5 Books That Changed My Life
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- čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
- Here are five non-fiction books (plus some honourable mentions) that have had a real impact on my life - changing the way I think and act in a positive way. Hopefully they will benefit you, too!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Intro 00:00
A book about focus and attention 00:45
A book about communication 04:40
A book about science and skepticism 06:14
A book about the reality of success 07:35
A book about sleep 08:36
Honourable mentions 11:17
Bloopers 13:20
THINGS MENTIONED
Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention by Johann Hari
Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don’t Know by Malcolm Gladwell
The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark by Carl Sagan
Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell
Why We Sleep: The New Science of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker
Tricks of the Mind by Derren Brown
Happy by Derren Brown
A Little Happier by Derren Brown
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Thank you for the suggestions! 😊
This was great. And Demon Haunted should also be mandatory reading in school.
Thanks!
Thank you! ☺️
Just recently found your channel. Great list here. Stolen Focus has been on my TBR for a while. Why We Sleep is one of my favorites. I highly recommend Change Your Thoughts, Change your Life by Wayne Dyer (life changing for me), and also Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport. I’m going to check out Darrin Brown too.
Thanks for the recommendations! I’ll add them to my list. And it’s Derren Brown to help with your search. 🤓
While watching this I had my attention hijacked by a red kite which decided to eat its lunch in the tree across the road. Well, they don't often settle for long and there are worse things to be distracted by. Anyway, thank you Jess, and duly noted. The Shock Doctrine by Naomi Klein didn't so much change my thinking as reorder it, so that would be my recommendation especially for anyone who is allergic to economics, like me.
I'm not sure how I was guided here, except by algorithms, of course, but enjoyed the content. I have read "Outliers", and took from it the notion of "people skills° being more important than monstrously high IQ scores in making success more likely. One nonfiction book that changed my thinking? "Why love matters" by Sue Gerhardt: the effects of the baby's environment in moulding both it's physical and mental development. A real eye-opener for me.
Think Again by Adam Grant might be right up your alley
Off topic, but your hair looks great.
Aww, thanks!
Choosing a book is an incredibly subjective process, influenced by a myriad of factors. Cultural elements, personal interests, and the influences of the surrounding lifestyle can all play a significant role. You pleasantly surprised me (in a positive way, the beauty of the list you provided lies precisely in its unpredictability). I won't linger on giving you a list of books that I think you should read, but at the same time, I'm curious about what, in your opinion, are the timeless classics that one should read at least once in a lifetime.
I’m not sure I can answer that for similar reasons as you listed above! A “timeless classic” equally depends on one’s background, culture, and interests. The first one that sprang to mind, though (at least for anyone who celebrates Christmas) is Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. I reread that again this past Christmas having forgotten just how wonderful it is.
@@SquirrellyNerdyJessDon't worry, there's no right answer to this question, just like there isn't a single choice. The world is fascinating because of its diversity. I asked this out of curiosity, considering your American background and current life in England. Being Italian, I'm indirectly influenced by my surroundings. If I asked the same question to a French or Russian person, I'd get subjective responses influenced by all the mentioned factors. I was curious to learn something new through your perspective.
@@_WOLAND_ Indeed! I was trying to think of a more universal answer. If you’re wanting my personal perspective of a “timeless classic” it would be some of the classic English/American children’s books - Peter and Wendy (Peter Pan), The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking Glass, and Winnie-the-Pooh & The House at Pooh Corner. Of all those, I’d say the Winnie-the-Pooh books are probably top of the list!
I think the algorithm actually got it right this time. I knew I had to give this a like when you mentioned American Capitalism and Carl Sagan.
I loved Stolen Focus-- if you want a counter to your claim of your "brain being geared for efficiency", try Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman. You won't (and shouldn't) get everything done.
Ooh thanks for the recommendation!
Think & Grow Rich- Napoleon Hill
See You at the Top- Zig Ziglar ... I'm 66 now, read those when I was 25.
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