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Cómo cambiar el mundo
¿Cómo puedes influir en el mundo?Combinando una nueva perspectiva de la historia, la política y la vida moderna, este libro te proporcionará el coraje necesario para superar la inercia y la indiferencia y cambiar el mundo.Sea derrocando a un dictador, mejorando tu barrio o sencillamente ayudando a que dos amigos se reconcilien, te enseñará cómo dar ese difícil primer paso y por qué el mejor momento para empezar es... ahora.
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August 27, 2021
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September 10, 2019
این کتاب مقدار زیادی روح آرمانگرام رو غلغلک داد و بر آن شدم که از نوشتن ریویوش سرسری نگذرم. این کتاب رو حقیقتا به هر کسی که دوست داره توی دنیای اطرافش تغییر(به طور خاص تغییر اجتماعی) ایجاد کنه و حتی دربارش فکر میکنه توصیه میکنم.
خیلی از ماها به این مسئله اذعان داریم که جهان به شدت به تغییر نیاز داره و بهش فکر میکنیم و رویابافی میکنیم ولی در عمل به این نتیجه میرسیم که اگر غیرممکن نباشه، دشواره پس امتحانش هم نمیکنیم.
این کتاب بعد از پیشگفتار دو فصل دارد چگونه دست به کار شویم و تغییری ایجاد کنیم و چه چیزی را باید تغییر دهیم و چطور
این کتاب پر از دل گرمی و مثالهای الهام بخش از افرادی است که به شکلهای مختلف تونستند تغییراتی بزرگ یا کوچک ایجاد کنند و نویسنده در این کتاب خیلی ساده به افرادی که دوست دارند تغییری ایجاد کنند توصیه و راهکار و دل گرمی میده و حتی ما رو به فکر وامیداره.
اولین مرحله غلبه بر این ناامیدی است که کاری از دست ما بر نمیاد که به نظر من مهمترینه، مخصوصا توی ایران که بعضی اقدامات ممکنه به از دست دادن آزادی و حتی جونمون منجر بشه و شاید تو فصلای ابتدایی که از دیوار برلین و استقلال هند و نازیها و اقدامات علیه نژاد پرستی در آمریکا میگه از انجام فهرست اقدامات غیر خشونتآمیز تو ایران بترسید اما لازم نیست برای تغییر دادن دنیا حتما چنین دست اقداماتی انجام داد؛ یک مثال از تغییر خیلی ساده ریچارد رینولدزه که شروع کرد به تمیز کردن گلدانهای شهری نزدیک میدان خانهاش بعد دست به کار شد و توی اونها گل و گیاه کاشت بعد از مدتی سایر ساکنان محله هم تحت تأثیر قرار گرفتند و به او پیوستند و کمکم یک جنبش به عنوان باغبانهای چریک پدید اومد، البته یک در این راه یک سری چالشهایی هم داشت.
به نظر من جالبترین قسمت کتاب اونجایی که دربارهی اهمیت پیوندهای اجتماعی میگه و همین طور اهمیت عشق و شفقت.
خوبی که این کتاب داره در انتها تعداد زیادی سایت، کتاب، ویدیو و... (چه اونهایی که تو روند کتاب معرفی شده بود چه نشده بود) تحت عنوان تمرین برای فهم بهتر مطالب کتاب آورده که اگر شما هم مثل من بعد از خوندن این کتاب تشنهتر شدید برید باز هم خودتون رو تشنهتر کنید.
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پ ن ۱: حقیقتا نشر هنوز مترجمهایی بهتری برای کتابهای مدرسه زندگی داره تا کتابسرای نیک، کاش هنوز اونا رو دوباره ترجمه کنه.
پ ن ۲: وقتی داشتم این ریویو رو مینوشتم یه دقیقه شک کردم غلغلک رو درست نوشتم یا نه که بعد از جستوجو در واژهنامه متوجه شدم هر دو شکل غلغلک و قلقلک درسته چون برای خودم جالب بود گفتم به شما هم بگم
خیلی از ماها به این مسئله اذعان داریم که جهان به شدت به تغییر نیاز داره و بهش فکر میکنیم و رویابافی میکنیم ولی در عمل به این نتیجه میرسیم که اگر غیرممکن نباشه، دشواره پس امتحانش هم نمیکنیم.
این کتاب بعد از پیشگفتار دو فصل دارد چگونه دست به کار شویم و تغییری ایجاد کنیم و چه چیزی را باید تغییر دهیم و چطور
این کتاب پر از دل گرمی و مثالهای الهام بخش از افرادی است که به شکلهای مختلف تونستند تغییراتی بزرگ یا کوچک ایجاد کنند و نویسنده در این کتاب خیلی ساده به افرادی که دوست دارند تغییری ایجاد کنند توصیه و راهکار و دل گرمی میده و حتی ما رو به فکر وامیداره.
اولین مرحله غلبه بر این ناامیدی است که کاری از دست ما بر نمیاد که به نظر من مهمترینه، مخصوصا توی ایران که بعضی اقدامات ممکنه به از دست دادن آزادی و حتی جونمون منجر بشه و شاید تو فصلای ابتدایی که از دیوار برلین و استقلال هند و نازیها و اقدامات علیه نژاد پرستی در آمریکا میگه از انجام فهرست اقدامات غیر خشونتآمیز تو ایران بترسید اما لازم نیست برای تغییر دادن دنیا حتما چنین دست اقداماتی انجام داد؛ یک مثال از تغییر خیلی ساده ریچارد رینولدزه که شروع کرد به تمیز کردن گلدانهای شهری نزدیک میدان خانهاش بعد دست به کار شد و توی اونها گل و گیاه کاشت بعد از مدتی سایر ساکنان محله هم تحت تأثیر قرار گرفتند و به او پیوستند و کمکم یک جنبش به عنوان باغبانهای چریک پدید اومد، البته یک در این راه یک سری چالشهایی هم داشت.
به نظر من جالبترین قسمت کتاب اونجایی که دربارهی اهمیت پیوندهای اجتماعی میگه و همین طور اهمیت عشق و شفقت.
خوبی که این کتاب داره در انتها تعداد زیادی سایت، کتاب، ویدیو و... (چه اونهایی که تو روند کتاب معرفی شده بود چه نشده بود) تحت عنوان تمرین برای فهم بهتر مطالب کتاب آورده که اگر شما هم مثل من بعد از خوندن این کتاب تشنهتر شدید برید باز هم خودتون رو تشنهتر کنید.
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پ ن ۱: حقیقتا نشر هنوز مترجمهایی بهتری برای کتابهای مدرسه زندگی داره تا کتابسرای نیک، کاش هنوز اونا رو دوباره ترجمه کنه.
پ ن ۲: وقتی داشتم این ریویو رو مینوشتم یه دقیقه شک کردم غلغلک رو درست نوشتم یا نه که بعد از جستوجو در واژهنامه متوجه شدم هر دو شکل غلغلک و قلقلک درسته چون برای خودم جالب بود گفتم به شما هم بگم
June 28, 2021
In these times, one might ask the defeatist question: “How can I, one individual in a world of billions, hope to change anything?” This book shows a way out of it (in a way), after answering to this question. Though some examples show the book’s Britishness, I feel this book would work for anyone outside that country also.
After answering that question, the author (who has been an investigation reporter and a broadcaster) goes on to inform on how to start on it, and many ways one can do it. At the end are some further sources, and a list of non-violent actions (198 of them), from a 1973 source, that is still quite useable today. Some black and white photos are included here and there.
How to start: gaining confidence to do it, find what you want to do, and how to do it, that even talking can have power to change things, the importance of resources and allies, and how to take that first step.
Ways to do it: increasing pleasure and creativity parts, doing good at work, charity choices, making it appealing through togetherness, showing love to those badly in need of it (kids, youth, etc.), finding common ground with opposing groups for better results…
The author does say that not all actions will go as we’d like, but one can just admit it and change action when noticing it. To accept that one can’t fix everything, but doing something. Enjoying the ride, not just the goal, and doing it step by step, not matter how small the steps are.
I think ending in these words is great; keeps you from falling back to the defeatist mood. And also ending it with a list of possible actions is inspiring for the reader: one can get ideas for the starting-part in the book, and if one read the book straight through before wanting to start.
It might have taken me a while to finish this book, but finishing this in the world we are now was a good coincidence (or something like that).
After answering that question, the author (who has been an investigation reporter and a broadcaster) goes on to inform on how to start on it, and many ways one can do it. At the end are some further sources, and a list of non-violent actions (198 of them), from a 1973 source, that is still quite useable today. Some black and white photos are included here and there.
How to start: gaining confidence to do it, find what you want to do, and how to do it, that even talking can have power to change things, the importance of resources and allies, and how to take that first step.
Ways to do it: increasing pleasure and creativity parts, doing good at work, charity choices, making it appealing through togetherness, showing love to those badly in need of it (kids, youth, etc.), finding common ground with opposing groups for better results…
The author does say that not all actions will go as we’d like, but one can just admit it and change action when noticing it. To accept that one can’t fix everything, but doing something. Enjoying the ride, not just the goal, and doing it step by step, not matter how small the steps are.
I think ending in these words is great; keeps you from falling back to the defeatist mood. And also ending it with a list of possible actions is inspiring for the reader: one can get ideas for the starting-part in the book, and if one read the book straight through before wanting to start.
It might have taken me a while to finish this book, but finishing this in the world we are now was a good coincidence (or something like that).
June 24, 2015
A great book for outlining and quantifying the changes in the world we want to make. Will undoubtedly help anyone identify ambiguous stomach-guilt and convert it into a realistic plan.
Did you know YOU are part of my support network?! It's true.
So: global warming needs some prevention. Why not buy this and This Changes Everything to help you identify what you can do? 350.org will have some suggestions also.
What about Chasing the Scream? Get informed about drug policy and start badgering parliament in your own way!!
Because with the public acting en masse, anything any BIG has to say (The government, Big Pharma etc.) is nothing but a quaint suggestion.
Just as Flintoff said Tolstoy said to Gandhi: 'A commercial company enslaved a nation comprising two hundred millions. Tell this to a man free from superstition and he will fail to grasp what these words mean. What does it mean that thirty thousand people, not athletes, but rather weak and ordinary people, have enslaved two hundred millions of vigorous, clever, capable, freedom-loving people? Do not the figures make it clear that not the English, but the Indians, have enslaved themselves?'
Did you know YOU are part of my support network?! It's true.
So: global warming needs some prevention. Why not buy this and This Changes Everything to help you identify what you can do? 350.org will have some suggestions also.
What about Chasing the Scream? Get informed about drug policy and start badgering parliament in your own way!!
Because with the public acting en masse, anything any BIG has to say (The government, Big Pharma etc.) is nothing but a quaint suggestion.
Just as Flintoff said Tolstoy said to Gandhi: 'A commercial company enslaved a nation comprising two hundred millions. Tell this to a man free from superstition and he will fail to grasp what these words mean. What does it mean that thirty thousand people, not athletes, but rather weak and ordinary people, have enslaved two hundred millions of vigorous, clever, capable, freedom-loving people? Do not the figures make it clear that not the English, but the Indians, have enslaved themselves?'
June 19, 2012
This is an inspiring little book with an audacious title.
Flintoff draws on the experience of individuals who have made a difference, religious teachings and philosophical principles to challenge and encourage us to find what matters to us and then make it better. He shows how helping others helps to make us feel better also. The first step is to identify what matters to us, what drives us, then to find ways to implement changes in those areas that are of interest to us.
Flintoff points to the positive influence that some have had through setting up organisations such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Giving What We Can. Others have brought about change by pushing for law reform. Some individuals set out to model a change and others follow or join in - whether that be establishing urban gardens or dancing at music festivals.
He identifies important elements such as money, establishing community, making it attractive, love, compassion, making a personal connection. Finally he provides some resources and suggestions for getting started. I found several good ideas here and ideas that I am interested to follow up on - from donating my money to developing my capacity for compassion. Not a perfect book, but highly recommended.
Flintoff draws on the experience of individuals who have made a difference, religious teachings and philosophical principles to challenge and encourage us to find what matters to us and then make it better. He shows how helping others helps to make us feel better also. The first step is to identify what matters to us, what drives us, then to find ways to implement changes in those areas that are of interest to us.
Flintoff points to the positive influence that some have had through setting up organisations such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Giving What We Can. Others have brought about change by pushing for law reform. Some individuals set out to model a change and others follow or join in - whether that be establishing urban gardens or dancing at music festivals.
He identifies important elements such as money, establishing community, making it attractive, love, compassion, making a personal connection. Finally he provides some resources and suggestions for getting started. I found several good ideas here and ideas that I am interested to follow up on - from donating my money to developing my capacity for compassion. Not a perfect book, but highly recommended.
February 7, 2014
I attended a class at the School of Life last week and John-Paul was the presenter. He was so funny, worldly, genuine and wise that I was inspired to buy his book afterwards. In a crowded marketplace of self help literature, this book is a real gem. Drawing on various philosophies, social theories, religious teachings and real life case studies (but never being preachy) it's a thoughtful, articulate and inspiring read for people who have often thought "there's so many things in the world that I wish were different....but the problems are so big. What can *I* do?"
A lot more than you'd think, according to this book. The key seems to be not discounting the importance of small things. Small steps, small gestures, small decisions. You don't have to be Gandhi or Martin Luther King. You just have to care about something and start doing something...however small it might be.
As warm and witty as its author was in person, this book will plant the seeds of hope in you and make you realise that the biggest question you can ever ask (and answer) is not "what is the meaning of life?" but rather "how can I make my life meaningful?"
A lot more than you'd think, according to this book. The key seems to be not discounting the importance of small things. Small steps, small gestures, small decisions. You don't have to be Gandhi or Martin Luther King. You just have to care about something and start doing something...however small it might be.
As warm and witty as its author was in person, this book will plant the seeds of hope in you and make you realise that the biggest question you can ever ask (and answer) is not "what is the meaning of life?" but rather "how can I make my life meaningful?"
February 8, 2018
" سخنرانی های من بر آن است تا به معنی دقیق کلمه، طغیان ایجاد کند. تا شاید مردم، همکاری و همدستی با دولتی را که هر حقی به احترام یا حمایت را ضایع کرده است شرم آور بدانند. لحظه ای که برده اراده می کند دیگر برده نباشد، زنجیرهایش فرو میریزد. او خود را رها می کند و راه را به سایرین نیز نشان می دهد. آزادی و بندگی، حالت های ذهنی اند.
بنابراین نخستین چیزی که باید به خود بگویید، این است که: من دیگر نقش یک برده را نمی پزیرم. من دیگر به معنی دقیق کلمه از فرمان ها اطاعت نمیکنم، بلکه وقتی که با وجدان من در تعارض باشد، از آن سرپیچی می کنم." گاندی
لازم نیست باور کنیم برده ایم، یا در حکومت دیکتاتوری زندگی می کنیم. فقط کافی ست باور کنیم امری یا اموری واقعا نادرست است (مثلا شاید کفشهایی که الان تولید می شوند راحت نیستند و گران اند) و این نکته را بفهمیم که
دیگر تصمیم نداریم با این قضیه کنار بیاییم.
- از متن کتاب
بعد از خواندن این کتاب متوجه شدم که، سخت هست اما میشه جهان را تغییر داد.
بنابراین نخستین چیزی که باید به خود بگویید، این است که: من دیگر نقش یک برده را نمی پزیرم. من دیگر به معنی دقیق کلمه از فرمان ها اطاعت نمیکنم، بلکه وقتی که با وجدان من در تعارض باشد، از آن سرپیچی می کنم." گاندی
لازم نیست باور کنیم برده ایم، یا در حکومت دیکتاتوری زندگی می کنیم. فقط کافی ست باور کنیم امری یا اموری واقعا نادرست است (مثلا شاید کفشهایی که الان تولید می شوند راحت نیستند و گران اند) و این نکته را بفهمیم که
دیگر تصمیم نداریم با این قضیه کنار بیاییم.
- از متن کتاب
بعد از خواندن این کتاب متوجه شدم که، سخت هست اما میشه جهان را تغییر داد.
May 29, 2012
Quick read and thought provoking. Can be read in one sitting but think I will be revisiting it at several points in the future.
March 24, 2016
A gently inspiring little book, full of encouragement, food for thought and practical advice.
May 13, 2020
Mi-a plăcut foarte mult cartea aceasta, e ca un boost de inspirație, exemple și motivație pentru a face o schimbare. M-a făcut să mă gândesc mai bine la unele lucruri și la ce impact vreau/pot să am în lumea din jurul meu. Mi-au venit chiar și câteva idei....mai urmează doar să le pun în acțiune. :) E o lectură scurtă, dar cuprinde tot ce e esențial, din punctul meu de vedere.
January 29, 2020
کتاب هایی که تو زمینه خودیاری هستن رو زرد میدونم
این هم نسبتا یه جوریه
این هم نسبتا یه جوریه
February 1, 2019
Como um beija-flor
Não faço ideia de como descobri esse livro. Mas quem me conhece, sabe que dificilmente eu resistiria a um título assim. E não deu outra e assim que possível comecei a leitura.
A ideia inicial era ser o livro para carregar na bolsa, pois é um livro pequeno. Mas depois de refletir melhor resolvi que leria dois capítulos por dia e estava bem assim.
De cara pensei "é um autoajuda às avessas" já que a ideia aqui é ajudar os outros.
Já na primeira página sou obrigada a concordar com o autor: (...) 'idepentendentemente do nosso estado de espírito, é comum concluirmos que mudar o mundo ou daria muito trabalho ou seria impossível. E, por isso, nem tantamos". Ao que dá vontade de responder: pois é, simples assim!
Mas aí vem a lembrança dos #bonsexemplos recolhidos por Eduardo e Iara em seu livro: "Caçadores de bons exemplos".
O que nos propõe John-Paul Flintoff é algo semelhante à parábola do beija-flor. Flintoff observa que para termos bons resultados precisamos estar motivados e engajados e o livro é rico em histórias de bons exemplos. Ele nos apresenta problemas e possibilidades, dá sugestões, mas não nos dá nenhuma fórmula.
Leitura ideal para começar is trabalhos para o final de ano. Um livrinho (é pequeno) para nos fazer crer que ainda há esperança e nos deixar com um quentinho no coração.
Grifo
"Assim como numa campanha militar, é necessário ter uma estratégia antes de escolher as táticas. Porém as técnicas não têm de ser sempre negativas, no sentido de envolver recuos ou hostilidade. Sindicatos japoneses, trabalhando para empregadores que usavam entregas com hora certa criaram a greve 'seja mais rápido' a fim de amparar a demanda por salários melhores. Descobri caso semelhante no Reino Unido. Uma biblioteca foi ameaçada de fechamento devido a cortes orçamentários. Os residentes juntaram forças para retirar todos os livros da biblioteca, esvaziando todas as estantes. (Num floreio espirituoso, se organizaram para que o último livro retirado fosse o romance de Mary Norton, Os pequeninos Borrowers.) Em outras palavras: resistiram ao plano de fechamento demonstrando que realmente usavam a biblioteca." (57)
"Ninguém cometeu um erro mais grave do que quem não fez nada porque só podia fazer pouco". (140)
Não faço ideia de como descobri esse livro. Mas quem me conhece, sabe que dificilmente eu resistiria a um título assim. E não deu outra e assim que possível comecei a leitura.
A ideia inicial era ser o livro para carregar na bolsa, pois é um livro pequeno. Mas depois de refletir melhor resolvi que leria dois capítulos por dia e estava bem assim.
De cara pensei "é um autoajuda às avessas" já que a ideia aqui é ajudar os outros.
Já na primeira página sou obrigada a concordar com o autor: (...) 'idepentendentemente do nosso estado de espírito, é comum concluirmos que mudar o mundo ou daria muito trabalho ou seria impossível. E, por isso, nem tantamos". Ao que dá vontade de responder: pois é, simples assim!
Mas aí vem a lembrança dos #bonsexemplos recolhidos por Eduardo e Iara em seu livro: "Caçadores de bons exemplos".
O que nos propõe John-Paul Flintoff é algo semelhante à parábola do beija-flor. Flintoff observa que para termos bons resultados precisamos estar motivados e engajados e o livro é rico em histórias de bons exemplos. Ele nos apresenta problemas e possibilidades, dá sugestões, mas não nos dá nenhuma fórmula.
Leitura ideal para começar is trabalhos para o final de ano. Um livrinho (é pequeno) para nos fazer crer que ainda há esperança e nos deixar com um quentinho no coração.
Grifo
"Assim como numa campanha militar, é necessário ter uma estratégia antes de escolher as táticas. Porém as técnicas não têm de ser sempre negativas, no sentido de envolver recuos ou hostilidade. Sindicatos japoneses, trabalhando para empregadores que usavam entregas com hora certa criaram a greve 'seja mais rápido' a fim de amparar a demanda por salários melhores. Descobri caso semelhante no Reino Unido. Uma biblioteca foi ameaçada de fechamento devido a cortes orçamentários. Os residentes juntaram forças para retirar todos os livros da biblioteca, esvaziando todas as estantes. (Num floreio espirituoso, se organizaram para que o último livro retirado fosse o romance de Mary Norton, Os pequeninos Borrowers.) Em outras palavras: resistiram ao plano de fechamento demonstrando que realmente usavam a biblioteca." (57)
"Ninguém cometeu um erro mais grave do que quem não fez nada porque só podia fazer pouco". (140)
May 8, 2016
I discovered the School of life after reading Roman krznaric, The Wonderbox. This lead me to his book with the School of life book " How to fill fulfilling work". Over the last two years I have read many of the books published by this remarkable school.
This book follows the basic trend of all the books in the series, it follows but the Author's personal experience, upbeat anecdotes, relevant thinkers and worthwhile reading in this area. I nearly as a matter of course now, automatically get the relevant, school of life publication in an area I'm interested in. I find this is good preparation to my reading and usually allows me a birds eye view of a topic. The books tend to be short, well written and with extensive bibliographies and website links.
John-Paul Flintoff's book follows this basic format of the series extremely well, he has good suggestions about how to quiz yourself at the beginning and builds a good case through the book that we can all do something to make the world better.
It fits my basic premise for a 5 star, it is an well written book, I learnt a lot from it and I will return to it for information. It is another book for my gift library.
This book follows the basic trend of all the books in the series, it follows but the Author's personal experience, upbeat anecdotes, relevant thinkers and worthwhile reading in this area. I nearly as a matter of course now, automatically get the relevant, school of life publication in an area I'm interested in. I find this is good preparation to my reading and usually allows me a birds eye view of a topic. The books tend to be short, well written and with extensive bibliographies and website links.
John-Paul Flintoff's book follows this basic format of the series extremely well, he has good suggestions about how to quiz yourself at the beginning and builds a good case through the book that we can all do something to make the world better.
It fits my basic premise for a 5 star, it is an well written book, I learnt a lot from it and I will return to it for information. It is another book for my gift library.
December 2, 2017
A book wrote for the School of life by an author, performer and business owner - John Flintoff.
It's a book that goes in details about how society has been influenced, shaped and changed by few individuals, who understood that if they take action they can make things happen.
You will learn about the actions of dictators, peace, religious or political symbols across the world. More specifically you will learn about the personal experiences, thinking and results of the decisions of Mother Theresa, Gandhi, Tolstoy, Nietzsche, Buddha, Sartre or Martin Luther King.
You will be able to understand how history, politics and modern culture changed the world in which we live, and how to reflect about the decisions that you do in true life.
"If we are really interested in changing the world, we have to put other people first. … We may be alone in the realms of our private thoughts, perceptions and feelings, but the world we want to change consists of other people.”
A thrilling book, that you should read, because it will make you a better person.
It's a book that goes in details about how society has been influenced, shaped and changed by few individuals, who understood that if they take action they can make things happen.
You will learn about the actions of dictators, peace, religious or political symbols across the world. More specifically you will learn about the personal experiences, thinking and results of the decisions of Mother Theresa, Gandhi, Tolstoy, Nietzsche, Buddha, Sartre or Martin Luther King.
You will be able to understand how history, politics and modern culture changed the world in which we live, and how to reflect about the decisions that you do in true life.
"If we are really interested in changing the world, we have to put other people first. … We may be alone in the realms of our private thoughts, perceptions and feelings, but the world we want to change consists of other people.”
A thrilling book, that you should read, because it will make you a better person.
November 3, 2013
I love How to Change the World. I read it as I was coming to the end of writing a book about activism, and its message chimed with many of the conclusions I had come to during the process. The book puts the notion of changing the world in the context of history, philosophy and science, and gives some helpful suggestions on how readers might begin to work out how they want to make a difference. Flintoff is particularly eloquent on why changing the world is not a task for a chosen few but something everyone can do.
March 31, 2013
This is a great little book of wisdom and one that is very empowering in a pragmatic fashion. Don't be intimidated by the title - everyone can help to build a better world and John-Paul explains how we can all make a difference. We live in a world long on intellect but often short on emotional intelligence - read the chapter on how to treat your enemies and find out if you are in collusion with them. If everyone read this book, I'm sure the world would be a better place.
August 16, 2012
Interesting books that helped show me that I make a difference every day with what I do.
March 30, 2013
Down to earth, relatable, yet perhaps a little too obvious of what the author himself considers right or wrong, despite numerous references to the fact that he does not.
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June 2, 2013...great beginning. Your existence changes the world, but the real question is what kind of existence/change you want to do during your life. Great book. 100% recommendable.
July 3, 2021
A how to guide on making the world around you a better place and how to get started. Flintoff gives examples of various champions of change and points out how they started small and with a single step. He goes through ethics of decisions, making positive differences in small ways by showing up for others with time and spending money in helpful ways. The most important point that he repeats throughout is the most important step is starting out and making that first move with whatever you have.
An interesting quick read. I liked that there were exercises for the reader throughout. Would have preferred a few more depth in the examples and a bit more on non-violent action however.
An interesting quick read. I liked that there were exercises for the reader throughout. Would have preferred a few more depth in the examples and a bit more on non-violent action however.
October 23, 2015
John-Paul Flintoff's book How to Change the World is short, sweet, and helpful. The book runs to 211 pages, it can be read in one sitting, and it details some of the concrete ways in which a person could make positive changes in the world. Flintoff writes that the first step in trying to make a difference in the world is believing that you can and snagging opportunities wherever they might come. Helping an immediate friend or loved one with a problem is making a change. So is signing a petition. Or doing the work you do. Learning how and when to change the world is more about learning how we can better orient ourselves and make our lives meaningful. When we begin to see that the normal work we do is capable of being meaningful, we can see new avenues for making changes.
I'll give you a personal example. I'm a teacher. As a teacher, I realize not every student is going to be interested in what I teach. But there are some who are, or who may not be interested in the subject matter specifically but who display some remarkable talent that becomes apparent in the class. First off, then, I can always reward the students who do outstanding work with better grades and with praise for the good work they've done. And I can also encourage them to continue doing the good work. That positive reinforcement goes a long way. Another thing I can do is let them use and express their own strengths in the classroom to the extent that I can find what they are. I can guide them to think about who their roles models are, what's important to them in their lives, and what inspires them to live a full, meaningful life. It's easy to incorporate this into whatever lessons I do and does not come at the expense of the lessons but in addition to them. This is a way to pay it forward.
We're all capable of asking ourselves what our values are. And once we discover what they are, we can put them into whatever activities we do. In teaching, I love when I can see excellent work produced. I love being able to offer concern for students when they are open to learning. So, to the extent that I can, I enjoy rewarding this excellence and building more positive relations with them. I want them to know, too, that much of the work they do in class and that we all do in life is a collaborative effort, and therefore anything they would like to change will depend on group effort.
I might have focused on some of the book's lessons and neglected some others. Perhaps you'll find other areas of interest in here for you.
I'll give you a personal example. I'm a teacher. As a teacher, I realize not every student is going to be interested in what I teach. But there are some who are, or who may not be interested in the subject matter specifically but who display some remarkable talent that becomes apparent in the class. First off, then, I can always reward the students who do outstanding work with better grades and with praise for the good work they've done. And I can also encourage them to continue doing the good work. That positive reinforcement goes a long way. Another thing I can do is let them use and express their own strengths in the classroom to the extent that I can find what they are. I can guide them to think about who their roles models are, what's important to them in their lives, and what inspires them to live a full, meaningful life. It's easy to incorporate this into whatever lessons I do and does not come at the expense of the lessons but in addition to them. This is a way to pay it forward.
We're all capable of asking ourselves what our values are. And once we discover what they are, we can put them into whatever activities we do. In teaching, I love when I can see excellent work produced. I love being able to offer concern for students when they are open to learning. So, to the extent that I can, I enjoy rewarding this excellence and building more positive relations with them. I want them to know, too, that much of the work they do in class and that we all do in life is a collaborative effort, and therefore anything they would like to change will depend on group effort.
I might have focused on some of the book's lessons and neglected some others. Perhaps you'll find other areas of interest in here for you.
November 21, 2015
Don’t judge the book by its title, it is not as serious as it sounds. Instead, it reads more like a collection of letters from good-old friends, with humor, encouraging words and insightful pointers to challenge the way we think and act. “On the twentieth anniversary of the Berlin Wall coming down, ‘world leaders’ flew to Germany to deliver speeches to the listening masses. It was striking that they came to take credit for the particular historical event, because world leaders had had very little to do with the Wall’s collapse. In reality, the barrier between East and West Berlin was pulled down BECAUSE MANY ORDINARY BERLINERS DID SOMETHING VERY SMALL.” (p.8-p.9）
不要被這本書的名字給嚇到了，這本書沒有那��地嚴肅。事實上，這本書讀起來像是與認識很久，可以談天說地的老朋友的紙上對談。這本書充滿著幽默，鼓勵的話語，但也不時提供有數據及實際案例支持的建議來挑戰我們的想法及做事的方法。書中的第8及第9頁提到，「在20世紀 [柏林圍牆]被拆除的時候，“世界各地的領導者們”都飛到德國去發表和平演講。很令人驚訝的是，這些領導者們怎麼可以就這樣把這具有歷史性及和平意義的功勞全部攬到自己身上呢？為什麼我這麼說呢？因為，事實上，這些“世界各地的領導者們”真的對於柏林圍牆被拆除這件事沒有盡到什麼力。更貼近真實層面來說，是許多看似普通的柏林人們，每天做了許多小事情累積起來，讓這片阻擋在東德及西德的圍牆被和平拆除。」
The book encourages us to believe that we can make this world a better place by small but consistent daily actions. At the end of this book, “Homework” is provided for us to ponder and act. Detailed citations are provided as a great resource for future reading and expand our “did you know” knowledge base. “198 ways to act” for example, is a practical and fun list to try. “A very large number of books, articles, films and conversations contributed toward the ideas in this book. The following were very useful, not only in the chapters where they are first cited - and are all highly recommended. p.129"
這本書同時讓我們真實地相信，透過每天、持續地小努力，這個世界真的會變得更好。在書的結尾，作者還特別安排了「回家作業」，讓讀者們看完書後再去思考、去執行。這本書詳細地記載了每個支持論點的出處，讓有興趣再理解更多細節的我們可以做下一步的研究。附錄中的「198種行動的方法」也提供了許多實用的方法，讓我們可以開始一點一滴來讓這個世界更好。「我參考了許多書、文章、電影及訪談來完成這本書，以下我提供資料來源們的詳細出處，不單單只是因為我在書中使用了他們的資料，我強力推薦你們去閱讀，去體驗。」﹣來自書中的第129頁。
We all want this world to become a better place to live, and we all can contribute in different ways to hasten the process.
我們都希望這個世界變得更好，我們每一個人也都可以在各自擅長的領域盡一點心力，讓這個轉變的速度稍稍加快腳步。
Highly Recommended - [ How To Change The World ] by John-Paul Flintoff.
強力推薦這本 ﹣ 「如何改變這個世界」作者約翰─保羅．弗林托夫。
http://msvegerocks.blogspot.tw/2015/1...
不要被這本書的名字給嚇到了，這本書沒有那��地嚴肅。事實上，這本書讀起來像是與認識很久，可以談天說地的老朋友的紙上對談。這本書充滿著幽默，鼓勵的話語，但也不時提供有數據及實際案例支持的建議來挑戰我們的想法及做事的方法。書中的第8及第9頁提到，「在20世紀 [柏林圍牆]被拆除的時候，“世界各地的領導者們”都飛到德國去發表和平演講。很令人驚訝的是，這些領導者們怎麼可以就這樣把這具有歷史性及和平意義的功勞全部攬到自己身上呢？為什麼我這麼說呢？因為，事實上，這些“世界各地的領導者們”真的對於柏林圍牆被拆除這件事沒有盡到什麼力。更貼近真實層面來說，是許多看似普通的柏林人們，每天做了許多小事情累積起來，讓這片阻擋在東德及西德的圍牆被和平拆除。」
The book encourages us to believe that we can make this world a better place by small but consistent daily actions. At the end of this book, “Homework” is provided for us to ponder and act. Detailed citations are provided as a great resource for future reading and expand our “did you know” knowledge base. “198 ways to act” for example, is a practical and fun list to try. “A very large number of books, articles, films and conversations contributed toward the ideas in this book. The following were very useful, not only in the chapters where they are first cited - and are all highly recommended. p.129"
這本書同時讓我們真實地相信，透過每天、持續地小努力，這個世界真的會變得更好。在書的結尾，作者還特別安排了「回家作業」，讓讀者們看完書後再去思考、去執行。這本書詳細地記載了每個支持論點的出處，讓有興趣再理解更多細節的我們可以做下一步的研究。附錄中的「198種行動的方法」也提供了許多實用的方法，讓我們可以開始一點一滴來讓這個世界更好。「我參考了許多書、文章、電影及訪談來完成這本書，以下我提供資料來源們的詳細出處，不單單只是因為我在書中使用了他們的資料，我強力推薦你們去閱讀，去體驗。」﹣來自書中的第129頁。
We all want this world to become a better place to live, and we all can contribute in different ways to hasten the process.
我們都希望這個世界變得更好，我們每一個人也都可以在各自擅長的領域盡一點心力，讓這個轉變的速度稍稍加快腳步。
Highly Recommended - [ How To Change The World ] by John-Paul Flintoff.
強力推薦這本 ﹣ 「如何改變這個世界」作者約翰─保羅．弗林托夫。
http://msvegerocks.blogspot.tw/2015/1...
September 4, 2016
This was a book I stumbled across by accident in a small school of life shop set up in the Jordaan district of Amsterdam. There are many things I want to do in life and I guess I hadn't really thought up a way of putting it until I saw the title of this book. Reading it has been some what a mixed experience because it doesn't necessarily comply to the title and this is both what I like and dislike about it.
One thing that really struck me about this book was that it showed a lot of positive influence and it also showed the contrast of negative influence, things that have changed the world whether they be the words of someone speaking out and encouraging others to speak out for peaceful progress in civil rights as Rosa Parks did, or in a way which spurred gradual positive change such as those individuals who defied the Nazi's during the world war II in small ways such as refusing to sit next to them or posting leaflets disagreeing with their ideas. It got me thinking about the fact that small actions add together to create a bigger picture - like those impressionist paintings you see in galleries: One dot sparks a hundred other oil painted dots until suddenly you have a scene with ten boats and a light house. Life is funny that way I guess - it is what makes history such a fun filled topic because we can look back, see our error and know when to recognise the warning signs to stop it happening again in the future.
It was especially fun to read this little hand book of sorts alongside 'When to rob a bank' the new freakonomics book as I feel like they have narrators with a similar way of thinking. Both want to take a step back from the world and see how change occurs and how we ourselves can lead the world further in positive change.
One thing that really struck me about this book was that it showed a lot of positive influence and it also showed the contrast of negative influence, things that have changed the world whether they be the words of someone speaking out and encouraging others to speak out for peaceful progress in civil rights as Rosa Parks did, or in a way which spurred gradual positive change such as those individuals who defied the Nazi's during the world war II in small ways such as refusing to sit next to them or posting leaflets disagreeing with their ideas. It got me thinking about the fact that small actions add together to create a bigger picture - like those impressionist paintings you see in galleries: One dot sparks a hundred other oil painted dots until suddenly you have a scene with ten boats and a light house. Life is funny that way I guess - it is what makes history such a fun filled topic because we can look back, see our error and know when to recognise the warning signs to stop it happening again in the future.
It was especially fun to read this little hand book of sorts alongside 'When to rob a bank' the new freakonomics book as I feel like they have narrators with a similar way of thinking. Both want to take a step back from the world and see how change occurs and how we ourselves can lead the world further in positive change.
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January 15, 2017A useful, practical manual for, well, changing the world. Flintoff analyzes the mindsets of individuals who make a difference every day and those who psychologically convince themselves that they're helpless to help. Those with a worldchanging mindset aren't perfectionists, don't think in all-or-nothing terms, and take things day by day. In other words, they see worldchanging as something that's done in small, meaningful chunks, every day, and is never done. Quotes and stories from Mother Theresa, Gandhi, Tolstoy, Nietzsche, Buddha, and many other inspiring folks you've never heard of (but will now) back this up.
Some of his strongest arguments deconstruct modern-day excuses. The chapter "Where Does Money Fit In?" discusses the errors in thinking you have to quit your day job and dedicate your life to working in low-paying non-profits in order to change the world (you don't). He even discusses whether or not you should list your name when you make a donation on the web (his advice: use your name. It may feel boastful, but seeing that you gave might cause people you know to give too when they may otherwise not). His chapter on motivation, "What Drives Us?" is worth re-reading many times over. It may sound simple, but the best reason for donating your time and money to help others is, deep down, quite selfish: it feels good. It makes you happier. It's medically and scientifically proven: The gift really is to the giver.
Friends, let me know if you'd like to borrow the book.
Some of his strongest arguments deconstruct modern-day excuses. The chapter "Where Does Money Fit In?" discusses the errors in thinking you have to quit your day job and dedicate your life to working in low-paying non-profits in order to change the world (you don't). He even discusses whether or not you should list your name when you make a donation on the web (his advice: use your name. It may feel boastful, but seeing that you gave might cause people you know to give too when they may otherwise not). His chapter on motivation, "What Drives Us?" is worth re-reading many times over. It may sound simple, but the best reason for donating your time and money to help others is, deep down, quite selfish: it feels good. It makes you happier. It's medically and scientifically proven: The gift really is to the giver.
Friends, let me know if you'd like to borrow the book.
March 10, 2013
Uit Cobra - de boekendokter ,Thomas Blondeau, schrijft voor : 'Het popfilosofische ‘De wereld veranderen’ is in al zijn oprechte directheid zowel naïef vertederend als aanstekelijk vrolijk. Activist-journalist John-Paul Flintoff vraagt zich af hoe we ons staande kunnen houden voorbij het besef dat we stofjes in het universum zijn. Hij bestrijdt de notie dat de geschiedenis het broddelwerk is van het lot of de erfenis van genieën. Hij citeert Tolstoi die de geschiedenis het geheel noemt van ‘een oneindig aantal oneindig kleine handelingen’.
Wie vreest dat we nu allemaal naar de kalashnikov of de zeis moeten grijpen, hoeft zich geen zorgen te maken. Dit – overigens handzaam en vlot vormgegeven – boek is niet schreeuwerig maar probeert op een nuchtere, alledaagse manier richtlijnen neer te zetten over hoe je ontdekken kunt wat je belangrijk vindt en hoe je die passies kunt inzetten om de status quo wat te verschuiven.
Natuurlijk, iedere aansporing moet wat aan nuance ontberen om enthousiasmerend te zijn en af en toe waait er wel eens een open deur open. Maar een beetje tocht is nooit slecht tegen het stof.'
Wie vreest dat we nu allemaal naar de kalashnikov of de zeis moeten grijpen, hoeft zich geen zorgen te maken. Dit – overigens handzaam en vlot vormgegeven – boek is niet schreeuwerig maar probeert op een nuchtere, alledaagse manier richtlijnen neer te zetten over hoe je ontdekken kunt wat je belangrijk vindt en hoe je die passies kunt inzetten om de status quo wat te verschuiven.
Natuurlijk, iedere aansporing moet wat aan nuance ontberen om enthousiasmerend te zijn en af en toe waait er wel eens een open deur open. Maar een beetje tocht is nooit slecht tegen het stof.'
October 5, 2014
As it says on the cover this is a book about how to change the world. Surprisingly down to earth and practical, it outlines the small things and ways that we can each go about changing the world. If you are after a book on how to become the next Martin Luther King, then this isn't for you. But if you are after help in making a difference then you could do worse than read this book. My main criticism is that it felt a little superficial, though ti does give some good suggestions as to where to look for further information or inspiration.
April 11, 2016
I read this from a perspective of already feeling like I'm doing something positive with work, but looking for insights that might be helpful.
It definitely delivers a couple of these, particularly on the topic of not getting into that depressing spiral of "oh, the world is so screwed up, health is screwed up, US politics is screwed up, etc etc".
There's nothing earth shattering about the contents of the book, but as with most of the School of Life series, it's comfortably worth the time investment and you're sure to take at least a couple of learnings from it.
It definitely delivers a couple of these, particularly on the topic of not getting into that depressing spiral of "oh, the world is so screwed up, health is screwed up, US politics is screwed up, etc etc".
There's nothing earth shattering about the contents of the book, but as with most of the School of Life series, it's comfortably worth the time investment and you're sure to take at least a couple of learnings from it.
August 29, 2014
Un libro con pocas páginas, pequeño, pero con grandes ideas, es capaz de inspirarte a ejecutar esos proyectos que siempre quisiste llevar a cabo, es capaz de empoderar a todo aquel que sepa que es capaz de ejercer el poder de realizar grandes cambios sociales con acciones pequeñas o que parezcan de poca importancia. fundamental poseerlo en tu biblioteca y dar algunas leídas cada vez que te sientas con pocas fuerzas.
September 2, 2016
I bought this book at a time when I was reading about activism and organizing. It won me with a nice small format, very easy to tuck into a bag and read while waiting for the bus. The cover reveals no secrets about how deliciously subversive some of the content is. There are homework projects! And it contains this amazing list of possible protest actions with little explanation or details. Absolute fun!
July 1, 2018
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نویسنده در این کتاب با ارائه راهکارها و اصول کاربردی مخاطب را آماده میکند تا با برداشتن قدمهای جدی نه تنها زندگی خود را تغییر دهد بلکه جهان را به جایی بهتر برای زیستن تبدیل کند. این کتاب با ترکیبی از دیدگاههای تاریخی، سیاسی و فرهنگی خود و با ایجاد پیش زمینه های تغییر در مخاطبش، بسیاری از موانع تغییر را به وی معرفی میکند و با ایجاد روحیه تغییر در وی کاری میکند که بتواند بر این موانع غلبه یابد و زندگی دلپذیرتری را برای خود و افراد پیرامونش ایجاد کند.
نویسنده در این کتاب با ارائه راهکارها و اصول کاربردی مخاطب را آماده میکند تا با برداشتن قدمهای جدی نه تنها زندگی خود را تغییر دهد بلکه جهان را به جایی بهتر برای زیستن تبدیل کند. این کتاب با ترکیبی از دیدگاههای تاریخی، سیاسی و فرهنگی خود و با ایجاد پیش زمینه های تغییر در مخاطبش، بسیاری از موانع تغییر را به وی معرفی میکند و با ایجاد روحیه تغییر در وی کاری میکند که بتواند بر این موانع غلبه یابد و زندگی دلپذیرتری را برای خود و افراد پیرامونش ایجاد کند.
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