Motivational books

SlowHabit · #1 09-24-2007, 02:27 AM

I'm currently looking for motivational books so I can help out a friend. I never understand why such books exist and the strategies/advices are cheesy but it seems like most people [or at least most that I know] aren't very motivated.

I am browsing Amazon but there are too many titles with 4.5 stars and I don't want to buy all of them only to find out they give the same advices.

If you don't know any motivation books, any book on how to deal with people [or persuasion] is fine.

Thanks!

PS. Another friend likes "The Power of Now" but he said it's BS after 5 chapters.

jeffnc · #2 09-24-2007, 08:55 AM

I thought Crucial Conversations was very good. Really helped me focus on what I really wanted, rather than what my short term feelings are during a conversation. Gives tactics to get to where you want to be.

ArturiusX · #3 09-24-2007, 09:03 AM

48 Laws of Power isn't all fluffy, cheesy, or even personal, but damn if it isn't inspiring and motivating.

http://www.amazon.com/48-Laws-Power-Robe...8956&sr=8-2

Jay. · #4 09-24-2007, 09:26 AM

I like Maximum Achievement.

captZEEbo · #5 09-24-2007, 02:15 PM

what kind of motivation does he need? friends, money, girls, work-related....

SlowHabit · #6 09-24-2007, 03:15 PM

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what kind of motivation does he need? friends, money, girls, work-related....

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He's currently grinding at a regular job that pays him well (about 85k/year) but we're 23 years old so naturally, I want us to be dangerous.

We have plans on how to be rich [and subsequently, all the moneys, blings, and hoes will follow]. But I feel he doesn't have that sense of urgency to succeed even though he understands valuable time is slowly slipping away. One's window of opportunity can only be open for so long.

Basically, I want to create a burning desire inside of him so we can get going.

Duke · #7 09-24-2007, 03:59 PM

I like the Count of Monte Cristo for motivation. Have him watch the biggest loser too.

Jay. · #8 09-24-2007, 10:44 PM

Sounds perfect for Think and Grow Rich

7ontheline · #9 09-24-2007, 11:15 PM

What do people think of Rich Dad, Poor Dad? I know of people who swear by it but when I read it I hated it. I also hated Who Moved My Cheese?, so maybe I just don't like this kind of book.

xxThe_Lebowskixx · #10 09-24-2007, 11:36 PM

me you and dupree