re: Self Development Type Books

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There is a little fluff in there that was tedious to read at times

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This was the hardest part for me. Rarely does a book go without the fluff, but Robert's ventured away from simplicity. Robert offers excellent advice within each chapter, yet he can lose the reader at times when it is avoidable. As for the OP, this book does go directly under the 'Self Development' category. I think that it should certainly be considered when deciding which book to go with. ILB sums up the message of The 50th Law

The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson

Read this one first. As others have said, it is mindset no magic formula.

I like all of Zig Zieglers stuff, especially 'See you at the top.'

Also, Athony Robbins book 'Awaken the Giant Within'

Steve Covey's '7 Habits'

Brian Tracy
Tony rRobbins
Zig zigglar
Covey
Deepak chopra
Dale Carnegie

If you drop your email I can send you some samples

ocean would you send to me also? would be much appreciated

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Haven't forgotten about this thread, will be sending them either today or tomorrow

Consider this another vote for Seven Habits. I first read it in a college class and I've read it five times over the last 15 years. Every time I learn new things about myself.

I am currently about half-way through 21 Laws. It is an excellent book.

How To Win Friends and Influence People is a classic as well. I'd probably start there, then read Seven Habis, and then move into the leadership books.

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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'.

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The OT and the NT. Best to take advice in the form of "...do NOT do THIS" like the commandments (Lex Talionis - eye for eye) or the NT, golden rule, "...do unto others as you would do unto yourself".

Self help books are garbage because they usually offer advice in the form of "....do THIS, to be happy", or "...take these steps to be successful financially". And these books are written by 'experts' (usually in their own minds), who may or may not take their own advice.

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Self help books are garbage because they usually offer advice in the form of "....do THIS, to be happy", or "...take these steps to be successful financially". And these books are written by 'experts' (usually in their own minds), who may or may not take their own advice.

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Also, check out Daniel Murphy. He puts out a blog and suggests a book every month to read with a description. Might find it useful.