I can’t read one self-help book twice!
Maybe because all my life I’ve been reading fiction, and there is always an end to a story for me. So it is extremely difficult for me to pick a self-help book again. I mean, sure, every author has their own way of explaining concepts, but the gist remains the same. The concepts that are being taught are the same and will remain the same forever.
Maybe I am on the hunt for the right tone and conceptualization that I resonate with the most. Or maybe I’m at fault when I think that this is a task that needs to be done, and once it’s done, it shouldn’t be touched again. I have a pretty analytical mind. I am a big fan of to-do lists, so maybe that’s where it stems from.
To avoid forgetting what I read, I try to make notes of what I read. This way, I can record what I learned and never touch that book again. It takes me at least three times the time that it normally would, but it is satisfying, and having a short version of all the smart ideas from the book is totally worth it. It seems weird, I know, but it just works for me.
Think of it like I’m making my own little library of useful information, a quick guide made just for me. It might sound a bit odd, but it’s my way of turning self-help into something I can easily use whenever I need a boost or a reminder of those important life lessons.
As I go through this journey, I’m not just reading a self-help book; I’m putting together my very own playbook for life. Who said self-help can’t be a bit unconventional, right?
Until next time, Adios amigo!
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