6 Books That Completely Changed My Life

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This week I’m sharing six books that had a huge impact on my life.
Books mentioned:
"The Motivation Hacker" by Nick Winter
"The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Steven Covey
"The 4-Hour Work Week" by Tim Ferriss
"The Happiness Equation" by Neil Pasricha
"Pragmatic Thinking and Learning" by Andy Hunt
"Thinking Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman
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  • @susannnico
    @susannnico Жыл бұрын

    This is financial advice and I never give financial advice: DONT LEAVE DURING THE BEAR. If you don’t want to invest…learn. If you don’t want to learn…build. If you don’t want to build observe. DO SOMETHING…other than leave. There is so much opportunity here. Take advantage!

  • @lailaalfaddil7389

    @lailaalfaddil7389

    Жыл бұрын

    Very true, I started investing before the pandemic and that same year I pulled a profit of about $750k with no prior investing experience, basically all I was doing was seeking guidance from *ROCHELLE DUNGCA-SCHREIBER* who's a guru in the game, you can be passively involved with the aid of a professional.

  • @FFMStreen
    @FFMStreen6 жыл бұрын

    1. "The Motivation Hacker" by Nick Winter 2. "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Steven Covey 3. "The 4-Hour Work Week" by Tim Ferriss 4. "The Happiness Equation" by Neil Pasricha 5. "Pragmatic Thinking and Learning" by Andy Hunt 6. "Thinking Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman

  • @danisirooszadeh7305

    @danisirooszadeh7305

    6 жыл бұрын

    Desk DD Seriously...You Made My Life Easier✌😐Thank You

  • @afterburnerfox

    @afterburnerfox

    6 жыл бұрын

    Dani Siroos Zadeh it's there in the description

  • @aaromal_rs

    @aaromal_rs

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanx dude

  • @kunigundehasenfratz4408

    @kunigundehasenfratz4408

    6 жыл бұрын

    Desk DD i

  • @harrybarker4370

    @harrybarker4370

    5 жыл бұрын

    I love ppl like you. God bless yoy

  • @satchelsieniewicz738
    @satchelsieniewicz7386 жыл бұрын

    who else uses Tomas Frank to procrastinate but feel productive

  • @ajay_doesthings5875

    @ajay_doesthings5875

    4 жыл бұрын

    ME

  • @GT-xp6bx

    @GT-xp6bx

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hahahahahahahaha

  • @_andtenorio

    @_andtenorio

    4 жыл бұрын

    Okay.. you got me. I'm guilty.

  • @OBS.Rey__

    @OBS.Rey__

    4 жыл бұрын

    Oh shiiih 😂

  • @unknown_chillhuman

    @unknown_chillhuman

    4 жыл бұрын

    Oof. I feel that. I'm just loocking for good books to order today. Gotta get some new ones.

  • @PeterLambert2211
    @PeterLambert22116 жыл бұрын

    1) The Motivation Hacker 2) The 7 habits of highly effective people 3) The four hour work week 4) The happiness equation 5) pragmatic thinking and learning 6) thinking fast and slow

  • @celestecuriel9979
    @celestecuriel99796 жыл бұрын

    Im a first generation college student and I love and live off your blog post, your book, your videos, and podcast. You are my biggest influencer and I get excited for all of your new content! Keep up the great work!

  • @thefrancophilereader8943
    @thefrancophilereader89436 жыл бұрын

    The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg. An excellent book on the role of habit in daily life and business.

  • @UFO314159

    @UFO314159

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yes, I just read this one too. It will change your perspective on the world. Thomas Frank did a video on it as well: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z4unlLmflaeclJs.html

  • @sanchirkh6019

    @sanchirkh6019

    6 жыл бұрын

    i'm just reading that one almost finishing

  • @malikmubariz7719

    @malikmubariz7719

    6 жыл бұрын

    Just started reading it. One of the best books.

  • @andreskomet

    @andreskomet

    5 жыл бұрын

    I'm reading that one too, it's an amazing book. Everybody should read it.

  • @gmansi

    @gmansi

    5 жыл бұрын

    A great book, the best on the topic

  • @valkyrie273
    @valkyrie2735 жыл бұрын

    I found your channel randomly a couple days ago. I have NOT stopped binge watching them...my writers journal has many pages of notes from them. Thank you so very much Thomas.

  • @thepassionatecoder5404
    @thepassionatecoder54044 жыл бұрын

    Read The Power Of Now. you will learn to cope with feelings and your excessive thinking. You will be happy after reading this book as i am now. And additionally also read The Mindset

  • @evrythngfinance997
    @evrythngfinance9974 жыл бұрын

    I don’t know if it’s only me but I can’t read digitally I need to have the physical book

  • @akshata12358

    @akshata12358

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @johnnygtz746

    @johnnygtz746

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@I_am_the_one101 yeah me neither, I don't feel comfortable with digital reading.

  • @martharios450

    @martharios450

    4 жыл бұрын

    My books are full of notes. I can't do that digitally.

  • @sergiorojas7863

    @sergiorojas7863

    4 жыл бұрын

    Gentlemen of FC I love physical book that digitally love the feeling of the book on my hands

  • @zalfadaulah4890

    @zalfadaulah4890

    4 жыл бұрын

    Me too i can read bood digital but usually i wont read it full

  • @jacoblpeterson
    @jacoblpeterson5 жыл бұрын

    Seriously Thomas, your content and advice is so amazing and inspiring. Thank you for all your work. Your like the most relatable guy I know. I love your spirit and character and the consistent quality and effort you put in to these videos. You change lives!

  • @Vdekort11
    @Vdekort115 жыл бұрын

    Just finished reading “the motivation hacker” based on your recommendation... loveddd it thank you

  • @gulistan7618
    @gulistan76186 жыл бұрын

    Watching this channel is literally transforming my life for the better. Thank you as always, Thomas 🙌🏼💖

  • @HayItsRosie
    @HayItsRosie5 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love the retirement point made, I have never liked the idea of retiring; stopping work seems daunting to me. Thanks for the insight I will definitely read a few of these books.

  • @ExtremeTalker-xw6cd
    @ExtremeTalker-xw6cd6 жыл бұрын

    I have been meaning to read some books like these to stay productive and learn over my holidays as I have finished college. My mum bought me ‘Thinking Fast and Slow’ but due to my exams I have never got time to read it. I should check it out but I haven’t read a book in a long time and have lost the reading habit so I need to get back into this habit.

  • @DamonLeeKeizer
    @DamonLeeKeizer5 жыл бұрын

    I remember reading that line about Covey telling the man to love his wife. Love, the verb! It was beautiful. Thank you Thomas!

  • @ErickMcNerney

    @ErickMcNerney

    3 жыл бұрын

    If only it were that simple

  • @ANoteToSelf
    @ANoteToSelf6 жыл бұрын

    The part about love reminded me of“Love is a Movement” one of my favorite Switchfoot songs. Every time I listen to it I learn something new.

  • @extremeforlife8563
    @extremeforlife85636 жыл бұрын

    Love all your videos, Talk Like Ted was one that helped me a lot at least so far.

  • @scottbrown7071
    @scottbrown70716 жыл бұрын

    You and your website are amazing - very content-rich and inspirational!!

  • @User-to7nb
    @User-to7nb6 жыл бұрын

    Dude. Thomas. I’ve been watching this channel a bit and can I just say that 1) your videos have great quality 2) they actually help people change their lives 3) I appreciate it

  • @nefi7500
    @nefi75006 жыл бұрын

    the 2nd recommendation is my favorite. It changed my view on life. Thank you, Thomas. 😁

  • @OmerMan992
    @OmerMan9926 жыл бұрын

    I have got to see that waterproof notebook with that suction cup! Brilliant 👌🏻 Add a link please!

  • @dvklaveren

    @dvklaveren

    6 жыл бұрын

    Seconded. That is the one thing that I have to buy now.

  • @aadamrahman9689
    @aadamrahman96895 жыл бұрын

    Currently reading "the 7 habits of highly effective teenagers" by Sean covey. Looks amazing.

  • @cockatooinsunglasses7492
    @cockatooinsunglasses74926 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so, much! Your channel’s content is amazing and it’s only getting better each upload. Keep up the great work!!

  • @sarahblue3478
    @sarahblue34782 жыл бұрын

    YOU completely changed my life!!! Thanks so much🙏☺️😄 Your motivation, your teachings and the cherry on top, your recommendation for Habitica🥰🥰🥰 It’s the first time I’ve enjoyed tasks, I love it. It made me a better person and this is all thanks to you, with your work and this KZread channel. May it live forever!

  • @khumoyunturakhudjaev2894
    @khumoyunturakhudjaev28945 жыл бұрын

    'As a man Thinketh' by James Allen had a great impact on the way I interpret things. Loved it.

  • @stephaniecarleo7850

    @stephaniecarleo7850

    4 жыл бұрын

    Humayun Khadjaev Thanks for the tip - it’s available free online at Gutenberg.org

  • @hypervision25
    @hypervision253 жыл бұрын

    David Goggins-Cant hurt me, great motivation book!

  • @ThoneCA123
    @ThoneCA1236 жыл бұрын

    I from Brazil and this is one the best Channel to practice my listening and learn something that worth every single second spent with. Congrats and keep going.

  • @anupj123
    @anupj1236 жыл бұрын

    Can you make a video about your reading habits? Like what you like to note, how you take notes, how do you refer to stuff etc. when you read books.

  • @xbluebells
    @xbluebells5 жыл бұрын

    Sorry, Retirement at the age 52 was the absolute BEST! I have been retired for 6 years and have so many interests and so much fun. I lost weight. Started to grow a garden. Started some great cooking. Started water aerobics and daily walking. Spend time at the coffee shop with my husband playing cards. One of my favorite books is your Money or your Life. I always happy seeing someone else happy and working but for me my life improved 10 times over in retirement. I had some great role models in my life like my dad who really blossomed in retirement. So it might not be for everyone.

  • @raichurichie
    @raichurichie6 жыл бұрын

    I can not recommend The Happiness Equation enough. It saved me when I completely crashed and burned. It helped me recover from my burnout and refocus myself.

  • @stinkytofu5616
    @stinkytofu56166 жыл бұрын

    Amazingly useful little not-so-little life lesson there! You should definitely throw in those more often!

  • @ashishrajoba135
    @ashishrajoba1356 жыл бұрын

    Hey Frank, thanks for doing book videos and that’s why I follow your channel. Keep it going.

  • @dhiambi2177
    @dhiambi21776 жыл бұрын

    Wow. Thomas’ eyes are really captivating.

  • @scotnick59

    @scotnick59

    3 жыл бұрын

    He's the Clark Gable of metaphysicians!

  • @AhmadAdelZ1
    @AhmadAdelZ16 жыл бұрын

    Your thumbnail game is on fire these days ❤️

  • @improvewithsoo-selfdevelop1219
    @improvewithsoo-selfdevelop12193 жыл бұрын

    Awesome summary of each book! Some life changing ideas there. I will definitely start reading some of these! Thanks for sharing 👍

  • @rubenmedina9156
    @rubenmedina91564 жыл бұрын

    The love part...was on point...i should point out that not only work for relationships but also for stuff that we do in our everyday life!

  • @TheSlyDragon93
    @TheSlyDragon936 жыл бұрын

    I suggest Mindset by Dr Carol Dweck such a good book for being aware of the behaviour of the growth mindset and fixed mindset

  • @tylergcole1727
    @tylergcole17275 жыл бұрын

    The Willpower Instinct - Kelly McGonial Sapiens - Yuval Noah Yahrari Idiots Guide to Mindfulness Atomic Habits - James Clear

  • @intentionalliving7326
    @intentionalliving73263 жыл бұрын

    New fun reads (or listens) are like waiting to open a new present 🎁 So exciting 😁 I have read and loved two on this list (Covey’s and Tim Ferris’) Can’t wait for the other ones✨ 🤗💕

  • @eroljas
    @eroljas6 жыл бұрын

    Thank Thomas did just order 3 of your recommended books. Did heard about a couple of times but your quick summary was great and I had to get them! Keep up the good work!

  • @allieinwunderland9681
    @allieinwunderland96813 жыл бұрын

    Very true, I’ve been married for 25 years and love is what I do in my marriage to keep my marriage intact. Patience, kindness, acts of service, words of validation, etc. When your partner feels like he willingly gives it in return.

  • @reyespiano945
    @reyespiano9456 жыл бұрын

    One book you recommend in your webpage changed my life. It is A Mind for Numbers. Awesome book, changed my way of learning.

  • @KanriKaenan

    @KanriKaenan

    5 жыл бұрын

    I am reading A Mind for Numbers right now actually and the first chapter alone had me fascinated! Can't wait to finish it.

  • @avesaryanna2865

    @avesaryanna2865

    4 жыл бұрын

    Who’s the author??

  • @TSNAnnotator

    @TSNAnnotator

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@avesaryanna2865 Barbara Oakley

  • @VERStand
    @VERStand6 жыл бұрын

    Thomas, your booktube-influence is great! 😍 Thank you for so many non-fiction recommendations. As a (german) Booktuber i read a lot of literary fiction, a lot of Classics and i enjoy most that i can learn a lot from the books about society, psychology, moral and language. Non-fiction books would be a nice addition. :)

  • @fefibum
    @fefibum6 жыл бұрын

    Great suggestions as always! I looked up the books on amazon and found three of them on sale for kindle! Thank you for being awesome.

  • @fran14cruz
    @fran14cruz6 жыл бұрын

    The best I got from this video, at least in my opinion)) 7:09 "WE ARE BUILT TO CONSTANTLY PROGRESS. WE ARE BUILT TO WORK. WE ARE BUILT TO STRUGGLE. LIFE IS A TYPE OF COMBAT AND THAT IS WHAT WE ARE ADAPTED FOR." ~Thomas Frank Thank you!

  • @makotokisata3990
    @makotokisata39906 жыл бұрын

    Another books to read for this summer vacation! Thanks, Frank!

  • @anastasiaova
    @anastasiaova6 жыл бұрын

    Love the 'pre-commitment' or 'threat bet' idea! Saw other people calling it a 'reverse bet'. Brilliant!

  • @thelolladorfking2416
    @thelolladorfking24166 жыл бұрын

    Psycho Cybernetics is one of the most wonderful and underrated books. Give it a try !

  • @jag831

    @jag831

    5 жыл бұрын

    That book is crazy indeed

  • @marylourodriguez5456
    @marylourodriguez54565 жыл бұрын

    You’re so handsome!😍 Thank you for the awesome videos! They’ve helped me!💗

  • @naivemd
    @naivemd4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Thomas. Can't thank you enough. Your videos inspire people around the world. Your fan, from 🇵🇭

  • @jmcallisterhq
    @jmcallisterhq2 жыл бұрын

    Might be a bit late to the party here, but a great video and some great book suggestions! Love the way you give context to each choice, and that there's some variety to the content too!

  • @annieblogger489
    @annieblogger4894 жыл бұрын

    Procrastination Elimination Method by John Isaac < this is the book that changed my life.

  • @bismarck905

    @bismarck905

    4 жыл бұрын

    I can’t find this book on the web

  • @flamingmoe1805

    @flamingmoe1805

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm going to read that...eventually

  • @erwinmoreno23
    @erwinmoreno236 жыл бұрын

    Pragmatic Thinking and Learning is a great book

  • @nikarun4165
    @nikarun41656 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE your videos! They are fully of advice and wisdom. I always feel like watching tv, movies, playing video games and watching KZread videos are waste of time. I always wanted to learn something during my free time, but I don’t have the discipline to stop myself in this world full of distractions. But your video is so helpful! It’s like when I’m on KZread watching meaningless videos and wondering what the heck am I doing with my life, and suddenly I see your videos. I get so excited because I can finally learn something constructive and use it in my life! I love reading personal development books, but idk which one is worth the reading, which one is just ok. Thank you for your videos, I get so many good ideas from them, and you motivate me. Thank you!

  • @tsundoku5068
    @tsundoku50686 жыл бұрын

    I love that you read pragmatic thinking and learning. Classic book.

  • @sarao2109
    @sarao21094 жыл бұрын

    Hey Thomas! Can yo do an another book recommendation video.

  • @QuesoCookies
    @QuesoCookies6 жыл бұрын

    "I've been with my *girl* friend..." Hopes and dreams: crushed. Heart: broken. Fantasy: ruined. ... Nah, who am I kidding with that last one. ;) Great content as always, Mr. Frank! Some day I'll read "Thinking Fast and Slow," but damn, is it intimidating.

  • @ynots0625

    @ynots0625

    5 жыл бұрын

    QuesoCookies Set a date and time. Get it done lad. You won’t be sorry

  • @red__guy

    @red__guy

    3 жыл бұрын

    2 years later: did you read it?

  • @serga9342
    @serga93425 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot for your advice. I'll try to start reading. Have a nice day

  • @TheSuperAldrich
    @TheSuperAldrich6 жыл бұрын

    Needed this video for my summer reading list!

  • @Thomasfrank
    @Thomasfrank6 жыл бұрын

    I’m at VidCon and don’t have my laptop, so I don’t have a video suggestion card at the end where I point yet 😛 If you want to watch another video, I recommend this one: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hauNlaNyYtaTqMo.html

  • @mustakimsstudy1200
    @mustakimsstudy12005 жыл бұрын

    *_LOVE FROM BANGLADESH😍😍😍_*

  • @sameer159
    @sameer1595 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos Frank. I have been watching your channel since 2014. You provide amazing content and evolve over time.

  • @ehsanseyedjavad4192
    @ehsanseyedjavad41923 жыл бұрын

    You are my hero and a real genius in the literal definition. Thank you for all your videos I watch them all. Keep up the amazing work.

  • @coolymanman7
    @coolymanman76 жыл бұрын

    One book I’d like to suggest would be Napolean Hill’s Think and Grow Rich. It’s based on the concept of law of attraction. If you want to change your perspective on ‘struggle’, that book should be perfect for you :)

  • @pinkie09999

    @pinkie09999

    5 жыл бұрын

    Where did you get yours at? I found one on eBay but not sure if it’s a legit one cuz I know they have republished so many different versions of the original one

  • @alexandren.9346

    @alexandren.9346

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@pinkie09999 I bought the edition "revised for the 21st century" because it is a rather old book (about 80 years old) and therefore, a lot of the information is outdated. Even though it contains some helpful pages (like the checkmark lists for achieving your goals), I wouldn't recommend this book in contrast to Ahad. The main reasons are the esoteric imaginations Mr Hill is sticked to (like this collective ether of voices that doesn't exist and makes no sense at all) and the fact that he doesn't mention passive work/passive income as an alternative for a good and successful life (not even once!). Instead, the author only talks about the difficulties of finding a good job and the hard work that's connected to a long and successful career, which is, of course, also important, but only a small part of the ingredients of how to grow rich and wealthy. In conclusion: I would only recommend the revised edition, if any edition, cause this book is really outdated and not very helpful.... Sorry, if this comment was too long, I unfortunately tend to write long comments. Definitely my fault!

  • @DamonLeeKeizer

    @DamonLeeKeizer

    5 жыл бұрын

    Am almost finished it now, an extremely good read.

  • @amrit5679

    @amrit5679

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@alexandren.9346 I bought the same book as yours

  • @kelly5247
    @kelly52475 жыл бұрын

    I highly recommend 'Ego is the Enemy' by Ryan Holiday.

  • @losmit2194

    @losmit2194

    3 жыл бұрын

    Why?

  • @zaheedhasib
    @zaheedhasib5 жыл бұрын

    Devoured 4 of the 6 before watching this, my most favorite is hands down of D. Kahneman. Will give TMH and PT&L a try this month. Thanks, as always great video.

  • @Wi1qi
    @Wi1qi5 жыл бұрын

    Holy sh*t Thomas, where have you been for all my life? I've just tryed to find some apps for boosting my productuvity and organization, and I discovered your channel. It's amazing, all your videos are short and on point, definetely not a time wasting experience. You have one big fan more, cheers!

  • @dewknow1315
    @dewknow13156 жыл бұрын

    I am reading The Obstacle in The Way by Ryan Holiday and reading Man's search for meaning by Viktor E Frankle and then going to read Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace. Then going to get a jump start on Anatomy and Psychology 1 for fall quarter . I got other book I am going to read if I can get to them .

  • @nikkifeltman8523

    @nikkifeltman8523

    5 жыл бұрын

    dan cash I’m also reading Man’s Search for Meaning! If you like it, I HIGHLY suggest reading The Choice by Dr. Edith Eva Eger. It’s another memoir of psychology mixed with Holocaust experiences. Her writing is beautiful, and the ideas in her book have totally changed my life.

  • @becomingfred

    @becomingfred

    Жыл бұрын

    Mans search for me meaning is my best book ever

  • @a.t434
    @a.t4346 жыл бұрын

    My list: 1. MONEY Master the Game 2. Principles Life and Work by Ray Dalio 3. A Mind for Numbers - How to Excel at Math and Science 4. The Rational Optimist 5. Thinking Strategically 6. Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow Thanks for recommending book NO.3 Thomas

  • @staargiirl
    @staargiirl6 жыл бұрын

    man, i'm in love w/ your brain. your channel has always such good and valuable content! it inspires me and makes me want to work in being a better version of myself. thanks :)

  • @cookie25492
    @cookie254926 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Adding these books to my audible wishlist!

  • @harmandeepsingh2983
    @harmandeepsingh29836 жыл бұрын

    And u completely changed my life...thanks

  • @geocarvalhont
    @geocarvalhont6 жыл бұрын

    MISSED U DUDDDDEEE HUG FROM BRAZIL

  • @coolymanman7

    @coolymanman7

    6 жыл бұрын

    George Carvalho can i get a hug too?

  • @geocarvalhont

    @geocarvalhont

    6 жыл бұрын

    of courseeee, come here :D

  • @stoicfloor
    @stoicfloor6 жыл бұрын

    Awesome recommendation! Will add them to my longggg Goodread reading list

  • @kathleenvidal_
    @kathleenvidal_6 жыл бұрын

    I'm from Brazil and I'm learning to speak English with your channel. That helped me a lot. thank you

  • @debendrakumarpattanaik9940
    @debendrakumarpattanaik99405 жыл бұрын

    THE POWER OF YOUR SUBCONSCIOUS MIND BY JOSEPH MURPHY

  • @AndyZaturno
    @AndyZaturno6 жыл бұрын

    I’m buying four of these five books since I already have the one by Covey. Thomas dude are all these books available in Kindle format?

  • @Thomasfrank

    @Thomasfrank

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yep, they should all be on Kindle!

  • @SardonianSmile

    @SardonianSmile

    3 жыл бұрын

    Come on, take and the fifth ... 😉😋

  • @Jacobridge

    @Jacobridge

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SardonianSmile i think h e alredy have it

  • @runner1984

    @runner1984

    Жыл бұрын

    Try...' The Last Lecture ' - Randy Pausch & ' What I talk about when I talk about running ' - Murakami

  • @cynthiaveronica5258
    @cynthiaveronica52583 жыл бұрын

    Thomas Frank - great list! Thanks for the cliff notes.

  • @joselorenzolat4251
    @joselorenzolat42516 жыл бұрын

    Hello from the Philippines. Big Fan and You are a blessing!

  • @daniels4209
    @daniels42096 жыл бұрын

    like will be given.

  • @gadgetstop321
    @gadgetstop3216 жыл бұрын

    A book that has had a big influence on the way I teach was "A Mind for Numbers" by Dr Barbara Oakley, which I heard about on this channel. However, the book that has and continues to influence me the most is the Holy Bible.

  • @ElationProductions

    @ElationProductions

    Жыл бұрын

    That's the one book you never find on these lists but you should.

  • @ramanarc
    @ramanarc6 жыл бұрын

    you explain every point so well!

  • @emmaabdilla2771
    @emmaabdilla27716 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sooo much for this video!! You are such an inspiration to me and you help me actually want to work hard to reach the goals I want and to make a difference.

  • @rockpreeth21
    @rockpreeth214 жыл бұрын

    Book that transformed my life: inner engineering ,Yogi's guide to joy

  • @Chronically_ChiII
    @Chronically_ChiII6 жыл бұрын

    THE MORAL ANIMAL, _why we are the way we are_ Really made me rethink how I view everything regarding human relation and politics. It's gets really spicy towards the middle.

  • @femmeNikita27

    @femmeNikita27

    6 жыл бұрын

    If You're interested in the topic: neuwritesd.org/2016/09/22/left-brain-right-brain-red-brain-blue-brain/

  • @femmeNikita27

    @femmeNikita27

    6 жыл бұрын

    There is also plenty of new research which gives ground to rejection of the concept of "free will" in moral decision making, especially with refrence to split second decision making in complex situation with high levels of uncertainty. Yet many legal systems are based on silent assumption that free will is real, so there are also many new books published as a part of discussion between lawyers and law-makers and experts in neuroscience about whether or not it still makes sense to take this assumption for granted in some legal cases. In others it porbably will have to remain but is should be amde clear that it's yet another "legal fiction" not something real.

  • @Chronically_ChiII

    @Chronically_ChiII

    6 жыл бұрын

    femmeNikita27 Interesting. Jonathan Haidt has also very interesting talks and interviews here on youtube.

  • @Chronically_ChiII

    @Chronically_ChiII

    6 жыл бұрын

    femmeNikita27 Heh, at this point you're just preaching to the choir. Let's rather find a topic to disagree on 😉

  • @femmeNikita27

    @femmeNikita27

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank You for suggestion. I will check his talks. As for free will- well, neuroscience can already prove that our brain knows half a minute before we decide to do something on a conscious level (so using prefrontal cortext) that we are about to do this thing, so as much as I liked the concept of "free will" I have to admit - according to most recent state of scientific knowledge we have to admit that this concept is at the best "comfortable legal fiction we all agree on" rather than how human decision making in fact works.

  • @101hamilton
    @101hamilton4 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Thank you for posting.

  • @WildsonCaldeira
    @WildsonCaldeira6 жыл бұрын

    Great vídeo, Thomas! You're such an inspiring person. I really liked your tips and recommendations. I always think about create a channel like yours to Brazilians.

  • @mehm4251
    @mehm42516 жыл бұрын

    Books change life. Don't eat books. #donteatbooks

  • @Thomasfrank

    @Thomasfrank

    6 жыл бұрын

    I agree, eating books is unhealthy unless it’s the book gum from Jimmy Neutron

  • @karlholde6901

    @karlholde6901

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thomas Frank comeon Thomas, everyone now you shouldn't eat gum ;)

  • @annsmahboob3495

    @annsmahboob3495

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@karlholde6901 Everyone also 'knows' that it is spelt 'know' not 'now'.

  • @ChykaJackson

    @ChykaJackson

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Thomasfrank How I wished that was real when I was a kid! ...Still do. lol

  • @jasonroemhild

    @jasonroemhild

    3 жыл бұрын

    What about library candy?

  • @adrienlenud
    @adrienlenud6 жыл бұрын

    We want a john fish colab

  • @RainarAngelo

    @RainarAngelo

    6 жыл бұрын

    What he said !

  • @brianm3160

    @brianm3160

    6 жыл бұрын

    yes

  • @judetear7726

    @judetear7726

    5 жыл бұрын

    No we don’t

  • @nourhanebn69

    @nourhanebn69

    5 жыл бұрын

    YESSSS

  • @yqno8115

    @yqno8115

    5 жыл бұрын

    no

  • @karimmohie1628
    @karimmohie16286 жыл бұрын

    Good to see u again!

  • @mek288
    @mek2885 жыл бұрын

    Always buying the books you recommend! Thank you!

  • @itsmee2023
    @itsmee20236 жыл бұрын

    Notification squaaaaad

  • @cometobelieeve

    @cometobelieeve

    6 жыл бұрын

    Kookie yayyyy

  • @darkerthanblack95

    @darkerthanblack95

    6 жыл бұрын

    \( ̄▽ ̄;)/

  • @blair3264

    @blair3264

    3 жыл бұрын

    You should turn them off. Your phone becomes a compulsion rather than a tool.

  • @SaraMakesArt
    @SaraMakesArt6 жыл бұрын

    Those of us who work for ourselves don't want to retire because our job isn't just a way to pay the bills, it's our passion. For a lot of us, it's our identity really. The people who look forward to retiring are usually the people who work for someone else. My family and I just went on a four week road trip and my stepdad pointed out that that would be impossible if he and my mom were still working. I've heard years ago people would have something called a sabbatical year, where maybe seven years or so, instead of just getting a few weeks off from work, people would get a whole year off. This would make things like long leisurely trips possible and could be a good alternative to full on retirement. Also, I love Boyinaband too. I didn't discover him very long ago, but his video about internet addiction, partly about active use of the internet vs passive use, made me realize how fortunate content creators are.

  • @Thomasfrank

    @Thomasfrank

    6 жыл бұрын

    I love the sabbatical concept. The 4-Hour Work Week also mentions "mini-retirements", which are basically the same thing: Take a good long break from working, but then come back to a new project. I think this fits in much better with the cycles of work and rest that we operate on. People need some sort of mission to be working towards.

  • @SaraMakesArt

    @SaraMakesArt

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thomas Frank Yes and ideally everyone would be working on something they really want to be working on.

  • @TominBali

    @TominBali

    5 жыл бұрын

    It's funny you mention 7 years, because I'm actually rising like a phoenix after 7 years of being a stay at home dad with my kids. I'm 50 this year and feel like this is just the beginning, retirement is the antithesis of the direction I'm heading, that's for sure. And, @Thomas Frank, your videos are a really good influence. Keep up the good work, and thanks for all you do.

  • @DamonLeeKeizer

    @DamonLeeKeizer

    5 жыл бұрын

    Well said !

  • @letstravel7572
    @letstravel75726 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for information.I just started reading books and was looking what to read,as I want to read something like those books who you suggested in this video.Have a great day👍🙂

  • @robertjusic9097
    @robertjusic90976 жыл бұрын

    What a great and honest video,a joy to watch!

  • @lolahot5188
    @lolahot51884 жыл бұрын

    "FIT IN ONE YEAR" should be on this list

  • @vovadrev5422

    @vovadrev5422

    4 жыл бұрын

    i was looking for someone to mention it 🙌🙌🙌

  • @vovaloh7208

    @vovaloh7208

    4 жыл бұрын

    100%

  • @nifigasobi4425

    @nifigasobi4425

    4 жыл бұрын

    I agree

  • @Andrew-yw6kt

    @Andrew-yw6kt

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm 60 years old. 50#s overweight...is 'Fit In One Year' a book for someone my age?

  • @vovaloh7208

    @vovaloh7208

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Andrew-yw6kt the first level should be appropriate, after that you will see if you just want to stay with it or move up to a higher level

  • @MrUaliev
    @MrUaliev6 жыл бұрын

    Hey Tom! I don't usually read books, but recently I've been having this urge to start absorbing knowledge from the books. But there is so much of them, so I don't really want to start from complex and deep books, so that I don't get tired of them fast. Do you have any suggestions for easy and addictive books that will develop the habit of reading?

  • @seth1705

    @seth1705

    6 жыл бұрын

    MrUaliev Harry Potter books are really easy and have a good story, especially if you haven't seen the films or can't remember the storylines. Other teen fiction can be good, but I'd definitely recommend fiction over non fiction to start

  • @milenapluto5360

    @milenapluto5360

    6 жыл бұрын

    I second Harry Potter, there is a reason why the series is so I'll popular

  • @smartkorean1

    @smartkorean1

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yes approach reading with the intention to learn something that interests you, but at the end of the day, you cant go wrong with Harry Potter. I use to only read books for educational purposes, which was enjoyable / rewarding but when I stumbled upon the HP series, I discovered the joy of reading. Now, I read about 3 books at a time, one of them always being a fiction book that I can read while laying on my bed at the end of the day.

  • @MrUaliev

    @MrUaliev

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks guys. I've already tried reading Harry Potter back when I was a kid but I didn't really enjoy it and barely passed through first 40 pages of the first book. It felt like an obligation to read it. Maybe I will try it again but I'm already 20 and not really into wizards sort of genre.

  • @4CiiD3

    @4CiiD3

    6 жыл бұрын

    I still don't like reading, but now, everytime i commute or go to the park, i'll always listen to an audiobook. I found out that my memory associates places i've been to with chapters i've listenned, so every time i go to the place it makes me think of the book, it is really insane when you think about it but really useful.

  • @victorlee8451
    @victorlee84515 жыл бұрын

    "Never retire", very inspiring thanks!

  • @NewBeginner27
    @NewBeginner276 жыл бұрын

    Great video. You are a great source for finding new books to read outside of my usual interest range. Thanks for sharing.

  • @waterheaterservices
    @waterheaterservices3 жыл бұрын

    Some books have changed my mind, but only the Bible has changed my heart.