Serious Question: What Is A Really Good Book For Self Improvement?
January 20th, 2010 by admin | Filed under self improvement.I am looking into refining my personality and habits that I wish I didn’t have. Certain things and ways I treat people, I don’t want to do them anymore. I just want to be aware of certain things and have an effective way of changing certain things that I don’t find appealing.
Please state the name of the book and How it helped you and Why you feel it is a great choice.
Thanks again for reading this, and thank you if you decide to reply.
-Michael
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The 4 Agreements
by Don Miguel Ruiz
It’s a book which was written by a former dr. after he was ridden with guilt for being the driver in a very serious car accident. After this, he re-assessed his life. The book isn’t about the accident, being a dr., or anything. He was raised on Toltec wisdom and it describes how their very simple ideals can help you improve your life, become a better person, and actually feel good about yourself and like yourself.
I have never been into self-help because I find a lot of it to be cheesy, cliche, silly,self-serving, easier said than done, and stating the obvious. But this book is different. It’s not religious although it is someone spiritual. it’s not pop-psychology,it’s based on real wisdom which has helped people since ancient times. It’s simple and easy to relate to. I first read it several years ago, and whenever things are going badly for me and I feel unhappy with myself, I re-read the book or certain relevant segments of it to help myself get back on track. It’s very simple and general but it applies to many situations, if you use it with good intentions.
The only thing is, it might seem kind of ridiculous at first… you have to stick with it until you get to a point where you see what he’s talking about. I used to feel so bad about myself and the decisions I made. At first I thought this book would be stupid, but as I kept reading and getting more involved in what was being said, it really made me see things from a different perspective. Overall it made me realize that I control my own actions and my own life. I can’t say it has made me become exactly the person I want to be, but I am much closer than I was before I read this book (then, I was in an abusive relationship, stuck in a dead-end job, always said things I didn’t mean, felt lazy and unmotivated, fought with friends, family, and people I loved, did things I regretted all the time, etc. Now none of those things are true for me anymore.)
I really hope this helps. Check out the website. The book is very cheap at Borders/ Barnes & Noble/ Amazon.http://www.miguelruiz.com/index.php?opti…
HI Michael-
I don’t exactly have the full answer you are looking for, but I’m going to tell you a few opinions of my own.
First off, I’ve recently read both “Tuesdays with Morrie” and “The Five People You Meet In Heaven” by Mitch Albom. Both were great, and although they are not long books, I felt like I really got a lot out of them. Especially Tuesday with Morrie.
But it also matters exactly what changes you are trying to make….what types of issues you find unappealing about yourself because I think that would help to define the book.
I’ve attached the link for the search results on Amazon for the “Personal Transformations” section in “Self Help Books.” I’m not sure if you’ve tried this method, but if not, I’d highly recommend it. Many of the books are rated and reviewed by people that have read them, so you can get a bit more feedback. Along with that, if you find one that you think looks really good, there is a whole list of “similar results” that may help you find another.
Good Luck, I hope this helps a little at least. (Note: the link is under “what is your source”)