While I do understand that we need to try to get away from negative people, it is so easy and fun to dwell in the hateful troll basement.
This book sent a graceful reminder to keep that in check.
#Be obsessed or be average professional#
Respect other people's decisions but don't dwell on what they are doing with their lives.ħ) Almost every business and professional help book states you are who you surround yourself with. Don't worry what others are doing, do your own thing. Grant touched on the point of dominating yourself and not others. I don't see why anyone would let these people's negativity get to you too much.Ħ) I have friends who participate in drama, gossip, talking bad of others. It is important to just cut these people out. While these two activities do take on risk, I believe naysayers and people not being supportive of your goals will hinder you from success more than anything else.ĥ) Personally I have had many haters in my life and I am sure many of you have also. Instead of my family, friends, etc being supportive of me they dished out these two phrases line for line. I think that it is crucial that we all take a step and analyze what we are all doing this for.Ĥ) "You know, your dad had his company taken away from him when he took on partners" and "I can't even believe you are thinking about that! It's so expensive to live there and everyone who lives this is crazy" These quotes hurt the core of my spirit because I have heard these two things numerous times. This again is an obvious statement, but why aren't we finding out our purpose? If we find ourselves burning out maybe that activity isn't aligned with our best interests after all. I think the reason why many of us face shortcomings our are excited to go home from work is because we aren't truly satisfied with what we are doing. Once when I get the understanding that I am not some billionaire heir and take responsibility into my own action I can achieve what I set my mind to.ģ) "When you are clear on your purpose you will never burn out". Things helped put things into perspective.
I grew up in a neighborhood where many people got nice things handed to them and I wasn't necessarily one of them. It seems obvious, but this line helped point out my strength and weakness at the same time, now it is important to apply it to something constructive.Ģ) "Only you are responsible for your success".
#Be obsessed or be average how to#
I already know I have the capacity to be obsessed, now I must find out how to redirect that obsession towards more positive activities. This line really spoke to me because I enjoy getting obsessed with leisure activities like video games, T.V. At the end I will rate the book out of ten.ġ) "What matters at first is realizing the capacity to be obsessed". Below I am going to list a few different concepts that struck chords with me and discuss them. Work hard, give it your all and put in 120% effort. I do have to say that I do get sick of reading the same self - help books over and over again because they all say the same thing. I purchased this book a few weeks ago because of the numerous advertisements and people recommending this book to me.
This is my first time writing a book review so bear with me. At the end I will rate the book out of ten.