Blogs you must read
Follow these Personal Development Bloggers for Your Daily Dose of Wisdom, Inspiration, and Step-by-Step Instructions for World Domination
1. Tim Ferriss (@tferriss) of Fourhourworkweek.com
I’ve been a fan since I read the 4-Hour Workweek and I now have his other books, 4-Hour Body and 4-Hour Chef. He thinks and sees the world differently, and that shows in his writing.
From Tim, I learned that having many options isn’t always better. Sometimes, it’s better to eliminate them altogether so you don’t waste time on petty choices like what to eat for breakfast.
Favorite posts:
- The Choice-Minimal Lifestyle: 6 Formulas for More Output and Less Overwhelm
- Real Mind Control: The 21-Day No-Complaint Experiment
2. Maria Popova (@brainpicker) of Brainpickings.org
Maria Popova isn’t your usual self-development blogger. She calls herself an “interestingness hunter-gatherer, and curious mind at large” and that’s a very fitting description considering the amount of research she does for a single post.
Brain Pickings is a collection of the lessons she’s learned on creativity, intellectuality/growth, anxiety, spirituality and more. If you want to be a better note-taker, look-up her interview with Tim Ferriss.
Favorite posts:
- Fixed vs. Growth: The Two Basic Mindsets That Shape Our Lives
- How to Find Your Purpose and Do What You Love
3. Lori Deschene (@tinybuddha) of Tinybuddha.com
Lori Deschene is the author of Tiny Buddha’s Guide to Loving Yourself, co-founder of the Recreate Your Life Story eCourse, and creator of Tiny Buddha, a site on simple wisdom, inspiration, relationships, and mindfulness. While many of the posts are based on Buddhism’s teachings, it’s not exclusively about Buddhism—or religion for that matter.
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4. Michael Hyatt (@MichaelHyatt) of Michaelhyatt.com
Hyatt is the author of Platform: Get Noticed in a Noisy World, and his personal blog is full of insightful and actionable posts on intentional leadership, productivity, publishing and more.
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5. Leo Babuta (@zen_habits) of Zenhabits.net
Leo Babuta writes about habits and living a minimalist lifestyle. Zen Habits chronicles his journey in changing bad habits like smoking and adding better ones like waking early, plus the lessons he learned along the way.
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6. Penelope Trunk (@penelopetrunk) of Penelopetrunk
I found Penelope Trunk on Google while I was researching for an article. I forgot what it was about, but her article came up on the search results and the headline stopped me in my tracks.
I was intrigued. What would you learn about time management by hating someone? Since then, I’ve loved her style of storytelling and candor in writing.
Trunk’s blog is full of stories and advice about life, work and starting a business.
Favorite posts:
- How much money do you need to be happy? Hint: Your sex life matters more
- Navigating the quarterlife crisis
7. Chris Guilleabeu (@chrisguillebeau) of Chrisguillebeau.com
Photo by: Stephanie Zito.
Chris Guillebeau is a travel hacker. So what’s he doing here in a list of personal development bloggers? Aside from traveling the world using frequent flyer miles, he’s also the author of the unconventional guide series, which are awesome guides for travelling, publishing and getting rich.
From him, I learned how to dream dreams worth chasing. He also showed me how to conduct annual reviews without going crazy.
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8. Marie Forleo (@marieforleo) of Marieforleo.com
Marie Forleo is the host of Marie TV and author of Make Every Man Want You: How To Be So Irresistible You’ll Barely Keep from Dating Yourself.
Her website is full of sassy and actionable advice for anyone wanting to build a business, focus, and overcome their limiting beliefs.
Favorite posts:
- Do You Let Criticism Stop You? How To Insult-Proof Your Ego
- Advanced Marketing: Who ELSE Influences Your Customer?
9. Danielle LaPorte (@daniellelaporte) of Daniellelaporte.com/
Danielle LaPorte is the author of The Fire Starter Sessions and co-creator of Your Big Beautiful Book Plan.
Yes, the site is probably geared for people who love inspirational quotes and soul-searching, but LaPorte’s website is much more than that. The posts are relatable, memorable and inspirational but not to the point that it’s too cheesy for my liking.
Favorite posts:
- My Recent Confessions On Writing, And A Word Of Advice: Keep Going.
- Do You Love Your Problems? Because That Would Be Helpful
10. Ramit Sethi (@ramit) of Iwillteachyoutoberich.com
Ramit Sethi’s writing is very direct and practical. No woo-woo inspirational but vague advice! He’s not afraid to call people out on their BS, and as a result he practically has a cult following. In email, he sounds like a scary guy (you’ll know what I mean if you’re subscribed to his newsletter), but he’s cool and approachable in person.
From Ramit, I learned that everything is negotiable. I also learned how to test (and break) my assumptions, like “Who will pay me this much if other freelancers charge half of that?”
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