Advise on good books

CollinsE90 · 03-26-2010, 07:49 PM

Im looking for some input on some good books for me to look into, up until now ive been an athlete and never really got into reading because i hardly ever had time too. Now im a little older(20, 21 in a month) and i just got my first place, downgraded to a nice e46 so i could do that. Money is tight but im not struggling and im at a crossroads in my life because all of this is so new to me. Im looking for some good books to read that can help me with my new journey into the adult world, motivational, inspirational, etc...

BMW F22 · 03-26-2010, 07:53 PM

I've recommended this in another thread but I would highly recommend "How to win friends and influence people" by Dale Carnegie. It's one of the best books I've read and it's so relevant today.

CollinsE90 · 03-26-2010, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW E90

I've recommended this in another thread but I would highly recommend "How to win friends and influence people" by Dale Carnegie. It's one of the best books I've read and it's so relevant today.

yea i remember a thread about good books in general i was just going to put some of my situation in it and water down to a certain type of book, but im open to any opinions

BMW F22 · 03-26-2010, 07:59 PM

Oh another one by Dale Carnegie is "how to stop worrying and start living". Seeing as how you're "enter the adult world" it would see like a good book to read. Be warned though that most of the things in there are not scientific breakthroughs. The book serves as a reminder for things that anyone can do to reduce stress (which in this world of ours is a big problem for many).

CollinsE90 · 03-26-2010, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW E90

Oh another one by Dale Carnegie is "how to stop worrying and start living". Seeing as how you're "enter the adult world" it would see like a good book to read. Be warned though that most of the things in there are not scientific breakthroughs. The book serves as a reminder for things that anyone can do to reduce stress (which in this world of ours is a big problem for many).

thanks man sounds like he is a talented writer ill look into him, anymore guys?

JoosyJoos · 03-26-2010, 08:24 PM

Predictably Irrational by Dan Airely is really good. It has to do with behavioral biases and other life influences. Its a pretty cool read.

Peanuto · 03-26-2010, 08:25 PM

Avoid existentialism at all costs. But what are you looking for. Self help? Fiction? Anthropological? Interesting badass biographies? I read about a book a week. I am 24 and started my "library when I was 20. I have amassed about 400-500 books in it. Tell me what you are interested in and I will give you titles.

ieicholtz · 03-26-2010, 08:48 PM

Rework by David Heinemeier Hansson

Hands down the best book I have ever read changes your entire perspective on personal goals and projects

CollinsE90 · 03-26-2010, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Peanuto

Avoid existentialism at all costs. But what are you looking for. Self help? Fiction? Anthropological? Interesting badass biographies? I read about a book a week. I am 24 and started my "library when I was 20. I have amassed about 400-500 books in it. Tell me what you are interested in and I will give you titles.

something to educate me on the road ahead of me i guess, self help, things that would be really good for a 20 year old who plans on being very successful in his life(not success just based on money)...its kinda hard to explain

boymonkey · 03-26-2010, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Peanuto

Avoid existentialism at all costs. But what are you looking for. Self help? Fiction? Anthropological? Interesting badass biographies? I read about a book a week. I am 24 and started my "library when I was 20. I have amassed about 400-500 books in it. Tell me what you are interested in and I will give you titles.

Damn! You read a lot.

boymonkey · 03-26-2010, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by CollinsE90

something to educate me on the road ahead of me i guess, self help, things that would be really good for a 20 year old who plans on being very successful in his life(not success just based on money)...its kinda hard to explain

The Game - it will help you in all aspects of life

BillLee · 03-26-2010, 09:52 PM

The zombie survival guide. its the only book that will help you in the real world.

MCMLXXXIX · 03-26-2010, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW E90

I've recommended this in another thread but I would highly recommend "How to win friends and influence people" by Dale Carnegie. It's one of the best books I've read and it's so relevant today.

i actually got this on CD. its like a set of 8 but i only got through 2 of them. i would listen to them in my car on the way to school and damn, i couldnt pay attention to it! lol my mind would just go back to the road and other stuff. it is really good tho and im gonna finish it!

BMW F22 · 03-27-2010, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by MCMLXXXIX

i actually got this on CD. its like a set of 8 but i only got through 2 of them. i would listen to them in my car on the way to school and damn, i couldnt pay attention to it! lol my mind would just go back to the road and other stuff. it is really good tho and im gonna finish it!

Yeah it's a good book but a little hard to get into. I mean it's not boring, just kinda hard to get into (don't know how to explain it). It took me a long time to finish the book. I just read it bit by bit every day so it took forever to finish it. I will go through it again though.

Peanuto · 03-27-2010, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by BillLee

The zombie survival guide. its the only book that will help you in the real world.

Max Brooks if I recall... got it in the library haha.

guardianangel3290 · 11-05-2010, 02:21 PM

Looking for something new to read.

In the past couple months i've read Catch 22, One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest, A Clockwork Orange, Brave New World, On The Road, Lord of the Flies, The Richest Man in Babylon and The Tao of Pooh.

Any new suggestions?
I'm thinking maybe either The Warriors, or East of Eden.

OC Guy · 11-05-2010, 02:36 PM

No Complaining Rule by John Gray (or Grey).

PsychoSlug · 11-05-2010, 02:42 PM

Neither Wolf Nor Dog by Kent Nerburn. Awesome book.

texasmojo · 11-05-2010, 02:45 PM

Try the book of eli.

stimpy · 11-05-2010, 02:47 PM

After you read all of the boring 'live your life this way' books above - checkout Enders Game. A bit of a Sci-Fi but not really - I make it a point to read it every year.

CollinsE90 · 11-05-2010, 02:48 PM

thread bumpage haha, I just read Geography of Bliss for school

MCMLXXXIX · 11-05-2010, 03:09 PM

I dont know if you guys would be into this, its on my list. a bunch of my friends have read this and have recommended it many times

Hunger Games

http://software.libredigital.com/boo...0YrFB0VZ&z=sch

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BMW F22 Major General 3629 Rep 9,788 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	Oh another one by Dale Carnegie is "how to stop worrying and start living". Seeing as how you're "enter the adult world" it would see like a good book to read. Be warned though that most of the things in there are not scientific breakthroughs. The book serves as a reminder for things that anyone can do to reduce stress (which in this world of ours is a big problem for many).
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guardianangel3290 Free at last 293 Rep 986 Posts Drives: 2006 Audi S-line Quattro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico iTrader: (0)	Looking for something new to read. In the past couple months i've read Catch 22, One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest, A Clockwork Orange, Brave New World, On The Road, Lord of the Flies, The Richest Man in Babylon and The Tao of Pooh. Any new suggestions? I'm thinking maybe either The Warriors, or East of Eden. __________________ If the possibility exists that you may have "failed" in either a normal or "epic" fashion, please follow this link.
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