Top 8 Business and Non-Fiction Books of 2023

Earlier this month, I shared my top 12 leisure books of 2023. You can find a link to that post in the comments.

To compliment that list, here are my top 8 non-fiction and business books of 2023.

What was your favorite non-fiction or business read last year? Please share in the comments!

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“The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward” by Daniel Pink

I was excited to read this book since the fear of regret has always been a big factor in my decision making, especially when it comes to career moves. Plus, Pink always has an interesting perspective informed by facts and research. For this book, Pink collected regrets from 15,000 people in 105 countries and then categorized the regrets into four core regrets to help inform our thinking on the topic.

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“Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any Age” by Sanjay Gupta

I’ve been soaking up all the research about keeping our brains and bodies healthy. Many of us are also dealing with parents and relatives with memory issues, so this topic is timely and relevant. I found this book practical and useful, highlighting research about how to protect and enhance brain function and cognitive health. The book discusses the impact of diet, exercise, activities, and social interaction, as well as addressing brain disease, especially Alzheimer’s. The book was a nice complement to the streaming series Blue Zones, which focuses on populations with a high percentage of people living to age 100.

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“Control, Influence, Accept (For Now): Coping with a Future No One Can Predict” by Dan Moore

Dan Moore is one of the world’s best at motivating and inspiring others. When people ask me about my greatest mentors throughout my life, Moore is at the top of the list. For decades, he has taught thousands of people how to believe in themselves and reach their fullest potential. Finally, Moore shares his wisdom with the world in this book. I am honored to finally be able to share my praise for Dan publicly with my quote on the book cover.

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“Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It” by Chris Voss

Author Chris Voss was a top international hostage negotiator for the FBI. During his career, he negotiated with many criminals, including bank robbers and terrorists. He eventually became the FBI’s lead international kidnapping negotiator. He talks about high-stakes negotiations and shares nine top principles he has engaged to help with tough negotiations.

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“Mindset: The New Psychology of Success” by Carol Dweck

Last year, I read Mindset again. If you know me, you know one of my top personal values is having a Growth Mindset. Dweck, a renowned Stanford psychologist, introduced the concept to the world when she first published this book in 2007. She discusses the difference between people with a fixed mindset and those with a growth mindset, including how our own success and development can be influenced by how we think about our talents, skills, and abilities.

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“The Gift: 14 Lessons to Save Your Life” by Edith Eger

Eger’s first book, "The Choice", is an exceptional book and was on one of my previous year’s top book lists. In that book, she shares her personal story of survival through the Holocaust, concentration camps, her escape, healing, and then becoming a psychologist. She explains how the prison of her own mind was the worst prison she experienced, as she grappled with guilt, fear, shame, anger, and many other emotions. In The Gift, Eger shares lessons from her own experience and from helping patients to provide a hands-on guide to dealing with your own thoughts and behaviors, while furthering healing. Highly recommend both of her books – read "The Choice" first.

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“How to Be Human: An Autistic Man’s Guide to Life: by Jory Fleming

Jory grew up experiencing horrible tantrums, tough social interactions, and challenges dealing with everyday life events. With autism, he navigated life and became a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University. In this book, Jory shares how his mind works. He welcomes us into his world to help us understand what goes on in his brain, how he thinks, and how he experiences emotions, language, and empathy.

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“Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life…And Maybe The World” by Admiral William H. McRaven

In 2014, Admiral William H. McRaven gave a graduation speech at the University of Texas at Austin. This book is based on that speech. McRaven shares ten principles and lessons learned during his time as a Navy Seal. The book highlights tips on making compassionate and courageous decisions during times of hardship. Good life lessons.

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Here are my prior favorite book lists:

Best Leisure Books of 2023

Favorite Leisure Books of 2022

Best Business Books of 2022

Favorite Leisure Books of 2021

Favorite Non-Fiction Books of 2021

Favorite Non-Fiction Books of 2020