Book 2, Post 2
A Book Perfect for My Current Mind
If you read my first post, you would know how excited I was to read Ali's book! I was an avid viewer of his YouTube videos and now I am glad to have some of his tips and advice in a tangible format. I would say that my high excitement did correlate to having high expectations of the content.
I will tell you all of my:
- hopes
- knowledge gained
- favorite quote
- and takeaways
from this book and then you can make a decision whether or not you want to read it!
My hopes and dreams
I really hoped to get something almost life changing from this book. Currently, I am going through a motivational disconnect between my studies and personal motivations. I have been procrastinating a lot and have found it really hard to engage in work. I believe this is from years and years of academic achievement that has finally led to burnout. I really hoped to learn ways to gain this motivation back and to change my perspective on productivity and obtaining my goals.
What did I obtain from this book?
I would say I did get a good amount of information of productivity and mentality keywords and definitions as well as the main foundation of "how to have fun productively". However, I would say, I was slightly disappointed. I think I was expecting something grand but the reality was that a lot of the book was a expansion of many terms I have already learned from my personal research of motivation and productivity.
After a doctor used the productivity methods stated in the book a patient replied:
"You know, doctor, you're the first one in here who's smiled all week."
Takeaways
- Change how you view interaction with people as lessons, whether good or bad.
- Overcommunicate in order to get your point across properly
- View productivity as a game and you as a main character to reach your goals
Hello, Matthew. It is so cool that you were a fan of Ali Abdaal from his YouTube days, you were meant to read this book in order to help with your motivational disconnect. Also, I very much resonate with your statement about burning out after so many years of academic achievements. I feel like we've given everything we have to offer, yet we feel so empty now. What's next? Thank you for sharing Matthew, have a great day.
ReplyDeleteI really like how you were honest about your expectations of this book and what you actually found. I find this happens a lot with books about productivity because it leaves you feeling like you're being taught something that you already know. I hope you're able to move through whatever personal motivational issues you've been having!
ReplyDeleteI love the enthusiasm that you put into this writting, I can really tell that you got a lot out of this book. I also liked how you formatted this. It made it very easy to read and follow.
ReplyDeleteMatt, I love honesty, and that is why I enjoyed this piece so much. Your speed to truth with your expectations, combined with your genuine enthusiasm made it all that much more enjoyable. Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Billy, how you formatted this was clean and easy to read. I wish I had read your book because your takeaways alone are very insightful. Specifically: "Change how you view interaction with people as lessons, whether good or bad". I feel that it is always easier to regret or shut out bad experiences, but it is a lot more productive to look at them as lessons.
ReplyDeleteHi Matt,
ReplyDeleteI felt a similar way about my book. I feel like I had expected to learn something more than what I had already known, but I'm glad you were still able to find some key takeaways. One that specifically stood out to me is the second one, highlighting the importance of communication. I feel like this applies to all aspects of your life whether it's work, school, or personal relationships.