what are some good personal development books?

[jacksonBrown]

hey guys i've been getting right into this subject since my breakup, anyone who can suggest some good books for anything to do with personal develpment and motivation evan any good biographys would be great

thanks

[amethyste]

Sincerely, I have never been into such books, but recently something caught my eye. I read some excerpts from a book called "Brilliant parents, fascinating teachers" by Dr. Augusto Cury, and I think it has plenty of things you can apply to everyone, not only to kids. I'm gonna get that book asap. He also seems to have other interesting books as well (related to what you're looking for): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augusto_Cury

[Dorie]

Can you be more specific? Personal development is a wide subject field.

Are you looking to alter habits of procrastination? Manage OCD? Fulfill goals? Improve your health or social skills? More information would be helpful.

[jacksonBrown]

Ok books on happiness, motivation, progression, self improvment, health and fitness, or any good biographys, anything that you thort was interesting and expanded your mind for the better

 

One i've just finished reading that covers all these topics is Anothy robbins 'Awaken the Giant within' i found this book to be very motivating it helped me alot with my break up and just how to think differently it pretty much brought me out of depression now i feel like i wanna keep reading keep learning keep bettering myself

 

cheers

[cheekime]

hi, try the elephant and the twig by Geoff Thompson, i read that book and started making some positive changes, in fact i have reread several times now!! x

[Ruby Slippers]

Here are some I have found helpful:

 

• How to Win Friends and Influence People Everyone can improve their relationships dramatically by reading this and practicing the principles. It's one to re-read throughout life. I have read it several times.
  
• Radical Honesty I don't easily call things life changing, but this book was. I give it a lot of credit for me being able to communicate directly, honestly, and effectively with my dad in a way that I never did before. All my relationships have improved noticeably since I began communicating in a radically honest way -- with myself and with others.
  
• Passages: Predictable Crises of Adult Life This one is from the '70s, but most of it holds true today. It's eye-opening information about what happens to most people at certain landmark ages and in common social arrangements (such as when a couple gets married and the mom stays home with the kids).
  
• The Road Less Traveled This book presents the clearest, most sensible explanation of what love really is. It also explains that pain is a normal part of life, and the trick is not to avoid pain, but to learn to deal with it well.
  
• A New Earth Many ideas from Buddhism are in this book. I always feel very grounded and peaceful whenever I read any passage from it.
  

[denise_xo]

I quite like Presence (UK) / Second Circle (US) by Patsy Rodenburg and This Light in Oneself by Krishnamurti.

[oldguy]

Motivation is a myth, short lived & in the moment sort of thing. That's why we fail, feel like we are weak, develop self loathing. If you have a goal stay away from, "motivational" books. Write a contract, leave notes for yourself, join groups with like minded people who have similar goals & can help you & hold you accountable.

[jacksonBrown]

Here are some I have found helpful:

 

• How to Win Friends and Influence People Everyone can improve their relationships dramatically by reading this and practicing the principles. It's one to re-read throughout life. I have read it several times.
  
• Radical Honesty I don't easily call things life changing, but this book was. I give it a lot of credit for me being able to communicate directly, honestly, and effectively with my dad in a way that I never did before. All my relationships have improved noticeably since I began communicating in a radically honest way -- with myself and with others.
  
• Passages: Predictable Crises of Adult Life This one is from the '70s, but most of it holds true today. It's eye-opening information about what happens to most people at certain landmark ages and in common social arrangements (such as when a couple gets married and the mom stays home with the kids).
  
• The Road Less Traveled This book presents the clearest, most sensible explanation of what love really is. It also explains that pain is a normal part of life, and the trick is not to avoid pain, but to learn to deal with it well.
  
• A New Earth Many ideas from Buddhism are in this book. I always feel very grounded and peaceful whenever I read any passage from it.
  

 

excellent thanks alot that all sound really good