5 Must Read Autobiographies That Are Roadmaps For Men
These autobiographical books are all about reinvention and brutal truths behind greatness.
Reading an autobiographical book that narrates more about the journey than the achievements always grip the readers. It takes you beyond the greatest hits album and presents a masterclass in failure, reinvention, and what ambition can do to you. The best books entertain while enlightening the readers but truly depicting the cost of achieving those heights. Most importantly they are a reminder that no one has it figured out. Everyone is figuring it out as they move in life.
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Some are purely arc-bending stories that sound fictional but aren't, that explode, crash, ruin, and rise again because the pursuit is relentless. Whether you are looking to find that missing piece in you to discover your path again, or want to build a winning mindset, some autobiographies are essential reads that need to be part of your bookshelf.
Written by men who have built, broken, bled, these non-sugary autobiographies are full of life lessons and cheat codes, the list has 5 must read autobiographies that go beyond its self-help cataloguing.
Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
Published in 2020 by Oscar-winning actor, Matthew McConaughey's autobiography is a mix of wild stories and life lessons that makes the book partly a memoir and partly a philosophical rant stripping away the myths of life.
Read if you need a reminder that life is too short to play by the books. Make your own playbook for success.
The Ride Of A Lifetime by Robert Iger
From the guy who ran and reinvented Disney as the $300 billion empire, Robert Iger's 2019 autobiography titled The Ride Of A Lifetime discusses the themes of leadership under pressure, calm in the chaos, and leading without noise in the world of business.
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Read if you want to know how real power works.
Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramhansa Yogananda
The only book found on Steve Job's iPad before his death and one of the top 100 best spiritual books of the century, the Autobiography of a Yogi published in 1946 is one of the highly recommended autobiographies that highlights self-mastery, resilience, spirituality, and ambition in the mix. It is also one of the books that been translated in over 50 languages.
Read if you want to tap into billionaire and high achievers' mindset driven by mindfulness and mental strength.
Lara- The England Chronicles by Brian Lara
The legendary West Indies Cricketer, Brian Lara in his 2024 autobiography reflects on his experiences playing the sport in England, game insights and lessons on mastery and resilience. The book gives nuances of sportsmanship and winning mentality.
Read if you want to understand the nuances of ambition, sports, and winners.
Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins
An Army Ranger's autobiography that focuses on pain as the path to power, Can't Hurt Me (2019) is a powerful story of transformation and overcoming adversities of life. Goggins, who grew up overweight and was bullied in school, ended up as a Navy SEAL. Spotlighting mental toughness, discipline, and pushing the limits, the autobiography revolves around the ultra-endurance athlete.
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Read if you want to develop a risk taker.
