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Self Development Type Books
Posted on 3/10/14 at 8:28 pm
Posted on 3/10/14 at 8:28 pm
Can the MT recommend any? I'd ask the OT, but, yea.
Something preferably more than, 'believe in yourself' and 'get 8 hours of sleep'.
Something preferably more than, 'believe in yourself' and 'get 8 hours of sleep'.
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Posted on 3/10/14 at 8:29 pm to jimbeam
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Something preferably more than, 'believe in yourself' and 'get 8 hours of sleep'.
Believe in yourself, get 5 hours of sleep and work 3 hours extra.
Posted on 3/10/14 at 9:29 pm to jimbeam
All I read are self help books. I love them.
Start with "How to win friends and influence people".
Start with "How to win friends and influence people".
Posted on 3/10/14 at 9:37 pm to I Love Bama
Think and Grow Rich.
The Road Less Traveled.
Winning Through Intimidation (somewhat misleading title).
I firmly beleive what separates successful people from those that aren't is merely a thought process.
The Road Less Traveled.
Winning Through Intimidation (somewhat misleading title).
I firmly beleive what separates successful people from those that aren't is merely a thought process.
Posted on 3/10/14 at 9:40 pm to Iowa Golfer
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I firmly beleive what separates successful people from those that aren't is merely a thought process.
I couldn't agree more.
Posted on 3/10/14 at 10:03 pm to I Love Bama
quote:this is one I have read. although I will probably reread when I get the chance
"How to win friends and influence people".
Posted on 3/10/14 at 10:51 pm to jimbeam
Then move to "the four hour workweek" or "seven steps of highly effective people".
Posted on 3/10/14 at 11:15 pm to I Love Bama
will look into it
Posted on 3/10/14 at 11:38 pm to jimbeam
I need to read one of these to give it a chance. I will say that I am extremely skeptical of the value I would get out of reading it.
To be fair, I have always been extremely motivated, so it hasn't been an issue of mine. I typically focus on either A) breaking away from work and actually balancing life or B) learning more technical skills or gaining expertise on subject matter.
To be fair, I have always been extremely motivated, so it hasn't been an issue of mine. I typically focus on either A) breaking away from work and actually balancing life or B) learning more technical skills or gaining expertise on subject matter.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 7:24 am to jimbeam
I liked No More Mr. Nice Guy, it's really helped me figure out a lot of things I've been doing wrong in life.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:01 am to jimbeam
Sounds corny but this actually did change my life and how I lived it:
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:03 am to I Love Bama
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seven steps of highly effective people
It's "habits", but Bama is 100% correct. That is a great book as well and I highly recommend as well.
I'm going to look into the Four Hour Workweek for sure.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:34 am to htownjeep
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Sounds corny but this actually did change my life and how I lived it:
Not corny at all IMO. Millionaire next door is near the top of the list for many of the most wealthy and well respected people around. It's common sense approach is very eye opening or those people that believe it takes extraordinary luck or skill to be a millionaire.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 8:53 am to jimbeam
I have a ton. I absolutely love them. I'll make a list and post it later
Posted on 3/11/14 at 9:08 am to htownjeep
The Millionaire Next Door is the most helpful book I have ever read. Combined with A Random Walk Down Wall Street, they have really opened my eyes on the way to approach life and to start doing things the right way early.
This post was edited on 4/9/14 at 8:32 am
Posted on 3/11/14 at 10:11 am to htownjeep
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It's "habits", but Bama is 100% correct.
Correct. Sorry for the "herp derp" moment.
I also just finished "The 50th law" by 50 cent and Robert Green. Very good read and I believe one of you recommended it to me.
Someone mentioned "the millionaire next door" and I also agree that is a GREAT book. People running around flashing cars, houses, etc are usually broke. This book sheds light on how the rich live.
This post was edited on 3/11/14 at 10:13 am
Posted on 3/11/14 at 10:17 am to jimbeam
I have a suggestion that is not specifically a self development book. I am reading a book called Washington's Crossing and it provides a great detail of everyday life and some key battles during the Revolutionary War. The author provides a narrative of how life was for the civilians and for both the revolutionaries and the British/German armies. Just reading what I have so far as provided plenty of motivation to make more of my time and days, considering the hell people went through over 200 years ago to get the U.S. to where we are today.
By no means does it teach you how to further develop yourself, but it has provided much more motivation to me than motivational books I have previously read.
By no means does it teach you how to further develop yourself, but it has provided much more motivation to me than motivational books I have previously read.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 10:24 am to I Love Bama
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"The 50th law" by 50 cent and Robert Green.
I read this last year, and I think it is worth investigating by most people. Unfortunately I did not get as much value out of the book as some might. As stated in my previous post, I am finding that books like Washington's Crossing bring more value to my daily thought process than ones such as The 50th Law.
This might be due to the goals I have in life. I do not have the intentions to start a company or become a great manager. I enjoy being in the trenches and solving low-level problems. I prefer titles that bring motivation to my day-to-day versus ones that teach you how to go from rags to riches.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 10:38 am to jimbeam
i just started the intelligent investor on the advice of warren buffett (obviously not personal advice). it's pretty good so far. not a true self development book, but it goes a lot into the investor's mindset.
Posted on 3/11/14 at 10:44 am to RickAstley
There is a little fluff in there that was tedious to read at times but it really pushed the notion that the only thing holding us back from our dreams/aspiration is fear. Most of us are scared to pursue ideas due to our fear of failure and others seeing us fail(mine). If we can overcome the fear of failure the sky's the limit.
It seemed like an easier version to read of some of Robert's other books which I feel can be long winded for the message.
It seemed like an easier version to read of some of Robert's other books which I feel can be long winded for the message.
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