Best Self Help Book (or 2) You've Ever Read

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Thomas Sowell, PhD
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8:12p, 4/25/18
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1. The Road Less Travelled
2. Born to Win


(I can see this going horribly wrong on the GB)
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8:16p, 4/25/18
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The Bible.

EOT
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8:18p, 4/25/18
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The Subtle Art of not Giving a Fck
Who moved my cheese
Leadership and self deception
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In reply to Slicer97 • 8:20p, 4/25/18
Slicer97 said:
The Bible.

EOT


There's the problem. While helpful, its not a self-help book. It's more about about God than us.
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In reply to EFE • 8:20p, 4/25/18
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Dude, I already ended the thread.

Besides, all that secondary **** you just mentioned can be found in the Holy Bible, menso...
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In reply to Slicer97 • 8:21p, 4/25/18
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Slicer97 said:
The Bible.

EOT


Beat me to it.

And I will add 7-Habits. The lesson on circles of concern, influence, and control is the best lesson in life on how to focus one's energy and time. I use it on my staff just about every week.

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8:22p, 4/25/18
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I've never read a self-help book, maybe that's why I'm so messed up
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In reply to Dread Pirate Roberts • 8:22p, 4/25/18
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It comes down to this: Act like Jesus.

You're gonna fail. Miserably, most likely. But the world will be a better place for you attempting it.
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8:23p, 4/25/18
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How to Win Friends and Influence People. Dale Carnegie.

https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1524705595&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=how+to+win+friends+and+influence+people&dpPl=1&dpID=51X7dEUFgoL&ref=plSrch
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In reply to Slicer97 • 8:35p, 4/25/18
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Slicer97 said:
Dude, I already ended the thread.

Besides, all that secondary **** you just mentioned can be found in the Holy Bible, menso...

I'm a believer, but I'm also educated. So I'm willing to get a second opinion to prevent confirmation bias and tribalism. And I've read that book a few times already, which says a lot because I treat most books like the women in my life.
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8:36p, 4/25/18
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Every time I try to walk on water I just end up having a great time in a pool. Sounds like this act like jesus thing is working out well after all.
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In reply to Slicer97 • 8:37p, 4/25/18
That's not the whole point of the Bible, but your statements correct. I really wouldn't mind having one day where I don't fail miserable. I'd even be thrilled with an hour.
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8:38p, 4/25/18





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In reply to EFE • 8:43p, 4/25/18
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Why would you draw a map of Hawaii on a book and not call it for 3 or 4 weeks? That makes no sense.
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In reply to EFE • 8:45p, 4/25/18
EagleFordEarl said:
Slicer97 said:
Dude, I already ended the thread.

Besides, all that secondary **** you just mentioned can be found in the Holy Bible, menso...

I'm a believer, but I'm also educated. So I'm willing to get a second opinion to prevent confirmation bias and tribalism. And I've read that book a few times already, which says a lot because I treat most books like the women in my life.
That's not weird at all. I'll make sure I never borrow a book from you.
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8:47p, 4/25/18
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Speaking Oil and Gas
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8:49p, 4/25/18
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

I read a lot of that stuff and this one is far and away the best, in my opinion.
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In reply to Slicer97 • 8:49p, 4/25/18
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Slicer97 said:
Why would you draw a map of Hawaii on a book and not call it for 3 or 4 weeks? That makes no sense.

I meant that I only read them once and move on. Not crank out knuckle children on the covers, mensa.
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9:09p, 4/25/18
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I can't get through 7 habits, it is probably the most boring book I have ever read. I have tried to read it 3 or 4 times.
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In reply to EFE • 9:10p, 4/25/18
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EagleFordEarl said:
Slicer97 said:
Why would you draw a map of Hawaii on a book and not call it for 3 or 4 weeks? That makes no sense.

I meant that I only read them once and move on. Not crank out knuckle children on the covers, mensa.
why not both.gif
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9:31p, 4/25/18
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Did a leadership/personality/communication workshop today. Turns out, I'm an ISTJ, green/gold who doesn't give a **** about your feelings and could tell you exactly why, based upon scientific research but won't because stating the obvious is a waste of energy because, well, it's obvious.

Who knew?
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In reply to Slicer97 • 9:35p, 4/25/18
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Slicer97 said:
Did a leadership/personality/communication workshop today. Turns out, I'm an ISTJ, green/gold who doesn't give a **** about your feelings and could tell you exactly why, based upon scientific research but won't because stating the obvious is a waste of energy because, well, it's obvious.

Who knew?


We all do, dick munch!
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In reply to Human • 9:39p, 4/25/18
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Nobody respects the opinion of someone who cranks one out on sleeping people or takes pictures of fields of tulips, dude. Just sayin'.
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In reply to Slicer97 • 9:40p, 4/25/18
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ENTP here, I question the ish outta everything and try to find a better, faster way than what you ISTJ's obsess over. But thanks for the frame work.
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9:41p, 4/25/18
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According to the Football Forum, it's "How I Banged OP's Mom, and She Liked It!"

In Search of Excellence is my real answer.
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In reply to EFE • 9:46p, 4/25/18
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Good for you. Meanwhile, whist you're busy contemplating ****, I'll be getting it done since your better, faster method won't be coming until you've sat and contemplated it awhile longer. But rest assured, my kind will implement it once you're done stewing it over and discussed your feelings about it with HR.
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In reply to Odin • 10:14p, 4/25/18
Odin said:
I can't get through 7 habits, it is probably the most boring book I have ever read. I have tried to read it 3 or 4 times.


I wonder if habit number 7 is finishing what you started.
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6:04a, 4/26/18
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How Not to Die
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In reply to FIDO*98* • 6:59a, 4/26/18
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FIDO*98* said:
How Not to Die
this one is a lie.
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7:21a, 4/26/18
The Art of War
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In reply to quanah • 7:22a, 4/26/18
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quanah said:
The Art of War
And read that book and it was ****e.
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7:22a, 4/26/18
Has anyone read Jordan Peterson's 12 Rules for Life?
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7:49a, 4/26/18
So, anyway ...










Yesterday, I walked into a book store and asked: "Where's the self help section?"

The lady said: "If I told you, it would defeat the purpose."
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In reply to chiken • 7:52a, 4/26/18
chiken said:
quanah said:
The Art of War
And read that book and it was ****e.

If you read as well as you write I can see why it gave you trouble.
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In reply to quanah • 7:54a, 4/26/18
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I was using the British vernacular, homeslice.
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