Wow. So much good stuff to unpack, adopt, practice, tattoo inside my eyelids, etc., etc. Extremely common sense, when you think about it. Thanks for the distillation and surfacing awareness. Going to print this out and highlight a bunch of lines to burn into memory.
I just completed this book for the month of July in my one book a month personal goal. Its nice to know that even though its been around for a while, more people are reading it even now. Ive been excited to share what ive learned with friends so it was great to hear your perspective on it.
Its something ive been meaning to do for a long time to get into the habit of actually finishing books .. also subconciously hoping that spills over into other aspects of my life as it relates to finishing projects etc. So far ive read 9 for the year.
1. January - You are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero
2. February - Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes
3. March - Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
4. March - As a Man Thinketh by James Allen
5. April - The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
6. April - Life of Pi by Yann Martel
7. May - Criminal Intent by Sheldon Siegel
8. June - The Game of Life & How to play it by Florence Scovel Shinn
9. July - The Subtle Art of not Giving a Fck by Mark Manson
10. August - The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van der Kolk
I’m currently reading “Super Agers” by Dr. Eric Topol and tend to read a lot on the topic but I’m going to get “Choose What You Care About” based on your suggestion. Thank you.
I also fall back on Dr. Wayne Dyer a lot, too. So recently I just listened to the audiobook for "Your Erroneous Zones", or I look towards Dr. Adam Grant and will listen to his audiobook on "Think Again".
we’re chasing reflections of fulfillment rather than the thing itself. The hunger for more is a mirage, it promises satiation but only widens the void. Meaning isn’t found in accumulation but in alignment. When we mistake society’s yardsticks for our own, we measure lives we don’t recognize. The antidote isn’t less care, but clearer priorities, to ask not just what we pursue, but why. Until then, we’ll keep crossing finish lines only to find they were drawn in sand.
Wise words indeed. It took me many years to realise the truth of the wisdom you impart in this piece. Realising that I was surrounded by people wanting to tell me how to live my life, how to spend my money, what I ought to do, what I ought to think. It may seem easier to just be passive and let life happen to you, saying yes when you actually want to say no, pleasing others before yourself but it is so draining. Living a life that aligns with your values, your passions, your own compass takes work and practice BUT the effort brings huge rewards of contentment, joy and peace of mind.
The part where you unpack the power of no really spoke to me -->
"The power of no isn’t about being rude or selfish. It’s about protecting the space where your meaningful struggles can live and grow. A garden doesn’t flourish if weeds are allowed to take over. Every “yes” to a distraction, a trivial obligation, or someone else’s agenda is a weed in your life. If you don’t pull it, it spreads, choking out the things you really care about. Learning to say no is the act of pulling those weeds before they take root."
This is something that I have been trying to practice in my life; saying no can be an act of self-love. It's a difficult thing to do if you have been in that people-pleasing mindset for so long, but with practice, eventually, there will be no weeds in my garden.
Wow. So much good stuff to unpack, adopt, practice, tattoo inside my eyelids, etc., etc. Extremely common sense, when you think about it. Thanks for the distillation and surfacing awareness. Going to print this out and highlight a bunch of lines to burn into memory.
Care to send over a copy? 👀
I just completed this book for the month of July in my one book a month personal goal. Its nice to know that even though its been around for a while, more people are reading it even now. Ive been excited to share what ive learned with friends so it was great to hear your perspective on it.
It’s a great read, no wonder it’s been here for a long time. Interested to hear about the one book a month routine :D
Its something ive been meaning to do for a long time to get into the habit of actually finishing books .. also subconciously hoping that spills over into other aspects of my life as it relates to finishing projects etc. So far ive read 9 for the year.
1. January - You are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero
2. February - Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes
3. March - Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
4. March - As a Man Thinketh by James Allen
5. April - The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
6. April - Life of Pi by Yann Martel
7. May - Criminal Intent by Sheldon Siegel
8. June - The Game of Life & How to play it by Florence Scovel Shinn
9. July - The Subtle Art of not Giving a Fck by Mark Manson
10. August - The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van der Kolk
Thank you for asking 🙂
This is very interesting! I applaud you for the commitment 👏🏽 such an amazing habit. I might need to take this one up for myself haha
#1 is wonderful to listen to on audio. The author reads it!
Thank you ill check it out!
Wow Gabriela, you are an amazing reader and have learned alot!
Thank you Carol!
It seems that Joseph Campbell in one of his speeches said that the easy way in life is really the hard way.
Wise words!
This is the best thing I've read so far. Thank you! The writing is 10/10.
I appreciate it so much 🙏🏽 thank you!
I’m currently reading “Super Agers” by Dr. Eric Topol and tend to read a lot on the topic but I’m going to get “Choose What You Care About” based on your suggestion. Thank you.
You’re welcome Carol! 🙏🏽
This book was awesome. I enjoyed reading it and gaining some new perspectives from it.
Same here haha! Any recommendations next?
How about we check out his other book, “Everything Is F*cked”?
Will take a look and get back to you 🙏🏽
I also fall back on Dr. Wayne Dyer a lot, too. So recently I just listened to the audiobook for "Your Erroneous Zones", or I look towards Dr. Adam Grant and will listen to his audiobook on "Think Again".
Took me dayssss to finish this with intention, such a great read, thank you for this blessing
Such a great read, really resonates at this time for me
One of the best books on self-awareness. Have read it multiple times.
So much wisdom to unfold, it really allows me to see that the simple choices are not always the easiest to make.
What a wonderful and powerful post, thank you so much for that!
this was an incredible read. thank you.
I love this! Makes really want to get into reading about this kind of topic. Keep it up.
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we’re chasing reflections of fulfillment rather than the thing itself. The hunger for more is a mirage, it promises satiation but only widens the void. Meaning isn’t found in accumulation but in alignment. When we mistake society’s yardsticks for our own, we measure lives we don’t recognize. The antidote isn’t less care, but clearer priorities, to ask not just what we pursue, but why. Until then, we’ll keep crossing finish lines only to find they were drawn in sand.
Wise words indeed. It took me many years to realise the truth of the wisdom you impart in this piece. Realising that I was surrounded by people wanting to tell me how to live my life, how to spend my money, what I ought to do, what I ought to think. It may seem easier to just be passive and let life happen to you, saying yes when you actually want to say no, pleasing others before yourself but it is so draining. Living a life that aligns with your values, your passions, your own compass takes work and practice BUT the effort brings huge rewards of contentment, joy and peace of mind.
The part where you unpack the power of no really spoke to me -->
"The power of no isn’t about being rude or selfish. It’s about protecting the space where your meaningful struggles can live and grow. A garden doesn’t flourish if weeds are allowed to take over. Every “yes” to a distraction, a trivial obligation, or someone else’s agenda is a weed in your life. If you don’t pull it, it spreads, choking out the things you really care about. Learning to say no is the act of pulling those weeds before they take root."
This is something that I have been trying to practice in my life; saying no can be an act of self-love. It's a difficult thing to do if you have been in that people-pleasing mindset for so long, but with practice, eventually, there will be no weeds in my garden.