Great Books About Mental Health & Happiness

10% Happier

Why I recommend it:
From Calm to Headspace to The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, tidbits of mindfulness and meditation stick in my head – but Dan Harris’ book shows a real-world example of being a professional and working this into how I operate.

Solutions and Other Problems

Why I recommend it:
Even better than her first book, Allie’s unique self of humor is a great reminder of the journey we’re all on. It’ll make you laugh (which we don’t do enough of), reflect, and remember that there’s a world of people like you.

Crash Test Girl

Why I recommend it:
Watching Kari Byron on MythBusters, we assume “she wanted this career from the start.” Hearing her own telling shows that few [interesting] people have a life that follows a straight-line, and her positivity and optimism come from hard work that we can all model ourselves after.

Book Sections

Leadership and Management

Whether you lead, manage, or mentor, these books help you find your style while enjoying the journey.

Marketing & Creativity

Books that debunk the myth that people are born creative and help unlock everyone’s inner marketer.

Mental Health & Happiness

Great reads that offer great ways to find joy in what we do, no matter where we are or where we’re going.

Tech & Software Development

Books that help nerds realize they’re more than coders, and help non-nerds learn that none of this is magic.

Parenting & Relationships

Although there’s no manual for being a good parent, these are great guides to help us improve every day.