5 Books to Read in Your 20s

Inner Game of Tennis by Timothy Gallwey

A short book and mainly NOT about tennis. It is about learning and practicing a mindset toward being present. The author uses his experience as a tennis pro to help his clients achieve the best results by not focusing on the result but to be fully committed to what you can control, your actions in the moment. A great mindset to start building now before life starts telling you to be more than what you can control.

Unwanted by Jay Stringer

A powerful book that will change the way you view your sexuality especially if you grew up in a rigid Christian environment. The author invites nuance and redemption to your sexual experiences and understanding to your upbringing and personality. The book breaks down multiple areas we tend to dismiss as irrelevant or too painful to address. I recommend reading this with a friend or mentor. It will change your life by growing you relationally and healing you sexually.

The Road to Freedom by Arthur Brooks

It is one of his earlier books but one of his most important. Whether you agree with the benefits of capitalism or not, this books presents a compelling case to the morality of free markets and the positive global influence of capitalism. For you, it can be encouragement to your own endeavors, or be an illuminating resource to having a greater perspective to the economic system of our time. The author provides a hopeful narrative and enlightens the reader to what works and what hasn’t.

Moneyball by Michael Lewis

This is also a fantastic movie; however, the movie misses on some key details in the book. Mainly, the entertaining and insightful specifics to the journeys of each character in this true story. Therefore, the greatest compliment that I can give this book (even the movie) is its individual challenge to think different than the world around you. You don’t have to be like everyone else to succeed nor think according to the ’status quo’ to win in life. This story will encourage you to embrace risk and be encouraged by criticism.

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer

Rest is the focus of the book. WHAT it is, and HOW and WHY we must value, prioritize, and love it. The author addresses some of the biggest problems and obstacles in the twenty-first century that keep us from discovering rest and contentment in our lives. He gives many practical examples as well as many permissions to stop, breathe, and enjoy life. In this book, he shares his personal experience of failure in this area despite coming from an objective view of ''success“. I wish I had this book ten years ago. This book will adjust your priorities and give you permission to live your life as your own.

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