Self-improvement is an integral part of most people's lives and an important development process.
For those who have been thinking about it for a long time and do not know where to start, a selection of books at Z lib that are a must-read for a person who seeks to improve all areas of their life.
In 2018, Clear released the book "Atomic Habits", which took first place in the New York Times bestseller lists. The book is based on a methodology for developing useful habits that is truly effective. It is about a four-stage model of habits, which consists of: stimulus, desire, response, reward, and the laws of behavior change that are generated by this model. The author also considers common obstacles to habit formation and offers strategies for overcoming them.
The main idea of the book "Essentialism" is built around how to determine what is important and essential in life and how to eliminate what is unessential. Yes, the author is convinced: a person cannot cope with everything and have everything, because this leads to stress, burnout and mediocrity. We must decide what to emphasize and where to spend time and energy. The book teaches us to prioritize and achieve more by doing less.
The book describes the history of mankind from the evolution of the human species in the Stone Age to the 21st century. The author focuses on the human species, namely Homo sapiens, and contains statements within the framework of natural sciences, in particular evolutionary biology. Harari talks about the agricultural revolution, how empires and religions arose, science and technology, the future of humanity, and much more. The book will be useful for anyone who has thought about the issue of self-development, as it encourages readers to reflect on human progress and the meaning of life.
The main idea of the book "Wonderful Morning" is that a successful morning determines the quality of the whole day, work and life in general. The author talks about how to set yourself up so that you can not only wake up easily in the morning but also manage more than before, using various techniques and psychological techniques. It is important that the book is suitable not only for larks, but also for people with other biorhythms.
In his work, Covey describes 7 skills that you need to develop to change your life for the better, namely to improve your personal and professional life, build better relationships, and achieve your goals. We are talking about such principles as proactivity, goal-oriented thinking, order of priorities, creating synergy, and others.
In the book, the author tells everything about spending and saving money, namely: stereotypes about money and wealth; how to avoid debt; how to save correctly; how to increase income, etc. Schaefer also gives readers a lot of advice on how to improve their financial situation.