The Best Purpose Books of All Time

Discover the most influential purpose books, recommended by leaders, experts, and readers worldwide

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Book Cover of Terri Trespicio - Unfollow Your Passion: How to Create a Life that Matters to You

By Terri Trespicio – Award-winning writer, in-demand speaker, and brand advisor (you?) 

4.97
| 2021 | 288 Pages
Recommended for: 
Personal growth seekers and individuals looking to redefine success and meaning in their lives. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
  • Questioning Conventional Wisdom on Passion
  • Flipping Societal Norms
  • Unlocking Unique Path to Meaning
  • Confronting Challenges
  • Exploring Creativity and Intuition
Reviews:
Engaging
Challenges Conventional Thinking
Practical Advice
Funny and Compelling
Actionable Insights
Too Liberal
Anti-Male Jabs
  • Named a Best Feel-Good Book of 2021 by The Washington Post
Recommended by Seth Godin, Marie Forleo, Mel Robbins and 3 others
Seth GodinRight here, right now, when it’s so needed, Terri Trespicio arrives. This book holds the key to a box that only you can unlock
Marie ForleoAs the original multi-passionate entrepreneur, I’ve been saying for years that the push for a single passion is outdated. In Unfollow Your Passion, Terri Trespicio writes with power, style, and wit about the question we all struggle with: What is it I should, or can, do with my life?
Mel RobbinsUnfollow Your Passion is A. MUST. READ. for anyone looking for a more meaningful life. Compelling, funny, and actionable, no motivation required
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Book Cover of Dharius Daniels - Your Purpose Is Calling: Your Difference Is Your Destiny

By Dharius Daniels – Speaker, coach, and certified emotional intelligence specialist (you?) 

4.94
| 2022 | 240 Pages
Recommended for: 
Individuals seeking personal growth. Ages 12 to Adults.
You will:
  • Learn to overcome obstacles that inhibit self-acceptance and fulfillment.
  • Discover your unique design and how it relates to your purpose.
  • Understand the importance of self-leadership in achieving your goals.
  • Identify the gifts within you that contribute to your calling.
  • Embrace your individuality as a means to impact the world.
Reviews:
Readable
Insightful
Practical
Engaging
Convicting
Repetitive
Too Simplistic
  • New York Times Bestseller
Recommended by Christine Caine, Levi Lusko, Tasha Cobbs-Leonard and 3 others
Christine CaineDiscovering your purpose, identifying your distinctiveness, and making your unique contribution to the world, is the difference between living a meaningful or aimless life. In Your Purpose Is Calling: Your Difference Is Your Destiny, Dharius Daniels masterfully unpacks the importance of understanding why God has made you the way he has, and how to practically embrace and unleash your God-given potential. You will be equipped and empowered to step up and into your purpose
Levi LuskoThis book is an arrow straight to the heart of a question we all wrestle with: 'who is the unique me and how can I make a difference with my one unique life?' Personal, compelling, and practical, Dr. Dharius Daniels helps you answer these questions and grasp who you were handcrafted to be
Tasha Cobbs-LeonardAt some point in life, we all reach a place where we question our purpose and destiny. In his book Your Purpose Is Calling, Dr. Dharius Daniels walks us through practical principles to help us identify the gifts placed inside of us that serve as a foundation for purpose. He asks the keen question of 'Who do you think you are?' as a springboard into the steps we can take to find that answer, while simultaneously encouraging us to figure out our 'why' or the things that incentivize and motivate us. This is the book that my 20-something year old self needed to help me navigate life. This is the book that I need today to help me stay focused on my path and calling
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Purpose Book made by AI

By TailoredRead – AI that creates personalized books for you 

4.98
| 2025 | 30-300 pages
Learn Purpose faster with a book created specifically for you by state-of-the-art AI. Our AI has vast knowledge of Purpose, 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 Purpose learning journey with a personalized book - made exclusively for you.
Recommended for: 
All readers across all knowledge levels.
You will:
  • Get a Purpose 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 Rha Goddess, Gabrielle Bernstein - The Calling: 3 Fundamental Shifts to Stay True, Get Paid, and Do Good

By Rha Goddess – Entrepreneurial soul coach behind breakthrough changemakers (you?) and 1 more 

4.89
| 2020 | 384 Pages
Recommended for: 
Entrepreneurs seeking to align spirituality with business strategy. Beginner to Intermediate readers.
You will:
  • Discover your unique calling and purpose
  • Uncover core values for fulfillment and success
  • Take practical steps towards self-discovery and growth
  • Learn to live, love, and lead authentically
  • Understand the importance of self-responsibility and self-compassion
Reviews:
Thought-Provoking
Engaging
Transformative
Practical Advice
Accessible Writing
Formulaic
Dreary
Recommended by Daymond John, Michael Skolnik, Van Jones and 9 others
Daymond JohnRha Goddess has dedicated her life to helping others find their passion, their purpose and their profit. The Calling, gives you a front row seat to her innovative and timely approach
Michael SkolnikI cannot wait to read rhagoddess' book, The Calling: 3 Fundamental Shifts to Stay True, Get Paid, and Do Good.
I've known her for close to 20 years and she has changed my life in transformative ways. Definitely check this book, and learn from one of the best!
Van JonesRha Goddess is a seasoned veteran when it comes to helping others find their path and their purpose. From corporate CEOs to incarcerated youth, I’ve had the privilege to know Rha for almost two decades and she is nothing short of MASTERFUL when it comes to getting to the heart of what matters. If you believe that you are here to make a difference in the world then The Calling is your new blueprint for self-determined success
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