Review

Chapter 1 is absolute rubbish with outdated examples of people showing determination, which leads to better results. It seems like an unhelpful book I wouldn’t recommend.
Chapter 2 is talking about burning your other options, which isn’t ideal. You should have all your backup plans but act and think as if they won’t ever be executed, especially in times of war. This chapter is way more inspiring and talks about the human capability to overcome challenges…

Summary + Notes

Reframe affirmations as empty rituals. Ditch repetitive mantras. Faith in oneself is overrated. Burn every bridge, acknowledging only concrete actions."

1. Desire + persistance = riches
2. "Fix in your mind the exact amount of money you desire. It's not sufficient nearly to say – I want plenty of money. Be definite in it's amount. There's a psychological reason for definiteness which will be described in a subsequent chapter."
3. "Determine exactly what you intent to give in return for the money you desire. There's no such reality as something for nothing."
4. Establish a definite date, when you intent to posses to money you desire.
5. Create a definite plan for carrying out your desire and begin at once weather you are ready or not to put this plan into action.
6. Write out a clear concise statement of the amount of money you intent to acquire, name the time limit for it's aquisition. State what you are willing to give in return for the money and describe clearly the plan in which you intent to accumulate it.
7. Read your written statement aloud twice daily. Once just before retiring at night and once after arising in the morning. As you read, see and feel and believe yourself already in possesion of the money.

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120 / 558 pages

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For

idiots and sheeple

Year
1937
Rich Dad Poor Dad, The Science of Getting Rich

Review

This book is absolute garbage. It’s like a cult manifesto, telling you not to question or read anything outside its narrow scope. The writing is repetitive, convoluted, and tries to sound profound but says nothing meaningful. The author claims their methods are axiomatic truth, then later equates following the method with doing God’s work. It’s laughable. The book is just a series of repeated sentences and empty promises. Don’t waste your time.

Summary + Notes

Religious sect-like content with no real principles or depth. Repetitive and complicated sentences. Lacks good advice.

Terrible book with no real value. Contains religious content and repetitive ideas. Not recommended.

Quotes

The Science of Getting Rich is a religious book with no practical advice.

Progress

Completed
120 / 120 minutes

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Pros

None

Cons

Religious sect content, no real principles, repetitive, complicated, no practical advice, terrible quality

For

Best avoided by all readers seeking practical financial advice or modern self-help.

ISBN
9780976330402
Year
1910

Review

The book is a comprehensive guide on improving your skills in various areas, from fitness and nutrition to productivity and creativity. The author’s writing style is engaging and relatable, making it easy to follow his advice. However, some of the tips may not apply to everyone, and the book can be overwhelming with its abundance of information. Nonetheless, it provides valuable insights on achieving personal growth and becoming a well-rounded individual. Overall, it’s a worthwhile read for those seeking to improve themselves in multiple aspects of their lives.

Summary + Notes

Comprehensive guide on improving skills in fitness, nutrition, productivity, creativity. Engaging writing style but may be overwhelming.

Valuable insights on personal growth and becoming well-rounded. Some tips may not apply to everyone.

Quotes

The key to success is continuous improvement in all areas of your life.

Progress

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320 / 320 pages

Details

Pros

Comprehensive guide, engaging style, valuable personal growth insights

Cons

Overwhelming amount of information, some tips may not apply to everyone

For

Best for readers seeking improvement in multiple life areas and personal development.

ISBN
9780999330102
Year
2019

Review

“How to Talk to Anyone” by Leil Lowndes contains practical tips on how to improve your communication skills and make a lasting impression. However, the author’s writing style can be condescending and overly simplistic at times. It also lacks depth in exploring cultural nuances and can come across as ethnocentric. Overall, the book is worth reading for its useful insights, but it falls short in providing a comprehensive guide to effective communication.

Summary + Notes

Contains practical tips for communication skills and making lasting impressions. Writing style can be condescending and simplistic.

Useful insights but lacks depth in cultural nuances. Ethnocentric approach. Worth reading despite limitations.

Quotes

The key to successful communication is to listen more than you talk.

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0 / 0 pages

Details

Pros

Practical tips, useful insights, improves communication skills

Cons

Condescending writing style, overly simplistic, lacks cultural depth, ethnocentric

For

Best for beginners in communication skills seeking basic practical advice.

ISBN
9780071598690
Year
2008

Review

I vouch for the impeccable quality of “Eat That Frog” by Brian Tracy, as it catalyzed for me to organize my tasks and bolster my productivity at a time when I required such motivation.

The book’s advice is highly efficacious in effecting the desired outcome, but only for individuals with an unyielding resolve to overcome procrastination.

Summary + Notes

Catalyzed task organization and productivity. Highly effective for overcoming procrastination with strong resolve.

Impeccable quality for motivation. Effective for organized individuals wanting to overcome procrastination.

Quotes

The most important thing in life is to get what you want, and the best way to get it is to help others get what they want.

Progress

Completed
144 / 144 pages

Details

Pros

Highly effective for productivity, helps overcome procrastination, practical advice

Cons

Only effective for determined individuals, may not work for everyone

For

Best for motivated individuals seeking to overcome procrastination and boost productivity.

ISBN
9780743273565
Year
2007

Review

“Just Listen” by Mark Goulston is a book about the importance of listening in communication.

The author provides practical tips and examples to improve listening skills.

While it contains helpful insights, the book can be repetitive and lacks depth in some areas.

Summary + Notes

About importance of listening in communication. Provides practical tips but can be repetitive and lacks depth.

Helpful insights but repetitive. Practical tips for improving listening skills.

Quotes

The most important skill in communication is listening.

Progress

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234 / 234 pages

Details

Pros

Practical tips, helpful insights, focuses on communication skills

Cons

Repetitive, lacks depth, could be more comprehensive

For

Best for those wanting to improve listening skills and communication techniques.

ISBN
9780062074244
Year
2012

Review

This book perpetuates harmful gender stereotypes and fails to consider intersectionality. The book’s advice is often contradictory, oversimplified, and based mainly on outdated gender roles. Its narrow focus on the differences between men and women ignores essential issues of gender inequality. I rate this book 2.8/10 and caution readers to approach it skeptically.

Summary + Notes

Perpetuates harmful gender stereotypes, fails to consider intersectionality, offers contradictory and outdated advice.

Harmful gender stereotypes, outdated roles, narrow focus on gender differences ignores gender inequality. Absolute trash.

Quotes

Men and women are completely different in their communication styles.

Progress

Completed
492 / 492 pages

Details

Pros

Popular concept, easy to understand, widely known

Cons

Harmful stereotypes, contradictory advice, outdated, ignores intersectionality, gender inequality

For

Best avoided by readers seeking modern, inclusive relationship advice.

ISBN
9780060970131
Year
1992

Review

“Rich Dad Poor Dad” challenges conventional beliefs about wealth but oversimplifies complex financial concepts. Kiyosaki emphasizes financial education, but readers should not rely solely on his teachings for success.  Overall, a decent read but lacks depth.

Summary + Notes

Challenges conventional wealth beliefs but oversimplifies complex financial concepts. Emphasizes financial education with limited depth.

Decent read but lacks depth. Readers should not rely solely on teachings for success.

Quotes

The most important financial lesson is to think like an investor.

Progress

Completed
195 / 195 pages

Details

Pros

Challenges conventional thinking, emphasizes financial education, accessible format

Cons

Oversimplifies complex concepts, lacks depth, may mislead readers

For

Best for beginners in personal finance, those seeking alternative financial perspectives.

ISBN
9780751532715
Year
1997

Review

I absolutely loved this book! It was a game-changer for understanding how small details can have a significant impact on outcomes. The most valuable lesson: checklists simplify complex tasks and ensure correctness. Applied in aviation, construction, and healthcare. Recommended for better planning methods.

Summary + Notes

A game-changer on how checklists simplify complex tasks and improve outcomes across aviation, construction, and healthcare.

Valuable lesson: small details significantly impact overall results. Practical insights for planning and execution.

Quotes

The checklist is a simple tool, but it's one of the most powerful we have for improving performance.

Progress

Completed
208 / 208 pages

Details

Pros

Practical insights, cross-industry applications, improves accuracy, enhances reliability

Cons

May seem basic to some, limited focus on emotional impact

For

Best for professionals, planners, and anyone interested in process improvement and reliability.

ISBN
9780805095657
Year
2011

Review

With admiration for Jordan Peterson’s exceptional capacity for critical thinking, I find myself acknowledging a minor issue with his latest book- the introduction seems somewhat extended. Nonetheless, the book offers many memorable and valuable lessons that provide practical guidance on navigating the complexities of life. The author’s relatable approach to responsibility, identity, and meaning is accessible and admirable. I highly recommend this book as an invaluable resource for anyone seeking personal growth and development.

Summary + Notes

The book provides practical guidance on navigating the complexities of life, with a focus on responsibility, identity, and meaning.

Progress

Completed
432 / 432 pages

Details

Pros

Practical guidance on responsibility, identity, and meaning. Relatable approach to personal growth and development.

Cons

The introduction seems somewhat extended.

For

Best for readers interested in self-improvement, personal growth, philosophy, and critical thinking.

Year
2018