Books recommended by Michael Hyatt

Michael Hyatt is a well-known author and expert in personal development and productivity. As the former editor of Harper’s Magazine, his work made him famous for his insights on leadership, communication, and effective living. Michael’s book recommendations tend to focus on self-improvement, productivity, and leadership, with an emphasis on practical tools and strategies for achieving success.

His books often combine inspiring stories with actionable advice, making them accessible to readers looking for a mix of motivation and how-to guidance. Many of his recommendations, such as The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Getting Things Done, and Positioning, prioritize the development of habits, skills, and mindset that can help individuals achieve their goals and live more fulfilling lives.

1. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change (by Stephen R. Covey). Recommended by Daniel Pink , Dave Ramsey , Dustin Moskovitz , Jim Kwik , Ken Block , Kishore Biyani , Michael McCullough , Noah Kagan , Shay Carl , Jenn Im , Michael Hyatt
2. Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity (by David Allen). Recommended by Dustin Moskovitz , Ev Williams , Michael McCullough , Tony Hsieh , Howard Stern , Michael Hyatt
3. The Power of a Positive No: Save The Deal Save The Relationship and Still Say No (by William Ury). Recommended by Muna AbuSulayman , Michael Hyatt
4. Man's Search for Meaning: (by Viktor E. Frankl). Recommended by Aniela Gregorek , Bryan Johnson , Chelsea Handler , Chip Conley , Daniel Pink , Dave Elitch , David Blaine , Dustin Moskovitz , Emma Watson , Esther Perel , Ev Williams , Fedor Holz , Jim Kwik , Jimmy Fallon , Jocko Willink , Jordan Peterson , Lex Fridman , Maria Popova , Michael Gervais , Naval Ravikant , Ryan Holiday , Sam Altman , Simon Sinek , Terry Crews , Tony Robbins , Turia Pitt , PewDiePie , Shane Parrish , Mark Manson , Phil Jackson , Tom Bilyeu , Michael Hyatt , Alastair Humphreys , Steve Kerr , Robin Black
5. Positioning: The Battle for Your Mind (by Al Ries). Recommended by Ev Williams , Patrick O’Shaughnessy , Michael Hyatt
6. The 5 Levels of Leadership: Proven Steps to Maximize Your Potential (by John C. Maxwell). Recommended by Michael Hyatt
7. Raving Fans: A Revolutionary Approach To Customer Service (by Ken Blanchard). Recommended by Michael Hyatt
8. slide:ology: The Art and Science of Presentation Design (by Nancy Duarte). Recommended by Michael Hyatt
9. Business Secrets from the Bible: Spiritual Success Strategies for Financial Abundance (by Rabbi Daniel Lapin). Recommended by Michael Hyatt
10. Secrets of Dynamic Communications: Prepare with Focus, Deliver with Clarity, Speak with Power (by Ken Davis). Recommended by Michael Hyatt
11. Margin: Restoring Emotional, Physical, Financial, and Time Reserves to Overloaded Lives (by Richard A. Swenson). Recommended by Michael Hyatt
12. Love Is the Killer App: How to Win Business and Influence Friends (by Tim Sanders). Recommended by Michael Hyatt
13. Insanely Simple: The Obsession That Drives Apple's Success (by Ken Segall). Recommended by Keith Rabois , Michael Hyatt
14. Thou Shall Prosper: Ten Commandments for Making Money (by Rabbi Daniel Lapin). Recommended by Dave Ramsey , Michael Hyatt
15. Launch: How to Sell Almost Anything Online, Build a Business You Love, and Live the Life of Your Dreams (by Jeff Walker). Recommended by Michael Hyatt
16. Virtual Freedom: How to Work with Virtual Staff to Buy More Time, Become More Productive, and Build Your Dream Business (by Chris C. Ducker). Recommended by Michael Hyatt
17. You Are the Message: Getting What You Want by Being Who You Are (by Roger Ailes). Recommended by Michael Hyatt
18. Talk Like TED: The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds (by Carmine Gallo). Recommended by Michael Hyatt
19. The Power of Full Engagement: Managing Energy, Not Time, Is the Key to High Performance and Personal Renewal (by Jim Loehr). Recommended by Noah Kagan , Michael Hyatt
20. Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us (by Seth Godin). Recommended by Michael Hyatt
21. The Ultimate Sales Machine: Turbocharge Your Business with Relentless Focus on 12 Key Strategies (by Chet Holmes). Recommended by Noah Kagan , Michael Hyatt
22. Visioneering: Your Guide for Discovering and Maintaining Personal Vision (by Andy Stanley). Recommended by Michael Hyatt
23. Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less (by Greg Mckeown). Recommended by Kevin Rose , Noah Kagan , Reid Hoffman , Austen Allred , Steve Harvey , Jodie Cook , Michael Hyatt
24. Permission Marketing: Turning Strangers into Friends and Friends into Customers (by Seth Godin). Recommended by Noah Kagan , Michael Hyatt
25. Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard (by Chip Heath). Recommended by Adam Grant , Andrew Wilkinson , Michael Hyatt
26. How To Win Friends and Influence People: (by Dale Carnegie). Recommended by Dave Ramsey , Daymond John , Derek Sivers , DJ Vlad , Dustin Moskovitz , Ken Block , Paul Graham , Scott Adams , Shay Carl , Strauss Zelnick , Tim Draper , Warren Buffett , Sahil Lavingia , Barbara Corcoran , Alex Hormozi , Michael Hyatt
27. The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference (by Malcolm Gladwell). Recommended by Ev Williams , Joe Rogan , Kevin Rose , Kevin Systrom , Mike Shinoda , Jenn Im , Michael Hyatt
28. StrengthsFinder 2.0: (by Tom Rath). Recommended by Neil Strauss , Michael Hyatt
29. Focus: The Future of Your Company Depends on It (by Al Ries). Recommended by Ben Horowitz , Ev Williams , Michael Hyatt
30. The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It (by Michael E. Gerber). Recommended by Dave Camarillo , Dave Ramsey , Derek Sivers , Tim Ferriss , Tom Bilyeu , Michael Hyatt
31. Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action (by Simon Sinek). Recommended by Jim Kwik , Julie Rice , Kathryn Minshew , Richard Branson , Robert Rodriguez , Tony Hsieh , Tom Bilyeu , Michael Hyatt
32. Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us (by Daniel Pink). Recommended by David Heinemeier Hansson , Tobi Lütke , Danny Miranda , Michael Hyatt
33. The Magic of Thinking Big: (by David J. Schwartz). Recommended by Dave Camarillo , Jim Kwik , Mr. Money Mustache , Tim Ferriss , Steve Harvey , Jodie Cook , Ali Abdaal , Michael Hyatt
34. Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…And Others Don't (by Jim Collins). Recommended by Brian Armstrong , Daniel Ek , Dave Ramsey , Ev Williams , Frank Blake , Jason Calacanis , Jeff Bezos , Max Levchin , Tracy DiNunzio , Michael Hyatt , John Doerr
35. Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion (by Robert Cialdini). Recommended by Adam Robinson , Alexis Ohanian , Charlie Munger , Guy Kawasaki , Max Levchin , Naval Ravikant , Neil Strauss , Noah Kagan , Ramit Sethi , Samy Kamkar , Scott Adams , Tobi Lütke , Andrew Wilkinson , Patrick O’Shaughnessy , Mark Manson , Alex Hormozi , Michael Hyatt , James Clear
36. The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich (by Tim Ferriss). Recommended by A.J. Jacobs , Blake Mycoskie , Caterina Fake , Charles Poliquin , Daniel Pink , David Heinemeier Hansson , Derek Sivers , Eric Weinstein , Ev Williams , Gary Keller , Jason Silva , Laura R Walker , Marc Andreessen , Marc Goodman , Mark Bell , Maurice Ashley , Mike Maples, Jr. , Mike Shinoda , Rolf Potts , Tim Draper , Tristan Harris , Walter Isaacson , Lewis Howes , Jodie Cook , Brian Dean , Michael Hyatt
37. The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles (by Steven Pressfield). Recommended by Aubrey Marcus , Brian Koppelman , Daniel Pink , Derek Sivers , Joe Rogan , Lex Fridman , Marie Forleo , Ryan Holiday , Seth Godin , Soman Chainani , Russell Moore , Jen Sincero , Jodie Cook , Danny Miranda , Michael Hyatt , James Clear