{"id":149219,"date":"2020-02-05T02:00:52","date_gmt":"2020-02-05T10:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/?p=149219"},"modified":"2020-08-05T15:22:30","modified_gmt":"2020-08-05T22:22:30","slug":"motivational-books","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/motivational-books\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Motivational Books for Your Reading List"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you want to land your dream job, face your fears or just simply live your best year yet, we found the best reads written by authors who were once in your shoes and came through the other side with a triumphant story.<\/p>\n<p>Ahead, we picked our top 10 motivational books that will inspire you to actively pursue your goals.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-149854\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-05-at-4.41.14-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/05164128\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-05-at-4.41.14-PM.png 589w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/05164128\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-05-at-4.41.14-PM-143x222.png 143w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/05164128\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-05-at-4.41.14-PM-148x230.png 148w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/05164128\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-05-at-4.41.14-PM-392x610.png 392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Girl-Stop-Apologizing-Shame-Free-Embracing\/dp\/1400209609\"><em>Girl, Stop Apologizing<\/em> by Rachel Hollis<\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Hollis breaks down how women are defined (mom, daughter, girlfriend, wife), and calls for readers to define themselves as they choose to be defined. Whether it\u2019s starting a business or asking for a raise, Hollis will inspire you until the last page.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-149855\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-05-at-4.42.33-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/05164310\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-05-at-4.42.33-PM.png 781w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/05164310\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-05-at-4.42.33-PM-158x222.png 158w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/05164310\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-05-at-4.42.33-PM-164x230.png 164w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/05164310\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-05-at-4.42.33-PM-768x1079.png 768w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/05164310\/Screen-Shot-2020-02-05-at-4.42.33-PM-434x610.png 434w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Big-Magic-Creative-Living-Beyond-ebook\/dp\/B00S52M350\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3614UZZGXKYW6&amp;keywords=big+magic+elizabeth+gilbert&amp;qid=1579193413&amp;s=digital-text&amp;sprefix=big+magic+el%2Cstripbooks%2C143&amp;sr=1-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Big Magic<\/em> by Elizabeth Gilbert<\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Gilbert teaches readers how to live a creative life and explore the creativity inside you without fear, while challenging readers to go after what they love. It\u2019s an uplifting and wonderful read.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-149283\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Girlboss.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/16090010\/Girlboss.png 500w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/16090010\/Girlboss-149x222.png 149w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/16090010\/Girlboss-154x230.png 154w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/16090010\/Girlboss-408x610.png 408w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/GIRLBOSS-Sophia-Amoruso-ebook\/dp\/B00G3L13UQ\/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=%23girlboss&amp;qid=1579193439&amp;s=digital-text&amp;sr=1-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>#Girlboss<\/em> by Sophia Amoruso<\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Founder of Nasty Gal, Amoruso discusses her journey in fashion, which began with rummaging through trash to starting one of the most successful clothing companies in the world. This read will motivate you to unabashedly follow your dreams and see where it takes them.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-149280\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-16-at-11.51.32-AM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/16085705\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-16-at-11.51.32-AM.png 500w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/16085705\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-16-at-11.51.32-AM-145x222.png 145w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/16085705\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-16-at-11.51.32-AM-150x230.png 150w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/16085705\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-16-at-11.51.32-AM-397x610.png 397w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Year-Yes-Dance-Stand-Person-ebook\/dp\/B00YTG3C0G\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3QD39XHKFQN6F&amp;keywords=year+of+yes+shonda+rimes&amp;qid=1579193461&amp;s=digital-text&amp;smid=A1NXB12OKLL9I5&amp;sprefix=year+of+yes%2Cdigital-text%2C142&amp;sr=1-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Year of Yes<\/em> by Shonda Rhimes<\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">What would happen if you said &#8216;yes&#8217; to every opportunity that came your way and stopped living with fear? Rhimes shares her experience of responding &#8216;yes&#8217; for an entire year and how living without being led by fear changed her life.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-149281\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-16-at-11.51.53-AM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/16085708\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-16-at-11.51.53-AM.png 500w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/16085708\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-16-at-11.51.53-AM-145x222.png 145w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/16085708\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-16-at-11.51.53-AM-150x230.png 150w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/16085708\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-16-at-11.51.53-AM-398x610.png 398w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Close-Being-Yall-Dont-Even-ebook\/dp\/B076H4ZSNW\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=20B6GI46N83Y&amp;keywords=so+close+to+being+the+sht%2C+y%27all+don%27t+even+know&amp;qid=1579193501&amp;s=digital-text&amp;sprefix=so+close+to+be%2Cdigital-text%2C141&amp;sr=1-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>So Close to Being the Sh*t, Y&#8217;all Don&#8217;t Even Know<\/em> by Retta\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Actress and comedian, Retta (known for her roles on <em>Parks and Recreation<\/em>), writes about how she threw away her plan to attend medical school to move to Hollywood except her fear of success got in the way of her dream and almost ruined it. Retta will inspire you to laugh at the lemons life throws at you and to follow your dream \u2013 because persistence is key.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-149284\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-16-at-12.00.48-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/16090233\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-16-at-12.00.48-PM.png 500w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/16090233\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-16-at-12.00.48-PM-145x222.png 145w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/16090233\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-16-at-12.00.48-PM-151x230.png 151w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/16090233\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-16-at-12.00.48-PM-399x610.png 399w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Why-Not-Me-Mindy-Kaling-ebook\/dp\/B00N6PEMZK\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=56K97HRMCWUM&amp;keywords=why+not+me&amp;qid=1579194037&amp;s=digital-text&amp;sprefix=why+not+me%2Cdigital-text%2C147&amp;sr=1-1\"><em>Why Not Me<\/em> by Mindy Kaling<\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Kaling talks about her friend faux pas, losing weight in Hollywood, boyfriends and what it\u2019s like to navigate an industry where no one looks like her. This book will give any reader a reminder that adulting can be hard, but they\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-149286\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-16-at-12.05.07-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/16090547\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-16-at-12.05.07-PM.png 500w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/16090547\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-16-at-12.05.07-PM-142x222.png 142w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/16090547\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-16-at-12.05.07-PM-147x230.png 147w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/16090547\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-16-at-12.05.07-PM-391x610.png 391w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/You-Are-Badass%C2%AE-Doubting-Greatness\/dp\/0762447699\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life<\/em> by Jen Sincero<\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Sincero book offers exercises to help readers get rid of self-sabotaging thoughts that are stopping them from living their best lives. She also offers sage advice on how to be financially successful starting now.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-149287\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-16-at-12.06.56-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/16090818\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-16-at-12.06.56-PM.png 500w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/16090818\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-16-at-12.06.56-PM-147x222.png 147w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/16090818\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-16-at-12.06.56-PM-152x230.png 152w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/16090818\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-16-at-12.06.56-PM-403x610.png 403w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Gross-Anatomy-Field-Guide-Loving\/dp\/0399574840\/ref=sr_1_2?crid=19WQ5Y02EIFZY&amp;keywords=gross+anatomy+dispatches+from+the+front+and+back&amp;qid=1579194768&amp;sprefix=gross+anatomy+dis%2Caps%2C151&amp;sr=8-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Gross Anatomy:\u00a0<\/em><span id=\"productTitle\" class=\"a-size-large\"><em>A Field Guide to Loving Your Body, Warts and All<\/em>\u00a0<\/span>by Mara Altman<\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Altman takes a deeper look at the societal expectations placed on women and breaks that stigma. This is a great read for when you need a confidence boost!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-149288\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-16-at-12.07.31-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/16090820\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-16-at-12.07.31-PM.png 500w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/16090820\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-16-at-12.07.31-PM-146x222.png 146w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/16090820\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-16-at-12.07.31-PM-151x230.png 151w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/16090820\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-16-at-12.07.31-PM-401x610.png 401w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Shark-Tales-Turned-Billion-Business\/dp\/1591844185\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1KF9I50B87107&amp;keywords=shark+tales+barbara+corcoran&amp;qid=1580948728&amp;sprefix=shark+tales+%2Caps%2C143&amp;sr=8-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Shark Tales<\/em> by\u00a0Barbara Corcoran<\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Corcoran tells her story of how she failed at multiple jobs before she got the idea to open her own real estate office with a $1000 loan, which has since turned into a six billion dollar business. This read will inspire you to find your own financial freedom and do what you love.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-149289\" src=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-16-at-12.09.33-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/16091031\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-16-at-12.09.33-PM.png 500w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/16091031\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-16-at-12.09.33-PM-136x222.png 136w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/16091031\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-16-at-12.09.33-PM-141x230.png 141w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/16091031\/Screen-Shot-2020-01-16-at-12.09.33-PM-374x610.png 374w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Money-Love-Story-Untangle-Financial\/dp\/1401941761\/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3RAXAJQ6NDU3U&amp;keywords=kate+northrup+money+a+love+story&amp;qid=1579194551&amp;sprefix=money+a+love+story+nor%2Caps%2C147&amp;sr=8-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Money: A Love Story<\/em> by\u00a0Kate Northrup<\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Northrup takes readers on a financial journey and shares how she went from $20,000 debt to financial freedom. This book opens the narrative on money talk among women, urging women to create the financial life they\u2019ve always dreamed of.<\/p>\n<p>xx, The FabFitFun Team<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":"Whether you want to land your dream job, face your fears or just simply live ...","author":7532830,"featured_media":149861,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[260],"tags":[],"thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/05172532\/motivational.png","thumbnail_url_middle_card":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/05172532\/motivational-386x200.png","formated_date":"February 5, 2020","category_name":"Life","category_icon":"https:\/\/d3vodd1ws13xud.cloudfront.net\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/10113832\/entertainment.svg","author_name":"Jennifer Quaglio","trending":false,"sponsored":false,"random_color":"#58cc41","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/149219"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7532830"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=149219"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/149219\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/149861"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=149219"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=149219"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=149219"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}