personal development book to get started

shinypenny · 01-01-2008, 08:29 PM

Since there's a worse personal development book thread (http://www.wisebread.com/forums/life...-book-749.html)... let's start a "good personal development book" thread.

So Wisebreaders, what is a great personal develpoment book for a newbie? Blogs are good too.

Thanks!

Cziki · 01-02-2008, 12:23 AM

I recently listened to this audiobook borrowed from the public library: "The Personal Efficiency Program: How to Get Organized to Do More Work in Less Time" by Kerry Gleeson.

It's geared towards white collar professionals but I would recommend it to anybody since it reminds people to just get it done right now, saying that over and over like a mantra almost. No excuse, just do what you have to do right now.

Savio · 01-02-2008, 04:22 PM

I started out with Covey's "7 Habits of Highly Effective People". My first self help/productivity book. Helped me gain focus and made me realize that I already had the perfect life. (That was like 5 years ago. Things have changed a bit since then.

)

Anyways I highly recommend it.

Greg · 01-02-2008, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by shinypenny

So Wisebreaders, what is a great personal develpoment book for a newbie? Blogs are good too.

My very first foray into personal development was a couple of articles by Steve Pavlina. The one that said we should not get jobs really made an impact on me.

10 Reasons You Should Never Get a Job

My second foray into personal develpment was reading Getting Things Done. It's a short read and I finished it during the plane rides during a vacation.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Savio

I started out with Covey's "7 Habits of Highly Effective People". My first self help/productivity book. Helped me gain focus and made me realize that I already had the perfect life. (That was like 5 years ago. Things have changed a bit since then.

)

Anyways I highly recommend it.

I jumped past 7 habits directly to GTD. Now I'm thinking I should go back and read the classics.

Thanks for the tip.

sloria1 · 01-02-2008, 05:05 PM

I read Choosing Civility by P. M. Forni. I still consider it to be the most valuable book about connecting with other people. How To Make Friends and Influence People a classic and was very good also. But Choosing Civility is succinctly written into simple rules and timeless lessons without the extra anecdotes.

glick · 01-02-2008, 11:27 PM

Diet for a New America.

Amazon.com: Diet for a New America: Books: John Robbins

It's not about productivity but fits with personal development. It will change your life.

VaranusK · 01-05-2008, 02:23 AM

I would recommend first start with blogs & sites. Cheap, a bit of everything and usually lead to book recommendations.
On top of my list, zenhabits.net and lifehack.org
They both have a wide view, plenty of interesting archives and regular posts

alex · 01-05-2008, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by glick

Diet for a New America.

Amazon.com: Diet for a New America: Books: John Robbins

It's not about productivity but fits with personal development. It will change your life.

+1 for DFANA. One of the most important books ever.

Dan Auito · 08-20-2008, 05:59 PM

Everyone should write their own "Life's Little Instruction Booklet' Here's mine feel free to pass it on: http://changethis.com/14.PositiveAttitude

SrKen · 08-24-2008, 12:04 PM

I've read a lot on self-help and self-improvement. Dale Carnegie's books have been around for a long time and are excellent.

My own online booklet 32 Keys, in my signature below, has been online since 1999 and has generated a considerable readership.

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01-02-2008, 12:23 AM	#2
Cziki Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: washington Posts: 23 Reputation: (10)	I recently listened to this audiobook borrowed from the public library: "The Personal Efficiency Program: How to Get Organized to Do More Work in Less Time" by Kerry Gleeson. It's geared towards white collar professionals but I would recommend it to anybody since it reminds people to just get it done right now, saying that over and over like a mantra almost. No excuse, just do what you have to do right now.

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sloria1 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 56 Reputation: (10)	I read Choosing Civility by P. M. Forni. I still consider it to be the most valuable book about connecting with other people. How To Make Friends and Influence People a classic and was very good also. But Choosing Civility is succinctly written into simple rules and timeless lessons without the extra anecdotes.

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glick Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 6 Reputation: (20)	Diet for a New America. Amazon.com: Diet for a New America: Books: John Robbins It's not about productivity but fits with personal development. It will change your life.

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VaranusK Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 66 Reputation: (10)	I would recommend first start with blogs & sites. Cheap, a bit of everything and usually lead to book recommendations. On top of my list, zenhabits.net and lifehack.org They both have a wide view, plenty of interesting archives and regular posts

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