Books Recommended by Miracle Olatunji

I also love The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins. When you were a kid you may have lived by this 5 second rule: if your snack drops on the floor, but you pick it up before 5 seconds go by, it’s still good to eat. This book applies a different 5 second rule, one that is about human psychology and beating procrastination: If you have an instinct to act on a goal, you must physically act on it within 5 seconds or your brain will squash it.

It’s crucial to realize that the dynamics of power and influence have changed. This book highlights the difference between ‘old power’ and ‘new power.’ Technology and the next generation have contributed greatly to this shift away from ‘old power’ (which has been hierarchical) to ‘new power’ (which is more focused on collaboration and connection). If you’re someone who wants to leverage ‘new power’ to make an impact in the world- whether that’s through creating, building, or leading- I recommend reading this book.

This book is highly relevant not only for young professionals but also for any and all professionals, leaders, entrepreneurs- everyone. We are nearing the start of an era known as the ‘fourth industrial revolution’ which is set to fundamentally changing the way we live, work and relate with one another. In this book, Klaus Schwab, who is the Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, provides insights and advice for understanding and thriving in this new era.

One person I met, Justin Lafazan, had also written What Wakes You Up?, an incredible book that has shown me just how important it is to be mission and purpose driven in every aspect of life. The book details his mission to inspire people to design not only their lives but also the world they want to live in- guided by their own answer this question: what wakes you up? What’s your purpose?

Year of Yes helped me realize how living at the edge of our comfort zones makes our world bigger. Shonda Rhimes, best known as the powerhouse behind Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal, used to be someone who would constantly lived her life driven by fear and always said ‘no’ to opportunities that were outside her comfort zone. She realized that by staying within her comfort zone, she would never grow and decided to do an experiment to say “yes” to opportunities that would push her out of her comfort zone. In the book, she shares the lessons she learned from this transformational journey.