31+ Best Books for 75 Hard (or 75 Soft)

Good habits everyday can lead to major success over time! We’ve found the best books for 75 Hard (or 75 Soft) to help you make personal development part of your everyday life.

Personal development has been a game changer in our lives over the past decade.

Not only can it help your mental health and personal life, but it can also inspire you to reach new goals and establish healthy habits.

So if you’re taking on the 75 Day Challenge — whether 75 Hard or 75 Soft — don’t skip the reading portion!

When is the best time to read?

There is no single perfect time to read. The main thing is that you schedule time to read everyday!

We like to replace the time we spent scrolling social media with reading. This is typically first thing in the morning or at the end of the day before bed.

Do audiobooks count in 75 Hard?

Audiobooks do not count on the 75 Hard, but you can use an e-reader like a Kindle. Otherwise there are zero substitutions allowed.

Do audio books count on 75 Soft?

You can listen to books on the 75 Soft. We find that audio books are a great way to “read” non-fiction on a daily basis.

What’s the difference between the 75 Hard and 75 Soft Challenge?

The main difference in the two 75 day plans is that the 75 Hard offers zero compromise. You have to follow the rules exactly — no alcohol, no cheat meals, 2 workouts a day, and if you “fail” on a single day – you have to restart the 75 days.

The 75 Soft focuses on daily activities that lead to a good life. The tasks are very similar, but they allow a little more wiggle room for special occasions and well – life!

You can grab the 75 Soft Rules here!

Do I need the 75 soft ebook?

The 75 Soft eBook is a 50 page digital download with printable meal planners, trackers, snack ideas, and how to pick a nutrition plan and fitness program that fits your lifestyle. It’s not a traditional “book;” it’s more tips with printable trackers.

While it can be helpful — it’s completely optional.

We also have digital trackers that can be helpful in measuring your consistency and progress, but they are also optional.

Grab the eBook (Get 50% Off with code READER) or the 75 Soft Trackers

What 75 Soft Challenge Books Should I Read?

Below is a list of books we’ve deemed to be in our must-read list. These are the best books for 75 Hard or Soft!

We’ve been avid non-fiction readers for over a decade, and these have been the most influential in our lives.

Power of Consistency

• The Compound Effect: Jumpstart Your Income, Your Life, Your Success – Darren Hardy
• Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones – James Clear
• The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business – Charles Duhigg
• Make Your Bed: Little things that can change your life, and the world – Admiral William H. McRaven
• The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change – Stephen R. Covey
• Peak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success – Brad Stulberg & Steve Magness

Relationships

• How to Win Friends and Influence People – Dale Carnegie
• Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life  – Henry Cloud & John Townsend
• The Four Agreements – Don Miguel Ruiz

General Mindset

• Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead – Brené Brown
• Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill
• The Noticer: Sometimes, All a Person Needs is a Little Perspective. – Andy Andrews
• You’re a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life – Jen Sincero
• The Happiness Project: Or Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun – Gretchen Rubin

Money

• You Are a Badass at Making Money: Master the Mindset of Wealth – Jen Sincero
• Everyday Millionaires – Chris Hogan

Business

• Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action – Simon Sinek
• The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea – Bob Burg
• See You at The Top – Zig Ziglar
• Superfans: The Easy Way to Stand Out, Grow Your Tribe, and Build a Successful Business – Pat Flynn
• The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months – Brian P. Moran & Michael Lennington

Diet & Nutrition

• For 75 Soft Only: The 90/10 Weight-Loss Plan: A Scientifically Designed Balance of Healthy Foods and Fun Foods – Joy Bauer
• The Maker’s Diet: The 40-day health experience that will change your life forever – Jordan S. Rubin
• Reshaping It All: Motivation for Physical and Spiritual Fitness – Candace Cameron

Faith

• 12 ‘Christian’ Beliefs That Can Drive You Crazy: Relief from False Assumptions – Henry Cloud
• So Long, Insecurity – Beth Moore
• The Secret Things of God: Unlocking the Treasures Reserved for You – Henry Cloud
• Audacious  – Beth Moore
• Fervent: A Woman’s Battle Plan to Serious, Specific and Strategic Prayer  – Priscilla Shirer
• Circle Maker: The Solution to 10,000 Problems – Mark Batterson

Other (Lighter Reading)

• Greenlights – Matthew McConaghey
• If You Ask Me – Betty White

We hope this list of the best books for 75 Hard (or soft) help inspire you to read more!

Thoughts On The 75 Day Challenge Reading Rule

Little things end up being the big things. So the 75 Hard daily tasks make sense to us, but they are too extreme. This opinion extends to the reading rule.

Lots of people may be turned off to start because they don’t like reading. We like the idea of including audiobooks or even fiction books to get people excited to read!

Is 75 Hard a crash diet?

Since the 75 Hard allows for zero cheats, zero compromises, and zero substitutions, it isn’t something most people can do long-term. We recommend talking to a medical professional to develop a plan that works for you now and also in the long run.