I have the feeling that I have to write this post. I really want to get out what I think personal development is and especially what it is not. Because what can be confused is that personal development in itself is the only way. Also you could go to another extrem and neglect any positive effect personal development might have for you.
When it comes to doing the important things in our life it can be mind-boggling how unproductive our behavior can become. It’s also amazing how many good reasons we can find to avoid the obvious task. We need to build awareness of why we are doing this and then find a way of breaking this unproductive habit.
Being in the flow is arguably the most perfect state to work from. It is a state where your awareness of time almost disappears and you are one with what you do. Although this perfect harmony usually feels effortless, it is the mental state where we produce our greatest results. How can we get to this state of peak performance?
“All I want is peace of mind …” That’s something I hear very often. The feeling of inner peace of mind is closely linked to having inner space. Inner space means you have room for your thoughts to navigate.
I often get asked which self help books I’d recommend to read. Some self help books were a great on the path of personal growth and some were even life-changing. I personally read hundreds of personal development books in the past and this is my list of 10 books I would recommend to everybody without a second thought.