7 main ideas of all self-development books

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Many are skeptical about books on self-development, and for good reason: there is about the same amount of water in them as in the World Ocean.

Each of these books, as a rule, consists of 10% of practical advice and 90% of arguments. Most of the time, the author explains to us why we should follow his advice. That's the way a person is. First, we need to be convinced, and only then we must be persuaded to take some action.

Let's put together that valuable 10% from every motivational book.

1. If you control your mind, you control your life

It is the foundation of any success book ever written. Remembering this simple truth and following it is not an easy task, because our mind is fickle. He's like a moody kid who hates discipline.

2. Take control of your thoughts, then you can control your actions

Thinking does not mean doing. If you do nothing, you will achieve nothing. Don't let empty reasoning lead you away from your real goal. Shift your focus to thoughts that prompt you to get off the couch and take action.

Don't dream. Strive!

3. Controlling thoughts requires daily practice

Decide for yourself in what form this practice will take place. Self-hypnosis, meditation, journaling, whatever. The main thing is to switch to positive thinking step by step.

4. To achieve the goal, it is necessary to form good habits

To control your habits, you need to develop a system. Losing 5 kilos is the goal. Eating less than 1,200 kilocalories per day is a system. First, define your goal, then make a plan and stick to it daily. Your habits shape your future, so it is imperative to think carefully about them.

5. The result takes time

Hardly anything will change with the wave of a magic wand. But don't give up! If you go to your goal every day, then in a year you will be overwhelmed by your achievements.

6. Don't Shift the Blame on Others

You alone are responsible for your life. We may not always be able to prevent misfortune, but it is within our power to determine how it will affect us. Every day life gives us many chances. Any paths are open before us, one has only to take a step. Do not make excuses, but act.

7. Be good in yourself

There is already a lot of negativity in the world, do not contribute to this and your bit. Try not to lash out at others, even if you've had an insanely tough day.