A book describing what it takes to achieve success; Grit!
A combinaison of passion and resilience.
The book explores in details how to build up passion and resilience; interest, practise, purpose and hope.
But also the importance of having a support group along the journey!
A very detailed book, based on many researches and filled with examples of successful persons.
I had doubts about starting to read the book and in the first chapters, I was a bit annoyed by the repetition of the word f* and the tone of the writer….
Nevertheless, I was curious about what this reading could bring me and I perservered.
And actually, under an angry and sometimes shocking tone, Mark Manson cares a lot about becoming a better person and helping others to do the same.
It was interesting to understand the view of the author on the 5 principles he wants to share;
Definitely a different type of read but worth it!
I’ve really enjoyed reading this book, filled with personal anecdotes but also backed-up with lots of research data.
I could relate a lot with the book as it describes perfectly many thoughts and emotions I’ve encountered at the workplace.
It is an inspirational book, helping us to rationalise and understand what is still at stake regarding gender equality at the workplace.
The key take away for me: gender equality will only be possible if two criteria are met:
And for this to happen, women need to change the way they see themselves…
This book is not thick and is available in many languages. In somewhat mystical and religious aspects, he invites us to review our way of thinking and acting.
Why agreements? Because we make deals with ourselves and with others all of our lives. These agreements shape our beliefs, our filters, our opinions and the way we perceive ourselves, others and the world around us.
The book suggests that we break all past agreements and follow only 4 agreements to be freer and happier.
In my opinion, the most difficult chord to keep but the most powerful too. Speech can be either constructive or destructive.
An agreement that is really worth understanding and hearing. Everyone has their own unique vision of life and everyone has their own reality. Knowing how to take a step back and understand a situation from the other’s point of view is crucial to avoid conflict.
Often times we assume … We think you know … While we didn’t even ask the question … We weren’t curious what the person in front of us was thinking. Since each of us has a different way of seeing life, making assumptions leads us to misinterpret a situation, to make a movie instead of everything.
simply ask … Communicate, ask questions, verbalise what is on your mind. No one is a diviner! No one follows the flow of our thoughts!
to apply the first three principles … in all kindness …
Because they are not easy!
But practice makes the master …
Good reading !!!
This is a book I’ve read to get more insight for my coaching practice. Although I could explain that worries are just thoughts, production of our brains and we should not pay too much attention to our “what if” thoughts, I was wondering how I could help further some of my clients who are worrying a lot.
And this book gave me some new ways to look at worries.
I would definitely recommend this reading to all the persons who feel they are worrying too much and for which worries are taking over their life…
My key takeaways:
The book gives some techniques for chronic worriers to cope with their worries.I liked to AHA technique:
More tools and techniques in the book!
It is not a new book but I had the opportunity to read it no so long ago so it is still fresh in my mind!
It is a nice and easy reading with only 100 pages.
In English originally but available in French.
Peaks and valleys is a metaphorical story talking about our high and low moments and how we can use them to grow further.
It is also a story about going out of our comfort zone and how our fears can prevent us to move forward and be happy…
The main learnings:
Last but not least, life is made of peaks and valleys as the heart is beating. 😉
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