I'm in my late 20's, working a boring government job and just need a little bit of direction.
Yes - people say to travel and buy properties etc which is fine but is not for everyone and I have done my fair share of travelling
I'm looking for any books or movies you may have read/seen that has changed your outlook on life or has had a big impact on your life. If there is such thing..
Looking for self-improvement/ spiritual/ financial or basically anything that will open my eyes a bit more.. Recommendations please!
Have You Ever Read a Book or Seen a Movie That Has Changed Your Life or Your Outlook on Life?
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The will to power by Frank neachy
*by Friedrich Nietzsche
Sorry, I meant Freddy Neachery.
Millionaire fastlane.. Changed my 3 months then I gave up and came back to the way it was before..
The movie Only Yesterday was pretty amazing, though youd have to be a single 27 year old female Japanese office worker living in 1982 Tokyo to really relate to it.
Good watch overall though :^)
biggest scam in the history of mankind
YouTube video Mike Maloney.. Not sure it's true though.. Over 6 million views..
Learn How To Increase Your Chances of Winning The Lottery By (author) Richard Lustig
then buy a lotto ticket every week"The Art of Happiness" by the Dali Lama, very practical guide to change your outlook and improve your happiness. Was excellent for me and helped me along my path.
This is under rated
I so often use this when I need to take a step back and reevaluate a situation.
I always think what would he do….really helps me
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BOOK-There's a Spiritual Solution to Every Problem: DR Wayne W. Dyer (Helped me get through some hard times :)
You know, not really.
I've seen a lot of movies but as much as some of them have a temporary effect, which is to say; who knows how long that effect might be, I don't feel like any of them have ever changed my life permanently.
48 Laws of Power - Robert Greene
The four hour work week - Timothy Ferris, he's a great Entrepreneur with a lot of good advice on creating a better life, being productive etc
He grew up with an extremely wealthy family who paid his way to where he is now.
Doesn't stop him from providing a wealth of great information, Would you take financial advice from a poor person?
Oh really, where do you get that info from?
He has specifically stated on numerous occasions that he has NOT come from an overly wealthy family.
The path that he has taken from college to where he is now is pretty widely known and none of these steps point to family money.
/fanboy
Not to mention seems like a massive tosser in interviews where he practices one-upmanship with every comment.
Shrooms + some good nature docos
Book:
My ex girlfriens diary.
Changed my life, i dumped the bitch.
I am currently reading "The Art Of War" by Sun Tzu.It is almost a must read for anyone who wants to succeed at anything (not just wars.Napoleon is said to have read it,and whilst it didn't exactly help at Waterloo,it did help him…if it is true he did in fact read it,to become an incredible military leader),but you do have to get your head around becoming something that is not exactly instinctive to most.
It is basically the idea that "knowing your enemy" is paramount,extorting their weaknesses for your ultimate gain is not negotiable (and that appearing to be strong when you yourself are at risk of showing weakness is even more important than the previous point),and that one can win/succeed at anything if you apply these and the other points noted throughout the book…..as i said,not exactly easy to do.
A movie that has never left my mind is one i saw in Mauthausen,Austria (a Nazi concentration camp initially used as a work camp…but quickly becoming an extermination camp).I saw it only once,it was only 30 minutes long and didn't really have a title (it was actual video footage from the camp),but i will take those images with me to the grave (it truly made me ashamed to be human,and cemented the idea for me that animals are the true dominant species). American History X also left an indelible mark on me,and made me debate whether or not whites actually earned some of the violence blacks returned to us.I think that books and movies like these (ones that challenge a belief or ideology) are truly the types that will,in one way or another,change you forever (even on a subconscious level).Art of War is definitely a must read.
As a female manager in the male dominated tech industry, "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu has been invaluable. I highly recommend it.
How to win friends & influence people
Great book yes. You are nice, let's be friends
God Speaks Again by Kenneth E. Bowers
Zoolander. It gave me a whole new appreciation of my ability to turn left.
I'm not sure if I'm allowed to mention it as the first 2 rules are not talking about it…
Fightclub.heck yes to Fightclub!
100%, Japan, A Story Of Love And Hate
I would really recommend reading 'The Subtle Art of not Giving a (profanity)'. Great read on changing your perception on what should really matter in your life.
Daring greatly by Brene Brown
2 Carl Sagan books that should be absolutely required reading in early-mid higschool.
The Demon Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark
$5 on Kindle
https://www.amazon.com/Demon-Haunted-World-Science-Candle-Da…The Pale Blue Dot
DO NOT buy this one on Kindle. The pictures are gorgeous.
https://www.amazon.com/Pale-Blue-Dot-Vision-Future-ebook/dp/…This one is a little more hard core
Archives of the Universe
https://www.amazon.com/Archives-Universe-Treasury-Astronomys…by Marcia Bartusiak. Her more accessible books is
The Day We Found the Universe
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0024CEYVS/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?…We ought to know how where we are, how we got here and how we know what we know.
contact had a pretty big effect on me and i think sagan was amazing but the biggest impact for me was another sci fi book.
stranger in a strange land - by robert heinlein.it perfectly expressed my interpretation on 'god'.
The Way of the Superior Man - David Deida
From the little I know, he's a little too into pandering to 'the intrinsic spontaneity of female energy' for my liking.
But whatever works for self improvement, I guess.
Wolf of the plains.
The richest man in Babylon
Foundation series - Isaac asimov
The e myth revisited - michael gerberBook: Ayn Rand "Atlas Shrugged"
Films: Fight Club
I (as well as Albert Einstein) would recommend H. P. Blavatsky's "Isis Unveiled".
full version available for download from https://www.theosophytrust.org/HPB-article
Lawrence of Arabia (film)
Gandhi (film)
12 Angry Men (film)
Fight Club (film)
Forrest Gump (film)
American History X (film)
The Matrix (film)
Spirited away (film)
Grave of the Fireflies (film)
American Beauty (film)
The Elephant man (film)
V for Vendetta (film)
Donnie Darko (film)
Groundhog Day (film)
Arrival (film)
The green Mile (film)Of Mice and Men (book)
"And I get to tend the rabbits"
That is some powerful shit :(
There's a youtube video called "The story of stuff". Changed my way of thinking
For me, art works influence me tremendously, but it's more of a very slight growth learnt from the new media consumed rather than a big epiphany right after reading/viewing/hearing the work. But by surrounding yourself around several very inspiring pieces and going back to them here and there is the best thing you can do…
Also, relistening to music is much easier than a movie or book or short film. Music has probably inspired me more than any movie or book has. However, music doesnt go anywhere near as in depth as books and moviesThe Prince - useful for surviving the corporate jungle.
A bit late to the party. I read "Who Moved My Cheese?" on a long layover in a bookstore at the airport. at the time it made sense, soon after i quit my job, moved overseas, got a better job, better lifestyle, better health etc …
I have lost it all now though, but I still remain hopeful for a better future.
Thanks for the idea, have been wanting to tell this to someone, why not lots of people. The following books have really had a big impact on me, a real wild ride:
- Peak States of Consciousness: Theory and Applications, Volume 1: Breakthrough Techniques for Exceptional Quality of Life
then even more so
- Peak States of Consciousness: Theory and Applications, Volume 2: Acquiring Extraordinary Spiritual and Shamanic States
best wishes with all your reading
sounds full on but will give them a look
Cheers
I want to recommend 'The Kite Runner' by Khaled Hosseini.
What's stopping you?
I can't stop chuckling
1984
And digest as much Bill Hicks as possible.
Should be mandatory for all humans.
Have you got a copy of "Love All The People"?
Well worth a read… It's one of my goto books if I'm looking for something to read as I head out of the house.Yep. Plus American Scream. If you're a pommie of a certain age (as I am) Bill Hicks was huge. I'd never heard anyone speak like him.
Oh, wow… I hadn't heard of American Scream… I'll get my book store to get it it. I was only introduced to him five years ago, but love his work. I cringe to think of what his take on the situation over there is today would be.
Not sure if its been mentioned but 1984 by George Orwell.
Really opened up my mind about politics, what is right wrong, what is 'normal' and trying to think for ourselves.
1984 - George Orwell
Animal Farm - George Orwell
The Little Prince - Antoine de Saint-ExupéryThe Little Prince is my personal favourite. A book for the young and old especially the interpretation that can came out of it.
The Little Prince - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
I had a French girlfriend who gave me a copy of that book, I love those little stories and how often the simplicity of them has such a profound effect
Derek Sivers has curated a list of over 200 books of that nature. He's graded them in terms of their helpfulness, provided a summary, as well as comprehensive notes for each book. Enjoy.
The Bible is up there. The Gita is up there.
I am wondering if The Quran has touched a few lifes ?It really changed my life here in the supermax
Some years ago oz bargainers contributed their favourite reads. I read a couple of the recommendations and they were great.
Jarred Diamond : Guns ,Germs and Steel was one.
More recent books of a similar theme: - Yuval Harari : Sapiens (already mentioned on thread) and his latest: Homo Deus.
All 3 of these books are about how humans got to where they are, and the last is about where we might be headed.National Geographic has a 3 part documentary on GG&S.
When Breath Becomes Air - By: Paul Kalanithi
In the process of finishing this book and it's a great read. Really makes you appreciate what you have.
borrowing wheres wally from my local library when i was a kid and only to find out wally has been circled on every page
Movie: Contact.
Jodie on front porch talking to Matthew McConaughey about God. Prior to this movie I always though religious people were crazy, ie there is no proof that god exists. But when Matthew asked Jodie if she love's her dead father and she said "yes", he then asked her to prove it and she couldn't it make me change my outlook on religion and religious people.while i enjoyed the movie, it was a pale imitation of the book….or perhaps the book had already had its profound impact so the movie couldnt inspire as much….?
I read where did I come from at 10. It scarred me for life!
Movie - 3 Idiots. A very meaningfull movie about education
Books - Tuesday with Morrie (Mitch Albom), The Power of Now (Tolle), 遇见未知的自己 (Taiwan's Author)
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig
Click Movie!
Yes, this book totally changed my life and oulook on life.
World view changing and correcting for anyone.It's called The End of All Evil by Jeremey Locke. There were only a limited printed copies and is now selling for $1,249 to $10,099 on Amazon.
This is probably one of the greatest books ever been penned by human hands and I read a whole lot of books in my life and for me to say that it’s a high compliment.
Read the PDF Version Here
Another book is The Most Dangerous Superstition by Larken Rose
If I had to tell you to destroy every other book that ever existed, it will be down to these two and that’s how important these two books are.
Thanks for the PDF link.
Just read the first chapter and now hooked to read the rest of it….
Cool! It's empowering and helps you see through absolutely all the bullshit.
Love to discuss it with someone who has read the book or watched the Natural Law Seminar!
If you a looking for an enlightening Movie marathon presentation that is eye opening and life changing then watch:
Mark Passio's one-day Natural Law seminar -
"The REAL Law Of Attraction And How To Apply It In Your Life."This seminar took place on October 19, 2013 at the Omni Hotel in New Haven, Connecticut. The event was hosted by Art Capozzi and Chris Capozzi. Video recording and editing by Richard Grove and crew of Tragedy And Hope Communications: http://www.TragedyAndHope.com
The wolf of wall street
Spiderman - "with power comes responsibility"
Shawshank redemption.
Life can be full of surprises and its unpredictable when you are living in a society with some people who are scum and villainy. Your life is not fated as it seems but with hope and knowledge are the best things you learn in life.
Quote from the character Andy Dufresne:
[in letter to Red] Remember Red, hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies.This movie has changed the way I look at life and it still does until today.
Count of Monte Crisco by Alexandree Dumbass.
It's about a prison break.
Yes
Rich dad poor dad (I now have 4 houses)
What the health (im now vegetarian and transitioning to vegan)
Zeitgeist (i am now atheist)and I am happy then ever.
The secret life of Walter Mitty
The code name god By Mani bhaumik
Ramakrishna and his disciples by Isherwood
The catcher in the rye
The sermon on the mount by Prabhavananda
The song of God by Isherwood
the road less travelled by scott m peck
3 Books changed my life:
1) Rich Dad Poor Dad
2) The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
3) The 4-Hour WorkweekThe Fountainhead - perfect for losers like me.
Hands down would definitely recommend the book of Luke in the Bible. Has literally changed my life plus its not too lengthy and free online if you google it!
The Human Centipede.
Changed my life forever.
Read Freakonomics. And watch The Man from Earth.
42.
I like watching Marie Forleo videos. She's funny and they are motivational!
Do you even lift bro?
No seriously, if you are bored, are you interested in playing sports at all? Beach volleyball, mountain biking, running, basketball, ….
Shantaram
absolutely what a great book, a real leveller and different perspective on life
Forks Over Knives. Made me go Vegan after watching it. Only lasted 18 months though. I am a lot less picky about the food I eat now after being vegan though…
Inspirational.
Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future.Open your eyes (my first red-pill)
Watch: Terminal F - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nd6qN167wKo
No Place to Hide: Edward Snowden, the NSA, and the U.S. Surveillance StateThese opened my eyes
The Power of One - One can make change against adversity
The JDK Conspiracy - Shows the darker side of government and power
The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail (Dan Browns movie was based on this research) taught me to challenge everythingFinancial
I also liked Rich Dad Poor Dad but I agree with others, actioning the book is not really possible using just his advise. The ideas are good though.You should also watch this before considering changing jobs
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-26/david-gillespie:-how-t…Self Improvement
A great book called anti-patterns, shows how to deal with different personality profiles, anything on human behaviour is goodLast one
read a book on AI theory. The first book I read was on Neural Networks, writing my first neural net solution made me realise that a machine can solve problems that cannot be programmed or solved easily by human thinking. (called non deterministic decision making) May give you a hint to where things are going with humanity and AI.
The Intelligent Investor
The Richest Man in Babylon
The Millionaire Next Door