1. Neil Fiore - "An easy way to start a new life"
About what? We often promise ourselves to bring something new into our life - enroll in a sports club or quit smoking - but rarely does anyone really follow through. American psychologist Neil Fiore believes that not only habits but also the peculiarities of our brain work prevent us from reaching the finish line.
We like to postpone things, we are afraid of the unknown - in general, we ourselves complicate our lives. Fiore's book teaches how to get rid of this "baggage".
Why read? To change our attitude towards life, become more productive and open up to everything new that we have not been able to achieve for so long.
2. James Shurovieski - "The Wisdom of the Crowd"
About what? We are used to using the word “crowd” in a negative sense. The author of the book, James Shurovieski, has a different opinion. After conducting historical, economic and psychological research, the American journalist came to the conclusion: when we are together, we make better decisions. For example, if you are moving in a stream of people leaving the stadium after a football match, then you are unlikely to get lost: the crowd will definitely lead you on the right path. In this book on self-development, other examples are analyzed that will allow you to take a fresh look at society and teach you how to benefit from many situations.
Why read? To stop being afraid of the crowd and getting annoyed by the crowd in transport. Understanding collective psychology will also help you build relationships with colleagues and develop your mental capacity.
3. Tina Seelig - "Do It Yourself"
About what? In her book, Tina Seelig, a professor at Stanford University, actively shares with readers the secrets of entrepreneurship and new paths to success. But her main idea is not at all that everyone needs to strive for big business. To make oneself, according to Tina, means trying new things, expanding the boundaries of thinking and not thinking of yourself as a person who cannot change. The author invites us to use every chance to prove ourselves and avoid the framework that society, leaders or family members so willingly set for us. Tina recalls the student's habit of asking the question "Will this be asked on the exam?" And he advises never to miss the opportunity to "be amazing", that is, to allow yourself to show your abilities in full force.
Why read? To again become a creative person, which by nature each of us is before we get used to thinking “like everyone else”. In the long term, this will lead you to success and full self-realization.
4. Keith Ferazzi - "Never Eat Alone"
About what? Not so long ago it was considered almost immoral to use a personal acquaintance (pull) when promoting, we were taught that what you do is more important than who you know. However, the fact that one does not interfere with the other, but rather helps, was not often mentioned. You can be a professional, but still go unnoticed; a beauty and clever girl, about whose positive qualities a limited number of men know; a good person who finds it difficult to communicate and deal with their loneliness. Connections and acquaintances really solve a lot. Successful businessman Keith Ferazzi tells in detail how to start and maintain them using simple communication skills.
Why read? To learn how to communicate and, if not to arrange your career and personal life, then at least make them much easier.
5. Regina Brett - "God Never Blinks"
About what? In this book on self-development, the American journalist Regina Brett, who won the cancer diagnosis, collected her life experience. And I summarized it in 50 lessons, following which we can become happy. Perhaps the main one is the ability to live now, without putting aside anything for a “special occasion” or relying on the distant “I will do it when I get married / change jobs / move, grow up (underline as appropriate)”. It is clear that Regina had every reason for this - the disease left her no other choice. But we can do the same, without waiting for the same impulse from fate that the author had.
Why read? To start living life to the fullest, without putting anything off. Then, as you know, it may not be. So why take the risk?
6. Ken Robinson - "The Calling"
About what? A vocation, psychologists say, is a meeting of abilities and passion. That is, when “a job that I like very much” and “a business that works out great” coincide. Remember Confucius's phrase "Choose a business to your liking, and you won't have to work a day"? How to do this, in his book explains Ken Robinson, a leading expert in creative thinking, education and innovation.
Why read? To better understand yourself, find your vocation, be realized in it and burn with your favorite work. And not work another day.
7. Kelly McGonigal - "Willpower: How to Develop and Strengthen"
About what? Everything literally depends on our willpower: physical health, financial success, career, relationships with others - unless, of course, you plan to spend the life of an unassuming amoeba. Only few manage to develop willpower: much more often we give up halfway. How to achieve the intended goal, the author of the book, Stanford University professor Kelly McGonigal knows (not to be confused with "British scientists"!). She summarized the latest research in applied psychology, added a bit of history, fun facts and subtle humor, resulting in this incredibly useful book.
Why read? To develop in oneself not only willpower, but also a lot of accompanying qualities: patience, composure, punctuality. And also, in order to overcome laziness and find the strength in yourself for everything that you could not complete.
8. Steve Harvey - "Act Like a Woman, Think Like a Man"
About what? Steve Harvey, the host of the super popular US program on gender relations, answers directly and in detail in this book the questions that have tormented us for so long: what do men really think about relationships with women? What can you and what you shouldn't demand from your man? What are five questions you need to ask a man to understand how serious his intentions are?
Why read? To better understand men and how they express their love. Perhaps, after reading the book, you will reconsider your views on gender relations, "redraw" the portrait of the ideal man and, finally, improve your personal life.
9. Hugh Weber - From Dude to Fathers
About what? The birth of a child is a great event in the life of every married couple. And both parents need to be ready for it. As a rule, women do not have big problems with preparation (moral and physical), but men, hearing about two strips on the test, often feel lost. This book will help you to come to your senses and make the transition from a carefree life to fatherhood. It is enough for caring wives to leave her in a conspicuous place, and the process of "rebirth" will be launched.
Why read? To help your partner (and yourself) quickly get used to the new role of parents and tune in to the right "wave".
10. Vladimir Yakovlev - "The Age of Happiness"
About what? The author correctly notes: the first 30 years of life is a time of learning and accumulation of experience. The second thirty are spent on self-realization. However, given that the average life expectancy is 80-90 years, after 60 a person still has another third of life. How to live long and make the most of all these parts is entirely up to you. The book on self-development contains stories of people of different ages and nationalities, from which we should take an example now, without waiting until we become the same age as the heroes.
Why read? To form the right attitude towards age, stop being afraid of old age and enjoy life.
About what? We often promise ourselves to bring something new into our life - enroll in a sports club or quit smoking - but rarely does anyone really follow through. American psychologist Neil Fiore believes that not only habits but also the peculiarities of our brain work prevent us from reaching the finish line.
We like to postpone things, we are afraid of the unknown - in general, we ourselves complicate our lives. Fiore's book teaches how to get rid of this "baggage".
Why read? To change our attitude towards life, become more productive and open up to everything new that we have not been able to achieve for so long.
2. James Shurovieski - "The Wisdom of the Crowd"
About what? We are used to using the word “crowd” in a negative sense. The author of the book, James Shurovieski, has a different opinion. After conducting historical, economic and psychological research, the American journalist came to the conclusion: when we are together, we make better decisions. For example, if you are moving in a stream of people leaving the stadium after a football match, then you are unlikely to get lost: the crowd will definitely lead you on the right path. In this book on self-development, other examples are analyzed that will allow you to take a fresh look at society and teach you how to benefit from many situations.
Why read? To stop being afraid of the crowd and getting annoyed by the crowd in transport. Understanding collective psychology will also help you build relationships with colleagues and develop your mental capacity.
3. Tina Seelig - "Do It Yourself"
About what? In her book, Tina Seelig, a professor at Stanford University, actively shares with readers the secrets of entrepreneurship and new paths to success. But her main idea is not at all that everyone needs to strive for big business. To make oneself, according to Tina, means trying new things, expanding the boundaries of thinking and not thinking of yourself as a person who cannot change. The author invites us to use every chance to prove ourselves and avoid the framework that society, leaders or family members so willingly set for us. Tina recalls the student's habit of asking the question "Will this be asked on the exam?" And he advises never to miss the opportunity to "be amazing", that is, to allow yourself to show your abilities in full force.
Why read? To again become a creative person, which by nature each of us is before we get used to thinking “like everyone else”. In the long term, this will lead you to success and full self-realization.
4. Keith Ferazzi - "Never Eat Alone"
About what? Not so long ago it was considered almost immoral to use a personal acquaintance (pull) when promoting, we were taught that what you do is more important than who you know. However, the fact that one does not interfere with the other, but rather helps, was not often mentioned. You can be a professional, but still go unnoticed; a beauty and clever girl, about whose positive qualities a limited number of men know; a good person who finds it difficult to communicate and deal with their loneliness. Connections and acquaintances really solve a lot. Successful businessman Keith Ferazzi tells in detail how to start and maintain them using simple communication skills.
Why read? To learn how to communicate and, if not to arrange your career and personal life, then at least make them much easier.
5. Regina Brett - "God Never Blinks"
About what? In this book on self-development, the American journalist Regina Brett, who won the cancer diagnosis, collected her life experience. And I summarized it in 50 lessons, following which we can become happy. Perhaps the main one is the ability to live now, without putting aside anything for a “special occasion” or relying on the distant “I will do it when I get married / change jobs / move, grow up (underline as appropriate)”. It is clear that Regina had every reason for this - the disease left her no other choice. But we can do the same, without waiting for the same impulse from fate that the author had.
Why read? To start living life to the fullest, without putting anything off. Then, as you know, it may not be. So why take the risk?
6. Ken Robinson - "The Calling"
About what? A vocation, psychologists say, is a meeting of abilities and passion. That is, when “a job that I like very much” and “a business that works out great” coincide. Remember Confucius's phrase "Choose a business to your liking, and you won't have to work a day"? How to do this, in his book explains Ken Robinson, a leading expert in creative thinking, education and innovation.
Why read? To better understand yourself, find your vocation, be realized in it and burn with your favorite work. And not work another day.
7. Kelly McGonigal - "Willpower: How to Develop and Strengthen"
About what? Everything literally depends on our willpower: physical health, financial success, career, relationships with others - unless, of course, you plan to spend the life of an unassuming amoeba. Only few manage to develop willpower: much more often we give up halfway. How to achieve the intended goal, the author of the book, Stanford University professor Kelly McGonigal knows (not to be confused with "British scientists"!). She summarized the latest research in applied psychology, added a bit of history, fun facts and subtle humor, resulting in this incredibly useful book.
Why read? To develop in oneself not only willpower, but also a lot of accompanying qualities: patience, composure, punctuality. And also, in order to overcome laziness and find the strength in yourself for everything that you could not complete.
8. Steve Harvey - "Act Like a Woman, Think Like a Man"
About what? Steve Harvey, the host of the super popular US program on gender relations, answers directly and in detail in this book the questions that have tormented us for so long: what do men really think about relationships with women? What can you and what you shouldn't demand from your man? What are five questions you need to ask a man to understand how serious his intentions are?
Why read? To better understand men and how they express their love. Perhaps, after reading the book, you will reconsider your views on gender relations, "redraw" the portrait of the ideal man and, finally, improve your personal life.
9. Hugh Weber - From Dude to Fathers
About what? The birth of a child is a great event in the life of every married couple. And both parents need to be ready for it. As a rule, women do not have big problems with preparation (moral and physical), but men, hearing about two strips on the test, often feel lost. This book will help you to come to your senses and make the transition from a carefree life to fatherhood. It is enough for caring wives to leave her in a conspicuous place, and the process of "rebirth" will be launched.
Why read? To help your partner (and yourself) quickly get used to the new role of parents and tune in to the right "wave".
10. Vladimir Yakovlev - "The Age of Happiness"
About what? The author correctly notes: the first 30 years of life is a time of learning and accumulation of experience. The second thirty are spent on self-realization. However, given that the average life expectancy is 80-90 years, after 60 a person still has another third of life. How to live long and make the most of all these parts is entirely up to you. The book on self-development contains stories of people of different ages and nationalities, from which we should take an example now, without waiting until we become the same age as the heroes.
Why read? To form the right attitude towards age, stop being afraid of old age and enjoy life.
