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KurtistheTurtle
United States1966 Posts
Learn stuff while transitioning. Any recommendations for good, insightful books (non-fiction) that I could listening to while meandering from place to place? Emphasis self-improvement or "how-to" ish, but really any topic. So think of really good books you've read, books that have changed you or helped you. I'll try to find the audio version. Once I get rolling I'll post my experiences with them to summarize what I've learned and let others know my personal review.   | ||
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ForTheDream
Germany1780 Posts
Josh Waitzkin - The Art of Learning http://www.iamplify.com/store/product_details/Josh-Waitzkin/The-Art-of-Learning/product_id/2065 Great book by and about the "next bobby fisher" and his method of learning chess and later Tai-Chi-Chuan | ||
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Rinny
United States616 Posts
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pred470r
Bulgaria3265 Posts
On January 26 2012 05:01 Rinny wrote: the game of thrones audio books are really well done. different voices for each character. I liked Downtown owl on audio book too He said non-fiction, even tho I have to agree that the game of thrones audio books are great. | ||
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Rinny
United States616 Posts
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KurtistheTurtle
United States1966 Posts
checking out where i can get art of learning, ive been thinking about buying the book though because ive heard its THAT good | ||
keit
1584 Posts
http://www.amazon.com/Born-Run-Christopher-McDougall/dp/0739383728 Great book about the way humans have run through out the ages, the benefits of barefoot running, ultra marathon runners, the elusive and secretive tribe in mexico that has perfected the art of running. Just a really good read even if, like me, you aren't a runner or even interested (or think you aren't) in it like me. All the Bill Bryson books Bill Bryson is a famous travel writer, who has written several books about his travels throughout the world. The stories are funny and interesting, which makes it pleasant and interesting to listen to, and not just informative. They are all very good, so just pick the one which theme interests you the most. I really like his Europe one though. One Man's Wilderness It's about Richard Proenneke who when he was 50 went out into the wilderness of Alaska, built a hut, and lived there for the rest of his life which was like 30 years. This is just a collection of his writing during the first year, and it's really interesting to read about such a unique individual who even though he moved out into no where he still kept in conctact with his family and his friends, and wrote about it all. http://www.amazon.com/One-Mans-Wilderness-Alaskan-Odyssey/dp/0882405136 Armageddon Science Basically a book about all the things that could end the world, and it's got a good informal yet interesting writing style. Really fun if you want to know random things about nuclear apocalypses, global infections or artificial intelligence. http://www.amazon.com/Armageddon-Science-Mass-Destruction/dp/0312598947 A Path With Heart The only 'self-help' book since you requested one. It's a great introduction to the buddhist and spiritual way of thinking, without going into the religious part of it. It's written by Jack Kornfield who is one of the best in the field imo, since he might not be a full on scientist, but not a religious preacher either. Some good parts about when he went to practice buddhism in China for 5+ years or so, and when he came back he realized it was mostly all in vain since the environment and the press of modern society was so different, then it goes on a bit on how he learned to use this knowledge to better understand the modern and stressful world. http://www.amazon.com/Path-Heart-Through-Promises-Spiritual/dp/0553372114 There's a few books that all have good audiobook counterparts which I've listened to and found good. I included the Amazon links at the bottom so you can read the user reviews too. | ||
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FastEddieV
United States614 Posts
Really great series of question and answer interviews about the philosophy / spirituality behind Tolle's approach | ||
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KurtistheTurtle
United States1966 Posts
ive also heart of tolle before, but I don't remember where. I'll check him out too | ||
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coffecup
50 Posts
I'm actually fairly new to using podcasts since I recently started using an ipod nano (from the whole recall 1st gen nano move by Apple), so I'm sure there are a lot of good casts out there that will easily fit into your own preferences regarding subject matter. | ||
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Hoon
Brazil891 Posts
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KurtistheTurtle
United States1966 Posts
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KurtistheTurtle
United States1966 Posts
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KurtistheTurtle
United States1966 Posts
+ Show Spoiler + I *finally* bought a car...and the radio didn't work! Took off the faceplate to put in my own radio, and ALL the screws were stripped. Wtf. Luckily I had a saw that could eat through metal, so 5 hours later...I have a working car radio! :D The first book I tackled during my commute was Mastery, by Robert Greene. I will definitely be listening to this book the rest of my life. In fact, I've had troubles choosing a new one to follow it. Now instead of a summary, sounds nice to me, but who'm I kidding: nobody is seriously gonna read it and then go get the book. If I post about a book on here, it's because I will passionately argue your life will be better as a result and you need to freaking read it. Instead of a summary, I'm going to share one idea I found particularly powerful. “Those qualities that separate us are often ridiculed by others or criticized by teachers. Because of these judgments, we might see our strengths as disabilities and try to work around them in order to fit in. But anything that is peculiar to our makeup is precisely what we must pay the deepest attention to and lean on in our rise to mastery.” The world will try to make you average. This process is manifested in several distinct and consistent ways. By reading Mastery, you can cultivate awareness of what these processes look like and how they affect you. Most relevant: don't take feedback from people you don't respect and that aren't important to you. This is a sure path to unhappiness and inaction. When you hear the advice "stop caring so much," it REALLY means "stop caring about worthless advice and feedback." Reading and applying this book will grant you access to the best ways of discovering who you really are and growing into someone remarkable. Now I'll tell you exactly who, in this blog, I want feedback from. If you get the book (not necessarily one I post), and you consume it, grapple with its ideas and try to make your life better: I'm eager to hear what you have to say. I'm eager for an exchange of ideas, lessons and experiences from people interested in growth. If you're not one of those people, this isn't the blog for you. But if you watch Glider's videos and marvel at his ability to create lifelike art which can actually move you and captivate you, you've seen and appreciated mastery. Having troubles thinking, so I won't put words to the final implication here | ||
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