I'm a teenager and not an experienced reader. Please suggest me a book from the list that would improve my mindset.
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Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson
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Mindset by Carol Dweck
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Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke
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Start With Why by Simon Sinek
by thaklesh
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Could you share a bit more where did you get this list from or why you choose to stick to it exclusively?
Thinking Fast and Slow
I would advice against reading this self help slop. They have basically no substance and are filled with only mildly amusing anecdotes. You could instead read some introductory texts to acutal philosophy/ethics, for example, “How to Be a Stoic” by Massimo Pigliucci or some easy yet worthwhile fiction about facing adversity like “The Leftovers” by Tom Perrotta.
If you want to expand on what you are looking for exactly, I am sure we can find something that would be perfect for you!
Thinking in Bets has some very useful lessons in it about not judging how good a decision was based on the outcome and avoiding sunk costs. I think they are really important things to internalize, and it’s a quick read.
But most of all, from any book, take what’s useful. Discard the rest. The person writing the book doesn’t know you and is not necessarily wise or smart, but they may have some wise or smart things to say.
I’m a teacher and if I am being honest, I hate the way mindset is pushed these days. If you are looking for perspective, consider some history or true philosophy. Aristotle’s Nichomachean Ethics, for instance. It is a challenge as far as reading goes but offers up some good ideas to consider.
Hey friend, what are you looking to get out of these reads specifically?
The first one is more about human psychology than mindset, the fifth one I’d not recommend.
The second one is all right and you can finish it quickly.
The other two I haven’t read.