What book or talk has helped you?
Hello! We will be reaching out to people to see if they'd like to create a growth path playlist on 7 Cups. These can be authors, experts, or influencers. People that are well known and people not so well known, but have something helpful to say. Any and all are welcome! If a book, movie, or TED talk helped you, then please share here so we can figure out the best way to incorporate their work on 7 Cups. Links to talks or books would also be helpful. Thank you!
Here is an example from my world: https://www.amazon.com/Guide-Good-Life-Ancient-Stoic-ebook/dp/B0040JHNQG
I liked this book a lot because it gave me new language and insight on elements that I can control (circle of influence) and things I cannot control (circle of concern). It also taught me the practice of negative visualization. High level, it is an accessible introduction to stoic thinking with practical steps. I recommend it!
@GlenM I've read a book called The Alchemist which is a very good book with lots of morals...I would surely suggest u to read that😇😇
Have a great day
Thank u
@Cristlecares I just reread that a couple of weeks ago. Great book! What is the main lesson that stood out to you?
@GlenM hey , so I'm not the guy you asked but still i thought I would share my favourite lesson . The best thing that that taught me was there are certain things that you wanna do or in other words have a inner desire or passion and due to a variety of reasons most of us don't do those things , suppress those desires and gradually we feel more and more lost and directionless in life , so we should always pay attention those to the whisper of our heart
@patientLynx7181 I appreciate that. Imagine a playlist that was like "Life lessons from the Alchemist" and anyone could add to it - maybe there'd be like 20 or so steps. What do you think of that idea?
@GlenM Main lesson I felt that All of our destinies are very beautiful and
We don't have to in search of happiness rather we should search it in ourselves.....
And those who believe , they will surely find happiness and inner peace
Thank you😇
@Cristlecares great summary :D
I think the talk which helped me the most was this one , a stand up vid by Kathy Buckley , it just gives you a desire to live no matter how hard life gets https://youtu.be/RwhVslaotNA
@patientLynx7181 Appreciate that! I've got it pulled up and will watch it. These kinds of shorter videos are great. We'll be able to embed them in growth path steps. You can imagine a How to Overcome playlist with these inspirational videos added in.
- William Pullen - Running with Mindfulness: Dynamic Running Therapy (DRT) to Improve Low-mood, Anxiety, Stress, and Depression
- Brian Tracey - No Excuses!: The Power of Self-Discipline (has lots of exercises/activities)
- Phakchok Rinpoche - Radically Happy: A Users Guide to the Mind
- Owen O'Kane - author of Ten to Zen/Ten Times Happier
@SoulfullyAButterfly these are great! I run 3-5x a week and I'm not too mindful so will check that one out first :)
@GlenM awesome! The app is available for free on the App Store and I believe this is a nice new form of therapy! This author is also a great speaker and did let me know that Android versions will be available soon too!
@GlenM
The book that truly is amazing and that I love so so much is 'the alchemist' by Paulo Coelho! <3
@aLightInTheDark3 2nd vote for this one already!
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The power of now and our numbered days are books that saved me and helped me now who is me and not just a human living. They showed me love, care, faith, and god. I recommend all who have read this to read them. they are graet books.
@Notweirdunique they sound very powerful - reminds me of the quote - we are human beings not human doings.
@GlenM they are and nice qoute by the way, but really it is worth the time reading them.
Interesting idea! I once made a list of books relating to listening, and I add to it from time to time:
I'm currently reading Scripts People Live by Claude Steiner. It's good, but I haven't decided yet whether it will make it into my reading list or not. When I finish it, I'll review it in my Notebook.
Charlie
@RarelyCharlie what a list! full of classics - do you think any of these are more helpful than others for people to read to better help themselves? Also, I like the listening emphasis too, which suggests the growth paths could also be little nuggets of continuous training too.
@GlenM Yes, I do think some books are more helpful than others for people to read to better help themselves. But I think which books are more helpful depends on the individual person and the challenges they are facing at the time.
As I come to the end of the book, Scripts, that I mentioned above, I'm already thinking about what nonfiction to read next. I usually choose a topic I already know a little about and have some reason to explore in more depth.
Right now, for example, inspired by the DID fiasco here at 7 Cups, I'm looking around for a book that will help me better understand stigma as it applies to mental illness. I'm considering The Mark of Shame by Professor Stephen P. Hinshaw, but I'm open to other ideas. Does anyone reading this have a recommendation?
Charlie
A book that inspired me would be Reasons To Stay Alive by Matt Haig.
It's a mix of self-help and autobiography. It talks about the author's struggle with depression and anxiety, and how he overcame it.
I love the book because it reminds me that no matter how bad things are, there's always something worth living for, and that even the worst days will pass. It reminded me that all the little things count - that happiness isn't always huge bursts of joy. Sometimes happiness is the little sweet moments that make everything worthwile.
This book really changed the way I viewed life. It's definitely a must read!
Here's the link to the book on amazon:
https://www.amazon.ae/dp/0143128728/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_lIrwFbGK62BFS
@miraculousheart9815 that sounds like a remarkable book and very relevant lessons. I'll check it out!
Utopia by Saint/Sir Thomas More - http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2130
A lot of Christopher Hitches as well but also this person https://youtu.be/YAzTIOy0ID0
@AmalieAnne I like the idea of weaving older works in!
@GlenM Oldie book but kind of not old ideas 
