This is a filter rather than a recommendation, but read the reviews to find out whether people used the book rather than just finding it a pleasant read.
Akrasia: I have a lot of trouble keeping a proper sleeping schedule and not slipping into night owl lifestyle, going to the gym as often as I should, keeping my diet, and, depending on the circumstances, I have a lot of trouble keeping myself motivated, organized, and productive.
Relatively poor social skills. They’re not nearly as bad as they once were, but I still find myself somewhat clumsy and awkward, in the way high IQ people tend to be. Out of synch. Having different priorities than the folks around me. Coming up with stuff out of left field. Spacing out, being prompted to explain, retelling a train of thought that to them seems convoluted and to me seems natural. Having a terrible time maintaining proper etiquette, especially table manners.
Either I’m put down “crazy” or put in a pedestal as “genius”, but I’m always put aside, and have very few friends. Love life is similarly disastrous, but I don’t think there’s a book for people who fall in love too hard, too soon, and too easy.
This is a filter rather than a recommendation, but read the reviews to find out whether people used the book rather than just finding it a pleasant read.
What are you hoping to improve about your life?
Right now I think my two weakest points are:
Akrasia: I have a lot of trouble keeping a proper sleeping schedule and not slipping into night owl lifestyle, going to the gym as often as I should, keeping my diet, and, depending on the circumstances, I have a lot of trouble keeping myself motivated, organized, and productive.
Relatively poor social skills. They’re not nearly as bad as they once were, but I still find myself somewhat clumsy and awkward, in the way high IQ people tend to be. Out of synch. Having different priorities than the folks around me. Coming up with stuff out of left field. Spacing out, being prompted to explain, retelling a train of thought that to them seems convoluted and to me seems natural. Having a terrible time maintaining proper etiquette, especially table manners.
Either I’m put down “crazy” or put in a pedestal as “genius”, but I’m always put aside, and have very few friends. Love life is similarly disastrous, but I don’t think there’s a book for people who fall in love too hard, too soon, and too easy.
Tentative suggestion: Maybe you need to live somewhere where you have more access to smart people.
They’re a bit hard to come by, and, let’s face it, we can be hard to live with even among ourselves.