principles in the form of a \u201cPhilosophy of Achievement.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cYou are the master of your destiny. You can influence, direct and control your own environment. You can make your life what you want it to be.\u201d\u2015\u00a0Napoleon Hill<\/strong><\/p>\n Recommended by Zack, Customer Support Specialist<\/em><\/p>\n (Psychological Thriller)<\/em><\/p>\n If you like the book Big Little Lies<\/em>, well then, you\u2019re in for a treat. Imagine getting a letter from your husband to be opened after his death, revealing the deepest, darkest secrets\u2026 secrets that have the potential to destroy not only their lives but the lives of others as well. Hmmm, I\u2019m intrigued!<\/p>\n Recommended by Steph, Customer Support Specialist<\/em><\/p>\n (Marketing for Small Businesses, Entrepreneurship)<\/em><\/p>\n About 80% of businesses fail within the first 5 years; why is that? In this book, business consultant and author Michael E. Gerber highlights the common assumptions, expectations, and technical expertise that gets in the way when running a business. This book has been voted #1 by Inc. 500 CEOs and continues to help small businesses all over the world dispel the myths of starting your own business.<\/p>\n Recommended by Mason, SEO Specialist<\/em><\/p>\n (Improved Memory, Applied Psychology)<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cOur lives are the sum of our memories. How much are we willing to lose from our already short lives by \u2026 not paying attention?\u201d\u2015\u00a0Joshua Foer<\/strong><\/p>\n Author Joshua Foer explores common mnemonic tools for improving memory, including Mind Mapping<\/a>, a note-taking technique. This book clarifies how memory and understanding are NOT two different things, but building up the ability to reason and retain information goes hand in hand. Not only does our SEO Specialist, Jeremy, recommend it, but Bill Gates does too! <\/p>\n Recommended by Jeremy, SEO Manager<\/em><\/p>\n (Human Rights, Women Empowerment)<\/em><\/p>\n Speaking of Bill Gates, his wife Melinda Gates, a philanthropist, businesswoman, and global advocate for women and girls, wrote a compelling book where she powerfully illustrates issues that need our attention. Melinda wants her readers to understand that there are many ways of lifting women up and that the only ones who truly understand what they need are the women she is trying to help. Listening to their stories is a huge part of this book.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen people can\u2019t agree, it\u2019s often because there is no empathy, no sense of shared experience. If you feel what others feel, you\u2019re more likely to see what they see. Then you can understand one another. Then you can move to the honest and respectful exchange of ideas that is the mark of a successful partnership. That\u2019s the source of progress.\u201d\u2015\u00a0Melinda Gates<\/strong><\/p>\n Recommended by Erica, Sr. Content Manager<\/em><\/p>\n (Personal Transformation, Self-Help)<\/em><\/p>\n Everyone doubts themselves here and there, but when does it get to the point of self-sabotaging? In this book, author Jen Sincero gives a pep talk to help you identify and change the beliefs and behaviors that stop you from creating the life you totally love and how to create it NOW. <\/p>\n \u201cBecause so often when we say we\u2019re unqualified for something, what we\u2019re really saying is that we\u2019re too scared to try it, not that we can\u2019t do it.\u201d\u2015\u00a0Jen Sincero<\/strong><\/p>\n So, what\u2019s stopping you from trying? <\/p>\n Recommended by Andi, Customer Support Specialist<\/em><\/p>\n (Social Psychology and Interactions)<\/em><\/p>\n Do you ever stumble on how to talk to strangers? Well, then this is the book for you! Explore what goes wrong when we talk to strangers and how we make those conversations go right! This book will help you see strangers in a different light and how you view yourself.<\/p>\n \u201cBecause we do not know how to talk to strangers, what do we do when things go awry with strangers? We blame the stranger.\u201d\u2015\u00a0Malcolm Gladwell<\/strong><\/p>\n Recommended by Nick P, Customer Support Specialist<\/em><\/p>\n (Motivational Management, Leadership)<\/em><\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for daily messages to inspire and motivate you, then this is a book for you! Every day of the year, you\u2019ll find short but powerful quotes, historical anecdotes, and provocative commentaries to help you gain the wisdom, self-knowledge, and resilience you need to live well.<\/p>\n \u201cNo person has the power to have everything they want, but it is in their power not to want what they don\u2019t have, and to cheerfully put to good use what they do have.\u201d\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Seneca<\/strong><\/p>\n Recommended by Heather, Human Resource Manager<\/em><\/p>\n (Happiness, Self-Help)<\/em><\/p>\n I know what you\u2019re thinking\u2026 the title sounds a little serious, but actually, this book is\u00a0inspiring, tender, and funny! Author Lori Gottlieb demystifies therapy and explores the ups and downs of life with humor and grace. She\u2019ll have you laughing and crying as you read about her break down the problems of her patients, her therapist, and herself. <\/p>\n \u201cSometimes the only thing to do is yell, \u201cF*ck!\u201d\u2015\u00a0Lori Gottlieb<\/strong><\/p>\n Recommended by Janae, Customer Support Specialist<\/em><\/p>\n (Philosophy of Ethics and Morality)<\/em><\/p>\n What is the point of living? Why do bad things happen to good people? What am I supposed to do to make myself happier?Author John B. Peterson breaks it down to 12 life principles to live by and addresses why you should stop telling lies to others and yourself, why you should stop doing things you know are bad for you, and how to pursue what is truly meaningful for you.<\/p>\n \u201cPerhaps you are overvaluing what you don\u2019t have and undervaluing what you do.\u201d\u2015\u00a0Jordan B. Peterson<\/p>\n Recommended by Michelle N, Customer Support Champion<\/em><\/p>\n (Meditation, Self-Help)<\/em><\/p>\n Do you ever wonder what it would be like to be a monk? Even if you don\u2019t, Jay Shetty\u2019s book will inspire and empower you to take practical steps every day to help you improve your relationships, and live a less anxious, more meaningful life, just like a monk would. By combining ancient wisdom and his own rich experiences in the ashram, Shetty is able to turn those experiences into advice and exercises that we can all do!<\/p>\n \u201cSociety\u2019s definition of a happy life is everybody\u2019s and nobody\u2019s. The only way to build a meaningful life is to filter out that noise and look within.\u201d \u2015\u00a0Jay Shetty<\/strong><\/p>\n Recommended by Selene, Customer Support Specialist<\/em><\/p>\n (Success, Self-Help)<\/em><\/p>\n While having money is a nice thing, what you do with your life is way better because true wealth lies in your experiences on earth, do you agree? This ruthless yet humorous book suggests that there are only so many things we can give a f*ck about, which means we need to figure out which ones really matter.<\/p>\n \u201cIn my life, I have given a f*ck about many people and many things. I have also not given a f*ck about many people and many things. And like the road not taken, it was the f*cks not given that made all the difference.\u201d\u2015\u00a0Mark Manson<\/strong><\/p>\n Mark says it how it is, and that\u2019s what\u2019s so good about this book!<\/p>\n Recommended by Kathryn, Training and Development Manager<\/em><\/p>\n (Business and Professional Humor)<\/em><\/p>\n If you love Parks and Recreation, Mean Girls, Baby Mama, and basically any Amy Poehler movie, then you\u2019ll love this book because she wrote it! Poehler includes a collection of stories, lists, poetry (Plastic Surgery Haiku, to be specific), photographs, mantras, and advice in this book, making it such an interesting read!<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a little snippet for you: <\/p>\n \u201cPlease don\u2019t drive drunk, okay? Seriously. It\u2019s so f*cked up. But by all means, walk drunk. That looks hilarious. Everyone loves to watch someone act like they are trying to make it to safety during a hurricane.\u201d\u2015\u00a0Amy Poehler<\/strong><\/p>\n Recommended by Aubrey, Community Manager<\/em><\/p>\n (Women\u2019s Friendship Fiction)<\/em><\/p>\n If you\u2019re into rock n\u2019 roll in the \u201970s, then this book is for you! Daisy Jones & The Six were an insanely famous rock band in the \u201970s, but they are older at the time of the book. Author Taylor Jenkins Reid created messy, beautifully flawed characters and felt like real people in a fictional story, which many readers loved about this book!<\/p>\n \u201cI wanted you to feel immersed in it, and not like you were reading fiction, but like you were there. For me, the best way to do that was to mimic what I would argue is the best medium for stories about rock, which is a rock documentary. I wanted it to feel like an episode of\u00a0Behind the Music<\/em> as if you were hearing it from the people directly. That there was no filter. The conclusion I came to was that it had to be an oral history.\u201d \u2015 Taylor Jenkins Reid<\/strong><\/p>\n Sarah:<\/em> \u201cIt\u2019s an awesome story written like a documentary; I love that it feels different than most books. A must-read for music lovers!\u201d<\/p>\n![\"Why](\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/book-1.jpeg\")
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