Bookshelf Tour: 30+ Books That Inspired My Faith, Business & Digital Nomad Journey
If you’re looking for books that inspire faith, personal growth, and entrepreneurship, you’ve come to the right place. Over the years, these 30+ books have shaped my journey—guiding me through challenges, helping me grow spiritually, teaching me how to set boundaries, and showing me how to build a business from scratch.
From devotionals and Bible study guides to personal development classics and digital nomad resources, each book on my shelf has played a role in helping me become a more confident, intentional, and empowered version of myself. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your faith, mindset, relationships, or business skills, this “bookshelf tour” will give you plenty of ideas to start your own journey of growth and transformation.
Ready to take a tour of my bookshelf? Perfect timing—this is such a great mix of faith-based, self-help, relationship, and entrepreneurship titles… all the books I’ve added to my Bookshelf over the years!
📚 Tour My Bookshelf: 30+ Books That Changed My Life…
- 📖 Faith & Spiritual Growth Books
- 💡 Mindset & Personal Growth Books
- ❤️ Relationships & Emotional Health Books
- 📓 Journals & Productivity Books
- 🚀 Business, Branding & Entrepreneurship Books
📌 Be sure to SAVE THIS LIST: I’ve got more books that changed my life to add to it, and it’s only the beginning of my bookshelf tour! Plus, I’ll be diving deeper into what each of these has taught me… 📚 🫣
📖 Faith & Spiritual Growth Books
If you’ve been searching for the best Christian books for spiritual growth, devotionals to deepen your faith, or practical guides to strengthen your walk with God, this list is for you. Over the years, I’ve leaned on these books during some of my hardest seasons—from battling fear and anxiety to making big life transitions. Whether you’re looking for a daily prayer book, a life application Bible, or uplifting words from Joel Osteen or Joyce Meyer, these faith-based reads will encourage and inspire you, too.
- Prayers for Every Day (Deluxe Prayer Book)
- Jesus Calling (365-Day Devotional) – Sarah Young
- Life Application Study Bible (NIV Version) Imitation Leather Cover
- NIV Life Application Study Bible – Personal Size (Softcover)
- The Joel Cube – Joel Osteen (Audio + Affirmations)
- Got Questions?: Bible Questions Answered
- The Power of Favor – Joel Osteen
- Empty Out the Negative – Joel Osteen
- Think Better, Live Better – Joel Osteen
- Battlefield of the Mind – Joyce Meyer
- Living Beyond Your Feelings – Joyce Meyer
- More – Benny Perez
- The Principle of the Path – Andy Stanley
- Irresistible – Andy Stanley
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💡 Mindset & Personal Growth Books
Your mindset shapes everything—your health, relationships, business, and even your faith. When I started pursuing a new life as a digital nomad and entrepreneur, I realized I had to rewire the way I thought about success, freedom, and myself. These are the best personal development books that helped me shift my perspective, take bold action, and create a life I once thought was impossible. If you’re ready to improve your mindset, gain clarity, and unlock your potential, start with these powerful reads.
- The Secret – Rhonda Byrne
- The Four Agreements – Don Miguel Ruiz
- The Fire Starter Sessions – Danielle LaPorte
- The ONE Thing – Gary Keller
- Pivot – Jenny Blake
- Unshakeable – Tony Robbins
- Black Privilege – Charlamagne Tha God
- I Can’t Make This Up: Life Lessons – Kevin Hart
#MindsetMatters #PersonalGrowth #SelfImprovement #PositiveMindset #LifeLessons #GrowthMindset #InnerWork #BetterEveryday #SelfHelpBooks #ClarityAndFocus
❤️ Relationships & Emotional Health Books
Healthy relationships start with healthy boundaries. For me, learning to love myself, set limits, and communicate better changed not only my personal life but also how I show up in business. In this post, I’m sharing the best relationship books for singles, dating, and self-discovery that helped me heal codependency, attract better relationships, and understand love on a deeper level. Whether you’re navigating friendships, dating, or family dynamics, these books will give you practical tools for building stronger, healthier connections.
- Codependent No More – Melody Beattie
- Safe People – Cloud & Townsend
- Boundaries – Henry Cloud & John Townsend
- Boundaries in Dating – Henry Cloud & John Townsend
- Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus – John Gray
- The 5 Love Languages (Singles Edition) – Gary D. Chapman
- Calling in The One – Katherine Woodward Thomas
- Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man – Steve Harvey
#HealthyBoundaries #RelationshipGoals #SelfLoveJourney #EmotionalHealth #CodependencyRecovery #LoveLanguages #RelationshipAdvice #HeartHealing #BoundariesMatter #LoveYourselfFirst
📓 Journals & Productivity Books
If you’re anything like me, you love the fresh start of a new notebook or journal. But the right ones don’t just sit on a shelf—they actually help you stay focused, consistent, and aligned with your goals. In this post, I’m sharing my favorite guided journals and productivity tools that I use daily. From the Five Minute Journal for quick reflection to the 100-Day Goal Journal for tackling big dreams, these tools have helped me stay grounded while building my business and navigating life on the road.
- The Five Minute Journal
- The 100-Day Goal Journal – John Lee Dumas
- The Mastery Journal – John Lee Dumas
- In the FLO – Alisa Vitti (wellness-focused, but fits with lifestyle/productivity)
#JournalingCommunity #GoalSetting #ProductivityHacks #DailyJournaling #MindfulMoments #MorningRoutine #FocusAndFlow #JournalAddict #DreamBigDoBig #OrganizedMind
🚀 Business, Branding & Entrepreneurship Books
Starting and scaling a business can feel overwhelming, but the right books can give you a roadmap (and a much-needed mindset shift). When I left the 9–5, downsized, and started blogging my way into business, I leaned on these entrepreneurship and personal branding books to guide me. From Tim Ferriss’s 4-Hour Workweek to Gary Vee’s #AskGaryVee to my very own Brand Like a Boss, these are the resources that showed me how to build freedom, grow online, and turn passion projects into income.
- The 4-Hour Workweek – Timothy Ferriss
- #AskGaryVee – Gary Vaynerchuk
- Vlog Like a Boss – Amy Schmittauer (Landino)
- 50 States, 100 Days – Chris Strub
- Made by MSCHF (the book)
- Ultimate Guide to Pinterest for Business – Karen Leland
- Brand Like a Boss – Blogging Brandi 🎉
#EntrepreneurLife #SmallBusinessBooks #BuildYourBrand #ContentCreatorLife #DigitalNomadLife #BossMindset #OnlineBusinessTips #SocialMediaGrowth #BusinessReads #BrandStrategy
Fun Story: I’ve met some of the people on this list, and several of these books were personal gifts from the authors to me 😘
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📚 Tour The Full List of Books On My Bookshelf: 30+ Books That Changed My Life…
📖 Faith & Spiritual Growth Books
- Prayers for Every Day (Deluxe Prayer Book)
- The Power of Favor: The Force That Will Take You Where You Can’t Go on Your Own – by Joel Osteen
- Jesus Calling, Padded Hardcover, with Scripture References: Enjoying Peace in His Presence (A 365-Day Devotional)
- Life Application Study Bible (NIV Version) – Imitation Leather Cover
- NIV Life Application Study Bible – Personal Size (Softcover)
- “The Joel Cube” Joel Osteen Inspiration Audio Cube With Sermons and Affirmations
- Got Questions?: Bible Questions Answered – Answers to the Questions People Are Really Asking
- The Principle of the Path: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be by Andy Stanley
- Battlefield of the Mind: Winning the Battle in Your Mind by Joyce Meyer
- Living Beyond Your Feelings: Controlling Emotions So They Don’t Control You by Joyce Meyer
- Empty Out the Negative: Make Room for More Joy, Greater Confidence, and New Levels of Influence by Joel Osteen
- More: Discovering the God of more when life gives you less by Benny Perez
- Think Better, Live Better: A Victorious Life Begins in Your Mind by Joel Osteen
- Irresistible: Reclaiming the New that Jesus Unleashed for the World by Andy Stanley
❤️ Relationships & Emotional Health Books
- Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself by Melonie Beattie
- Safe People: How to Find Relationships that are Good for You and Avoid Those That Aren’t by Cloud & Townsend
- Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus: The Classic Guide to Understanding the Opposite Sex by John Gray
- The 5 Love Languages Singles Edition by Gary D. Chapman
- Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life by Henry Cloud and John Townsend
- Boundaries in Dating: How Healthy Choices Grow Healthy by Henry Cloud and John Townsend
- Calling in The One: 7 Weeks to Attract the Love of Your Life by Katherine Woodward Thomas
- Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man: What Men Really Think About Love, Relationships, Intimacy, and Commitment by Steve Harvey
📓 Journals & Productivity Books
- The Five Minute Journal
- The MASTERY JOURNAL – John Lee Dumas
- The 100-Day Goal Journal: Accomplish What Matters to You by John Lee Dumas
- In the FLO: Unlock Your Hormonal Advantage and Revolutionize Your Life – By Alisa Vitti
💡 Mindset & Personal Growth Books
- The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
- The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book) by Don Miguel Ruiz
- The Fire Starter Sessions by Danielle LaPorte
- The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth About Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller
- Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One by Jenny Blake
- Black Privilege: Opportunity Comes to Those Who Create It by Charlamagne Tha God
- I Can’t Make This Up: Life Lessons by Kevin Hart
- Unshakeable: Your Financial Freedom Playbook (Tony Robbins Financial Freedom Series) by Tony Robbins
🚀 Business, Branding & Entrepreneurship Books
- The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich – By Timothy (Tim) Ferriss
- #AskGaryVee: One Entrepreneur’s Take on Leadership, Social Media, and Self-Awareness (by Gary Vaynerchuk)
- Vlog Like A Boss (How to Kill It Online with Video Blogging) by AMY SCHMITTAUER (now Amy Landino)
- 50 States, 100 Days: The Book: Updated Edition by Chris Strub
- Made by MSCHF (the book)
- Ultimate Guide to Pinterest for Business (Ultimate Series) by Karen Leland
- Brand Like A Boss: How To Build An Identity & Bring Awareness Online (by Blogging Brandi)
📌 Be sure to SAVE THIS LIST: I’ve got more books that changed my life to add to it, and it’s only the beginning of my bookshelf tour! Plus, I’ll be diving deeper into what each of these has taught me… 📚 🫣
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