Need good motivation book..

[brxndxn]

I've never been motivated enough to consistently do everything I should easily be able to do. I have so much potential - yet I seem to waste most of my time.

I want a good book on how to force myself to get motivated..

requirements...

- It must be interesting (I have ADD)
- It must not be written by some guy who can't interact with people who thinks he knows everything about people (I freaking hate books like that)
- It must be cheaper than $20

 

[letdown427]

I'd say you need a kick up the arse more than a book. Meh, eventually you'll probably get motivated by something really crap happening to you, or it becoming obvious that you need to pull your finger out and do something. Until then, good luck.

 

[AcidBath]

Who Moved My Cheese?

 

[brxndxn]

Originally posted by: letdown427
I'd say you need a kick up the arse more than a book. Meh, eventually you'll probably get motivated by something really crap happening to you, or it becoming obvious that you need to pull your finger out and do something. Until then, good luck.

Something really crappy happening to me (a car accident 3 years ago) is what demotivated me. I want to get back to pre-accident motivation levels at least..

 

[Jzero]

Try "Getting Things Done" by David Allen. It's short, well-written, but most of all it provides a sensible and effective way to organize, manage and accomplish your tasks.

Edit:
More about GTD

 

[DaShen]

Originally posted by: letdown427
I'd say you need a kick up the arse more than a book. Meh, eventually you'll probably get motivated by something really crap happening to you, or it becoming obvious that you need to pull your finger out and do something. Until then, good luck.

 

[PlatinumGold]

Originally posted by: brxndxn
I've never been motivated enough to consistently do everything I should easily be able to do. I have so much potential - yet I seem to waste most of my time.

I want a good book on how to force myself to get motivated..

requirements...

- It must be interesting (I have ADD)
- It must not be written by some guy who can't interact with people who thinks he knows everything about people (I freaking hate books like that)
- It must be cheaper than $20

the best self improvement book on the market imo is "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/067170...1/002-2974236-7532823?%5Fencoding=UTF8.


Covey is a very readable writer too.

 

[Glavinsolo]

Hmm, Oprah knows how to make your life better.
In all seriousness, Read "The Kite Runner" Might be inspired with that. Watch "The safety of Objects"

It's the life you made for yourself, don't act like it isn't yours.

 

[yobarman]

Brian Tracy - 21 Secrets of Self Made MIllionares

 

[0roo0roo]

there are none. else they wouldn't keep churning out the same cr@p over and over...

 

[ni4ni]

Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey?

Insights Into Excellence by Ken Blanchard, Nido Qubein, Dan Burrus, Brian Tracy, Jim Cathcart, Danny Cox, and Patricia Fripp.

 

[badmouse]

Go to the library, way cheaper than $20. Browse a bit in the motivation section and take out what grabs you.

I love Don Aslett for getting up off my chair and doing something - I've never been able to read a book of his all the way thru, I have to put it down and go accomplish something. His specialty is cleaning/decluttering, but he's amazingly good on clearing up the brain cobwebs and just going out and doing something.

These things are a matter of taste (and effectiveness). I can't stand the 7 habits dude, but that's just me. Brian Tracy's interesting but all of his books are the same thing. I like Tony Robbins Release the Giant Within, he passes the test of getting out of the chair etc. Lots to think about.

I like the "story" books like the Cheese book, but they don't inspire me to any kind of action. Watch out for books that resonate in your head but don't actually get you to do anything. They're good for reading in the bookstore (takes about 10 minutes to actually read) but wait until you see results before actually paying for the thing.

Have fun.

 

[amcdonald]

Tony robbins has banana hands.

 

[acemcmac]

Find something that motivates you

 

[Looney]

Originally posted by: badmouse
I like the "story" books like the Cheese book, but they don't inspire me to any kind of action.

Freaking Cheese book was a waste of money. $20 for like 50 pages with all huge fonts.

 

[gwrober]

Originally posted by: amcdonald
Tony robbins has banana hands.

:thumbsup::laugh:

 

[Lola]

Cure for the Common Life.
My mom is reading it now and she LOVES it. I will borrow her copy.
you can find it on amazon.com for about 15$

 

[Alienwho]

Get ready for the book that will not only keep you interested and wanting to read non stop, but will change your life and the way you think:

"How to win friends and influence people" by Dale Carnegie. You will not regret it.

 

[Looney]

Originally posted by: Alienwho

"How to win friends and influence people" by Dale Carnegie. You will not regret it.

Good book... but that's not a motivational book. That's more a book as how to interact with people successfully.

 

[Alienwho]

Originally posted by: Looney

Originally posted by: Alienwho

"How to win friends and influence people" by Dale Carnegie. You will not regret it.

Good book... but that's not a motivational book. That's more a book as how to interact with people successfully.

Honestly I think it's a hell of a lot more motivational than any self proclaimed "motivational" book. I've read 7 highly habits by Covey and Carnagie not only blows him out of the water motivational wise, but also in keeping the reader interested. The man is a genius, and this is coming from somebody who knows Covey personally.

 

[Jzero]

Originally posted by: Alienwho
Honestly I think it's a hell of a lot more motivational than any self proclaimed "motivational" book. I've read 7 highly habits by Covey and Carnagie not only blows him out of the water motivational wise, but also in keeping the reader interested. The man is a genius, and this is coming from somebody who knows Covey personally.

Are we talking about books that get you temporarily fired up, or something that can actually lead to better long term motivation and productivity?

 

[Alienwho]

Originally posted by: Jzero

Originally posted by: Alienwho
Honestly I think it's a hell of a lot more motivational than any self proclaimed "motivational" book. I've read 7 highly habits by Covey and Carnagie not only blows him out of the water motivational wise, but also in keeping the reader interested. The man is a genius, and this is coming from somebody who knows Covey personally.

Are we talking about books that get you temporarily fired up, or something that can actually lead to better long term motivation and productivity?

Well I read Carnagie well over a year before I read Covey, and I still find myself thinking about it constantly. I will do something (or not do something) and realize all the rules of Carnagie that i'm breaking, whereas with Covey and some others I've read I haven't even thought twice about it. It's something that sticks with you.

 

[gigapet]

The Koran or anything with allah in it.

 

[OfficeLinebacker]

i've read carnegie and covey and covey 4 motivation but it's a lifestyle change and u reallyt have to want to change. gives much more specific directions on all aspects of life.

carnegie is good tho.