I’m looking for a book (or any resource—articles, audiobooks, blog posts) that tells the real-life experience of someone who went from zero to hero—something like an alcoholic who turned their life around and became an engineer, or someone who struggled but eventually mastered their craft. I want real stories, not just theory, showing how they actually did it step by step.
At the same time, I’m also interested in books that inspire but also provide real learning strategies—the kind that help you actually buckle down and absorb knowledge efficiently. Books like How to Become a Straight-A Student, Mastery by Robert Greene, UltraLearning, or Make It Stick are along the lines of what I’m looking for, but I’d love something that blends personal struggle, transformation, and the science of learning.
Doesn’t have to be a book—if you know of articles, posts, or even YouTube channels that capture this kind of transformation with actionable learning techniques, I’d love to hear about them. Thanks in advance!
by DetailFocused