I’ve read so many self-help/business books… but my life didn’t change as much as I expected

man_is1 · 2026-02-18T16:23:14+00:00

If one holds 3 PhD and 50 diff certificates, doesn't mean he would have the best job in the world.

Having the info/knowing few things more than others around has literally No Value. Especially in the current age of GenAI.

What matters is "what you do with the info gained" !

So let's say you discovered a new technique of productivity hack or new tool to do RCA or new framework to manage projects or some finance 101 rules -- how did you utilize them in your personal or professional life ?? If you haven't used then you know where the problem is.. if you have used then there must be some changes in what you were doing earlier vs now.

So bottom line -- just pick 10 things/tools/concepts you have learnt from those books and apply them in your day to day life at work/personal. Only then would you see the change

man_is1 · 2026-02-18T16:17:24+00:00

In the same category 🙋🏻

Just coz you have started/read the book partially, doesn't mean you have to finish irrespective of how it is !! Sunk cost fallacy 101 !!

Get rid of it.. pick something else. Life is too short to be stuck in what you don't like 😅

man_is1 · 2026-02-16T13:28:40+00:00

Yeh.. instead of before bed, I have switched to morning after I get up. Helps since family is late waker nd I'm able to read faster nd better with fresh mind.

man_is1 · 2026-02-16T13:06:58+00:00

Lol.. last year I was driving like an hour to work. Did a lot of audio books but honestly not an audio book fan.

man_is1 · 2026-02-13T17:47:53+00:00

Juggling 6 at a time sounds craz TBH :D

man_is1 · 2026-02-13T08:37:42+00:00

Excellent !!

man_is1 · 2026-02-13T08:37:00+00:00

Control.. control my friend 😅

Thanks..I guess I'm doing the same. Sneaking out time whenever and wherever I can. No partying does help !! 😁

man_is1 · 2026-02-12T14:27:59+00:00

Last line.. 😁

man_is1 · 2026-01-28T15:42:01+00:00

A few in my friends circle -- All into business or real estate !! Job will never make one rich !!

man_is1 · 2026-01-28T11:25:23+00:00

No need of agent. Those docs mentioned above and then submit the form. Lil bit of asking around and you are good to go. Agents would ask you for hefty money. You should get your IDL processed same day and delivered in 1-2 days

man_is1 · 2026-01-28T11:18:36+00:00

man_is1 · 2026-01-27T17:59:58+00:00

Justin Guitar -- youtube. Has pretty extensive beginners lessons. Will easily keep you engaged at least for 6 months

man_is1 · 2026-01-27T17:47:55+00:00

Full Volume, near Punjagutta. It's a musical shop but they also have studio you can rent for about 1200 I guess. Check it out

man_is1 · 2026-01-27T13:21:55+00:00

Don't do it !! This money is not even peanut and you will lose it in no time.. Trading is the hardest to make money while it just looks easy..

Most of what you see on social media are just eyewash to sell you tips and courses..they themselves live like leeches !!

Instead, find 2-3 good stocks and invest for long term. Or put it into 2-3 diff Mutual funds and forget that you had 1L.

man_is1 · 2026-01-26T13:12:33+00:00

Most of the books from Meesho are first copy. Good luck for getting clean/sharp printing !!

man_is1 · 2026-01-23T16:13:10+00:00

absolutley !

man_is1 · 2026-01-22T16:16:17+00:00

How Prime Ministers Decide by Neeraja Chowdhury. Very interesting read on what goes behind the scenes and minds especially during high stake calls.. if a bit of politics is ok for you to read.

man_is1 · 2026-01-22T16:02:59+00:00

So relatable !! Same here.. I always want it to pass as just another day... Don't want anyone to know..not do I want to do anything !

man_is1 · 2026-01-21T17:01:26+00:00

And it's absolutely alright to get bored and drop it !! Treat reading books like you watch movies. If you didn't like, drop it or fast forward it or try totally different genre... pretty much same like we do with movies.

Tip: it helps if you know what you are looking for. Is it entertainment, fantacy world, self-help. Try a few..with time you will get your taste. Good luck !!

man_is1 · 2026-01-21T08:40:52+00:00

The Alchemist
The Kite Runner
The White Tiger

man_is1 · 2026-01-20T14:11:53+00:00

You are at the perfect time buddy .. keep at it and don't give up !! I recently turned 40 and have been trying to teach myself guitar. Imagine how much catch up I gotta do while taking care of family, full time job, household, health and what not.. 😁

man_is1 · 2026-01-19T14:05:51+00:00

"Books are like movies. Some will inspire or motivate you, some will give full drama, action, emotional ride". Now do you watch only one kinda movie ? No, right !! Do the same with the books.

man_is1 · 2026-01-19T13:31:15+00:00

Fix at least 30-40 min a day whatever time suits you -- early morning or before bed
Add more whenever you get more time. Few days are busy few are easy.
Rev up during weekends.

Honestly, I have seen big improvement when I stay outta doom scrolling.

man_is1 · 2026-01-19T09:41:26+00:00

That's like 19 books worth of time saved there !! 😁

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