It’s easy to get stuck focusing on problems, optimizing, and straining to get all of life’s details together. It’s not easy. There are, however, many options and opportunities out there. Not everything is permanent or needs to be taken seriously. Some big problems are only serious and heavy because of […]
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Best for: Mindset is best for those who want to learn about Growth Mindsets. Also good for those interested in learning general psychology or frequently-cited personal development material. Those who really enjoy case studies, experiments, and examples. Difficulty to digest: Mindset contains a huge number of examples and moves slowly […]
Mindset by Carol Dweck – Book Review
1 Best for: Grit is best for those interested in achievement, high-performance, goal setting, grit, resilience, and general psychology. While narrowed into a few subjects, the lessons are generally applicable to behavior and resilience. Difficulty to digest: Grit has a conversational tone, with lots of examples and stories. Explanations of core […]
Grit By Angela Duckworth – Book Review
Best for: Waking up is best for those with experience in meditation, psychology, and study of consciousness who want to deepen their understanding of the mind. Also those without serious attachments to religion or a particular type of spirituality. Difficulty to digest: Fully grappling with the concepts and vocabulary in […]
Waking Up by Sam Harris – Book Review
Best for: Peace is Every Step is best for those looking for a soft, simple introduction to mindfulness and meditation. Also those who want to hear personal stories as arguments for increasing kindness in the world. Difficulty to digest: This book is extremely easy to digest. Language is simple and […]
Peace Is Every Step by Thich Nhat Hanh – Book ...
1 Best for: For those who are intimately interested in persuasion, influence, marketing, or psychology. This is a follow-up to Cialdini’s book Influence, which I would recommend reading first. If you liked that book, you’ll likely like this book as well although it’s slightly more dense. Difficulty to digest: While Cialdini […]