Thanks for this, your next video could be, how to get the most out of your newsletter because most of us love them but due to email clutter it's hard to get to them if you what i mean + we need a Summarization process. Unless you already made the video (new here).
@@stephenpetro411 see cal newport,Maura Neville thomas' books,vids on issue with email,digital clutter n distraction, attention management. you'll get more info to make the video. People are drowning in disorganized emails so they procrastinate reading em or clean inboxes when they go there for an important one than reading newsletters. A solution to it can revolutionize email marketing. (Just replying to your reply in main comment as idk why my comments disappear there).
Limitless by Jimi Kwik Being Logical by D.Q. McInerny Captivate by Vanessa Van Edwards Personal MBA by Josh Kaufman Psycho-Cybernetics by Dr. Maxwell Maltz For your reading list
Some self help books are really good - the problem in my opinion is just when you start reading it as a hobby, always thinking that you need more books to solve your problems. It’s essential to find a balance between reading and practicing - actually a lack of balance, because you need to output more than you consume
That's such a good problem to have! That totally explains why I have such a problem reading self improvement books despite my deep curiosity in the subject. Maybe I'm past them to an extent since I'm so output focused, yet I'm watching videos from the original uploader here, so that must mean the final optimizations are being made to my newsletter curation 😅
I think another important component to this is understanding how YOU learn. something I did not ever know about until my mid 30s. For example, I'm a tactile and visual learner, which is why I get more out of videos, comics and taking things apart than I do from just reading something which is helpful but I just don't get as much out of. I think it was why I struggled with algebra in school as opposed to geometry which i can visually see or measure if I had the tools.
That's true - and actually that's why I really like the book "Limitless" - because it addresses those learning differences. That being said, learning from books in general is very limited. It's only when we apply the principles through real experience that we *actually* learn.
You're one of the wisest people i saw here on my UA-cam. It's not easy to get the right spot, when being bombarded by so many and conflictual ideas from main-speakers, authors and coaches. That's why developing critical thinking and a realistic sense of wisdom is key. I liked the book recommendations too, even if i've read some of them !
UA-cam graced me with your videos today. Have listened to two and will dig in to more tomorrow on 8 hour road trip. After listening to countless others content, I can say that yours are as if not better written than the others. To include Ali Abdahl, Cal Newport and others. Great balance of sources, content, opinion and a tad of a tease to get the viewer to the end. Thank you.
Subscribed! I have many self-help books/audio programs but I still don't see any significant improvement in my life. Will be reading the books you mentioned in the video. Four of the books except Captivate are available in the local book stores in my country.
I am turning 13 in November 1st. I have read Atomic Habits, Reading Feel Good Productivity and wil read Ikigai, The obstacle is the way and getting things done
@@Jennyestsweetheart Honey, your first read should be The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Dr. Joseph Murphy. If you don't master your subsconcious mind you can't master your CONSCIOUS mind. All the self-help books that came after this book, written in 1963, were based on this one. You're welcome. Read with colored ink, sticky post-it notes, and highlighters. This book literally changed my life and I know it will change yours.....you won't graduated from high-school for a little while and this book will give you a leg up on everyone else. Good luck, although, with information in Dr. Murphy's book, you will be creating your own good luck from the inside out.
@@AannikaPoetry A video about poetry is actually a really great idea! I know a good amount of poetry, but what are some of your favorite poems or poets?
@@stephenpetro411 Hi! Thanks so much again! At the moment it is 'Days' by Philip Larkin that I am obsessed with-rewatched 'All My Puny Sorrows' that's why maybe. I am so glad that you find the idea of making a video about poetry exciting!
Thank you Stephen. You are doing good work and making the world a better place. I just read psychocybernetics and now limitless and they are mind blowing. I will check back in a year and see how things goes.
@@ThienTran-ly9fi Wonderful! This is exactly what I love to hear. Yes, please let me know what you're implementing and learning, and I'd love to hear back about how you're changing your life!
I want a book, I don’t know how to explain it, I want a book that teaches me how to be presentable in society and how to be a good talker with a wide knowledge.
More, i don’t know if that will be a book recommendation but is their books that will help me in improving my body posture? I mean how I can be presentable from the outside
@@bilalhamdan2287 "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie is one some people find helpful, but "Captivate" is my favorite on this topic.
@@bilalhamdan2287favorite body posture book is 8 Steps to a Pain Free Back by Esther Gokhale. Discusses how humans moved, stood, and rested prior to furniture - which as comfortable as it is has changed our physiology substantially! One brief takeaway - observe a toddler squat. They are perfect squatters, bottom almost touching the ground, ankles shins and knees in an almost straight line. Over time we lose this ability. (Thanks, chairs!) Another takeaway, the advice of “stand up straight” often causes people stand incorrectly. Ones behind should be behind oneself! Which is often not the case when trying to “stand up straight”. Many more insights as well. As for a book that teaches you to be a good talker with a wide knowledge - that takes many, diverse resources. Good luck 😊
If I understand what you mean here, then you are quite welcome! So many times, we're reading personal growth books randomly or simply ineffectively, whereas we can truly improve our efficiency by tackling certain fundamentals first.
This video is simply a list of book recommendations based on the creator's personal opinion about why these books are valuable. One of the books mentioned isn’t something I would ever need or want to read personally. However, the very first book on the list seems interesting to me.
@@giorgiodechambre6798 Seems like any recommendation is a personal opinion, right? And for sure, not every book is for everyone. There are definitely certain books that I would book on the very bottom of my list that would be priority reads for someone else. And I'm glad the first one seems interesting to you - it's very helpful!
@stephenpetro411 Thanks for pointing out the obvious. It’s just that the title of the video gave off a different impression and thought process that intrigued me. I expected it to be more like the first book, with reasons why it should be read before any others, presented in a step-back, big-picture approach. 😜
@@giorgiodechambre6798 It's all good! That book is definitely worth the read - I made this video several months ago. There's a lot more value in some of my more recent videos.
@@stephenpetro411 This is the first video of yours that I’ve watched, and I thought it was really good. I checked out your list of videos, and they all have intriguing and interesting titles. You’ve got yourself a new subscriber! I plan to watch one of your videos every morning for the next couple of months as part of my morning routine, where I watch two to three videos that are about 15 to 20 minutes long. 🤓
Amazing video sir, I'll definitely be sharing your information with my circle and looking into these texts that I'd once looked over. Also, thank you for also explaining the importance of the news. I used to always believe it to be nothing but propaganda and negativity, but there's far more to it than that, and I'm very glad you defined this. Very sound advice in all, subscribed!
I appreciate it - and more to come! With respect to the news, yes absolutely it's all about being an active learner and actively seeking out the information we want to stay up-to-date about instead of simply taking on a passive role with respect to news consumption.
Such a fresh perspective on self-help books and starting this book reading journey! Loved the video, keep making such informative and unique content. 👏
@@gordion1 Philosophy is definitely key - The biggest problem I see, though, is helping people get out of simple philosophizing and into real action. It's too tempting to continuously have "interesting conversations" and never truly live life.
Top class analysis with pure facts !! Stephen how to you tackle information overload focus on 1 thing could you practically explain especially when our tasks are somewhat boring ..
@@stephenpetro411 While working in office where somebody/colleague is absent and we have to additional do their work of billing, designing, handling clients and also our own of drawing the site plans before visiting the construction work site..
@@stephenpetro411 Yes while working in office where somebody/colleague is absent and we have to additional do their work of billing designing then site execution of projects our own work then of handling clients in limited time with full focus..
@@stephenpetro411while working in office where somebody/colleague is absent and we have to his work of billing designing then site execution of projects our own work..
Great video. On tge part how to deal with people i would say fiction books in general. There are so many studies that is almost a fact, creading fiction increase our empathy. And empathy, instintivly will teach how to deal with people.
It seems like an excellent recommendation. I spent 20 years devouring self-help books and they are very entertaining but I am aware of how harmful and misleading they can be.
Serious comment and question: you recommend a book on good thinking (logic), but on your fifth recommendation you appeal to the celebrities of Robbins and Chopra, both of who are people who rely on illogical, un-scientific, even anti-scientific thinking? How do reconcile this? Thank you in advance
This is a great question! I am not a big fan of what they teach either, although many of their ideas have a foundation in scientific findings (i.e., we can trace the simplistic idea of "believe in yourself, and you'll succeed" to the well-demonstrated concept of self-efficacy in social cognitive theory). So actually, if I were to elaborate on that point I made in the video about Psychocybernetics, I believe this book itself to have many sound and legitimately useful claims, but much of what has come after it that expounds upon it has distorted much of it. I hope that helps!
Oh actually, I stand corrected - they're not in the description. I'll get to changing that. In the meantime, each timestamp is associated with each book.
05:40 personality test is also bs but i think you are talking along the lines of introspection , empathy( getting in others prospective or shoe ) , game theory ( here in this context individualistic approach to external stimuli or subject or object to acclaimed internalised goals or prospects) , am i wrong here if so how and why , please also add ( plus english is my 3rd language so sorry if any mistakes and do point them out as it lead to improvement )
Hey great thoughts here! And sure! Change "prospective" to "perspective". As for personality tests, in practice, it is extraordinarily difficult to categorize personalities in a rigid way. However, the categories within the OCEAN assessment, specifically, have some usefulness for such things as (as you mentioned) understanding someone else's perspective and the way they receive communication the best. Overall, it's important to understand that many of these social models are tools that help us to a certain extent - but at the end of the day, we have to make sure we stay grounded and humanize the people we're interacting with.
@@stephenpetro411 ok so it just just here (big 5 test) as mental model for reducing human interaction complexity as we are limiting the variable to 4 rather than 20 or more factors while considering and respecting other people's personality . Btw ( for 1st categories i think how to read a book , mindmap , make it stick are great for learning how to learn ) once again thanks for the video
You can look up a lot of books on UA-cam and fix it where it reads the captions and that will help you learn how to read and write English better. They have free summaries too that cover them and listen to them while you are doing other tasks. My daughter swears that covid made her learn how to read and write better by having to text and answer her friends more. Also putting the captions on in English when you watch anything may help you too. She said it did and finding books also that made her want to read.l can say she went from a remedial reader to the highest in her class by daily reading and the teacher used her as this example.
Ialso had similar fears when I encouraged myself to read biographies. I thought, "I won’t be able to understand English. English is quite hard. It’s not my language, so learning it will be difficult." This was how I felt before I started reading. Then, I purchased Think and Grow Rich. I believed I could manage English well enough. When I began reading, I realized I could read it, but not very clearly. I struggled with many words and the complex sentence structures. For example, we usually learn that the third form of a verb is used with "have" and "had," but in this book, I found many sentences where the third form was combined with "is," "am," or "are." In grammar, we’re taught that "is," "am," and "are" are used with continuous verbs ending in "-ing." This added to the complexity. To overcome this, I used a translator. I translated each sentence, understood it, and read it again. I spent 15 minutes every morning doing this, and I began to enjoy reading in English. This book became a significant milestone for me-it’s one of the best books I’ve read in my life and my first serious read in English. My suggestion is: don’t be afraid. Go ahead, purchase a book, and start reading. Focus on understanding the structure and meaning of words. You don’t need to memorize everything. When you encounter words repeatedly, their meanings will automatically stick in your mind. Use Google Translate to help with this method. I wish you the best of luck. Thank you for reading my comment!
I’m a first grade teacher with a bachelors in biology and some knowledge in philosophy, I wish the education system would take critical thinking seriously. Kids are ready for it it’s the adults that are not.
The way they do things these days is not the way to acquire a great mind . You have to combine the literature from the 1800 reds with the literature of economics from the 1960s if you can get your hands on these books ..you also listen to certain people from the past that are no longer alive they were alive from 1900 to 1990 ...you also have to be into music everything comes down to persistence
Wow , definately a great video and criminally underrated . I knew personal mba and psycho cybernetics were good books but never got a chance to study . Thanks a ton ❤ I'll read it soon after finishing Mastery by Robert green.
@@stephenpetro411 I do like his work . And one more thing will the personal MBA help me in learning about sales or managing money ? And please recommend me some books on that topic.
@@yash2849 I can't agree with you more. It's one of the best personal-development books, and that's partially because it's so "real". It's not theoretical almost at all.
I will look into this! Semantics is an incredibly important field, especially given the work of Wittgenstein and the Analytic philosophers of the 20th Century.
@@stephenpetro411 Let me jump you right into the heart of GS. Lee's Elucidation is: A finite number of words must be made to represent an infinite number of things and possibilities.
@@arthurwieczorek4894 From what I understand, it sounds like it could be related to phenomenology - or postmodernism? I'll have to look into it! But it sounds interesting.
@@stephenpetro411 Rather than comment on a relationship between GS and P or P, let me send you down another road. GS holds that there is a distinction between language used as mere words and language used as concepts.
Psycho-Cybernetics by Dr. Maxwell Maltz. I've read this book, and practiced some of his suggestions for a while, but I can't pinpoint any result related to its teachings. Do you have results in your life deriving from its teachings? If so, could you share them?
@@ernestoberger7589 Great question. In terms of what you might think of as "tangible" results, maybe not - but that doesn't make this book any less crucial. From this book, I really learned how to have a greater awareness of my internal self image and how that affects how I project myself to others. It's an intangible thing, but it's key!
Actually, yeah - that's why I recommended it. It's a bit of an oversimplification, but it's fair to say that pretty much all modern self-help books have their roots in that book.
This help sounds like my pessimistic older sister's advice who keeps dissing my goals and dreams with her "analytical" way of thinking. Honestly, you should try understanding how that is a limiting belief that keeps people stuck in the same cycle of thinking.
@@OvertheMoonz I'm really sorry to hear that your sister is disrespecting your dreams and goals. Your dreams, whatever they are, are important! Stay true to your purpose. The entire purpose of critical thinking should be to empower ourselves and others - not the other way around. If you're ever looking for support and validation for your dream, this community and I are here to cheer you on 🔥 Much love.
@@stephenpetro411 thank you for the support, I may have misunderstood the part when you started talking about logic and reason when making decisions by not taking any particular risks because I believe taking risks is necessary to truly change. I'll consider your advice
Greetings , Loved how you are replying every comment instead of saying that you have no time. Also agreed to your perspective to the ground culture . I think that I should bye the book " LIMITLESS " . ONCE AGAIN You are very humble .AND MAY GOD GIVE YOU THE BEST IN THE WORLD AND HEREAFTER .
Before watching any self help video.. This is the basis for that self help videos 😊.. But could you suggest me some more good books on critical thinking..?
Yes, that book by DQ McInerny is a great one for developing critical thinking skills because it lays out all types of logical fallacies to avoid. If you want to go more advanced, I have a whole video about Karl Popper's "The Logic of Scientific Discovery": ua-cam.com/video/wD7Zav_TcrY/v-deo.htmlsi=7-MSxcDxNZ2HkfMT
I agree! Different reading has different purposes - just like you watch certain videos on YT for entertainment sometimes and others for education at other times.
You're not incorrect here at all - the point, though, is that I believe these are more foundational and can help you understand and utilize all other self-help books more effectively.
@@AmmarSaeed-n8b If I'm understanding you correctly, you're at the most basic level of English language learning? If that's the case, try reading news articles on a regular basis, and also I believe Limitless here is written simply enough that you can look up the definitions of words as you read it.
Thank you very much for the recommendations and I have a question. I have actually bought a couple of self-help books to read and also ordered one of your recommendations "Limitess" just today, but I am in confusion about where to start which book I should read first (I am 17yr old), can you please guide me in the correct direction sir.
@@tanish7606 That's great! I would actually start with Limitless in this case because this book will really help you understand how to read those other books more effectively.
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Think and grow rich 48 laws of power The suble art of not giving a fuck Psychology of money The laws of human nature Atomic habbit The secret Rich dad poor dad...am going to read now What do u think about my choice or list is it enough or add something ur opinion??
The best video u will get on UA-cam to recommend u to best books u should read as a beginner or even as a pro telling after checking his 1st 3 books and following him as a new person. I just don't like the book logical thinking because i wasn't much understanding it
Thanks for the compliment! And yes, that book can be very difficult at first. The way I recommend reading that one is to take it very slowly, section by section, and actually practice each principle by itself for about a week at a time with specific examples to fully internalize it.
@@stephenpetro411 I was reading like 1 day 1 chapter 😂 like 40-50 pages of 159 page book that was the blunder thanks for ur help btw and keep growing and stay happy 😁
Yeah, I definitely hear you. And you're definitely right! It seems that the issue you're getting at here is that there are lots of people with no real experience or expertise who essentially "fake it" and therefore sell a course of no real value. That being said I can see the justification for selling a course if it has real value and it took time for the creator to develop it and put high value into it. For instance, having been in the test-prep industry for a while, it's certainly true tutors could impart their knowledge for free, but then that certainly wouldn't be fair to the tutors. UA-cam is full of free information (some great, and some awful). The real value of a course, as I see it, lies in the level of individualization you'll get, which is impossible to impart in a video.
is Reading fictional over self help books bad ??? Is it considered as you are watching webseries over self improvement videos?? I want to start reading books . Can anyone give me some suggestions?
@@HiteshSharma-uy5ed Actually, many types of books can be considered "self help" if they are indeed helping us grow in some way. Are the fictional books helping you grow in some way? Then yes, read them 👍 Are the webseries teaching you something? Then go for it!
@@stephenpetro411 Thankyou sir . Actually I am craving for read some fiction , but I heard it from somewhere that reading fiction is waste of time . But now I'll jump right into some fictions.
I really like your book selection, it is in a very optimized in priority order that makes a lot of sense to me. Do you have a newsletter or RSS feed to recommend?
@@brunoparente4953 Thanks! Some newsletters I read include Neuroscience News, Science Daily, and Psypost, to name a few. And you can check out the link in the pinned comment for my own newsletter too 😉
They aren’t glorifying being stupid by not pushing college on everyone. College can be a very useful tool but it’s been over glorified as the path to financial success. Generally that isn’t true because most people in college are looking to work for someone else. Kids need to stop stressing out about college. It’s not for everyone.
@@gutenbird Exactly 💯 And "college" isn't what I mean by "education". "School" isn't what I mean by "intelligence". Just posted a video yesterday on this topic you'd enjoy.
@@atalkumar7846 No problem at all! I believe it's simply more effective and a better use of time to start with certain other fundamentals first, such as learning how to learn - so that we can actually absorb, retain, and utilize that knowledge 👍
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Thanks for this, your next video could be, how to get the most out of your newsletter because most of us love them but due to email clutter it's hard to get to them if you what i mean + we need a Summarization process. Unless you already made the video (new here).
@@kizryuver Great thinking, and I definitely will make something related to this
@@stephenpetro411 see cal newport,Maura Neville thomas' books,vids on issue with email,digital clutter n distraction, attention management. you'll get more info to make the video. People are drowning in disorganized emails so they procrastinate reading em or clean inboxes when they go there for an important one than reading newsletters. A solution to it can revolutionize email marketing. (Just replying to your reply in main comment as idk why my comments disappear there).
What is the image on your t-shirt please?
@@missvianney4198 haha good question - it's supposed to be an artistic rendering of Medusa
"BEING LOGICAL!" that's what I'm gonna dive into first.
Well worth it!! Let me know what you think about it.
Same here!!!
I had the same thought.
Instead of reading self help books reading philosophical themed books? 🤔
Limitless by Jimi Kwik
Being Logical by D.Q. McInerny
Captivate by Vanessa Van Edwards
Personal MBA by Josh Kaufman
Psycho-Cybernetics by Dr. Maxwell Maltz
For your reading list
Thanks for listing them out!
Thank you!
@@raquelfigueroa5539 Thanks a ton!
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Psycho Cybernetcs changed my life on a new level. 💯
Some self help books are really good - the problem in my opinion is just when you start reading it as a hobby, always thinking that you need more books to solve your problems. It’s essential to find a balance between reading and practicing - actually a lack of balance, because you need to output more than you consume
You are 100% correct here - exactly. Real learning comes from consuming information, then action, then reviewing/consuming information, then action.
Absolutely right ✅
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Well said!
That's such a good problem to have! That totally explains why I have such a problem reading self improvement books despite my deep curiosity in the subject. Maybe I'm past them to an extent since I'm so output focused, yet I'm watching videos from the original uploader here, so that must mean the final optimizations are being made to my newsletter curation 😅
Thank you so much 😊. Why aren’t there more people talking and sharing about this.
You bet! Stay tuned for more!
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I think another important component to this is understanding how YOU learn. something I did not ever know about until my mid 30s. For example, I'm a tactile and visual learner, which is why I get more out of videos, comics and taking things apart than I do from just reading something which is helpful but I just don't get as much out of. I think it was why I struggled with algebra in school as opposed to geometry which i can visually see or measure if I had the tools.
That's true - and actually that's why I really like the book "Limitless" - because it addresses those learning differences. That being said, learning from books in general is very limited. It's only when we apply the principles through real experience that we *actually* learn.
There's no such thing as a Visual learner.
@@oldbot64it definitely is
You're one of the wisest people i saw here on my UA-cam. It's not easy to get the right spot, when being bombarded by so many and conflictual ideas from main-speakers, authors and coaches. That's why developing critical thinking and a realistic sense of wisdom is key. I liked the book recommendations too, even if i've read some of them !
@@MrNoufa10 I appreciate your compliment! Stay tuned for more 🙂
UA-cam graced me with your videos today. Have listened to two and will dig in to more tomorrow on 8 hour road trip. After listening to countless others content, I can say that yours are as if not better written than the others. To include Ali Abdahl, Cal Newport and others. Great balance of sources, content, opinion and a tad of a tease to get the viewer to the end. Thank you.
@@hendriegrant9324 I appreciate that! Happy to help you, and feel free to reach out anytime!
Subscribed! I have many self-help books/audio programs but I still don't see any significant improvement in my life. Will be reading the books you mentioned in the video. Four of the books except Captivate are available in the local book stores in my country.
That's awesome to hear! Please let me know how it works out for you!
U need to read Mel Robbins ..and Eric Thomas ..
How is it?
I am turning 13 in November 1st.
I have read Atomic Habits, Reading Feel Good Productivity and wil read Ikigai, The obstacle is the way and getting things done
Congrats! Keep it up, and happy early birthday!
I'm 13 too, i'm just a beginner so please what's the best book in those that you have read?
@@Jennyestsweetheart No problem - I would start with "Limitless" by Jim Kwik.
@@Jennyestsweetheart Honey, your first read should be The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Dr. Joseph Murphy. If you don't master your subsconcious mind you can't master your CONSCIOUS mind. All the self-help books that came after this book, written in 1963, were based on this one. You're welcome. Read with colored ink, sticky post-it notes, and highlighters. This book literally changed my life and I know it will change yours.....you won't graduated from high-school for a little while and this book will give you a leg up on everyone else. Good luck, although, with information in Dr. Murphy's book, you will be creating your own good luck from the inside out.
This book was published in 2020. While this book may be okay to read eventually. There are many other, and older books that bring better information.
Cannot believe I saw this video now!! This list seems the MOST TEMPTING TBR BOOKS' LIST EVER!!
@@AannikaPoetry Thanks - stay tuned for more!
@@stephenpetro411 ❤❤❤❤❤ Could you please make a video on poets/poems/poetry and kindly mention me in it too....?😁🙋♀🤦♀🤷♀
@@AannikaPoetry A video about poetry is actually a really great idea! I know a good amount of poetry, but what are some of your favorite poems or poets?
@@stephenpetro411 Hi! Thanks so much again! At the moment it is 'Days' by Philip Larkin that I am obsessed with-rewatched 'All My Puny Sorrows' that's why maybe. I am so glad that you find the idea of making a video about poetry exciting!
limitless is an amazing book. i just finished it. thank you for the recommendation 🙏
@@imperiail Of course! I'm glad it helped you, and stay tuned for more!
Thank you Stephen. You are doing good work and making the world a better place. I just read psychocybernetics and now limitless and they are mind blowing. I will check back in a year and see how things goes.
@@ThienTran-ly9fi Wonderful! This is exactly what I love to hear. Yes, please let me know what you're implementing and learning, and I'd love to hear back about how you're changing your life!
I want a book, I don’t know how to explain it, I want a book that teaches me how to be presentable in society and how to be a good talker with a wide knowledge.
More, i don’t know if that will be a book recommendation but is their books that will help me in improving my body posture? I mean how I can be presentable from the outside
@@bilalhamdan2287 "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie is one some people find helpful, but "Captivate" is my favorite on this topic.
@@bilalhamdan2287favorite body posture book is 8 Steps to a Pain Free Back by Esther Gokhale. Discusses how humans moved, stood, and rested prior to furniture - which as comfortable as it is has changed our physiology substantially!
One brief takeaway - observe a toddler squat. They are perfect squatters, bottom almost touching the ground, ankles shins and knees in an almost straight line. Over time we lose this ability. (Thanks, chairs!)
Another takeaway, the advice of “stand up straight” often causes people stand incorrectly. Ones behind should be behind oneself! Which is often not the case when trying to “stand up straight”.
Many more insights as well.
As for a book that teaches you to be a good talker with a wide knowledge - that takes many, diverse resources. Good luck 😊
Psychocybernetics has changed my life in the course of just a few months. Recommend everyone read it as well as put it to practice.
@@marpa07 I'm so glad to hear that! Yes, it's a fantastic read.
Digital minimalism is a good book too, it helps you to focus and today we are all distracted, I really recommend it.
Oh yes - most definitely - I actually really love that book too!
I haven't ready "Being Logical" yet, but I am putting it on my list now.
Great! I'd love to know your thoughts on it when you're done reading it.
My perfonal book list video❤ I was skeptical at first but after reading limitless and captivate.
Other 3 are on the way.
Thaks buddy😍
So happy to hear! I'd love to hear your results from reading them.
Completed limitless and Captivate got a lot to learn❤❤ thanks again
Awesome! Glad to hear! Keep it up 💪
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Month ago when i see this video am not reading self help books still read limitless thank you for the value in this video ❤❤
@@Omar-ry4ug Of course! I'm glad it helped
Wow . These are good recommendations . Thank you . I ordered the limitless and captivate for now and i will make my way to the rest
Great! Please let me know how it goes!
1. Limitless
2. Being Logical
3. Captivate
4. The personal MBA
5. Psycho cybernetics
@@MdMehediHasan-md8bp 🔥🔥🔥 Thanks for listing them out
Thanks Mister Hasan for listing them
I will look forward into these
Are these names of books?
@Gora531 Yes
Enjoyed your video but consider leaving the book covers up longer, maybe on display as you talk.
@@jimkoll52 Noted! And the titles are also listed in the description. Thanks for watching, and I'd love to hear back about how these help you!
Thanks for shifting our perspective from micro to macro
If I understand what you mean here, then you are quite welcome! So many times, we're reading personal growth books randomly or simply ineffectively, whereas we can truly improve our efficiency by tackling certain fundamentals first.
This video is simply a list of book recommendations based on the creator's personal opinion about why these books are valuable. One of the books mentioned isn’t something I would ever need or want to read personally. However, the very first book on the list seems interesting to me.
@@giorgiodechambre6798 Seems like any recommendation is a personal opinion, right? And for sure, not every book is for everyone. There are definitely certain books that I would book on the very bottom of my list that would be priority reads for someone else. And I'm glad the first one seems interesting to you - it's very helpful!
@stephenpetro411 Thanks for pointing out the obvious. It’s just that the title of the video gave off a different impression and thought process that intrigued me. I expected it to be more like the first book, with reasons why it should be read before any others, presented in a step-back, big-picture approach. 😜
@@giorgiodechambre6798 It's all good! That book is definitely worth the read - I made this video several months ago. There's a lot more value in some of my more recent videos.
@@stephenpetro411 This is the first video of yours that I’ve watched, and I thought it was really good. I checked out your list of videos, and they all have intriguing and interesting titles. You’ve got yourself a new subscriber! I plan to watch one of your videos every morning for the next couple of months as part of my morning routine, where I watch two to three videos that are about 15 to 20 minutes long. 🤓
Amazing video sir, I'll definitely be sharing your information with my circle and looking into these texts that I'd once looked over. Also, thank you for also explaining the importance of the news. I used to always believe it to be nothing but propaganda and negativity, but there's far more to it than that, and I'm very glad you defined this. Very sound advice in all, subscribed!
I appreciate it - and more to come! With respect to the news, yes absolutely it's all about being an active learner and actively seeking out the information we want to stay up-to-date about instead of simply taking on a passive role with respect to news consumption.
thanks, i will check them out.
Awesome! Very much worth it.
Such a fresh perspective on self-help books and starting this book reading journey! Loved the video, keep making such informative and unique content. 👏
Thank you - stay tuned for more!
Books by Joseph Murphy and the Secret of the Ages by Robrt Collier are prime reading. Psychology is less of a tool than philosophy.
@@gordion1 Philosophy is definitely key - The biggest problem I see, though, is helping people get out of simple philosophizing and into real action. It's too tempting to continuously have "interesting conversations" and never truly live life.
Good choice! I spread mine across a few games, including roulette. They really do have a nice selection of bonuses
Top class analysis with pure facts !! Stephen how to you tackle information overload focus on 1 thing could you practically explain especially when our tasks are somewhat boring ..
Thanks! Could you give me an example of the task? That would allow me to help you better.
@@stephenpetro411 While working in office where somebody/colleague is absent and we have to additional do their work of billing, designing, handling clients and also our own of drawing the site plans before visiting the construction work site..
@@stephenpetro411 Yes while working in office where somebody/colleague is absent and we have to additional do their work of billing designing then site execution of projects our own work then of handling clients in limited time with full focus..
@@stephenpetro411while working in office where somebody/colleague is absent and we have to his work of billing designing then site execution of projects our own work..
Limitless, exactly what I've been looking for
@@yutadagoat-p7b Perfect! I'd love to hear how it helps you
Great video. On tge part how to deal with people i would say fiction books in general. There are so many studies that is almost a fact, creading fiction increase our empathy. And empathy, instintivly will teach how to deal with people.
I agree - and I have to admit fiction isn't something I generally enjoy reading, but I definitely should read it more.
@@stephenpetro411 Probably you havent find the fiction type you like more.
Schools kinda ruined it because they give only boring books
@@hugoantunesartwithblender I agree that's probably the case. Thanks for the inspiration! Any fiction books you would consider your favorites?
I just want to become an amazing artist I'll give these a go
You can do it!
Great video, thanks! I went to Amazon while watching and bought 2 of them. :)
@@craigdouglas9979 Awesome! Thanks so much 🙏
EXCELLENT... Glad I found you!!!
@@larryl212 I appreciate it! Please let me know how the reading & implementation goes for you.
I'm planning to use mine on some cricket bets. There’s a great match coming up this weekend
Exactly, it’s like getting rewarded for staying active. I tend to go for those, especially when the slots aren't treating me well
It seems like an excellent recommendation. I spent 20 years devouring self-help books and they are very entertaining but I am aware of how harmful and misleading they can be.
Exactly - and thanks! Stay tuned for more!
Because you have to apply yourself everyday, can't just read and do nothing else.
just ordered first two books after i read those then i ll order others.
@@HeadlinePulse07 Awesome!
thanks for this video. I will definitely pick up some of these books if not all eventually
You bet! I'm glad it helped - feel free to reach out and let me know how it's going!
Thanks to this video in this productivity rabbit hole i dont feel lost anymore
You're welcome! Stay tuned for more
Limitless,being logical,captivate,the personal MBA,psycho cybernetics
@@sidharthapatnaik070 Yep 👍
a fresh and helpful perspective. thanks for sharing, keep it up!
@@nosaboeric Thanks so much - more to come!
Is your compensation enhanced when a viewer watches until the end?
Hmm interesting question: not directly. Maybe indirectly, you could say.
Serious comment and question: you recommend a book on good thinking (logic), but on your fifth recommendation you appeal to the celebrities of Robbins and Chopra, both of who are people who rely on illogical, un-scientific, even anti-scientific thinking? How do reconcile this? Thank you in advance
This is a great question! I am not a big fan of what they teach either, although many of their ideas have a foundation in scientific findings (i.e., we can trace the simplistic idea of "believe in yourself, and you'll succeed" to the well-demonstrated concept of self-efficacy in social cognitive theory). So actually, if I were to elaborate on that point I made in the video about Psychocybernetics, I believe this book itself to have many sound and legitimately useful claims, but much of what has come after it that expounds upon it has distorted much of it. I hope that helps!
@@stephenpetro411 cheers for the answer. Best of luck with your endeavors on UA-cam
@@seanslattery5952 Thanks! And if you loved this, be sure to stick around for more!
I wish you had the books you recommend listed in the comments or on the bottom of the video, thanks
@@mikewarfel7511 They're in the description 😁
Oh actually, I stand corrected - they're not in the description. I'll get to changing that. In the meantime, each timestamp is associated with each book.
05:40 personality test is also bs but i think you are talking along the lines of introspection , empathy( getting in others prospective or shoe ) , game theory ( here in this context individualistic approach to external stimuli or subject or object to acclaimed internalised goals or prospects) , am i wrong here if so how and why , please also add ( plus english is my 3rd language so sorry if any mistakes and do point them out as it lead to improvement )
Hey great thoughts here! And sure! Change "prospective" to "perspective". As for personality tests, in practice, it is extraordinarily difficult to categorize personalities in a rigid way. However, the categories within the OCEAN assessment, specifically, have some usefulness for such things as (as you mentioned) understanding someone else's perspective and the way they receive communication the best. Overall, it's important to understand that many of these social models are tools that help us to a certain extent - but at the end of the day, we have to make sure we stay grounded and humanize the people we're interacting with.
@@stephenpetro411 ok so it just just here (big 5 test) as mental model for reducing human interaction complexity as we are limiting the variable to 4 rather than 20 or more factors while considering and respecting other people's personality . Btw ( for 1st categories i think how to read a book , mindmap , make it stick are great for learning how to learn ) once again thanks for the video
@@Aj-fd4ne Those are also excellent reads! And yes, exactly - it's limiting it to 5 factors. All models have their limitations. Thanks for sharing!
I want to order.. but i am very weak in understanding english books..😢
@@ShibilaN-iu6jk It's ok! Start with simpler books in that case, and work your way up!
You can look up a lot of books on UA-cam and fix it where it reads the captions and that will help you learn how to read and write English better. They have free summaries too that cover them and listen to them while you are doing other tasks. My daughter swears that covid made her learn how to read and write better by having to text and answer her friends more. Also putting the captions on in English when you watch anything may help you too. She said it did and finding books also that made her want to read.l can say she went from a remedial reader to the highest in her class by daily reading and the teacher used her as this example.
Ialso had similar fears when I encouraged myself to read biographies. I thought, "I won’t be able to understand English. English is quite hard. It’s not my language, so learning it will be difficult." This was how I felt before I started reading. Then, I purchased Think and Grow Rich. I believed I could manage English well enough. When I began reading, I realized I could read it, but not very clearly. I struggled with many words and the complex sentence structures.
For example, we usually learn that the third form of a verb is used with "have" and "had," but in this book, I found many sentences where the third form was combined with "is," "am," or "are." In grammar, we’re taught that "is," "am," and "are" are used with continuous verbs ending in "-ing." This added to the complexity.
To overcome this, I used a translator. I translated each sentence, understood it, and read it again. I spent 15 minutes every morning doing this, and I began to enjoy reading in English. This book became a significant milestone for me-it’s one of the best books I’ve read in my life and my first serious read in English.
My suggestion is: don’t be afraid. Go ahead, purchase a book, and start reading. Focus on understanding the structure and meaning of words. You don’t need to memorize everything. When you encounter words repeatedly, their meanings will automatically stick in your mind. Use Google Translate to help with this method. I wish you the best of luck. Thank you for reading my comment!
Would you recommend reading 'The subtle art of not giving f**ck'
@@Israel_Madrimov_fan Yes - fantastic book
Amazing video, all of the books look interesting but for sure I'm going to give a shot to Limitless, I hope I can find it in Spanish.
@@Finalshark23 Actually I'm pretty sure it's in Spanish!
Yeah, those come in handy, especially when luck isn’t on your side. Keeps you in the game longer
@@OSCARClay-j8g Well said - sometimes it's just about staying focused long enough to get where you need to be.
Did you see they offer cashback too? It’s like getting a safety net when things don’t pan out
I am a second year commerce student turning 20 in this xmas. What book should I start first?
@@sayendranathdas493 In that case, "A Personal MBA" would be perfect for you!
@@stephenpetro411 thnk you sir❤️
Very important information got from your video. Love from India 😍
Thank you! Stay tuned for more.
Learn philosophy and your thoughts. Its the ultimate path to success
@@loading...7232 Thank you 👍
I’m a first grade teacher with a bachelors in biology and some knowledge in philosophy, I wish the education system would take critical thinking seriously. Kids are ready for it it’s the adults that are not.
@1990-o9k A fellow educator - welcome! And I absolutely agree with you. Kids are much more ready for this than we often assume.
The way they do things these days is not the way to acquire a great mind . You have to combine the literature from the 1800 reds with the literature of economics from the 1960s if you can get your hands on these books ..you also listen to certain people from the past that are no longer alive they were alive from 1900 to 1990 ...you also have to be into music everything comes down to persistence
@@edgartokman4898 I agree - there's a ton of lost wisdom from the past
Wow , definately a great video and criminally underrated . I knew personal mba and psycho cybernetics were good books but never got a chance to study . Thanks a ton ❤ I'll read it soon after finishing Mastery by Robert green.
@@codez.dev07 Awesome - that's a great book too 🔥
@@stephenpetro411 I do like his work . And one more thing will the personal MBA help me in learning about sales or managing money ? And please recommend me some books on that topic.
This was great brother! Thanks
You bet! Stay tuned for more 😎
Can't hurt me...more than enough for me ❤
@@yash2849 I can't agree with you more. It's one of the best personal-development books, and that's partially because it's so "real". It's not theoretical almost at all.
Do you have soft copy?
People in Quandaries, Wendell Johnson, 1946. General Semantics.
I will look into this! Semantics is an incredibly important field, especially given the work of Wittgenstein and the Analytic philosophers of the 20th Century.
@@stephenpetro411 Let me jump you right into the heart of GS. Lee's Elucidation is: A finite number of words must be made to represent an infinite number of things and possibilities.
@@arthurwieczorek4894 From what I understand, it sounds like it could be related to phenomenology - or postmodernism? I'll have to look into it! But it sounds interesting.
@@stephenpetro411 Rather than comment on a relationship between GS and P or P, let me send you down another road. GS holds that there is a distinction between language used as mere words and language used as concepts.
@@arthurwieczorek4894 On its face, I actually agree with that. I'm definitely eager to read it.
Psycho-Cybernetics by Dr. Maxwell Maltz. I've read this book, and practiced some of his suggestions for a while, but I can't pinpoint any result related to its teachings.
Do you have results in your life deriving from its teachings? If so, could you share them?
@@ernestoberger7589 Great question. In terms of what you might think of as "tangible" results, maybe not - but that doesn't make this book any less crucial. From this book, I really learned how to have a greater awareness of my internal self image and how that affects how I project myself to others. It's an intangible thing, but it's key!
Tbh, you read Psycho-Cybernetics and a lot of the modern self-help books feel like a rebranding/repackaging of it.
Actually, yeah - that's why I recommended it. It's a bit of an oversimplification, but it's fair to say that pretty much all modern self-help books have their roots in that book.
This help sounds like my pessimistic older sister's advice who keeps dissing my goals and dreams with her "analytical" way of thinking. Honestly, you should try understanding how that is a limiting belief that keeps people stuck in the same cycle of thinking.
@@OvertheMoonz I'm really sorry to hear that your sister is disrespecting your dreams and goals. Your dreams, whatever they are, are important! Stay true to your purpose. The entire purpose of critical thinking should be to empower ourselves and others - not the other way around. If you're ever looking for support and validation for your dream, this community and I are here to cheer you on 🔥 Much love.
@@stephenpetro411 thank you for the support, I may have misunderstood the part when you started talking about logic and reason when making decisions by not taking any particular risks because I believe taking risks is necessary to truly change. I'll consider your advice
Limitless sound great! Thanks!
It's SO helpful. You will get a lot from it!
Atomic habits actually works though if you follow through with what you are reading.
@@Minutemansurvivalist1999 That's true 👍
Greetings ,
Loved how you are replying every comment instead of saying that you have no time.
Also agreed to your perspective to the ground culture .
I think that I should bye the book " LIMITLESS " .
ONCE AGAIN You are very humble .AND MAY GOD GIVE YOU THE BEST IN THE WORLD AND HEREAFTER .
@@Aathwejamaat I appreciate it! Go out and use your knowledge to make a difference!
Before watching any self help video.. This is the basis for that self help videos 😊.. But could you suggest me some more good books on critical thinking..?
Yes, that book by DQ McInerny is a great one for developing critical thinking skills because it lays out all types of logical fallacies to avoid. If you want to go more advanced, I have a whole video about Karl Popper's "The Logic of Scientific Discovery": ua-cam.com/video/wD7Zav_TcrY/v-deo.htmlsi=7-MSxcDxNZ2HkfMT
you deserve more subs for sure !
I appreciate that! I'm on my way!
There’s also that cashback offer. It’s a good fallback for when luck isn't on your side
I personally think that reading is that time of the day where you do what you like so personally read whatever genre you love
I agree! Different reading has different purposes - just like you watch certain videos on YT for entertainment sometimes and others for education at other times.
I consider those as self help books too though.
You're not incorrect here at all - the point, though, is that I believe these are more foundational and can help you understand and utilize all other self-help books more effectively.
@@stephenpetro411 Aha! Yes I did get this essential point from your video!👍 This is very awesome that you did this! Thank you!
@@Jules-740 You bet!
I am an English language student B1 level and my level has not developed into B2 Level. What should I read until the level develops?😢😢😢
@@AmmarSaeed-n8b If I'm understanding you correctly, you're at the most basic level of English language learning? If that's the case, try reading news articles on a regular basis, and also I believe Limitless here is written simply enough that you can look up the definitions of words as you read it.
being logical can go with me 😊
@@ariyankhan1938 Great!
Sir please tell me how to read this books efficiency to make more output from these books .
@@shyamsundargorai6735 Very simple! Take notes, and join a group book discussion!
Considering the reload bonuses for next time. They seem like a solid choice for keeping the momentum
The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Dr. Joseph Murphy is the ONE book to begin with on your quest to become a better YOU.
I've read this also, but I have found it difficult to get behind some of the claims
Thank you for sharing
Of course! Please feel free to let me know how your reading goes!
Let’s do it The more the merrier, and with those bonuses, we could have a real betting feast on our hands
Thank you very much for the recommendations and I have a question. I have actually bought a couple of self-help books to read and also ordered one of your recommendations "Limitess" just today, but I am in confusion about where to start which book I should read first (I am 17yr old), can you please guide me in the correct direction sir.
@@tanish7606 That's great! I would actually start with Limitless in this case because this book will really help you understand how to read those other books more effectively.
@@stephenpetro411 ic thank you so much for the guidance sir ☺️
Thank you ❤
You bet!! Stay tuned for more!
Try my books “Meditation and Spirituality a philosophy” and “Social Pandemic”
@@ShivMathur I'll look them up 👍
@@stephenpetro411 thanks a lot 🙏
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Think and grow rich
48 laws of power
The suble art of not giving a fuck
Psychology of money
The laws of human nature
Atomic habbit
The secret
Rich dad poor dad...am going to read now
What do u think about my choice or list is it enough or add something ur opinion??
These are not bad! I'm actually going to do a video next week about "The 48 Laws of Power," so stay tuned!
@@stephenpetro411is also think again by adam grant also ok?
The best video u will get on UA-cam to recommend u to best books u should read as a beginner or even as a pro telling after checking his 1st 3 books and following him as a new person.
I just don't like the book logical thinking because i wasn't much understanding it
Thanks for the compliment! And yes, that book can be very difficult at first. The way I recommend reading that one is to take it very slowly, section by section, and actually practice each principle by itself for about a week at a time with specific examples to fully internalize it.
@@stephenpetro411 I was reading like 1 day 1 chapter 😂 like 40-50 pages of 159 page book that was the blunder thanks for ur help btw and keep growing and stay happy 😁
@@LuffyPlus-01 Glad to help! You too!
MACK-in-Ernie? Like the guy who wrote Brighi Lights, Big City?
@@donovanmedieval Had to look that one up - looks like it's a slightly different spelling
Fantastic video
@@jameszhere07 Thanks - stay tuned for more! And I'd love to hear back about what you implement from this.
Unfortunately non of these is available here in my country ( Jordan )
You can get the ebook versions of most of them
I found all the 5 online.
@@alaypatel6050 Great!
Thank you
@@unlimitedideas1572 Of course! And feel free to stick around for more 🔥
The other issue we face are all these bogus "gurus" with a course to sell. Why can't they just impart the knowledge for free.
Yeah, I definitely hear you. And you're definitely right! It seems that the issue you're getting at here is that there are lots of people with no real experience or expertise who essentially "fake it" and therefore sell a course of no real value. That being said I can see the justification for selling a course if it has real value and it took time for the creator to develop it and put high value into it. For instance, having been in the test-prep industry for a while, it's certainly true tutors could impart their knowledge for free, but then that certainly wouldn't be fair to the tutors. UA-cam is full of free information (some great, and some awful). The real value of a course, as I see it, lies in the level of individualization you'll get, which is impossible to impart in a video.
Love this video! Will definitely read these books
Thanks! I would love to hear back about what you learned and implemented!
is Reading fictional over self help books bad ??? Is it considered as you are watching webseries over self improvement videos?? I want to start reading books . Can anyone give me some suggestions?
@@HiteshSharma-uy5ed Actually, many types of books can be considered "self help" if they are indeed helping us grow in some way. Are the fictional books helping you grow in some way? Then yes, read them 👍 Are the webseries teaching you something? Then go for it!
@@stephenpetro411 Thankyou sir . Actually I am craving for read some fiction , but I heard it from somewhere that reading fiction is waste of time .
But now I'll jump right into some fictions.
I really like your book selection, it is in a very optimized in priority order that makes a lot of sense to me. Do you have a newsletter or RSS feed to recommend?
@@brunoparente4953 Thanks! Some newsletters I read include Neuroscience News, Science Daily, and Psypost, to name a few. And you can check out the link in the pinned comment for my own newsletter too 😉
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Interesting book
@@rebelsnappingturtle5097 I'll take a look!
They aren’t glorifying being stupid by not pushing college on everyone. College can be a very useful tool but it’s been over glorified as the path to financial success. Generally that isn’t true because most people in college are looking to work for someone else. Kids need to stop stressing out about college. It’s not for everyone.
@@gutenbird Exactly 💯 And "college" isn't what I mean by "education". "School" isn't what I mean by "intelligence". Just posted a video yesterday on this topic you'd enjoy.
@@stephenpetro411 thanks
And aren''t these all alike?
I suppose so. But in what way do you mean?
can anybody tell which watch is he wearing?
@@vardaan1516 the brand is Citizen
@@stephenpetro411 Edit: Beautiful Watch i must say. Also please be kind enough to share the model. Would Really appreciate.
What is your problem if one likes to read such type of books 😮
@@atalkumar7846 No problem at all! I believe it's simply more effective and a better use of time to start with certain other fundamentals first, such as learning how to learn - so that we can actually absorb, retain, and utilize that knowledge 👍
The logical conclusion is false, the only conclusion you can draw from that is all business that generate a ten percent return are worth investing in AND are good ideas
@@cf3744 I'd have to go back and look at this specific claim, but you might be right! I'll double check.
@@cf3744 Ah yes, I see which conclusion you're talking about. Yes, that was my exact point - it's false indeed.
@@stephenpetro411 I see, I kinda figured that’s what you were trying to say. Great video by the way. Have a good one!
@@cf3744 Thanks, and feel free to stick around for more!
Personal MBA by josh Kaufman
Great choice! You won't regret it