Why self-help books ??
Self-help books are always on prime-selling in comparison to any category of books.. Why ?
Probably, self-reference books are sold more since it increases your productivity, improves clarity of thoughts, elevates your business to next level or teaches you “how to do smart or sharp-work?”
Today, it has been observed as everyone’s purpose of life is “how to become happy, successful or have peace of mind?
It is assumed to be true as self- reference books give some level of satisfaction to people. Many a times, it might have some repetitive or mundane things but, some are definitely gemstones. Let us talk about those:
Matthew Dicks is an American novelist says more reading is beneficial even though need to borrow a brain from someone.
A book by Elizabeth Gilbert’s “Big Magic”, ultimate reference point who wants to pursue a career in the field of creativity.
Now a days, there is too much of fear and uncertainty in the areas of “creativity”.
Everyone says, you need to be innovative to be creative. So, this book will assist you as “how to think innovative”.
For those people who has big dreams but, probably don’t have enough courage to fulfill the dreams so, this is must read for them.
There is famous quote from the book :
“creative entitlement simply means believing that you are allowed to be here, and
that — merely by being here — you are allowed to have a voice and a vision of
your own.”
Meanwhile, Ken Robinson has written very interesting book “Finding Your Element”.
His thinking pattern around creativity and education tradition are really influential.
In this book, he explained nicely “who are we?” and “what can we do?”.
Author has shown open secret of “how do you follow your passion” and explained some ideas which can be put into practice easily. He has addressed “passion” as “element” in the book.
There is famous quote from the book :
If you do the work you like, you will be physically tired but on a spiritual level you will be more energetic.
You are hesitant to take any decision ? just read book “Blink” from Malcolm Gladwell.
After reading this book, you will start taking decisions in minutes. No matter how big the decision. Author teaches making decisions based on guts.
Decisions made on the basis of instinctive motivation and practical skills.He shows how deep thinking of the pros and cons affecting mind and in comparison to how the decisions made by intuitions come true.
Some interesting stories will be unforgettable advice from an author.
The essence of his book is in single quote “If we want to improve the quality of our decisions, we have to accept the mysterious nature of the decisions made in hurry.
Yuval Noah Harari’s book “21 Lessons for 21st Century” is one of the most important books of the 21st century.In this book, the author expresses his views on a variety of topics including politics, culture and economy.Some of the assumptions made in the book written in 2018 have become true in 2020 like “global epidemic”. What’s going on in the world around us is shown as magical mirror to view 360 degrees.
Clarity is the only power in this world bursting with inconsistent information.
We have gone beyond the world of knowledge is power.
Brendon Burchard’s “High Performance Habit” book is the culmination of increasing the performance levels. Many lessons can be applied in everyday life, could be considered as Krishna key for Personal Growth. Not just talking.
Good and Strong research has also been put in this book with ideas which are easily implementable.
The quote from him: Be more international about who you want to become. Have vision beyond your current circumstances. Imagine you “best future self” and start acting like that person today.
Winfrey Oprah’s book “What I Know for Sure” is her struggle story. It’s about how she struggled and succeeded.
Today she is one of the most powerful woman in the world. She writes, everyday brings a new opportunity to breathe. So wear shoes, get out, and dance. Live without any regrets. Enjoy life as much as you can with joy, humor and laughter.
Bob Proctor’s “You Were Born Rich” book is ultimate read for Law of Attraction and Wealth. It’s not about how to make money. It’s about how to live real life.
in this week, you will find some universal principles that if not found in this book, entire life will be spent in search of them.
One of very interesting understanding “ When you succeeding in convincing your subconscious mind that you are wealthy and it feels good to be wealthy, your subconscious mind will automatically seek ways making your imaginary feelings of wealth manifest themselves in material form”.
In background, “इतनी शिद्दत से मैंने तुम्हे पाने की कोशिश की है” (i.e.”I have tried so hard to get you”) if you remember the dialogue from Bollywood Hindi movie which clearly demonstrates “whole universe conspires..”
Gretchen Rubin’s book is “The Happiness Project” gives step by step guidance on how to live a happier and happier life without working hard.
Writer Rubin adopted these principles in his life a year ago, just as Buddha learnt to experience the leaving Jaggery of in first 15 days.
She put the strategy in the form of a book based on her own experiences. Her suggestions are simple and effective.
Happiness has nothing to do with selfishness, she writes. It comes from selflessness. People take a happy man taken for granted. Only those who are energetic, generous, lighthearted, and disciplined can be happy.
Jen Sincero’s book “You Are a Badass”. She has also refers to law of attraction based principles, she offer a recipe for how big wishes can be fulfilled by these principles. Her statement makes you think: You are here because of what you have done in the past.
Now observe yourself. If you are not particularly impressed with yourself it means you need to change. Austin Clayon’s “Keep Going” book talks about how to be productive and creative even in conflicting situation. This is worth reading for all who are in the areas creative or non-creative work.
It has 10 lessons that can ignite the spark of creativity during good or bad time of any individuals.
Since, we have very little control over life. We have to spend days and work in our hands. How much hard work we can do is also in our hands.
Team Ferris’s “The Four Workweek” and Scott Galloway’s “The Four” are also invaluable books .
Scott Galloway’s quote is no less than ruby gem-stone.
“Failure and research are irreplaceable twins”. Experimenting is essential to discovery. If you know in advance that this experiment will work, it is not called an experiment.
Thanking you for reading. More than happy to hear from you always.. Lots of lovely learning to all of you !
