ARE SELF-HELP BOOKS A WASTE OF TIME??? Best way to read self-help books effectively.
As a person whose passion is to read self-help books, sometimes I wonder if such books are a waste of time. I reflected on this question, and in this video I share my answer to this question.
I also share the best way to read self-help books effectively for maximum benefit.
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0:00 Intro
0:52 The Good
1:17 The Bad and the Ugly
2:18 My Journey with Self-Help Books
3:20 The Illusion of Action
3:36 Ego Boost
4:03 How to Read Self-Help Books Effectively
4:55 Actions I took after Reading Self-Help Books
6:44 Leap into Action!
7:30 Next week's video
7:44 Bloopers!
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Great Video. Thank you for posting. I used to be a self-help junkie. Books, cds, seminars, and videos all the time. Spent quite a lot of money. But past several years, I stopped. I finally realized that most of the books were giving same messages. My home library were stacked with many books I was not reading again. So now, I do NOT buy new books. Now, I read and re-read the same books from my home library in much much slower speed. I take notes, draw pictures, and highlight more. This has helped me a lot. I think, after several years of reading many self-help books, I realized that it is NOT the quantity of books, but the quality of few books that create more impact.
@GrowWithSupreet
3 жыл бұрын
It's fantastic that you came to this realization 🙂
@krishnaprasannavankayala5988
2 жыл бұрын
Different paths lead to same goals.This is nothing but possibilities, you can learn the way you like from any one of the book.
@trendsclick2300
2 жыл бұрын
@@GrowWithSupreet yes
I began reading self help two years ago while being my mom’s caregiver. I was so stressed and started to read and then journal right after putting the book down. Journaling helped me find ways to implement what I learned or clarify what the book made me think about. I have continued for years as this combination of reading and then journaling has been a power pack of change for me. I just read Atomic Habits and, while journaling, set up cues for me to remember which new habit I’m working on. Example: I want to drink water regularly. So I now prep my fruit infused water the night before, and put it on my nightstand. Seeing it is the cue. It’s ready for me to sip on while I read and journal in the morning. I made my water ready, bundled it with my established habit, made it attractive (fruit!), and made it simple. I had established my reading habit by putting which book I’m reading on Goodreads. After I read, I update my progress on Goodreads immediately and get a dopamine hit from watching the progress bar move. Journaling after reading has been the key for me.
@GrowWithSupreet
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent job Patti! I love reading and journaling too 🙂
I'm currently reading " As a man thinketh".
@GrowWithSupreet
3 жыл бұрын
👍
@JaysonT1
3 жыл бұрын
It's crap.
I'm currently reading atomic habits. It made me realize to be self aware and change my bad habits.
@GrowWithSupreet
2 жыл бұрын
It is an amazing book!
Great to see you!! Just finish 'A Subtle art for Not giving f**k, The real art of writing skill!!👌 Keep Moving, Congratulations 👍
Any thing has a pros and cons. For me, I read slowly, just 30 minutes a day. And I take notes and has a system on my note taking. I also review it every weekend. And I'm planning to reread the books I've read in a year every December. Because reviewing and going back to the book again it changes the views and how you see the book again and it will flashback the things you need to do and eliminate. It's about getting improved everyday, even the authors that write their books re read and visit the same books over and over again. Thank You ❤ it's always good to see and hear the both sides of very thing that you do. Books are guide but the outcome and action is in yours.
@GrowWithSupreet
2 жыл бұрын
You have a great system 🙂
@mattstephentabamocosmic
2 жыл бұрын
@@GrowWithSupreet Thank you 🙏
I have just finished mindset by Dr. Carol S. Dweck. I have learnt about growth mindset how little alter in mindset can change our life
I’ve set the reminder and curiously waiting ! !
Totally agree with you
I'm currently reading "think like a Monk" and my favorite " Tribe of Mentors" ❤️
@GrowWithSupreet
3 жыл бұрын
Both are great books. If interested, check out my summary of Think Like A Monk >>>> kzread.info/dash/bejne/daualq6sf5iweZs.html
Jim kwik said so knowledge = power. And you corrected the statement i think in a practical way.Zeeshan shaikh(seeken) coined The habit of Reading without taking action as INFORMATION ADDICTION. You explained the term well.👍👍
@GrowWithSupreet
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙂
You are absolutely right,knowledge n action is very important, only reading books is not helpful, reading your own book,that's Swadhyae is very important, keep growing by making others grow
@GrowWithSupreet
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
atomic habits action step: when i start new course or book anything im implementing this idea known as intention of implementation [ time ] [behaviour] [place] action step: i recently download this app called habitus to track my habits and the rule was dont break the chain action step: im keeping my mobile in another room while working it help me to distract less (adding more friction to behaviour,making unattractive) action step: when i feel to quit gym today,then i just visit the gym and do some thing atleat 5 minutes after that i endup my workout with 40 minutes ( start any habit immediately and do 10 minutes and we enters into flow state and endup with by doing ) while im reading any self help book i just carry one folded a4 sheet paper and i write the (habits or points ) which adds value in my life style or routine,it helps me to re read the concepts easily. i love to share my expericence here,thanks for giving oppurtunity :)
@GrowWithSupreet
3 жыл бұрын
Well done!
The last self help book I read was mindset, although very repetitive I found it useful!
Great video! I agree 100% of having an output and not just ingesting more and more! You could boil just a few fennel seeds or elaichi or cinnamon instead of green tea! I try a lot of options :)
@GrowWithSupreet
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Shruti - I will try that!
@sudeep1110
3 жыл бұрын
I want some chah now!
@GrowWithSupreet
3 жыл бұрын
@@sudeep1110 hahahaha
@ShrutiKatyal
3 жыл бұрын
Also my fav is Celestials Sleepy time!
@GrowWithSupreet
3 жыл бұрын
@@ShrutiKatyal thank you for the recommendation!
Truly agree
I really liked that escapism point of yours, now I understand that I read up those books and building a stack of those books just to escape reality. Mostly all self help books are same and try to give same message but action taking action I have learned today. Thank you madam, from now on I won't build a stack of these books just purchase them and read them to escape
@GrowWithSupreet
3 жыл бұрын
Happy to hear that!
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Current -" The One Thing "
I'm reading subtle art of not giving fck....this video has helped me thank you
Green tea + brown sugar/ honey....tastes amazing ma'am 🌻🤗🤗
I have listened to a lot of these self help books. I pick up the best principles from each one. I also take action just like you said. Only recently i read again The Force by Stuart Wilde and I felt that I understood it more than when I first did.
@GrowWithSupreet
2 жыл бұрын
Isn't it amazing how the same book can influence us differently each time we read it? Especially after a few years gap.
Am now tackling Can't hurt me by David Goggins...believe me what a tough mind..we go through challenges daily but can't hurt me brought up a virtue of not giving up in mylife....it's pushing till the end.
@GrowWithSupreet
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed! I loved that book. In case you're interested, here's the video where I talk about this book: kzread.info/dash/bejne/d36io6erotPRg7Q.html
Good life good vibes of vex king really really helped me alot. It's self help book 📖 Ma'am i think Lipton green tea is good in taste but i personally prefer organic tulsi green tea 🍵 Thank you so much for such a lovely video ma'am❤️
@GrowWithSupreet
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
My favorite self-help books that I have read in the last few years: How to Unf*ck Yourself, The Gift of Fear, and Atomic Habits. All great books that have practical advice. I implemented most of what Atomic Habits suggested for probably 2 or 3 months straight very recently. And then one day I just lost the motivation to keep everything up :/
@GrowWithSupreet
3 жыл бұрын
That (losing motivation) happens to all of us, Kate. We need regular doses of motivational material. It might help you to watch these videos: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z3WjyaWPfpnQkdY.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZGhlt5qRnbm0fKw.html Also, be kind to yourself. You are trying. Forgive yourself when you slip. And then get back up and continue. Everyone's growth journey looks different. Maybe you tried to do too much in the 2-3 months and overwhelmed yourself? As I say in the first video above, try to focus on 1 major goal at a time. Hope this helps!
@katehale7603
3 жыл бұрын
@@GrowWithSupreet Thank you, Supreet!
I'm so curious! This is a very interesting topic! 🙏
I am reading 7 Habits of highly effective People
Lovely person lovely channel
@GrowWithSupreet
2 жыл бұрын
🙏
Lots of efforts, u seems to be putting answering every single feed .haha. ur views were bang on the spot. Huge info overloads these days. For a perspective, heard some influencial guy on certain book on startup today, bought the same straight away, totally skipping that I have 2 already in my Kindle and unread. 😀😀 Best wishes, Cheers 👍
@GrowWithSupreet
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
I'm reading attitude is everything
@GrowWithSupreet
2 жыл бұрын
How is it?
Hi Supreet - looks like you read a fantastic self-help book on "How to Make Good, Informative & even Funny Self-Help Videos" - well done
@GrowWithSupreet
3 жыл бұрын
That is one of the nicest compliments I have received. Thank you Terry 😊
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So true....even I read so many but very rarely I use the information for long...maybe for a while...it's good idea to note down action plan in a diary I think. Thanks it's more self help than books😊
@GrowWithSupreet
3 жыл бұрын
Writing down action plans is a great idea! But only work on 1 or 2 at a time so you don't overwhelm yourself 😊
@sujanithtottempudi2991
3 жыл бұрын
@@GrowWithSupreet 🙏
Hey, loved your video👌 Currently I am reading 'The subtle art of not giving a f*ck'
@GrowWithSupreet
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! That's an amazing book!
I like to strengthen my mind sooooooooooo
I rather be addicted to the high of books the the high of social media ..... you choose your high.
@GrowWithSupreet
3 жыл бұрын
Good point!
I am loving your channel so so much! ❤️
@GrowWithSupreet
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to know! Thank you!
Currently reading magic of thinking big
You are very positive and motivated girl🙏🙏🙏 i want to know how u r so good
@GrowWithSupreet
3 жыл бұрын
Haha lots of inner work and building my self awareness through meditation. The positivity comes from actively practicing daily gratitude. Thank you for your kind words 🙏
TLDW The way you effectively read self help books is by implementing at least one thing/input you get from the book to your life. 4:00 I also have the same problem with buying a book, then losing interest in it and buying another book to chase that high. which is why i’m here lol
@GrowWithSupreet
3 жыл бұрын
What is TLDW? Lol
@platinumjazz_
3 жыл бұрын
@@GrowWithSupreet too long didn’t watch 😂
@GrowWithSupreet
3 жыл бұрын
@@platinumjazz_ haha ok thanks.
@platinumjazz_
3 жыл бұрын
@@GrowWithSupreet yeah I have the attention span of a goldfish. maybe you can drop a video with some help on active listening or attention span 👀 🥺 I would watch
The self help book that I am reading now is Modern Quantum mechanics by JJ Sakurai.
@GrowWithSupreet
3 жыл бұрын
Cool!
So helpful and informative
@GrowWithSupreet
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Action is implementation, when you implement the things said in the book,then you can find change.
@GrowWithSupreet
2 жыл бұрын
Yes.
@krishnaprasannavankayala5988
2 жыл бұрын
@@GrowWithSupreet wow,got a star. Thanks,I feel motivated more to read the books and execute to change my life completely. As said about compounding phenomenon in nature by Morgan Housel in his book,"Psychology of Money",our brain can also be trained to read and try to execute the things we read by training it daily.Even the US Navy Seal Chief Mr.David Goggins in one of his interviews said that we have to train our brain and vice-versa should not happen.Once we conquer our brain,we can face accept everything including the death.
I live self help. Books.
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The power of now books changed my whole life and last book I read is when you die who will cry
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yes seven habits of successful people
@GrowWithSupreet
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
Life is what you make it by peter buffett❤️
@GrowWithSupreet
3 жыл бұрын
Haven't read it but the title is so true!
I'm Reading"As A Man Thinketh" Nowadays
@GrowWithSupreet
3 жыл бұрын
What do you thinketh about it?
@swarup.singh.rajput
3 жыл бұрын
I have just started reading, as I understand it seems to be like "the power of your subconscious mind"
@swarup.singh.rajput
3 жыл бұрын
Aap batao isme kya khas hei taaki m ise 2-3 bar pdh ke laabh le paaun🙂
The cave by alok kejriwal , the book I read Recently. I have learned,How to grab opportunities that universe gives you daily and how your god and Guru helps you throughout your life from this book. Book reading is my passion since childhood. Can u please suggest how can I utilise experience of book reading.
im reading atomic habits now
@GrowWithSupreet
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent book!
As of now I'm reading Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss!
@GrowWithSupreet
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent! I read that book too. You may enjoy this video I made based on that book >>>>> kzread.info/dash/bejne/p4aj3JSTgbO6aZc.html
Awesome content
@GrowWithSupreet
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
I'm reading The miracle morning 🌄
I m currently reading "Atomic Habits"😊😊,,..self help books are really good for the one who wants to grow..,instead of watching web series😊
@GrowWithSupreet
2 жыл бұрын
Great book!
Here is my review and biggest takeways from the book CAN'T HURT ME by David Goggins >>>>> kzread.info/dash/bejne/d36io6erotPRg7Q.html
Loving the gifs
@GrowWithSupreet
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
The everyday hero manifesto by robin sharma
@GrowWithSupreet
2 жыл бұрын
How is it?
@mishikagoel9348
2 жыл бұрын
@@GrowWithSupreet Its amazing im 15 and some chapters are on traits of billionaires and some deep stuff that implemented right now would help in a successful life. Its a bit lengthy but worth starting my year with.I am so hooked on it that i'll compete it by tomorrow.
@mishikagoel9348
2 жыл бұрын
Btw your videos are really inspiring.I just got your channel in my recommended and i was really keen to watch your video.
@GrowWithSupreet
2 жыл бұрын
@@mishikagoel9348 thank you so much and welcome to the community ❤️
The laws of human nature currently reading
@GrowWithSupreet
3 жыл бұрын
👍
I am reading #the_rudest_book_ever by shwetabh pls make a video on this
For self help to truly work, you have to completely eliminating feeling like shit from your life and always feeling amazing. Only experience self-help coach know how to teach you do that. Most self help books just tell you to work hard, study well, get great jobs or run businesses and make a lot of money but doesn't really change how you really feel inside. If you always feel like shit 💩, no matter where you go or what you do you will still stuck feeling that way
@GrowWithSupreet
2 жыл бұрын
Books are not always the answer. If you're feeling like this, I would encourage you to seek therapy. Therapy is actually good for everyone, everyone can benefit from it.
It is not that Self-help books are a waste of time. The problems run deeper, most people who read self-help books like myself and all of you are people who are working trying to become the most famous Professionals and business workers as possible. And the truth is you really can get the lot of fame and business success by reading self-help and buying Online Courses and watching movies to improve your jobs and study skills to run businesses and make a lot of money. I have been doing it my whole life so I know. A life of escapism and fame can be really attractive to a lot of people. But most self-help and movies don't get to the cause, cause many people still feel like shit or depressed 💩 even after having a lot of success and money. Scandal or scam, losing jobs or bad business decisions can make people lose everything. When the money doesn't work for people anymore. That is when we are in deep, deep trouble. If you get into self-help, you better be ready for the consequences in case everything go wrong.
Currently reading “The Aladdin Factor”
@GrowWithSupreet
3 жыл бұрын
What is it about? Fiction or non-fiction?
If you had to recommend 5 books, what would they be?
@GrowWithSupreet
3 жыл бұрын
Depends on what kind of growth you are interested in... Habits/Financial/Philosophical/Spiritual/Relationships...?
@denny007
3 жыл бұрын
@@GrowWithSupreetany 5 books on self help
@GrowWithSupreet
3 жыл бұрын
@@denny007 ok. 5 books I love are: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a , Personality isn't permanent, Atomic Habits, Power of Now, and The Alchemist.
How to win friends and influence people
@GrowWithSupreet
3 жыл бұрын
It's a great book!
Green tea Dilmah brand. I think it's Sri Lankan. Let me know how you like it.
@GrowWithSupreet
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙂
Alchemist in present before think like a monk
@GrowWithSupreet
2 жыл бұрын
Both are excellent books!
I dont have to read anything because youtubers do that for me and i just watch video :O
@GrowWithSupreet
3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha
What, someone in the self-help industry says it's not pure crap?.....well, it must be true
GOD, You are Gorgeous 💝💖🥺
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Your bloopers make me laugh everytime 😅
@GrowWithSupreet
3 жыл бұрын
👍
5am club by Robbin sharma
@GrowWithSupreet
3 жыл бұрын
Loved that book. I talk about it in this video, you can watch if interested >>>>> kzread.info/dash/bejne/X4VouqZ8hNG9ctY.html
Also thinking about taking down my blog post on 52 books 😜
@GrowWithSupreet
3 жыл бұрын
😂 We are in the same boat.
@ShrutiKatyal
3 жыл бұрын
I agree and listening to books on 5x speed doesn’t help! 😜
@GrowWithSupreet
3 жыл бұрын
@@ShrutiKatyal hahaha yes!
@riteshchopra
3 жыл бұрын
2x. Agree to disagree 😉
@GrowWithSupreet
3 жыл бұрын
@@riteshchopra 2x is not bad.
The Rudest book ever-SHWETABH GANGWAR
The end felt like a self help video
@GrowWithSupreet
3 жыл бұрын
Haha yup!
I read a few and it did nothing practical
@GrowWithSupreet
3 жыл бұрын
That does happen. We are all different. We all learn and grow in different ways.
Eat that frog
@GrowWithSupreet
3 жыл бұрын
How is it?
This video deserves a thumbs down