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Have you ever lived past your own life? Discover the book "A Fulfilled Life" by Friedemann Schulz von Thun, which presents five essential building blocks for a fulfilled life: wish fulfillment, meaning fulfillment, biographical fulfillment, existential fulfillment, and self-fulfillment. With practical examples, it offers a new perspective on one's own life. This valuable guide is for anyone who wants to reflect on and enrich their life. Drawing from his extensive experience in psychology and communication, Schulz von Thun provides insights that bridge psychological theory and practical life philosophy. The book encourages readers to examine their lives through these five dimensions, offering a framework for personal growth and self-understanding. It's particularly relevant for those at a crossroads or seeking deeper meaning in their lives. Schulz von Thun, known for his communication square model, brings his expertise in interpersonal communication to this exploration of personal fulfillment. His approach combines academic rigor with accessible language, making complex concepts relatable to a wide audience. #FulfilledLife #FriedemannSchulzvonThun #LifePhilosophy #PersonalDevelopment #BookRecommendation

Great article that gives strategies for success. Wendy Grolnick’s book goes into a lot more depth with additional strategies. #success #leadership #mentoring

This book is changing my philosophy of work. It is a book about walking and how famous philosophers and poets went about it. It goes deep into walking and why it is essential to us. It tells us that our best ideas happen when we move aimlessly in a park, a city or a mountain. Nietzsche had his most creative period when he abandoned himself to walking rather than sitting at a desk. It tells us that we are meant to move and be free — Can you feel that breeze on your face already? But it is also a book about slowing down and being mindful, so yes, take a deep breath at work and slow down. Our best work happens when we are able to dedicate enough time to a task. Our best work happens when we think before taking action. It has never been about a mindless sprint. It always has been about doing a good job at whatever we are doing. #philosophy #worklifebalance #mentalhealth

📖 My book of this week “The School of Life: An Emotional Education” by Alain de Botton is a reassuring and sane voice in the world of constant self-improvement, instant gratification, life-wrecking perfectionism, and outdated romantic ideals. This book captures the perplexity of being human and offers valuable insights on emotional intelligence and practical advice for navigating life, relationships, and self-discovery 📚 1️⃣ Understanding Emotions: The book delves into the complexities of human emotions, emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence. It encourages readers to explore their feelings, understand themselves better, and embrace the chaos of life. 2️⃣ Relationship Dilemmas: Alain de Botton discusses how to master the dilemmas of relationships. Whether it’s love, friendship, or family dynamics, the book provides insights on building healthier connections. 3️⃣ Embracing Imperfection: Rather than striving for a perfect life, the book encourages genuine emotional maturity. It teaches us to let go of unrealistic ideals and accept imperfections, leading to a more serene and resilient existence. 👉 a good book for anyone seeking practical wisdom on emotional well-being and personal growth. It’s a valuable resource for those who want to navigate life’s challenges with greater understanding and resilience 🌟 order here: https://lnkd.in/e5zMiJcy #books #bookoftheweek ************************************************* [ I have a 2h commute every day, which gives me the opportunity to read about 1 book per week ... here I share my take aways from the book I read in any given week ]

Are you addicted to crossing things off your to-do list?   Does some part of you believe, at some point, it WILL be possible to "get it all done" so that you can finally get around to all those more edifying/enjoyable things you aspire to do (before you die?!)   Then THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU!   As an interculturalist I'm well aware that people's relationship with Time is not the same everywhere. Some people are inclined to be more 'doing' than 'being'. Some value punctuality more than others. Some people revel in multi-tasking, others not so much.   Nevertheless, increasing numbers of people all over the world have bought into the idea that productivity is the route to all happiness. And yet somehow, despite all the technology at our fingertips designed to make things easier, there is always more to do.   The beauty of this book, Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman, is that it takes a different approach to this problem by showing you how to entirely re-frame how you think about Time.   It starts, counter-intuitively, by encouraging you to admit defeat.   There's more to it than that of course (and I've not yet quite finished it all...haven't had enough time, ha!) but if this resonates at all - I urge you to have a read. I've genuinely found it therapeutic.   What do you do when you have 'too much to do and too little time'? #productivity #wellbeing #culture #behaviouralpreferences #culturalvalues

🧘♀️☀️Research suggests that adults who dedicate just 30 minutes a week to reading are 20% more likely to report higher life satisfaction. It’s no surprise then that the worlds of reading and wellness are becoming increasingly intertwined. Within the pages of these books, you’ll be guided down paths that foster self-connection and revitalise your relationship with world around you. Sasha Sagan explores personal rituals that celebrate life’s wonders, while Rob Walker provides a guide to cutting through the noise and focusing on what truly matters. 📖These books brim with invaluable insights, paving the way to a more fulfilling and enriching state of being. #mindset #wellness #books

🌼Some powerful lesson from the book "How to Live an Extraordinary Life" by @Anthony Pompliano🌼 In this book, Anthony Pompliano writes 65 letters to his children with inspiring lessons on how to succeed in business, have great relationships, do well with money, and live a healthier and happier life. 🌼Sharing some wonderful messages from the book🌼 🎯Learn to communicate like your career depends on it. It is the one skill that remains valuable regardless of the industry or job you pursue. 🎯Consistency is incredibly valuable. Consistency is a superpower. Excellence breeds excellence. 🎯Watch someone's daily habits today and you will understand what their future looks like. 🎯The more you help other people become successful, the more success finds you. 🎯The smartest people I know: 1. Obsessively read books. 2. Pursue new mental models. 3. Enjoy intelligent discourse. 4. Quickly admit when they're wrong. 5. Are comfortable changing their opinion. 6. Surround themselves with intelligence. 7. Seek to understand every perspective on a topic. 🎯Effort creates action. Action creates results. 🎯Your life changes once you realize that no one else's opinion matters as long as you know who you are. 🎯There are few things more enjoyable than a long walk outside with your family 🎯Letters serve as time capsules for all that you have learned and all that you have yet to learn. #booksreview #inspiration #motivation #linkedindaily #linkedincontent #linkedinuser #networking #connections

I read in the paper that some academics are complaining that students, including some studying literature, rarely read long books. It seems they prefer short books, poems, and extracts. As always, there's probably lots of reasons why this is untrue (our tendency to exaggeration, and a general sense - shared by every generation since records began - that things were better in our day). It is also easy to blame short attention spans on everything from tv to smartphones. But whatever the reason, if it's true, then it's a real shame. I've just totted up my reading so far this year. I counted 31 books. Some were relatively short and easy, others were long, non-fiction; I also read Olivia Manning's brilliant Levant trilogy. I tell you this not to boast nor show off; rather, it is an example of the choices that we make in our lives. I actively choose to read books all the time. As a result I choose not to watch much TV (apart from rugby, of course). Do I miss out from not watching TV every day? Undoubtedly. Do I benefit hugely from reading? Of course. Life is all about making choices. We balance alternatives and prioritise. The aim should be to live as rich and rewarding life as we can. For me reading is a mainstay of my Three Piece Life philosophy. It is one of my simple pleasures. I choose to rule it in. And as for long books going out of fashion, my current book on the go is Stendhal's The Red and the Black, all 500+ pages of it. As I sat down to start reading it my wife pulled her 40 yr-old copy off the bookshelves. Unlike my version, her's was in the original French! Now that really is showing off. #threepiecelife #burnout #burnoutcoaching #leadershipdevelopment #books #reading

We are seeing a pattern developing... 💡 In our book, Focused As A Bee, Sydney and I share six "permissions" we believe you must give yourself in order to improve your focus. ✔️ One permission that is an "aha" for many people, as mentioned in the review below, is the permission to be "unavailable." We have developed a cultural norm that we should be available to everyone all the time, and that to not be available is a sign of not being helpful or caring. 📌We believe just the opposite is true. If you are always available you aren't able to accomplish the important "thinking work" you need to do on your own. You then aren't as well-prepared to lead or manage well. You exhaust yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally and have little to give others. ✳️ Know that when we say be unavailable it doesn't mean in a crisis situation or even for long periods of time. It's simply giving yourself some space to think and renew your energy for what is to come. ❓What's the permission you need to give yourself to improve your focus on your most important tasks? To learn more about what all this buzz is about, visit www.focusedasabee.com. 🐝 #worklife #focusedasabee

The TED Conferences talk that Eric Rugundu references below is well worth 12 minutes of your time. Watch and enjoy his compelling proposition on happiness, how to feel better at work and in general. (https://lnkd.in/edAHVM3F)