If you only read 3 read these: (1)Think & Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, (2)How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie, (3)Maximum Achievement by Brian Tracy.
I have read self-help books in the past and I agree with Elly, it depends on the book and author. I rink if you take away one or two new thoughts or ways to deal with your situation it is worth while. I also found it good to know I wasn’t the only one to be in that situation. Misery loves company. In the sense they made it through and so could I. What do you have to lose.
Can’t relate. I feel as though those who write them don’t live in the real world. In their little world, there’s nothing that can’t be done, but that’s clearly nonsense. Not all obstacles can be overcome. I find “self-help” books very ableist.
I think you probably get better advice from works of fiction, tbh!
I don’t believe in them, but I think one time I did read one and not realize it was a self-help book. Always do the impossible, there is nothing to stop you, shoot for the sun if you miss, you will still be among the stars.
Loved tearing the covers off them to return the covers to the publishers when the books didn’t sell. I LOVE books. The fact I felt a certain satisfaction in destroying these tells you what I think of them. Psycho-babbling gibberish most of them.
My favorite has been Julia Cameron’s Artist Way series. The hardest part of her work has been the no reading for a week…this is so it gets you to do your art, writing, painting, whatever you tend to avoid when you go to read. It’s to achieve a sense of balance and to get you onto your work. I really love her stuff. It has more of an art focus than anything.
I can’t generalize and say that all self help books are a certain way. Some have been very helpful to me and very insightful, but others were a waste of my time to read.
I’ve read many. Sometimes I’ve looked at something a bit differently afterwards. I believe that nothing changes without the reader taking action though. I don’t bother with them much these days.
I often read them for self reflection. It helps to know where I stand. It is important to find some good authors. I would vote for Dale Carnegie, Robert Schuller, John maxwell, Dr Wayne dyer, Deepak Chopra books.
Useless.
Useless!
Harumph
They are like inflated balloons..or even like Onion.
You can go on peeling till you know there is nothing significant inside.?
It depends on the book. Some people write absolute bollocks for a quick pay out. Some of them have given a lot of support to a lot of people.
Uuuuuhm….no.
If you only read 3 read these: (1)Think & Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, (2)How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie, (3)Maximum Achievement by Brian Tracy.
I have read self-help books in the past and I agree with Elly, it depends on the book and author. I rink if you take away one or two new thoughts or ways to deal with your situation it is worth while. I also found it good to know I wasn’t the only one to be in that situation. Misery loves company. In the sense they made it through and so could I. What do you have to lose.
Can’t relate. I feel as though those who write them don’t live in the real world. In their little world, there’s nothing that can’t be done, but that’s clearly nonsense. Not all obstacles can be overcome. I find “self-help” books very ableist.
I think you probably get better advice from works of fiction, tbh!
If they help you… My opinion on them doesn’t matter 😉
I don’t believe in them, but I think one time I did read one and not realize it was a self-help book. Always do the impossible, there is nothing to stop you, shoot for the sun if you miss, you will still be among the stars.
Depends tbh
The Fu** It books are very good.
It depends on the book and the reader.
There was a time in my life when I read a few of them, got some helpful tips, and followed some suggestions. Can’t get into them anymore.
Loved tearing the covers off them to return the covers to the publishers when the books didn’t sell. I LOVE books. The fact I felt a certain satisfaction in destroying these tells you what I think of them. Psycho-babbling gibberish most of them.
My favorite has been Julia Cameron’s Artist Way series. The hardest part of her work has been the no reading for a week…this is so it gets you to do your art, writing, painting, whatever you tend to avoid when you go to read. It’s to achieve a sense of balance and to get you onto your work. I really love her stuff. It has more of an art focus than anything.
I can’t generalize and say that all self help books are a certain way. Some have been very helpful to me and very insightful, but others were a waste of my time to read.
Many of them should be put in the humor section 🙂
I’ve read many. Sometimes I’ve looked at something a bit differently afterwards. I believe that nothing changes without the reader taking action though. I don’t bother with them much these days.
Garbage….designed to prey on people with low self-esteem and relieve them of money.
It really depends on the book, the circumstances and the person.
There were times in my past that certain books of this nature saved my sanity and gave me the necessary tools to change my life.
But to each their own. ?
I often read them for self reflection. It helps to know where I stand. It is important to find some good authors. I would vote for Dale Carnegie, Robert Schuller, John maxwell, Dr Wayne dyer, Deepak Chopra books.