Each book has changed my life and helped me become a better person.
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Editor’s note: This is a reading list that will motivate you to think in different ways. Each of these books has changed my life and helped me become a better person. You might like it too. This article is translated from Medium, the author is Matt Lillywhite, the original title is “Read These Books If You Want To Make 2021 A Year Of Remarkable Growth“, I hope to inspire you.
One of the best reading suggestions I have ever received is from writer Ryan Holiday. In one of his articles, he talked about the importance of reading at every opportunity:
For you, reading must become as natural as eating and breathing. This is not what you want to do, but because it is a conditioned reflex, a default of the body. -Ryan Holliday
Bring a book with you. Just turn it on for a second. Don’t install games on your phone-that’s the time you can read. When eating, read a book. When you are on the train, in the waiting room, read in the office. This is work, very important work. Don’t let anyone think you think it’s not. -Ryan Holliday
For five thousand years, humans have been writing about love, heartbreak, mistakes, and success. Books can help you learn from the mistakes of others so that you don’t repeat their mistakes. In addition, if you are experiencing adversity, others may have experienced the same situation and can become stronger at the same time. This means you have the opportunity to learn from their behavior and do the same thing.
So, if you want a significant growth in 2021, the following books are worth reading:
1. “The Obstacle Is The Way”
Author: Ryan Holiday (Ryan Holiday)
I have read this book several times because it is so wonderful. In this book, Ryan uses historical lessons to explain how people overcome pain, adversity, and many other parts of human experience.
This book discusses the importance of giving up things you can’t control and focusing only on things you can control. After all, only by consciously investing your time and energy can you continue to move towards the life you want.
We have forgotten: In life, it doesn’t matter what you experience or where you come from. What matters is how you treat what happened and what you have been given. -Ryan Holliday
Reading this book improved my mental health because I was able to find meaning in pain. I realized that I can learn from adversity and become stronger and more emotionally resilient. Sure enough, when I applied the lessons in this book, things happened.
2. “Letters From A Stoic” (Letters From A Stoic)
Author: Seneca
The Roman philosopher Seneca was one of the most respected intellectuals in the Roman Empire. In my opinion, this is one of the most beautiful literary works ever.
Each chapter is timeless advice on life, religion, wealth, and many other topics. His works have been read and studied by historical figures throughout human history. For example, Pascal, Francis Bacon, and Montaigne are just a few names influenced by him.
Wild animals escape from the danger they really see. Once they escape, they don’t worry anymore. However, the past and the future are equally torturing us. Some human talents have brought harm instead. Because memory reminds us of the pain of fear, and vision makes it come prematurely. No one confines unhappiness to the present. “——Seneca
Whenever I worry about something, I will read Senegal’s letter for advice. What is it for? Because even though they were written thousands of years ago, they are still applicable and useful in the modern world.
3. “12 Rules For Life: Modern People’s Remedy for Confusing Life” (12 Rules For Life)
Author: Jordan Peterson (Jordan Peterson)
Jordan is a controversial figure to some extent, because his words are often misinterpreted by people who ignore what he is really saying.
For example, when Jordan interviewed Cathy Newman (Cathy Newman), Newman tried to misinterpret Jordan’s words to make it look like he was offending him, which went viral on the Internet. But in fact, his message is very simple: take responsibility for your actions and be a good person.
In his book, Jordan provides a list of useful rules/principles that people can use to improve their lives. For example, be with those who want you to get the best out of you, and think of yourself as someone you have a responsibility to help.
You have to decide your life goal, because unless you move in that direction, you can’t get there. Wandering casually will not let you go forward. On the contrary, it will make you disappointed, depressed, anxious, unhappy, and difficult to get along with. ——Jordan Peterson
In the past 12 months, I have applied Jordan’s advice to my life and have seen tremendous progress. After all, I am responsible for my actions and have taken the necessary steps to move towards the life I desire. Now I am proud of myself.
Every book above has changed my life and helped me become a better person. So, if you want to experience significant growth in 2021, you might like every book.
Translator: TeresaChen