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5.0
Brooks offers a novel definition of wisom - the 'art of understanding other people' - that sat with me better than any previous definitions. Then, he goes out to seek this wisdom.
The book is a mish-mash of psychological studies, ancient wisom, and personal anecdote. These ingredients are combined with, with them never feeling overdone on any side, which presents a feeling of balance. The overall result is good and knowledge and hones in on that feeling of wisdom that Brooks seeks.
The specific tips given are not revolutionary: listen closely, the importance of relationships, the different blocks that prevent people from seeing, the childhood blocks. But taken together, the result is positive and helpful.
The book is a mish-mash of psychological studies, ancient wisom, and personal anecdote. These ingredients are combined with, with them never feeling overdone on any side, which presents a feeling of balance. The overall result is good and knowledge and hones in on that feeling of wisdom that Brooks seeks.
The specific tips given are not revolutionary: listen closely, the importance of relationships, the different blocks that prevent people from seeing, the childhood blocks. But taken together, the result is positive and helpful.
frayedm's review
informative
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
Using some basic techniques from this book will give you the best conversations you've ever had. People really open up and like you way more than they otherwise normally would.