Missed a few books! I have also read Crushing It, Buffetology, and Good to Great! Currently reading "Thus Spoke Zarathusra" and "Meditations" (Nietzsche and Aurelius). Full list on bit.ly/jfbooklist! What books have you guys been reading? Always looking for recommendations!
Try reading HitchHikers' Guide to The Galaxy sometime! Elon Musk has cited it as the book that changed his outlook on life. I am currently reading it, and it has been absolutely fantastic so far, though admittedly, not mind-blowing for me. Would love to hear your thoughts about the book
0:51 Utopía 1:09 el monje que vendió su ferrari 1:17 2:00 influence 2:50 Outliers- Malcom Gladwell 3:10 Drive, Daniel H Pink 4:37 Creativity INC 5:20 Being human in the age of AI 5:30 Creativity 7:10 Mary Oliver New and selective poems 8:00 10% Happier 8:27 Shoe dog 10:00 flow 11:00 Man's searc for meaning
I read "Man's search for meaning" in two weeks after watching the movie "The Pianist", wrote a review and some notes for myself, spent some time reading about the Holocaust and will read it again next year. This book remains the greatest influence this year on me as it made me realise that in our hardest time, we humans can have such incredible strengths to overcome difficulties and succeed in finding the meaning of life. The book and its success in describing the pure acknowledgment of the reality in the camps urged me to talk about it, to write about it and to share it.
Absolute genius. How did you manage reading all these extra books while taking care of your study and social activities and editing videos for such a great TH-cam channel 😂?
@@shubhamhundet8351 yeah a big one is cutting down social media time and Netflix/tv for me. Also I'm listening to more audiobooks instead of podcasts. You'd be surprised at how much "free" time you have
Just wanted to say that you've inspired me to read a book a week myself (on top of my for-fun reading). I'm only one month in but I've already started investing money, improving relationships with friends, and I even got new clients for my business!
Keep up the great work! My friend has been suffering from depression. He has watched your videos and they have helped him and he now lives a happy life. Thank you so much!
I've read this Phil Knight's book 3 times thanks to you, John. I am also a runner, I love coding and reading so your recommendations matter a lot! Greetings from Poland :)
I’m doing this same challenge thanks to your motivating videos! I’m currently reading “Drive” by Daniel H. Pink. Since late last month I’ve read 4 books that were on your Amazon list and all four have been amazing. Thanks for sharing with us you, your channel has really helped me make positive changes in my life.
Chris Brown OMG I stumbled upon Daniel Pink's twitter account this morning and guess what. I wasn't able to attend classes cause I was sooo into his tweets LMAO thanks for the recommendation!!
The way you speak english is so clean and clear that even though I'm from Brazil and still studying and getting better at english, I just understood everything you said, and I'll probably read some of these books, it's gonna be a tough challenge, but I'll do my best :)
I’m reading The Power of Habit right now and I love it! It’s all about how habits form and how to change them at a personal and business level. Highly recommend!!
I was amazed when your number one book was Man's Search for Meaning. I read it years ago, when I was struggling with a young family, work, relationships, etc. It literally changed my way of thinking. Its lessons have stood me in good stead over the years and I re-read it occasionally. I'm pleased that a younger generation is reading and appreciating it too.
I think it’s providential that I happened upon this video as I have a copy of Man’s Search for Meaning that I borrowed from my school’s library and have yet to return because I never read it! So now, I will make it of upmost importance to read it before I return it. Thanks for this list and God-speed on the rest of your weekly reading journey. ❤️
I love how visibly excited you got as you climbed towards #1. Great video as always, John! Will definitely check out some of your recommendations. Thank you for making this world a better place. If I were to compile a similar list on content creators who have the most impact, you'll be among the top ones. :)
What I love about your videos in general, including this video, is that they are never really clickbait. I never end up feeling like I have been cheated of entertainment or learning. Both somehow always happen in your video. Like from this one, I am taking back a great list of books, and your honest opinions about them. Great work man!
Hello John, that's really really interesting ! i've started the same challenge in january 18th, i've read already 23 books, and it is funny because i've read some of your books and learned the same things you describe ! "Flow" was last week and Outliers was this week ! How funny ! EVERYONE should try this challenge. Like you said, it's changing your life, you learn A LOT ! John, may i suggest some some books i think you might enjoy because you'll learn great things : "What doesn't kill us (Scott Carney)" "Teach like a pirate" (Dave Burgess), "Deep Work" (Cal Newport), "the 7 habits of highly effective people" (Stephen Covey). If you like memoirs, you might like "Total Recall" (Arnold Schwarzenegger), and as you like a bit of philosophy, i would suggest also "thoughts for myself" (Marc Aurelius, the roman emperor) Thank you for your list, i'll buy some more books now haha :D
Because of you, I read “Man’s search for meaning” over the past week; and it has significantly changed me. The suffering that those people went through is astronomical and makes all of my own struggles laughable. Because of this book, I go out into the world now and see just how fucking good I have it. The lessons in that book are truly incredible and emotionally impactful. After finishing this book, I feel so happy just to have the relationships and good health that I now don’t feel I deserve. I’ve always been inspired to help others around me feel better, but this just makes it that much easier for me to keep the right mindset going. I’ve already had a much easier time connecting with people and cheering them up wherever I go, and I owe it to this book, and of course you. Keep creating ripples man; from my personal experience, I know a video like this has the power to change infinite lives in the future! Thank you 🙏☺️
Hey John you should read The Dragon of Eden by Carl Sagan, it gets a little bit too technical in some chapters but it is very interesting, it shows you how most humans think they are superior to other animals but how much we resemble to them. It does a great job into bringing back awareness into realizing that we are actually animals just like any other specie, and its also cool to learn a little bit about the brain and evolution.
One thing I've learned in life is that wisdom can only be transferred halfway. Knowledge and information are different things. To acquire wisdom, you have to experience things yourself.
There isn’t enough time in the day to watch your incredibly eye opening content, I really relate to your videos and I hope you will post more as often as possible. You are a truly incredible man my friend!
Man, you seem to be one genuine guy! Watching your videos just give me a friendly welcoming vibe, while still being informing, and I think everyone else who watches you would say the same thing! Keep it up.
Love Man's Search for Meaning and Sapiens, so I'll have to check out Flow. You should also check out the Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom by Jonathan Haidt. It kind of follows a similar blueprint to finding happiness, but it's also fascinating as it examines the realm of ancient wisdom/mysticism in the context of modern neuroscience.
Came across your channel just a week ago, and after watching your videos i’d say you’re such an inspiration. This video motivated me to start reading more often!! Keep making these videos they’re amazing :)
I like how your videos are very original and very youu. You are not trying to be someone else. Stick to it. You will go to great heights. Good luck :))
i've picked up this challenge as my resolution for 2019 and i'm on my second book! i enjoy science (popular in particular bc it's more accessible to a novice like me) and thus far i've read "six degrees" by duncan j. wattson and "gastrophysics" by professor charles spence. the idea for the challenge came from this challenge and i'm immensely enjoying it! thank you, john!
Hey John, focus on quality, not quantity. One book a week is too much. Do not be just a fast consumer. Some books, like the one from Frankl, need to be read and 'digested' slowly. You also need to get back to them more times and re-read some parts to really understand them. Also, given your age, you may find some part more relevant than others but as you mature and grow, other parts, ideas may appeal too you more. The opposite goes for the books you find 'shallow', boring...Do not feel like you have to read/ listen to them till the end. Wish you insipring reading!
Johan Hoon to be fair, since many of the books are self-help or nonfiction, i think they can be read faster. if you’re going to read james joyce, for example, that requires much more mental effort to read and understand. (plus all self help/motivational books are lowkey the same lmao) but i totally agree about the quality over quantity!!
I am really looking forward to do this and you are a great role model man keep it up👌👌 Thank you very very much for all the effort you put in for us💙💙💙
You should really try getting "12 Rules For Life - An Antidote To Chaos" by Dr. Jordan B. Peterson. It's one the best books I have read in 2018 - it contains a brilliant psychoanalytic perspective at philosophy and other branches of study. It's self-help, but coherent and applicable.
hey john! you inspired me to read a book a week last year and i did! you made me realize that reading is a very important part of learning and educating oneself, and i am so glad i started the challenge. i'm continuing it into this year too :')
Hey John! I just recently came across your channel and you’re truly an inspiration. I was wondering if you knew how long it would be before your growth books would be back in stock. Keep up the great work!
Whenever l seek motivation on TH-cam, l end up watching one of your videos. No matter what it's about, they all have been inspirational for me. Thank you!
I tried this habit few years ago, with sci-fi/noir, thriller and few psychological books from Doctor Wayne Dyer. The most important thing that I have learned is : 99% of cases, too much time waisted on the so called "inspirational" books. with the exception of "Your erroneous zones" and now "Flow". I learned so much from Asimov's books and stories that you cannot immagine. As well as for Bradbury and Dick. According to me, what change life is that you started this process and at the end of it you will be a better man, but simply because of the commitment that it takes, not for all the stupid things that are written on those books.
I am 25 y.o. , but of course everyone needs to go through a path to understand something. I guess, as smart as he seems to be, he will figure things out earlier than I did
I agree with you. Most of the things I have read and i still think about daily, I have learned from reading sci-fi books and other fiction. They are like thought-experiments and really make me think about the world in new ways. I read 1984 by George Orwell when i was 19 and now five years later, it is still one of the most impactful books i have ever read.
Yes, The foundation is my favourite story so far. I read all the 7 books, non only the trilogy, from Prelude to Foundation to Foundation and Earth. I really enjoyed how Hari Seldon has been introduced in the first one, and many other things that I cannot say now ( spoiler ). Plus, 1984, along with The time Machine, really enhanced my perception of things. Really appreciated you comment, though. Have a great day, from Italy =)
Hi John! Just let you know that I like your channel very much and I actually learned a lot from you! And I have a little note book carrying along with me all the time to capture inspiration quotes and ideas, and you made a lot of them!!! Thank you for sharing!! And I also started to read one book every week! See you in the next video!
Hey John ! I think the idea of reading a book/week is great, in a sense, but what for? What's the idea behind? Hitting the number? Is it about learning or about a numerical challenge ? And do you target books of a certain size or a category to achieve this goal ? Because I think there are some books you cant read in a week, even if you wanted to, even if you were a super fast reader, especially if you're studying/working. Some books that are big in size and in content, profound or/and complex need time to grasp, and to reflect upon, to take notes.. sometimes it's also beneficial to read, stop, exchange with someone about an idea, take notes, and then go back to reading..this is, for me, the main idea behind reading, its main purpose..sometimes you learn more if you exchange about a book and reflect upon it than when you only focus on finishing the book..sometimes you learn more from reading one book in a month or half a month than when you do every week..Im not saying you're not doing all this, Im just saying this should not be solely about numbers.. Those were some ideas I had while watching your inspiring and great video as usual. Im a follower from Morocco and let me tell you're doing a great job ! So keep it up !
idk abt him but when i read , if i find something which is very useful or jus amazing i will underline or highlight it definitely ....i don't like to take notes in a separate book as it seems like an academic thing lol
I jot down notes on a separate notebook to organize key concepts mentioned in each chapter. It's so much smarter to have a quick reference rather than have to look where you wrote each important concept.
I know this was posted in 2018, but I appreciate you sharing all of these books. Added some to my list and I'm more than excited to order them and start them!
Matt, I definitely agree with you. I look up to Malcolm X, and his autobiography made me realize that is life is truly an inspiration. John should really read it.
In terms of non-fiction I highly recommend: Between the World and Me by Ta Nehisi Coates, Evicted by Matthew Desmond, and Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson!!! MUST READS.
OM already used books maybe? I can Imagine that regarding the looks of e.g. flow, that he buys used and therefore cheaper books... So like around 5-8€ and ordering them at the same time can save shipping so 6,5€ × 50= 325€. And also borrow and buy from Friends and local events where they also sell used books? (Dont know if this is common in the US)
First you caught my attention with your list of books. Then as we got closer to the end I said ok this kid has got something here. When you were finishing your second to last book I was thinking man's search for meaning is my number one. As I finished my thought you pull out his book. Bravo sir, you've got one more subscriber.
I've many times heard that smart (or something along those lines) people remember the ideas while less smart would remember the events and the least would remember names. Its supposed to be an ethics lesson type of thing about how we should focus on the real meaning behind things instead of gossipping about people but maybe its the same logic?
When I read books,I mostly remember about the story,the lessons and the story behind each characters.But the date,the name of the place and the characters’ name i most likely to forget EXCEPT the main character name Btw,books doesnt rlly improve my language but it does improve on how I think,general knowledge and the changes of myself as a person so sorry if my english is bad(english is my 2nd language.Malay is my 1st language)
Great video! I think it’s really a good way to reflect on the books on the basis of their impact, since we often forget what we read after a certain period of time. Gonna check those books out. Love your video, bro.
You're very aware and insightful, I enjoyed the content of this video very much. So many reviews and you said just the right amount and chose effective language/ angle so that your reviews were useful to me. Only my 2nd video of yours so far and I'm so glad I've found your channel 🙂 I was not expecting poetry in there, that just made me even more interested in what you had to say.
Since I saw John's first video about reading a book a week, I decided to try it out, read 8 so far, so this is how I did it (even though its not that much) read one book from a writer, if you like it, you will find other books from that author you'll like. I also took recommendations from other people, including influencers, friends, or people I talk to on IG haha. Audible and amazon(i think) give you recommendations after you read one book, so you'll find well rated books from the same category just by looking for one. I hope that helps :) I really recommend if you are into the IT and social media world, "hatching twitter".
when a movie or series is made out of a book , if it is well made then i got no beef with it but mostly the enjoyment and the involvement which the book gives u will always surpass the movie ....but an advantage of movies is that they have music ...i love good bgm .......read the sea wolf by jack london you will love it
It’s individual to everyone but a good way to work out what yours is to pick up a book and read for an hour then count how many pages you’ve read. I think if I remember correctly that most people read around 50-70 pages an hour. So if you read at this speed and you’ve got a 300 page book to read it’s going to take you about 5-6 hours. How long you take to read will vary depending on your own reading speed, if you skim read, what books you’re reading, if you take notes... Also if you’re out of the habit of reading or don’t read often you might find yourself speeding up as you get into it. But doing this gives you a basic ball park to work in. Edit: I’d recommend anyone aiming to read more but who doesn’t read very much at the moment tries reading really widely at first. Get Goodreads, look for things that catch your eye on it, make an Amazon wish list, get recommendations from friends. Try not just non-fiction and fiction but history, biography, autobiography, science books, self improvement, historical fiction, graphic novels, sci-fi, fantasy, classics, YA... that way you have an idea of what your reading is for. Do you want to challenge yourself or is it more about having fun? You might like to read only educational things and save TV for entertainment. Or you might find reading is really relaxing so you like to read YA or Nickolas Sparks romance novels to unwind before bed. Or you might like to read philosophy to broaden your mind but also read sci-fi for escapism. Even if you find you absolutely adore detective stories and would happily only read them for the rest of your life I’d keep regularly trying new things every now and again because you might discover something else you have a passion for and love equally as much.
Hallie Hurst Also if you're reading a book that's not written with your mother tounge, you'll spend more time deepening on how hard the book is for you.
Aisha Alward Fair point. Often when I read various writers on a common topic I have to remind myself that I’m only reading English writers or works that have been translated.
aisha....may be u can start books with authors whose native language isn't english too ...like going by your name i can tell u might be an indian ...so go with indian english authors for getting acclimated with the english writing as their english is pretty easy and not so subtle to understand ...
Thanks a lot for the video ! Exactly what I needed .. Imma get some of the books as soon as I can. And boyyy I can listen to you talk all day it's super chill and exciting at the same time
Missed a few books! I have also read Crushing It, Buffetology, and Good to Great! Currently reading "Thus Spoke Zarathusra" and "Meditations" (Nietzsche and Aurelius). Full list on bit.ly/jfbooklist! What books have you guys been reading? Always looking for recommendations!
Homo Deus by Yuval Noah Harrari
W. Somerset Maugham, Hermann Hesse, and Fyodor Dostoevsky are solid novelists. I'm interested to hear what you think of Thus Spoke Zarathustra.
If you like Psychology, i can recommend the other books by Malcolm Gladwell (David vs. Goliath, Tipping Point & Blink) similar to Outliers
Try reading HitchHikers' Guide to The Galaxy sometime! Elon Musk has cited it as the book that changed his outlook on life. I am currently reading it, and it has been absolutely fantastic so far, though admittedly, not mind-blowing for me. Would love to hear your thoughts about the book
Take a look at factfulness
And thank me later ^~^
This video is gold. Please do a follow up video after 6 months.
Yes!
It about that time
Is there a follow up?
For your age, I think it is amazing how mindful of life you are. Keep up the channel
Looks like he is a freshmen or second year. I hope he keeps growing and sharing.
He's not that young....
@@midnull6009 19-20 years old is not that young to you?
@@uvotmin , what do you think about 21-22 age?
"A writer only begins a book. A reader finishes it." -Samuel Johnson
Thanks for sharing that great quote Matt.
Matt McNabola the actor?
TraumaER no, the writer
The actor you're thinking of is Samuel L. Jackson, not Samuel Johnson.
TraumaER HAHAHAH samuel johnson actually created the first english dictionary !
0:51 Utopía
1:09 el monje que vendió su ferrari
1:17
2:00 influence
2:50 Outliers- Malcom Gladwell
3:10 Drive, Daniel H Pink
4:37 Creativity INC
5:20 Being human in the age of AI
5:30 Creativity
7:10 Mary Oliver New and selective poems
8:00 10% Happier
8:27 Shoe dog
10:00 flow
11:00 Man's searc for meaning
Oh my gosh your videos just keep getting better and better! You really inspire me
I read "Man's search for meaning" in two weeks after watching the movie "The Pianist", wrote a review and some notes for myself, spent some time reading about the Holocaust and will read it again next year. This book remains the greatest influence this year on me as it made me realise that in our hardest time, we humans can have such incredible strengths to overcome difficulties and succeed in finding the meaning of life. The book and its success in describing the pure acknowledgment of the reality in the camps urged me to talk about it, to write about it and to share it.
I discovered this guy today and I love him
I just discovered him today and I am like WOW
Absolute genius. How did you manage reading all these extra books while taking care of your study and social activities and editing videos for such a great TH-cam channel 😂?
Same doubt?
Haha you have to cut off something to do it
@@maritareads5229 Mobile phone!?
@@shubhamhundet8351 yeah a big one is cutting down social media time and Netflix/tv for me. Also I'm listening to more audiobooks instead of podcasts. You'd be surprised at how much "free" time you have
@@maritareads5229 Thanks a lot 🙏💕..
Just wanted to say that you've inspired me to read a book a week myself (on top of my for-fun reading). I'm only one month in but I've already started investing money, improving relationships with friends, and I even got new clients for my business!
Bro Audible is my LIFE. Thanks for the recommendations!
You really weren't kidding about your love for Audible. AUDIBLE 4 LIFE!!!
Bro is it really you, I watch you so much
Ayy Daniel my man
Keep up the great work! My friend has been suffering from depression. He has watched your videos and they have helped him and he now lives a happy life. Thank you so much!
I've read this Phil Knight's book 3 times thanks to you, John. I am also a runner, I love coding and reading so your recommendations matter a lot! Greetings from Poland :)
I’m doing this same challenge thanks to your motivating videos! I’m currently reading “Drive” by Daniel H. Pink. Since late last month I’ve read 4 books that were on your Amazon list and all four have been amazing. Thanks for sharing with us you, your channel has really helped me make positive changes in my life.
Is that you Chris Breezy? Keep up the positivity.
Chris Brown OMG I stumbled upon Daniel Pink's twitter account this morning and guess what. I wasn't able to attend classes cause I was sooo into his tweets LMAO thanks for the recommendation!!
Great descriptions, while also not giving any spoilers.
The way you speak english is so clean and clear that even though I'm from Brazil and still studying and getting better at english, I just understood everything you said, and I'll probably read some of these books, it's gonna be a tough challenge, but I'll do my best :)
It's true, i'm from Argentina and i'm learning english too. It's so confortable to hear him.
I’m reading The Power of Habit right now and I love it! It’s all about how habits form and how to change them at a personal and business level. Highly recommend!!
Read - ATOMIC HABITS by James Clear
I was amazed when your number one book was Man's Search for Meaning. I read it years ago, when I was struggling with a young family, work, relationships, etc. It literally changed my way of thinking. Its lessons have stood me in good stead over the years and I re-read it occasionally. I'm pleased that a younger generation is reading and appreciating it too.
Yea John at least somebody is completing their resolutions
John fish, i think its gonna be a big name one day ma brtha
If you wanna try more fiction:
Time machine
Animal farm
Of mice and men
The stranger
I swear by these 4!
also 1984 by George Orwell (he also wrote animal farm!)
thank you!
Will try this. Just started reading.
Why no Dostoevsky? :(
I'm happy to see " man's search for meaning " as the top 1 .
Excellent booklist ... thanks John..
you amazes me with every uploads ,such a smart guy , keep up the good work , your kinda ppl have the potential to change the world
I think it’s providential that I happened upon this video as I have a copy of Man’s Search for Meaning that I borrowed from my school’s library and have yet to return because I never read it! So now, I will make it of upmost importance to read it before I return it. Thanks for this list and God-speed on the rest of your weekly reading journey. ❤️
I love how visibly excited you got as you climbed towards #1. Great video as always, John! Will definitely check out some of your recommendations. Thank you for making this world a better place. If I were to compile a similar list on content creators who have the most impact, you'll be among the top ones. :)
What I love about your videos in general, including this video, is that they are never really clickbait. I never end up feeling like I have been cheated of entertainment or learning. Both somehow always happen in your video. Like from this one, I am taking back a great list of books, and your honest opinions about them. Great work man!
Hello John, that's really really interesting ! i've started the same challenge in january 18th, i've read already 23 books, and it is funny because i've read some of your books and learned the same things you describe ! "Flow" was last week and Outliers was this week ! How funny ! EVERYONE should try this challenge. Like you said, it's changing your life, you learn A LOT ! John, may i suggest some some books i think you might enjoy because you'll learn great things : "What doesn't kill us (Scott Carney)" "Teach like a pirate" (Dave Burgess), "Deep Work" (Cal Newport), "the 7 habits of highly effective people" (Stephen Covey). If you like memoirs, you might like "Total Recall" (Arnold Schwarzenegger), and as you like a bit of philosophy, i would suggest also "thoughts for myself" (Marc Aurelius, the roman emperor) Thank you for your list, i'll buy some more books now haha :D
how do you read that fast and retain information? i struggle heaps
Because of you, I read “Man’s search for meaning” over the past week; and it has significantly changed me. The suffering that those people went through is astronomical and makes all of my own struggles laughable. Because of this book, I go out into the world now and see just how fucking good I have it. The lessons in that book are truly incredible and emotionally impactful. After finishing this book, I feel so happy just to have the relationships and good health that I now don’t feel I deserve. I’ve always been inspired to help others around me feel better, but this just makes it that much easier for me to keep the right mindset going. I’ve already had a much easier time connecting with people and cheering them up wherever I go, and I owe it to this book, and of course you. Keep creating ripples man; from my personal experience, I know a video like this has the power to change infinite lives in the future! Thank you 🙏☺️
You inspire me. I'll try to read a book a week. I love your videos (:
Wow, Man's Search for Meaning is also one of my all time favorites. It's so impactful.
Hey John you should read The Dragon of Eden by Carl Sagan, it gets a little bit too technical in some chapters but it is very interesting, it shows you how most humans think they are superior to other animals but how much we resemble to them. It does a great job into bringing back awareness into realizing that we are actually animals just like any other specie, and its also cool to learn a little bit about the brain and evolution.
Hmm good recommendation!
carl sagan is the real deal
oaksterdam Homo Sapiens, which he went over in this video, is actually just like a book that you recommended.
+lonely wolf
yeah sounds like it, though I think the one from Carl Sagan is more about speculations about how it happened
I love how you summarized what stuck with you about each book! Super helpful
One thing I've learned in life is that wisdom can only be transferred halfway. Knowledge and information are different things. To acquire wisdom, you have to experience things yourself.
Thank you for sharing this! This is very profound and true.
There isn’t enough time in the day to watch your incredibly eye opening content, I really relate to your videos and I hope you will post more as often as possible. You are a truly incredible man my friend!
You actually made me realize how precious books are and how enriching the time reserved for this is. Thank you so much!
Man, you seem to be one genuine guy! Watching your videos just give me a friendly welcoming vibe, while still being informing, and I think everyone else who watches you would say the same thing! Keep it up.
Love Man's Search for Meaning and Sapiens, so I'll have to check out Flow. You should also check out the Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom by Jonathan Haidt. It kind of follows a similar blueprint to finding happiness, but it's also fascinating as it examines the realm of ancient wisdom/mysticism in the context of modern neuroscience.
Your description of the book ‘Flow’ deeply touched me. You’re the reason I’m going to read this book hopefully and for that I am thankful.
I’ve been looking for book recommendations for a while, this video helped me a lot! Thank you John!
I enjoy your videos so much. Please don’t stop, you are doing a great job.
Thank you so much John! I appreciate your videos so much. You have no idea how much they help me:)
Came across your channel just a week ago, and after watching your videos i’d say you’re such an inspiration. This video motivated me to start reading more often!! Keep making these videos they’re amazing :)
I like how your videos are very original and very youu. You are not trying to be someone else. Stick to it. You will go to great heights. Good luck :))
John, Congrats, this is the first time listen to your videos. I fell in love with the topic of READING. Great job young men. God bless.
Hi John! Do you ever read fictional books? I mean fantasy, crime books, etc. If so, do you have a favourite?
John's mom here. THIS IS WHAT I KEEP ASKING HIM TOO.
Hi John's mom!
Susan Fish your son is really inspirational and intelligent. You must be really proud of him.
Hi John's mom! You must be proud of your son, he is really hardworking and inspirational!
Judging by how little he thought of Origin, I doubt it's his cup of tea.
I'm just 3 minutes in but I can already tell thta this would be one of the most helpful videos i've ever watched on TH-cam. Thanks John!
Eager to start this habit once I get done with finals in 20 days. Thanks for the recommendations!
Shreya kalloli you can start today.
Shreya kalloli same
Mohit Kumar clearly it'll be a distraction from exams
same here..i have a month for my finals..and john is keeping me motivated.
Have you started yet? :)
The emotion of your delivery of information about books made me cry. Thank you.
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow by Yuval Noah Harari
They are two great books!
Incredible books
You are helping and motivating many people with out fancy titles. I would say a big thank you and keep going.
Try 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene. Helped me a lot at work and relationships. Noted your top 6 books :)
i've picked up this challenge as my resolution for 2019 and i'm on my second book! i enjoy science (popular in particular bc it's more accessible to a novice like me) and thus far i've read "six degrees" by duncan j. wattson and "gastrophysics" by professor charles spence. the idea for the challenge came from this challenge and i'm immensely enjoying it! thank you, john!
Hey John, focus on quality, not quantity. One book a week is too much. Do not be just a fast consumer. Some books, like the one from Frankl, need to be read and 'digested' slowly. You also need to get back to them more times and re-read some parts to really understand them. Also, given your age, you may find some part more relevant than others but as you mature and grow, other parts, ideas may appeal too you more. The opposite goes for the books you find 'shallow', boring...Do not feel like you have to read/ listen to them till the end. Wish you insipring reading!
Johan Hoon to be fair, since many of the books are self-help or nonfiction, i think they can be read faster. if you’re going to read james joyce, for example, that requires much more mental effort to read and understand. (plus all self help/motivational books are lowkey the same lmao) but i totally agree about the quality over quantity!!
I agree with your number one book! I love the Man's Search for Meaning so much! So much emotion and lesson in this! 💙
Read Arnold Schwarzenegger’s autobiography Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story
Sapiens is one of my favorite books ever. I love how it focuses on the big picture unlike many other history books.
Awww he has a lisp.😍😍 I want a guy like him
As a Hungarian it fills me with great proud that you have in fact mentioned two of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's books :D
I am really looking forward to do this and you are a great role model man keep it up👌👌 Thank you very very much for all the effort you put in for us💙💙💙
My favorite new TH-camr!, keep up the good work and keep striving ✊🏼
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You should really try getting "12 Rules For Life - An Antidote To Chaos" by Dr. Jordan B. Peterson. It's one the best books I have read in 2018 - it contains a brilliant psychoanalytic perspective at philosophy and other branches of study. It's self-help, but coherent and applicable.
Le HippieVibe Isn’t he that Canadian Nazi?
@@phone5579 no, but the book is excessively long considering the substance
@@phone5579 Hahaha you are such a triggered leftist. JP isnt even right wing, he's to the right of marxism, but anyone sane is nowadays
hey john! you inspired me to read a book a week last year and i did! you made me realize that reading is a very important part of learning and educating oneself, and i am so glad i started the challenge. i'm continuing it into this year too :')
I’m trying to do that to !!
Need more videos like this, so many books out there and not sure which ones to read but lists like this help me choose
I'm rooting for you...
Thank you John for your recommendations. I just ordered four of the books and are so excited!!
Hey John! I just recently came across your channel and you’re truly an inspiration. I was wondering if you knew how long it would be before your growth books would be back in stock. Keep up the great work!
Whenever l seek motivation on TH-cam, l end up watching one of your videos. No matter what it's about, they all have been inspirational for me. Thank you!
I tried this habit few years ago, with sci-fi/noir, thriller and few psychological books from Doctor Wayne Dyer.
The most important thing that I have learned is : 99% of cases, too much time waisted on the so called "inspirational" books. with the exception of "Your erroneous zones" and now "Flow". I learned so much from Asimov's books and stories that you cannot immagine. As well as for Bradbury and Dick.
According to me, what change life is that you started this process and at the end of it you will be a better man, but simply because of the commitment that it takes, not for all the stupid things that are written on those books.
I agree, but admittedly he's still pretty young. I wouldn't care for most of these, but I can't say that a 20 year old version wouldn't.
I am 25 y.o. , but of course everyone needs to go through a path to understand something. I guess, as smart as he seems to be, he will figure things out earlier than I did
I agree with you. Most of the things I have read and i still think about daily, I have learned from reading sci-fi books and other fiction. They are like thought-experiments and really make me think about the world in new ways. I read 1984 by George Orwell when i was 19 and now five years later, it is still one of the most impactful books i have ever read.
Also, is your channel name from the Foundation trilogy by Isaac Asimov? I am currently reading that book :)
Yes, The foundation is my favourite story so far. I read all the 7 books, non only the trilogy, from Prelude to Foundation to Foundation and Earth. I really enjoyed how Hari Seldon has been introduced in the first one, and many other things that I cannot say now ( spoiler ).
Plus, 1984, along with The time Machine, really enhanced my perception of things.
Really appreciated you comment, though.
Have a great day, from Italy =)
Oh hey, I actually started reading Sapiens today! Really cool how it showed up on the list.
Great advice, thank you :)
Hi John! Just let you know that I like your channel very much and I actually learned a lot from you! And I have a little note book carrying along with me all the time to capture inspiration quotes and ideas, and you made a lot of them!!! Thank you for sharing!! And I also started to read one book every week! See you in the next video!
Hey John ! I think the idea of reading a book/week is great, in a sense, but what for? What's the idea behind? Hitting the number? Is it about learning or about a numerical challenge ? And do you target books of a certain size or a category to achieve this goal ? Because I think there are some books you cant read in a week, even if you wanted to, even if you were a super fast reader, especially if you're studying/working. Some books that are big in size and in content, profound or/and complex need time to grasp, and to reflect upon, to take notes.. sometimes it's also beneficial to read, stop, exchange with someone about an idea, take notes, and then go back to reading..this is, for me, the main idea behind reading, its main purpose..sometimes you learn more if you exchange about a book and reflect upon it than when you only focus on finishing the book..sometimes you learn more from reading one book in a month or half a month than when you do every week..Im not saying you're not doing all this, Im just saying this should not be solely about numbers..
Those were some ideas I had while watching your inspiring and great video as usual.
Im a follower from Morocco and let me tell you're doing a great job ! So keep it up !
I have been waiting for this video for a such long time .. thank youuuuuu for make it .
why arent you uploading stuff anymore? THE INTERNET NEEEEEEEEEEEEDSSS YOUUUUUU !!
Hi John! since I started to read books it's been life changing. You read the same type of books I like, pleased for founding you on internet!
Did you just read or jot some notes while reading?
idk abt him but when i read , if i find something which is very useful or jus amazing i will underline or highlight it definitely ....i don't like to take notes in a separate book as it seems like an academic thing lol
I‘d love to know as well :)
How to Read a Book by Mortimer Adler, this great book can answer your question.
I jot down notes on a separate notebook to organize key concepts mentioned in each chapter. It's so much smarter to have a quick reference rather than have to look where you wrote each important concept.
Lily Jasmine People do this? I just read and remember everything.
Great summary thanks John .. I love your channel and I appreciate your efforts.
Read “How to Read a Book” by Mortimer J. Adler and The Holy Bible 🙂
I know this was posted in 2018, but I appreciate you sharing all of these books. Added some to my list and I'm more than excited to order them and start them!
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Hey John! have you ever read the autobiography of Malcolm X? its a great book!
Matt, I definitely agree with you. I look up to Malcolm X, and his autobiography made me realize that is life is truly an inspiration. John should really read it.
I'm reading it now and halfway through it. I'm loving it!
awesome!
Fantastic video. Really appreciate the ordered list and quick synopses - that's not easy to do! Keep up the great work.
In terms of non-fiction I highly recommend: Between the World and Me by Ta Nehisi Coates, Evicted by Matthew Desmond, and Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson!!! MUST READS.
Between the World and Me IS A GREAT BOOK.
Congratulations Brother... U inspired me a loot... All the very best.... Looking forward to work with you some day..... Truly inspired.
one question ! how do you afford a book a week ?
Edit: Thanks for all the ideas I will try this challenge too
OM already used books maybe? I can Imagine that regarding the looks of e.g. flow, that he buys used and therefore cheaper books... So like around 5-8€ and ordering them at the same time can save shipping so 6,5€ × 50= 325€. And also borrow and buy from Friends and local events where they also sell used books? (Dont know if this is common in the US)
The library, just swipe the card and check out the book. He's in Harvard, pretty sure there is a library on campus
Kenyatte Jay what’s sad is that probably 95% of today’s hs student never been to a library before.
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Or the Thrift Books website
check out paperbackswap.com where you can trade books after reading them
I don't know how you did it but you make me ( a guy who barely reads) want to start reading some of these books. Thank you! Keep up the good work!
Thank you for the video!
First you caught my attention with your list of books. Then as we got closer to the end I said ok this kid has got something here. When you were finishing your second to last book I was thinking man's search for meaning is my number one. As I finished my thought you pull out his book. Bravo sir, you've got one more subscriber.
Idk why but when I read books I always forgot the character names but i remember the story and the story behind the characters :/
Haretz tj same..
Innocentface 247 looks like we're on the same boat ;)
I've many times heard that smart (or something along those lines) people remember the ideas while less smart would remember the events and the least would remember names. Its supposed to be an ethics lesson type of thing about how we should focus on the real meaning behind things instead of gossipping about people but maybe its the same logic?
may be the names in the story aren't from ur native language or they aren't popular names ..if not idk
When I read books,I mostly remember about the story,the lessons and the story behind each characters.But the date,the name of the place and the characters’ name i most likely to forget EXCEPT the main character name
Btw,books doesnt rlly improve my language but it does improve on how I think,general knowledge and the changes of myself as a person so sorry if my english is bad(english is my 2nd language.Malay is my 1st language)
Great video! I think it’s really a good way to reflect on the books on the basis of their impact, since we often forget what we read after a certain period of time. Gonna check those books out. Love your video, bro.
What is your all-time favorite book?
I Write A Song A Day flow
You're very aware and insightful, I enjoyed the content of this video very much. So many reviews and you said just the right amount and chose effective language/ angle so that your reviews were useful to me.
Only my 2nd video of yours so far and I'm so glad I've found your channel 🙂 I was not expecting poetry in there, that just made me even more interested in what you had to say.
You keep talking about ‘successful people’ but what does it mean to you to be ‘successful’?
Green Sky really the question is. What does it mean to you? We know for the most part what John likes so we can figure what he thinks is successful.
Calm down Socrates and Aristotle
@@ZeganVE good one lol
First video I ever watch from you, I just subbed. Some books you read are my favorites. I’m in.
How you choose the books you read? You are very motivational
Since I saw John's first video about reading a book a week, I decided to try it out, read 8 so far, so this is how I did it (even though its not that much) read one book from a writer, if you like it, you will find other books from that author you'll like.
I also took recommendations from other people, including influencers, friends, or people I talk to on IG haha.
Audible and amazon(i think) give you recommendations after you read one book, so you'll find well rated books from the same category just by looking for one. I hope that helps :)
I really recommend if you are into the IT and social media world, "hatching twitter".
Kyrana Lilia Think of issues that can be interesting to you or draw your attention in a public library or bookstore
Wow, your content is getting better and better. I'm happy to see you're inspired to improve yourself. Keep it up!
You should try reading good fiction. It's worth it
Bruno Bezerra That’s always a challenge for me. For fiction I look to movies and TV.
when a movie or series is made out of a book , if it is well made then i got no beef with it but mostly the enjoyment and the involvement which the book gives u will always surpass the movie ....but an advantage of movies is that they have music ...i love good bgm .......read the sea wolf by jack london you will love it
Tuesdays with Morrie is another great one!
Out of curiosity for someone who wants to read more how much time did you have to take out of tv (shows & movie watching) time to this far?
JLCodes Excellent question. I look to movies and TV for fiction, but books for non fiction subjects.
It’s individual to everyone but a good way to work out what yours is to pick up a book and read for an hour then count how many pages you’ve read. I think if I remember correctly that most people read around 50-70 pages an hour. So if you read at this speed and you’ve got a 300 page book to read it’s going to take you about 5-6 hours.
How long you take to read will vary depending on your own reading speed, if you skim read, what books you’re reading, if you take notes... Also if you’re out of the habit of reading or don’t read often you might find yourself speeding up as you get into it.
But doing this gives you a basic ball park to work in.
Edit: I’d recommend anyone aiming to read more but who doesn’t read very much at the moment tries reading really widely at first. Get Goodreads, look for things that catch your eye on it, make an Amazon wish list, get recommendations from friends. Try not just non-fiction and fiction but history, biography, autobiography, science books, self improvement, historical fiction, graphic novels, sci-fi, fantasy, classics, YA... that way you have an idea of what your reading is for. Do you want to challenge yourself or is it more about having fun?
You might like to read only educational things and save TV for entertainment. Or you might find reading is really relaxing so you like to read YA or Nickolas Sparks romance novels to unwind before bed. Or you might like to read philosophy to broaden your mind but also read sci-fi for escapism. Even if you find you absolutely adore detective stories and would happily only read them for the rest of your life I’d keep regularly trying new things every now and again because you might discover something else you have a passion for and love equally as much.
Hallie Hurst Also if you're reading a book that's not written with your mother tounge, you'll spend more time deepening on how hard the book is for you.
Aisha Alward Fair point. Often when I read various writers on a common topic I have to remind myself that I’m only reading English writers or works that have been translated.
aisha....may be u can start books with authors whose native language isn't english too ...like going by your name i can tell u might be an indian ...so go with indian english authors for getting acclimated with the english writing as their english is pretty easy and not so subtle to understand ...
Thanks a lot for the video ! Exactly what I needed .. Imma get some of the books as soon as I can.
And boyyy I can listen to you talk all day it's super chill and exciting at the same time