We live in a fast-paced world. Thanks to the rise of the internet, things keep speeding up. It can be difficult to find a good balance in life, but entrepreneur JC Hite has some advice for that. A voracious reader, JC feels that turning to books can help people strike that balance.

JC shares that he goes through roughly 52 books a year. Here are five titles he recommends for finding not only a work-life balance, but balance in all aspects of life:

• The Positive Shift: Mastering Mindset to Improve Happiness, Health, and Longevity by Catherine A. Sanderson, PhD. This book focuses on topics like the science of happiness, emotional intelligence, and the mind-body relationship. Another major theme is how one’s mindset can affect their performance, something JC places great value on.

• Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans. The book gives a unique perspective of designing your life to solve problems. JC shares, “The method shows readers how to build a satisfying life with tools like experimenting, prototyping, and constant revision.” This book is based on the authors’ popular class at Stanford University.

• Owning Your Own Shadow: Understanding the Dark Side of the Psyche by Robert A. Johnson. This book has a unique perspective of recognizing one’s darkness and rechanneling these negative traits into positive ones. “The book emphasizes that by “owning” our shadows, we can determine how they impact our daily lives then find a transformative balance,” states JC Hite.

• How to Balance Your Life: Everyday Tips for Simpler Living & Lasting Harmony by Robin James. As per JC, this straightforward book helps the reader find peace in all aspects of life ranging from the work-place balance to being more mindful of your impact on the world. The overall theme is that a balanced life is essential to one’s health and overall well-being.

• Finding Life Balance by Phyllis Williams-Strawder. “More of an instruction manual than a book, this short title walks readers through 7 specific areas to balance their lives out. This book is a great option for people who can’t figure out what to fix or how to fix it and examine life with new eyes,” quips JC.

These and similar books have helped JC as Hite Digital constantly focuses on balance and rebalance. He knows that needs can change with personnel, seasons, and policy. By being aware of surroundings and adapting to them, JC understands that the right decisions can vary from day to day. Above all, he considers balance to be the determining factor of reaching goals versus falling short.