The Best Passion Audiobooks of All Time

Discover the most influential passion audiobooks, recommended by leaders, experts, and readers worldwide

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Recommendations by Eric Schmidt, Tony Robbins, Tim Ferriss, Kevin Rose and 88 others
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Book Cover of Angela Duckworth - Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

By Angela Duckworth – Pioneering psychologist & researcher (you?) 

4.92
| 2016 | 352 Pages
Recommended for: 
Students, educators, athletes, and business people seeking outstanding achievement. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
  • Understand the power of passion and perseverance in achieving success
  • Learn how to develop grit through continuous improvement and deliberate practice
  • Realize the importance of purpose and contribution to others in fostering grit
  • Discover the role of hope in driving efforts towards improving the future
  • Explore the transformative potential of developing a gritty mindset
Reviews:
Inspiring Stories
Insightful Research
Practical Insights
Motivational
Life-Changing
Not Instant Results
No Specific Techniques
  • #22 Best Seller in Popular Applied Psychology on Amazon
  • New York Times Bestseller
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee
Recommended by Albert Wenger, Pierrette Abeel, Anu Hariharan and 38 others
Neil Degrasse TysonAcademic Penn Psychologist angeladuckw, author of the book Grit, suggests that raw talent may be overrated. If so, then what does it take to be a great athlete, or to be great at anything? chucknicecomic, mythreeleftfeet, and I search for answers.
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Alexis Ohanian Sr.This is a great idea. And GRIT is a great book. angeladuckw is a genuine American Hero
'Gbénga SanAs she does with most interesting things she reads, temiladesesan asked me to read "only these two lines". That was all it took for me to start reading Grit. So practical, we discuss real life application in-between chapters. Feels like the twin book of Drive by Daniel Pink
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Book Cover of Cathy Heller - Don't Keep Your Day Job: How to Turn Your Passion into Your Career

By Cathy Heller – Creator and host of Don’t Keep Your Day Job podcast (you?) 

4.88
| 2019 | 256 Pages
Recommended for: 
Creative individuals seeking to monetize their passion. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
  • Find your purpose and passion
  • Monetize your passion
  • Overcome common obstacles like fear and self-doubt
  • Learn from successful entrepreneurs' stories
  • Take actionable steps to pursue your dreams
Reviews:
Inspirational
Encouraging
Actionable
Motivational
Practical
Impostor Syndrome
Perfectionism
  • Nominated for a Webby Award for Best Business Podcast
Recommended by Jeff Goins, Emily Giffin, Alex Banayan and 1 other
Jeff GoinsHeller's creative insights both inspire and challenge us to chase our art, earn the right to share it others, and never lose sight of what truly matters
Emily GiffinCathy really ‘gets it.’ Listen to Don’t Keep Your Day Job! It is filled with the advice people need to pursue their passions and make their lives more meaningful
Alex BanayanHeller has a message more timely than ever: now is the time to go after your dreams―because the only person’s permission you need is your own
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Passion Book made by AI

By TailoredRead – AI that creates personalized books for you 

4.98
| 2024 | 30-300 pages
Learn Passion faster with a book created specifically for you by state-of-the-art AI. Our AI has vast knowledge of Passion, and will craft a custom-tailored book for you in just 10 minutes. This tailored book addresses YOUR unique interests, goals, knowledge level, and background. Available for online reading, PDF download, and Kindle, your custom book will provide personalized insights to help you learn faster, expand your horizons, and accomplish your goals. Embark on your Passion learning journey with a personalized book - made exclusively for you.
Recommended for: 
All readers across all knowledge levels.
You will:
  • Get a Passion book tailored to your interests, goals, and background
  • Receive a book precisely matching your background and level of knowledge
  • Select which topics you want to learn, exclude the topics you don't
  • Define your learning goals and let your book guide you to accomplish them
  • Get all the knowledge you need consolidated into a single focused book
Reviews:
Insightful
Focused
Highly Personalized
Easy to Read
Engaging
Actionable
Up-to-Date
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Book Cover of Brad Stulberg, Steve Magness - The Passion Paradox: A Guide to Going All In, Finding Success, and Discovering the Benefits of an Unbalanced Life

By Brad Stulberg – Bestselling author of The Practice of Groundedness and Master of Change (you?) and 1 more 

4.87
| 2019 | 192 Pages
Recommended for: 
Individuals seeking to understand and manage their passions for a more fulfilling and sustainable life. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
  • Understand the nuances of passion and its potential pitfalls.
  • Learn how to manage passion for a rich and meaningful life.
  • Discover the science behind passion and its impact on well-being.
  • Explore the balance between embracing and controlling passion.
  • Gain insights on finding, cultivating, and transitioning passions effectively.
Reviews:
Insightful Science
Practical Tips
Thought-Provoking
Captivating Stories
Authentic and Honest
Slow Start
Repetitive Explanations
  • New York Times Bestselling Author
  • Bestselling Author of The Practice of Groundedness
  • Bestselling Author of Master of Change
Recommended by Daniel Pink, Adam Grant, Shalane Flanagan and 3 others
Daniel PinkPassion. The topic is sparking conversations at work, at school, and at home. Should we throw everything to the winds and follow our passion? Or should we strive for balance and let our passions cool? In THE PASSION PARADOX, Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness offer the surprising, nuanced, and research-backed answer. This super-smart, must-read book will teach you how to find and fuel your passion without burning up or burning out
Adam GrantPassion is a roller coaster ride that can send us on a sudden, precipitating plunge from the heights of happiness to the depths of despair. This thoughtful, immediately readable book shows how to manage passion so it brings out the best in us rather than the worst in us
Shalane FlanaganI feel like this book was written for me. I had to resist underlining every sentence in the book
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