Let's start a new thread listing what you think the best self help books are and why. This could include self help, self improvement, motivational books. Please list why it worked for you or why you like it, too. For fun, list a bad one too, if you can remember one that was particularly bad. Forge
One book that seems to talk to Fapstronauts is The Slight Edge, by Jeff Olson. It works because it's simple. It's all about taking little steps each day while following the path to positive activities.The quote I always remember is "It's easy to do the right thing and it's easy to do the wrong thing." The problem for most of us is that we can do the right thing each day, consistently for long periods of time. Statistics are tricky because often they don't have a study to back them up, but he says only 5% of the people ever achieve this goal. So why do it? The answer for me is that I was doing the wrong thing everyday. Everyday I would PMO or at least look at P. Everyday! Now if I eliminate PMO and fill my days with something positive I have made huge gains compared to the old me.
i dont have any self-help books but these self-help videos helped me: *they are on youtube, videos by mark freeman you are not your thoughts how to accept terrible thoughts mental health illness is like swimming/physical health distraction guilt rational vs irrational worries
One I like is: No More Mr. Nice Guy by Robert Glover http://www.drglover.com/no-more-mr-nice-guy/the-book.html I've read it twice but have yet to really put to good use what he says to do, even though I need to. I'll start tomorrow
The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday (or Halliday) is a book that has made a huge impact on me. The basic premise is that obstacles/problems/difficulties should be viewed as learning experiences in a positive light. For example, I don't love my job and am actively looking for another, the book suggests that rather than feel down at work I should treat it as an opportunity to try out new behaviors. In short, I can use the obstacle (my job) as a learning tool because if I screw up it doesn't matter since I am looking for a new job anyway. I really recommend reading it.
"Wherever You Go, There You Are" - Jon Kabat-Zinn "The Power of Now" - Eckhart Tolle "The Alchemist" - Paulo Coelho (also "Warrior of the Light" by the same author, or so I'm told; haven't read it yet myself).
The slight edge s my fav self help book....it seems pretty popular here... Others would be....Power of your subconscious by Joseph Murphy....n am looking forward to complete napoleon hill's books... #btw anyone with the link to get an ebook for "OUTWITTING THE DEVIL" by hill? #
Yeah, I agree that the Slight Edge is very good. I haven't read it yet but I know the concepts it presents and it will definitely help you progress. Great reviews too. DS.
I would also add Influence by Robert Cialdini. Explains all the inside tricks of marketing/salesman, cults, politicians etc.
James Allen As A Man Thinketh Click for free copy of this 33 page essay. Just read it. I should read it daily--good advice about thought life https://goo.gl/vQtwGL Forge.
"Loose That Man & Let Him Go" By: T.D. Jakes "The Secret To Success" By: Eric Thomas "Who Moved My Cheese?" By: Spencer Johnson M.D.
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^ I want to second this book, and honestly it's a great book even if you don't care about marketing tactics. There are a lot of useful lessons in the book that help you understand basic aspects of decision-making psychology. A couple of my other favourites: The Way of the Superior Man by David Deida Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill I'm also currently reading Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl, as I've heard it's extremely good. I'm currently reading the initial story portion where he talks about his time in a concentration camp, but even the story portion of the book has already offered a lot of wisdom.
A few books that helped me out: When Things Fall Apart and The Places That Scare You by Pema Chodron. I also read a book called, How to See Yourself As You Really Are by The Dalai Lama. The latter is obviously Buddhist philosophy but sans spirituality, I was able to break through some serious barriers involving my pride which paved the way to a better understanding of myself.