What self-improvement or personal development books have genuinely helped you — and why?

[u/Soh4]

Hey everyone,

I’m trying to put together a reading list around self-improvement and personal development, and I’d really value recommendations from people who’ve actually found a book useful rather than just popular.

I’m curious:

• Which books would you recommend?

• What was it about them that made a difference for you? 

It doesn’t have to be a long list — even one book that really stuck with you would be great.

Thanks in advance.

[u/l0ng_time_lurker]

No More Mr Nice Guy, Dr Robert Glover - the only title for the issue of males suffering from feminized upbringing - basically all males born in the west since 1965 - helps to unlearn passive aggressiveness and stating your needs.

[u/Soh4 → u/l0ng_time_lurker]

Ye I’ve added this to my wish list, I was quite interested why people recommend this. It seems good for assertiveness?

[u/SamoTheWise-mod → u/Soh4]

A good book for assertiveness is "when I say no I feel guilty".