Sometimes you have a problem, and you can’t talk to a “professional”. Or maybe you don’t want to talk to me. That’s okay, I’m not for everyone. People have different opinions, and sometimes it rubs people wrong. So what’s a person to do when they need advice?
Advice Comes Best From Others:
There’s all kinds of self help books. Sometimes they are good, sometimes they are just ranting about problems in their own life they solved. It might not work for you. Or the personality doesn’t jive.
But, here are a few books that are considered the cream of the crop:
- Atomic Habits by James Clear – about, well developing good habits
- The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F by Mark Manson – kind of like saying pick your battles
- How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie – an oldie that deals with social skills and communication
- The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman – about making love last
Just for giggles, I also looked online to find others. This one was a surprise, and I had to add it. A Christmas Carol for becoming self-aware. Who woulda thunk?
My Two Best Sources
Best source for advice, IMHO, is older people. No matter what you believe, there are people who’ve been through the same troubles as you. Maybe even your parents and/or grandparents. They’ve been through the wringer themselves, and can tell you want did and didn’t work for them. We need to listen to our elders.
The book Ego is the Enemy, by Ryan Holiday. It’s a collection of mistakes great people made, so hopefully someone won’t make the same one. Eleanor Roosevelt once said “Learn from the mistakes of others. You won’t live long enough to make them all yourself.” That’s why a lot of amateurs give advice, because they don’t want to see people doing what they did, and feeling the same feelings.
So, what advice do you listen to, besides me? Is there any books you’d recommend? Let me know in the comments, or send Tammy an email.