Self Development Books

[Aleks]

I have four shelves stacked with this kind of book, some of which were onthe booklist for my course, some of which I liked the look of and, most recently, books my clients have read and wanted my opinion on.

Having read so many I find that they mostly say the same thing in a different way with the desire to inspire others to 'action'.

I have my favourites which re-read occasionally. Currently on my fourth reading of The Tenth Insight by James Redfield after which I shall re-read Ask and It is Given by Ether and Jerry Hicks. They are both a bit 'spiritual' and may be a bit wishy-washy for most people but I have always found them inspiring and of value , especially if I'm particularly stressed.

[Gus]

In the end all you need is a good woman by your side...

If she's only by your side then maybe you need to start reading a different type of book? "The Joy of Sex" does come to mind.

[Dreadful Scathe]

I once went on a date with a guy who turned out to have a bookshelf full of "How to...." guides - this was so offputting!

I'd be more worried about people who have too many "Idiots" or "Dummies" guides to things....says a lot about them

[Beowulf]

I'd be more worried about people who have too many "Idiots" or "Dummies" guides to things....says a lot about them

OOOPS once more...

I'll slink away to my dank underground lair where the sunlight never shines..

[Twirly]

In the end all you need is a good woman by your side...

I just keep reminding him of what he should be doing...

[Dreadful Scathe]

I just keep reminding him of what he should be doing...

GET A ROOM...

can i come to the wedding? I promise not to heckle the speeches....

[straycat]

I have MORE than my fair share of Self help boobs

Is there something you're not telling us?

For that matter - what is a man's fair share of Self Help Boobs? Do we need a poll on this one?

I'll slink away to my dank underground lair where the sunlight never shines..

Mwahahahaa

[Beowulf]

Is there something you're not telling us?
For that matter - what is a man's fair share of Self Help Boobs? Do we need a poll on this one?

Must learn to read my posts.. these unfortunate Freudian typo's are getting worse.

Mwahahahaa

"I think it'th wonderthul the way the water running down the wallths glithens in the light of your evil exthperimenths"
"you don't think it's a little.. well... too Gothic?"
"Oh no mathter it lookths truely majethtic!"
"Hmmm yes. By the way , that reminds me.. when are you getting your braces out?"
"I've got an appointment with the dentitht a week on thuthday"

[Twirly]

Must learn to read my posts.. these unfortunate Freudian typo's are getting worse.

I can't believe I missed that one! From your "darkling"

[Spiky Steve]

10 secrets of abundant happiness. A book that dragged me out of a hole. I have bought 20 copies as people never give them back. I still raed from time to time, it's out of print now and my very tatty copy is currently on loan.

[Magic Hans]

I've had my fair share ... and the rest!!

It all started off with a work colleague trying to get me into Amway!!! Didn't work. The book was good though 'The Magic of Thinking Big' David Shwartz. It got me into reading a whole load of other stuff ... some of it really good, insight and clear.

'7 Habits of Highly Successful People' Stephen Covey probably being the best (for me)
'Living, Loving and Learning' Leo Buscaglia - fabulous and not a fluffy as it sounds
'The Winner's Edge' Dennis Waitley ... and 'Being the Best' (or was it 'Your' best ... can't remember
Deephak Chopra's 'Ageless Body; Timeless Mind'
Wayne Dyers 'How to be a No-limit Person'
Zig Ziglars 'Goals'
'Jack Black', and finally
Phil Murray's 'You Can Always Get Want You Want'

Made a big difference for me ... over time. I did the Antony Robbins thing ... and he is good. He just didn't hit me right, like some of the other's did.

[Ste]

I have read and forgot loads of personal development books. I think generally they are great but at the end of the day it is better to have a couple of the books and actually do what they tell you to do rather than read 20 and forget what they say (ie me!).

I do get stirred by these books when I am down and I get inspired again.

I too have lent out some of my books and don't know where they have gone to. My brother lent me "The Magic of Thinking Big" some years ago and I have never given it back to him. I also read some Robert Schuller ("Tough Times Never Last But Tough People do"- I think) recently which I found very helpful. I am also a big fan of Jim Dornan - I learnt some basic time management tricks from him which helped me a lot in private practice.

All these books may help you to achieve a goal but I think the more fundamental question is whether you believe that you are loved whatever you do or loved because of your achievements. When you receive love despite your failings - then that will be more valuable than all the personal development in the world.....and paradoxically may release you to achieve!