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Personal Development Books
Author: Stephen Campbell
An avalanche of books
There are many published on personal development in the market. They are written by authors who have varied backgrounds. Some authors specialize in writing these and have dedicated their whole life to them. They have made a career out of writing these kinds of book and are experts. These kinds of reading materials are rich in academic advice and tips because they draw from a rich pool of pre-existing books. These tend to be great religious and holy books, rich epics that have religious connotations or established books in the field of psychology, great literature and travel book. Since the source material is of such high quality these books tend to be very useful for the believers. Their biggest short coming is probably the author’s lack of real life experience. Some critics feel that they represent an ideal which is difficult to attain. Even some readers feel that these reading material are too idealistic.
The second major category of personal improvement book is the ones written by authors who are not full time writers at least to begin with. These authors are often people who specialized in some practical work and at a later stage decided to write personal improvement book. These reading material typically are a healthy mix of the idealistic but tempered with the wisdom of practical experience. They are also deeply colored by the personal experience of the author. There are mixed reactions to this genre. While some readers like the fact that the authors are more grounded in reality and this will percolate down to the book, some find them a curious hybrid that are too niche for everyone’s liking. The influence of the author’s personal experience is also a turn-off for some readers who want to read a book that is neutral in its perceptions.
A little caution is good
The category itself is huge. It is also a very fast growing segment in self help books. Worldwide the desire for self improvement is driving this market resulting in the growth in sales for these books. However readers must exercise caution when deciding which books to buy. Many of these materials are nothing better than scams with authors recycling previously written books. Some of these books are covertly political and that is also very dangerous. Since these can change the thinking of the person they are potentially very dangerous. A badly written book or even a well written personal development book has the innate capacity to ruin a healthy mind.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/self-help-articles/personal-development-books-248510.html
About the Author
Stephen C Campbell is a Master NLP Practitioner, personal coach who runs Self Development programs and a free membership site. http://www.you-can-be.com/members
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what are some good personal development books for a young person?
just ne that would be of ones help in later life or something!! thnx
There is the all time classic that everyone should read. “How to Win Friends and Influence People” Dale Carnegie not only once but over and over.
Does anyone have any ideas for gifts for kids that include some personal development material?Books,games,etc?
Every year we like to give our boys (who are 12 and 15)something for Christmas that’s educational and promoting personal development along with the toys and other stuff so they can learn and grow. Does anyone have some good ideas?
I don’t intend for the fallowing to sound like the focus is on money. Jim Rohn is a powerful author and has many ideas that pertain to life outside of money. Money should come after success and personal development anyway.
Jim Rohn covers the three places to begin for any teenager (or adult) in their quest for a future full of success, happiness and wealth.
1. Price and promise – the power of vision and setting goals.
2. Personal development – expanding your knowledge through books, tapes, seminars and other successful people.
3. The principles of wealth – earning, saving, giving and investing.
Over the years, Jim Rohn has heard from thousands of people – many who saw or heard Jim early in their life who later went on to achieve success. Don’t let yourself or your family miss out on this powerful 56 minute video that can inspire, teach and lead you to success.
http://www.leadershipnow.com/leadershop/rvhs-1.html
Teens Can Make It Happen by Stedman Graham
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&EAN=9780743225588
Personal development Work books with questions?
I am wondering about what websites has free personal development workbooks that obvisiously has question upon question about Personal Development. Can anyone help
Here is some free stuff. I can’t vouch for the quality, but the first one is probably the best:
http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2005/12/free-tony-robbins-workbook/
http://starfields.org/easyeft/
http://www.trans4mind.com/
http://www.lds4b.com/Resources/Free+resources/Personal+development/
Good luck!
Can anyone tell me where I can find the best Personal Development courses/ programmes/ books,etc?
I’m at a point where I need to take some serious steps towards getting my life to that next level. Not really looking for a guru, just looking for a system that works or at least have proven results. Any information on this would be much appreciated!
List of good material that I know of:
Feel the fear and do it anyway by Susan Jeffers
The Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz
the 7 habits of successful people by Steven Covey
Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman
Influence by Robert Cialdini
How to make friends and influence people by Dale Carnegie
I know more, but they are geared towards certain things. It would depend more on what you want the material for.
If you want to know more, post up another question or email me.
Hope this helps
Is this the best site/blog to get recommendations on personal development books/ courses/ programmes, etc ?
All suggestions welcome!
ucas