Priceless lessons from the 10 books that changed my life:
1. The Power of Now
by Eckhart Tolle
Subject: Spirituality
Lessons:
- The present moment is all we ever have
- Free yourself of pain by letting go of the past
- Stress is caused by being here but wanting to be there.
2. Atomic Habits
by James Clear
Subject: Productivity
Lessons:
- A 1% daily increase yields a 37x improvement in a year
- To make a habit stick, make it part of your identity
- Focus on your systems more than your goals
3. Meditations
by Marcus Aurelius
Subject: Philosophy
Lessons:
- Use your mortality as a reminder of what matters
- Holding onto anger and resentment is a waste of energy
- You can control your mind, not the outside world
4. Daring Greatly
by Brené Brown
Subject: Psychology
Lessons:
- There is no shame in sharing your fears or failures
- Perfectionism is self-destructive
- The best leaders are authentic
5. Influence
by Robert Cialdini
Subject: Psychology
Lessons:
- Use the law of reciprocity
- Social proof is a powerful motivator
- Humans are drawn to things that are scarce
6. How to Win Friends and Influence People
by Dale Carnegie
Subject: Relationships
Lessons:
- Become genuinely interested in other people
- Don't criticize, condemn, or complain
- Remember people's names, use them often
7. Man's Search For Meaning
by Viktor Frankl
Subject: Philosophy
Lessons:
- We always have the ability to choose our attitude in a situation
- Suffering is inevitable, it's all about how we choose to respond
- Purpose is power
8. On Writing Well
by William Zinsser
Subject: Writing
Lessons:
- Keep your writing simple and clear
- Cut out as much as you can while retaining the message
- Inject as much of yourself into the writing as possible
9. Can't Hurt Me
by David Goggins
Subject: Biography
Lessons:
- Callous your mind with discomfort
- Accept your flaws, and then work to improve on them
- Most of us are operating well below our potential
10. Harry Potter Series
by J.K. Rowling
Subject: Fantasy
Lessons:
- We must face our fears
- It's ok to rely on friends during hard times
- Money won't buy happiness
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