BOOKS
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The Art of Exceptional Living by Jim Rohn (2022)
Enjoying more traditional self help books over new pop psych is very normal for me. It is fun to read the examples from the past as well as seeing how success was defined in society long ago. It also shows how the quest for personal power is a never ending story. Whatever you are trying…
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Listfully Yours… It’s Not About Time
Think of this as your auto-biography for life lessons and all that you love. Instead of starting the new year with a bunch of must do politically correct life altering promises, how about you begin today making a real exploration of everything that makes you YOU? Get whatever notebook you have… –> Use the first…
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It’s Not How Good You Are, It’s How Good You Want To Be by Paul Arden (2003)
I find it quite refreshing to read older books. This one was stumbled upon in the library (my favourite place ever). The thing about books that were written 20 years ago or even 50 years… is that the world was so different back then. I guess that makes me old to say such things, but…
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Peak Secrets from the New Science of Expertise by Anders Ericsson & Robert Pool (2016)
Known for the 10,000 hours rule, Ericsson has been a much revered scientist in the study of peak performance. My intro to him came via The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle – who happens to be quoted on the the dust jacket and is the author I refer to most regarding my training plans. Every…
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The Willpower Instinct –> How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It by Kelly McGonigal (2013)
Every time I read another pop psychology book I am even more grateful for not doing my Master’s degree. I am amazed at how much money, time and number of test subjects are aimed at ‘helping’ to understand our brains.
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The Best Book Ever –> How to Find It
According to the gurus, the first step in creating the world you want, where you achieve success, wisdom and meaningful happiness, is finding that perfect book. It explains every detail about how to set up your day, identify struggles, provide solutions and how to complete the ultimate reward cycle. Best of all, it makes it…
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Psychobabble –> Exploding the Myths of the Self-Help Generation by Dr. Stephen Briers (2012)
Browsing the library shelves is such a luxury. It allows me to discover books that I never would have seen since I am very off-grid to typical book promotion. Sometimes I find something that really changes/ develops / improves my thinking, other times I won’t even finish the first chapter. And sometimes, I get through…
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The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondo (2014)
Back in 1996, I embraced the concept of minimalism although I did not realize at the time. I was travelling through Prague and my suitcase broke. It meant carrying all my stuff along those beautiful cobble-stoned streets on the way to my destination. All those steps challenged my notion of what I actually needed in…
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The Miracle of Right Thought by Orison Swett Marden (1910) –> Magnetised to the Ideal
As I focus on the ideal, I am making lots of life changes. Each one builds upon the last. There is complete rejection of past habits and a tremendous effort to dissect my beliefs. Additionally, much coffee has been consumed. Yesterday, I stumbled on to a site specializing on old books –> www.forgottenbooks.com. Some of…
