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3.37 AVERAGE
3.37 AVERAGE
Que quede claro:
Este es el mejor libro que he leído en toda mi vida y por mucho.
Ojalá y lo puedas leer tu también.
Este es el mejor libro que he leído en toda mi vida y por mucho.
Ojalá y lo puedas leer tu también.
If a book bores me this much, it must mean that it's not for me. Seemed interesting in the beginning but I can only take so much of those references to religious beliefs\religion. I don't think I will ever be coming back to this.
A very thought-provoking book. It's a shame many reviewers fail to remove their politics or ideologies from their reviews.
As a standalone piece, (regardless of what you think of the man himself or his views) this is excellent in many ways. Is it perhaps overly verbose in some sections? Does it lean heavily (perhaps overly so) on religious examples? Yes on both counts, particularly if you aren't inclined to be favourable to religious examples. This is the reason it did not get 5 stars.
The book is however worth reading even if you aren't a fan of its limitations. You may even have strong opinions on some of the 'rules' he provides, claiming them to be self-evident. It is clear to me that people fail to live by many of these rules even if they intrinsically know them to be true, and Jordan states this in the book.
This book is not for a casual read, looking to pass the time, pick up a novel for that. It's there as a framework, a guide to look at how you are living your life and reevaluate your habits and values.
If you are feeling lost, without direction, or not knowing why things aren't going how you feel they should; this is a good place to begin.
As a standalone piece, (regardless of what you think of the man himself or his views) this is excellent in many ways. Is it perhaps overly verbose in some sections? Does it lean heavily (perhaps overly so) on religious examples? Yes on both counts, particularly if you aren't inclined to be favourable to religious examples. This is the reason it did not get 5 stars.
The book is however worth reading even if you aren't a fan of its limitations. You may even have strong opinions on some of the 'rules' he provides, claiming them to be self-evident. It is clear to me that people fail to live by many of these rules even if they intrinsically know them to be true, and Jordan states this in the book.
This book is not for a casual read, looking to pass the time, pick up a novel for that. It's there as a framework, a guide to look at how you are living your life and reevaluate your habits and values.
If you are feeling lost, without direction, or not knowing why things aren't going how you feel they should; this is a good place to begin.
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I honestly didn’t expect to get as much out of 12 Rules for Life as I did. It’s the kind of book that really speaks to anyone who thinks of themselves as a “rational thinker.” Before I read it, I would have never admitted that I’d disregarded thousands of years of wisdom. I didn’t even realise I had, to be honest. But the author makes such a convincing case for the value in the stories found in religious texts especially the Bible, and even in things like Disney films. Which is something I never thought I’d be uttering.
Over the years, I’ve read my fair share of self-help books, but this one felt different. It didn’t just offer advice, it challenged my whole way of thinking. There were times I’d stop reading because I felt like I needed to take a break and actually act on what I was learning. It took me a while to get through, but now, four weeks later, I feel like I’m a better partner to my spouse. I’ve started taking more responsibility for my actions in a way I’ve always struggled with. I’ve got more order in my life, and I’m better equipped to handle chaos when it comes my way.
Over the years, I’ve read my fair share of self-help books, but this one felt different. It didn’t just offer advice, it challenged my whole way of thinking. There were times I’d stop reading because I felt like I needed to take a break and actually act on what I was learning. It took me a while to get through, but now, four weeks later, I feel like I’m a better partner to my spouse. I’ve started taking more responsibility for my actions in a way I’ve always struggled with. I’ve got more order in my life, and I’m better equipped to handle chaos when it comes my way.
Finally, my most Memorable quote ~
“After all, if you're not the leading man in your own drama, you're a bit player in someone else's – and you might as well be assigned to play a dismal, lonely, and tragic part.”
I would always remind myself that I’m not that important, and I’d resent both myself and anyone who seemed to think otherwise, even for a moment. How silly.
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Who knew that Canadians had such regressive thinking moralizing yahoos too?