Low-Hanging Fruit
Welcome π My name is Brock, I'm 26, and an Associate Director/Senior Manager at a Big 4 consulting firm in Australia. This is my little corner of the internet where I share what I'm thinking and reading. You can check out my recent posts to get a taste of what to expect.
Below is a list of books I recommend for anyone who is looking to get into reading for their personal development. I've picked these as they've been immensely valuable for me, yet also beginner-friendly to pick up.
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
If you want to learn:
β how to manage yourself
β how to work with others
β how to live in alignment with core principles, rather than trying to use deceptive βtechniquesβ
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Deep Work
If you want to learn:
β why you should care about doing uninterrupted blocks of work
β how to minimise distractions at work and at home
β how to get complex things done
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Principles
If you want to learn:
β the life and work lessons of Ray Dalio, founder of one of the most successful investment firms in the world
β the power of documenting and refining your own principles
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The Paradox of Choice
If you want to learn:
β why most of us would be better off with less choice, rather than more
β the difference between being a maximiser (trying to pick the best option) and being a satisficer (trying to pick a good option), and how to identify when itβs the right time for each
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The Obstacle Is The Way
If you want to learn:
β how to reframe your obstacles as advantages
β why adversity is necessary for achieving anything worthwhile
β some of the best stories of failure leading to ultimate success
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The Psychology of Money
If you want to learn:
β the psychology behind why people make poor financial decisions
β how to avoid the trappings of our own psychology
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Thinking, Fast and Slow
If you want to learn:
β the common patterns which cause us to make poor decisions
β just how susceptible we are to being influenced
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Think and Grow Rich
If you want to learn:
β why your mindset and beliefs play a crucial role in your success
β how to manifest your thoughts into reality (practically - not just wishful nonsense)