5 Powerful Books That Changed My Mindset and My Life

⭐️ 5 POWERFUL BOOKS THAT CHANGED MY MINDSET AND MY LIFE

The year was 2008. The month? October! That’s when I decided to buy the book “The Secret.” I read it. I couldn’t BELIEVE life could be SO EASY!
You just had to think… and become rich? I had to try it. I needed that check in the mail. 😁

Well, soon enough, I realized it wasn’t THAT simple.

Until that book, I lived according to other people’s limiting beliefs—thinking I was destined to be born, grow up, get married, have kids, and die.
But deep inside, I knew life couldn’t be just that. I always wanted more. I always NEEDED more. And not just money! I’m too curious to accept what others tell me without checking for myself. I was NEVER okay with so-called dogma.

Since 2008, I’ve read dozens of books on the subject, listened to countless audiobooks, read opinions, forum discussions, blogs—you name it.

During this journey, I discovered five books that truly changed my mindset and my life.

📖 YOU CAN HEAL YOUR LIFE BY LOUISE HAY

Out of the five authors, I think this wonderful lady has the most important message: love yourself.
It took me a while to REALLY understand what she meant—because at the time, I was focused on making money.
But the truth is, when we truly love ourselves, we realize we can do anything. We know we can achieve whatever we want.

It’s not easy to reach that level of self-love. That’s why few people accomplish extraordinary things.
It’s a continuous process of self-work: reducing distractions, paying attention to how you speak to yourself, and especially how you treat yourself.

Louise Hay saves my mind and life every single day. Once you realize her power, you want to listen to her every day.

Here’s a precious quote: “You’ve been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.”

👉🏾 What changed in me: I started treating myself like someone I love.

📖 THINK AND GROW RICH BY NAPOLEON HILL

I found this book in 2016, the year I returned to Portugal.
Every day, on my way to and from work, I listened to the audiobook—so many times! I took notes and practiced.

Many successful people recommend this book. Even Bruce Lee applied its principles and achieved exactly what he envisioned. 👌🏾

Despite the title, this book isn’t just about money. It’s about clarity, purpose, and belief.
Hill helped me understand that our thoughts are powerful tools—and that success begins with a decision, followed by persistent, aligned action.
I learned that a positive mind is essential to success in anything.

Here’s an important quote:

“Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve.”

👉🏾 What changed in me: I stopped waiting for permission and started chasing what I wanted.

📖 THE POWER OF YOUR SUBCONSCIOUS MIND BY JOSEPH MURPHY

This book helped me truly understand the difference between the subconscious and conscious minds, and just how powerful the subconscious is. It taught me the importance of reprogramming it intentionally.

Murphy explains that our deepest beliefs run our lives—and that we can change them through repetition, visualization, and emotion.

Here’s a key quote:

“Change your thoughts, and you change your destiny.”

👉🏾 What changed in me: I became more intentional with my nightly thoughts and affirmations.

📖 FEELING IS THE SECRET BY NEVILLE GODDARD

Neville was a key discovery for me because he explains how essential our emotions are.
This book is short but profound—it shook me to my core. He insists that feeling is the gateway to manifestation. It’s not enough to think—you must feel as if the desire is already fulfilled.
He shares techniques that are very effective if you follow them properly.

This book changed the way I approached visualization.

Here’s an essential quote:

“Assume the feeling of your wish fulfilled.”

👉🏾 What changed in me: I began to live as if my dreams were already mine.

📖 THE GAME OF LIFE AND HOW TO PLAY IT BY FLORENCE SCOVEL SHINN

Florence’s writing is both poetic and practical. Her affirmations and stories reminded me that faith and imagination are not luxuries—they are tools.
This book reinforced the idea that we must stop living in fear and start acting with faith.

It gave me spiritual confidence and reminded me to stand firm in what I believe.

Here’s a remarkable quote:

“If one asks for success and prepares for failure, he will get the situation he has prepared for.”

👉🏾 What changed in me: I started affirming what I wanted instead of worrying about what I feared.

🙌🏾 Each of these books came to me at the right time and offered a new layer of self-awareness, empowerment, and inner peace. They didn’t just change my thoughts—they changed my life. If you’re feeling stuck, exhausted, or disconnected, maybe one of these titles will be the spark you need. Growth starts within, and reading, for me, has always been a way to come home to myself.

🍹 And… what day is it today? SA-TUR-DAY! Which means… ME TIME! 😃

I’m now moving on to the series. One that I kind of liked just started its 3rd season: The Wheel of Time! I’ll watch the first two episodes — let’s see if I jump from “kind of” to really like it! 😁

Well, I’ve been experimenting with low-carb drinks. Today, I ventured into making a strawberry and rum cocktail. It looks and tastes good. I’m getting better at this whole drink-making thingy! 😅

Bye-bye! 💋