101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think

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This book is suitable for friends who need some spiritual guidance and psychological enlightenment during the confused period. It was because of language and thought that we could create a world within our minds, and ultimately, it is because of language and thought that we have evolved into the society we have today—for better and for worse. Instead of scrolling through your social media news feed, this is a much better way to spend your spare time in my opinion. Here are some good summary quotes on the 'nutshell' of this essay here: "The objectivity required to see the effects of present monoculture is very difficult to develop.

Having experienced it in abundance, I often wonder why I can learn so much about what to do and never really do even a fraction of it.The book as a whole contradicts itself like it will turn to dust if it tries to have a fully formed thought. The wide range of topics covered ensures there's something for everyone, from self-improvement to relationships.

Ask yourself: “If I could tell every single person in the world just one thing, one sentence, what would it be? Many of the world’s ‘best’ people understood that to change their lives, they had to change their minds.The reason for the incoherence in message is that Wiest relies heavily on other people's work, mainly pop psychology self help books to the tune of Brene Brown and Malcolm Gladwell (no hate), and then distils their books into bite-sized portions. It brings together a myriad of perspectives from renowned thinkers, philosophers, scientists, and artists, each contributing a unique and valuable viewpoint.