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Books like How to get from where you are to where you want to be

A direct, no-nonsense exploration of the psychology of success that challenges readers to abandon complacency and take radical responsibility for their lives. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with How to get from where you are to where you want to be.

  • determined
  • reflective
  • empowering
  1. 01

    The Success Principles

    Jack Canfield and Janet Switzer · 2005

    A comprehensive, encouraging blueprint that feels like having a seasoned mentor guide you out of a rut and into your potential.

    Shares:
    • pragmatic
    • earnest
  2. 02

    Wishcraft

    Barbara Sher and Annie Gottlieb · 1979

    A warm, pragmatic kick in the pants that transforms vague daydreams into actionable blueprints.

    Shares:
    • empowering
    • pragmatic
  3. 03

    Awaken the Giant Within

    Robbins, Anthony

    A high-octane shot of adrenaline for the soul, demanding you stop settling and start taking immediate control of your life.

    Shares:
    • empowering
    • earnest
  4. 04

    The Aladdin factor

    Jack Canfield · 1995

    A warm, anecdotal guide that transforms the daunting act of asking into an empowering daily habit.

    Shares:
    • empowering
    • earnest
  5. 05

    Confidence

    Barbara De Angelis · 1995

    A warm, steady hand on your shoulder guiding you out of the shadows of self-doubt and into your own power.

    Shares:
    • reflective
    • direct
    • earnest
  6. 06

    The Magic of Thinking Big

    David J. Schwartz · 2003

    An enthusiastic, classic kick in the pants that dares you to dismantle your own limitations and dream on a grander scale.

    Shares:
    • pragmatic
    • earnest
  7. 07

    Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office

    Lois P. Frankel · 2004

    A pragmatic, tough-love coaching session designed to help women unlearn the polite habits holding them back at work.

    Shares:
    • reflective
    • empowering
    • direct
    • pragmatic
  8. 08

    The Secret

    Rhonda Byrne

    An enthusiastic, mystical guide to unlocking the universe's abundance through the sheer force of positive thought.

    Shares:
    • earnest
  9. 09

    The big leap

    Gay Hendricks

    An encouraging, eye-opening guide to dismantling the invisible barriers we build against our own happiness and success.

    Shares:
    • reflective
    • empowering
    • earnest
  10. 10

    Barking Up the Wrong Tree

    Eric Barker

    A paradigm-shifting exploration of the psychological realities behind what actually drives achievement.

    Feels:
    • curious
    • revelatory
    • thought-provoking
  11. 11

    High performance habits

    Brendon Burchard

    A high-octane blueprint for turning ambition into sustainable, joyful achievement.

    Shares:
    • pragmatic
    • earnest
    • self-actualization
  12. 12

    The Magic of Getting What You Want

    David J. Schwartz

    A classic, no-nonsense pep talk that transforms vague ambitions into actionable confidence.

    Shares:
    • determined
    • pragmatic
    • earnest

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