Hi. I am (25F) studying for a very competitive exam. i actually studied for a year and took the exam last march, and i was among the top %5. but i have to do much better. so i have to retake it. during this process, ive been living back with my parents for 1.5 years now. i dont have any money. all my classmates and friends are living their lives, earning their money and i am stuck home all day studying. i know i did good but its not enough, and now i am lacking motivation. i am lacking energy. i dont want to do anything. i am not even stressed out. (i did gave myself 1 month of free time in april, so no its not burnout). i just need some motivation. and i am looking for book recommendations. just to help me with this upcoming year.
things i like:
- i am ok with fiction or non fiction. i usually read classics, but i love any genre, if its good quality.
- if fiction, a strong, focused main character that perseveres through anything would be nice.
- i am trying to enjoy the process rather than the outcome. so books that have a similar vibe would be nice.
things i want to avoid:
- ANY kind of toxic motivation or toughts. i dont want comparison, bitternes, jealousy, or any dark toughts.
- cheap superficial self help books that actually dont say anything useful at all
- cheap superficial cheesy fiction books
by Responsible-Pea-883
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Educated by Tata Westover
I think your mindset is healthier than you realize because you’re actively rejecting bitterness, toxic productivity, and empty motivational culture. That matters a lot long term. As of now its better for you to do a research up on yourself and chose a book. I shall suggest you to look in to these: The Remains of the Day, Kazuo Ishiguro/A Gentleman in Moscow, Amor Towles/ Meditations, Marcus Aurelius and Man’s Search for Meaning, Viktor Frankl. There are a good number of other books too and if you look for anything specific just let me know. Happy to share my thoughts with you.
Don’t give up, you know your worth more than anyone.