Maybe I’m exceptionally good at picking self-help material to read, but I’ve received a lot of benefit from the following books:
“How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie. This helped me think more about how my communication was being received, with dual effects of tailoring my communication to better get the results I want, and better be understood by others.
“Difficult Conversations” by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, Sheila Heen. This is a good book on nonviolent communication which made a big difference in my interpersonal skills.
The Greyskull LP book by Johnny Pain is cringe-inducing in it’s bro-ness, but the information about weight training within is excellent.
“Becoming a Supple Leopard” by Kelly Starrett is an excellent resource on physical flexibility, mobility, and movement efficiency. This helped me a lot in gaining the mobility to perform a deep squat snatch.
These are the most recent examples I can remember. I’ve frequently used How To books in the past to get started with certain skills (playing piano and guitar, learning C), though I’ve found that books don’t do too well to take me past the beginner stages.
When I decide I want to learn a new skill, like Powershell, my first instinct is to pick up a book on the subject and work through it. It works pretty well for me, but that may just be my individual learning style.
Maybe I’m exceptionally good at picking self-help material to read, but I’ve received a lot of benefit from the following books:
“How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie. This helped me think more about how my communication was being received, with dual effects of tailoring my communication to better get the results I want, and better be understood by others.
“Difficult Conversations” by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, Sheila Heen. This is a good book on nonviolent communication which made a big difference in my interpersonal skills.
The Greyskull LP book by Johnny Pain is cringe-inducing in it’s bro-ness, but the information about weight training within is excellent.
“Becoming a Supple Leopard” by Kelly Starrett is an excellent resource on physical flexibility, mobility, and movement efficiency. This helped me a lot in gaining the mobility to perform a deep squat snatch.
These are the most recent examples I can remember. I’ve frequently used How To books in the past to get started with certain skills (playing piano and guitar, learning C), though I’ve found that books don’t do too well to take me past the beginner stages.
When I decide I want to learn a new skill, like Powershell, my first instinct is to pick up a book on the subject and work through it. It works pretty well for me, but that may just be my individual learning style.