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3 Ideas That Can Change Your Life
All changes are based in ideas. Ideas give us new perspectives and from those new perspectives we’re able to change our behaviors.
In this small report, I’ve put together three ideas that have influenced my life and which I believe can influence yours.
Idea #1: The Two Minds
Idea #2: How to 80/20 Your Life
Idea #3: Believe Not What’s True, But What’s Helpful
I didn’t come up with these ideas myself. If you look around hard enough, you’ll see them pop up in all sorts of places, from business, to NLP, to generic Self Help, to various forms of therapy.
This is just my take on them and some of the ways I’ve applied them. I hope you get something out of them.
Best,
Mark Manson
In this small report, I’ve put together three ideas that have influenced my life and which I believe can influence yours.
Idea #1: The Two Minds
Idea #2: How to 80/20 Your Life
Idea #3: Believe Not What’s True, But What’s Helpful
I didn’t come up with these ideas myself. If you look around hard enough, you’ll see them pop up in all sorts of places, from business, to NLP, to generic Self Help, to various forms of therapy.
This is just my take on them and some of the ways I’ve applied them. I hope you get something out of them.
Best,
Mark Manson
23 pages, ebook
First published January 1, 2012
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Mark Manson
85 books18.7k followersMark Manson (born 1984) is a professional blogger, entrepreneur, and former dating coach. Since 2007, he's been helping people with their emotional and relationship problems. He has worked with thousands of people from over 30 different countries.
He regularly writes and updates his blog at: www.markmanson.net
He regularly writes and updates his blog at: www.markmanson.net
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October 24, 2019
Ne znam šta sam pametno mislila da ću pročitati u 21 stranicu ove knjižice. *facepalm*
Knjiga je sjajna za izgubiti vreme dok čitavu jednu večnost čekate gsp prevoz i ne znate šta pametnije da radite dok tako stojite na stanici.
Knjiga je sjajna za izgubiti vreme dok čitavu jednu večnost čekate gsp prevoz i ne znate šta pametnije da radite dok tako stojite na stanici.
October 18, 2014
Some of these ideas were new. Some of them - not so much. But one way or another, I would recommend to read this.
I personally really loved the idea of two minds - thinking mind and observing (one that sees that you are thinking) mind. It really opened me to new way of noticing my emotions and my feelings that make me do rash things and take stupid decisions.
The one thing, though, that I really disliked was that there are no links to scientific research or anything else to read more about these three ideas. It would have really helped to make this book look more reliable.
I personally really loved the idea of two minds - thinking mind and observing (one that sees that you are thinking) mind. It really opened me to new way of noticing my emotions and my feelings that make me do rash things and take stupid decisions.
The one thing, though, that I really disliked was that there are no links to scientific research or anything else to read more about these three ideas. It would have really helped to make this book look more reliable.
June 27, 2020
I got this book by a mail from Mark Manson and i really appreciate his efforts as he took care about every detail.
Okay So the book is amazing and very very meaningful . ( Based on real life examples )
All the changes are based on ideas and ideas give us new perspectives and from those new perspectives we’re able to change our behaviours .
Just think for a while ; if we’re thinking about something continuously then who’s observing our mind thinking ? This is the idea no #1 “The two minds” . It was our mind watching our mind. “The thinking mind” and “The observing mind” the two minds . The problem with thinking mind is that we can’t completely control it . Our observing mind is continously watching our thinking mind and telling it not to think about it . Most of the psychological problems , stress , depression happens beacuse our thinking and observing minds are fused . He has also described some exercises we can do that will help us in separating our two minds and becoming less slave to our thoughts and emotions .
The idea no #2 is “ How to 80/20 your life”. this 80/20 principal states that 80% of output or results will come from 20% of input or action. We can apply this principal in business management situations and also in our everyday life .
The idea no #3 is “The prime belief” . Believe not what’s true but what’s helpful . There is a realization from which all the potential personal growth emerges . That is the realization that we’re responsible for everything we do, no matter the external circumstances . It is the simple choice to take responsibilty for our mistakes , for our values that will transform our negative experiences into empowering experiences .
I want to thank my thinking mind . Thankyou thinking mind for being angry , for being crazy , for being caring , for being emotional , for feeling nervousness and confidence at the same time . I really apperciate how much you care .
Thankyou Mark Manson for this ebook .
Okay So the book is amazing and very very meaningful . ( Based on real life examples )
All the changes are based on ideas and ideas give us new perspectives and from those new perspectives we’re able to change our behaviours .
Just think for a while ; if we’re thinking about something continuously then who’s observing our mind thinking ? This is the idea no #1 “The two minds” . It was our mind watching our mind. “The thinking mind” and “The observing mind” the two minds . The problem with thinking mind is that we can’t completely control it . Our observing mind is continously watching our thinking mind and telling it not to think about it . Most of the psychological problems , stress , depression happens beacuse our thinking and observing minds are fused . He has also described some exercises we can do that will help us in separating our two minds and becoming less slave to our thoughts and emotions .
The idea no #2 is “ How to 80/20 your life”. this 80/20 principal states that 80% of output or results will come from 20% of input or action. We can apply this principal in business management situations and also in our everyday life .
The idea no #3 is “The prime belief” . Believe not what’s true but what’s helpful . There is a realization from which all the potential personal growth emerges . That is the realization that we’re responsible for everything we do, no matter the external circumstances . It is the simple choice to take responsibilty for our mistakes , for our values that will transform our negative experiences into empowering experiences .
I want to thank my thinking mind . Thankyou thinking mind for being angry , for being crazy , for being caring , for being emotional , for feeling nervousness and confidence at the same time . I really apperciate how much you care .
Thankyou Mark Manson for this ebook .
March 2, 2021
“𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲, 𝗻𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀.”
Honestly? I was surprised to how much precise this whole book was. It’s basically an article or a long essay if you will but damn, a good one.
If you want one guy to give it to you straight, it’s Mark Manson. The two mind rule really hit me hard. The way be explains stuff is like a smooth professor, the one that you might not really like(even curse behind his back) but you love the way he teaches. Straight to the point, no beating around the bush. And take my word for it, he’s GOOD.
I think if you are a person who’s anxious about life in general, read this. If not, then also read this. Maybe it’ll help you or maybe not. But I’m sure you’ll learn something from it. Highly recommend it.
My rating- 4/5
February 9, 2022
3 ideas that can change your life! The title itself is so attractive that one would love to read the book. However in the first few lines at the beginning, the author mentioned that those coming up ideas that he talked about in the book are not innovated by himself, instead, he elaborated that the ideas are a collection of the most powerful and usual ideas that he has learned throughout his research life. And that is one of the main reasons I wanted to continue reading!
A wonderful mini book I would say. Cute, helpful, and very nice
A wonderful mini book I would say. Cute, helpful, and very nice
December 31, 2021
I read this book at the end of the year thinking it might give me some profound information on how to deal with life better. It’s simplistic writing helped me ask some deeper questions and formulate some resolutions for the coming year. It was less of a reading experience and more of a reflective experience. Would recommend it to everyone willing to take an introspective look on their lives.
May 7, 2020
Nice PDF full of really insightful nuggets of wisdom.
November 6, 2020
Brief yet very, very intriguing.
March 15, 2018
[merita 4 stele - i-am dat 3 că știam ideile] scurt și la obiect, tot ce trebuie să știi să te poți motiva să faci ce ai de făcut (fără scuze și încurajări că e greu)
July 9, 2020
This is a short read and a useful one. Manson introduced 3 ideas that have influenced his life. I love Manson's writing style: easy to read and easy to understand. More importantly, he provided concepts that we can apply for self-improvement.
January 31, 2023
This book is somewhat revolutionary. This gives me the insight to make my days more productive and more fulfilling.
The three ideas that are discussed in this book, mostly have been discussed in his previous books. But here it goes:
1) The Two Minds.
I have covered this topic in my review about “Mark Manson on Self-Knowledge”, you can check that out! Simply put, we have “Thinking Mind”and “Observing Mind” and in order to maintain our sanity and productivity, we need to not fuse these two minds.
2) How to 80/20 Your Life.
Also known as "Pareto Principle"; discovered by Italian economist named Vilfredo Pareto who noticed that every year 20% of the pea pods in his garden produced approximately 80% of the peas.
This idea then became “a popular management tool" to increase efficiency and effectiveness. This book then gave several examples of questions to put this concept into practice, for example: “What do you spend 20% of your time doing that gives you 80% of your happiness?” This book added, “Not only is there an efficiency, but we have control and influence over that efficiency.”
3) Believe Not What’s True, but What’s Helpful.
I also have covered this topic in my review about “Mark Manson on Self-Knowledge”, you can check that out! What I want to write here again is, “Belief" is really powerful; but actually, it doesn’t matter if it’s true or not. What matters is, if it's helpful —for your life, future, etc.
These three concepts are really powerful. I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to go further in life!
The three ideas that are discussed in this book, mostly have been discussed in his previous books. But here it goes:
1) The Two Minds.
I have covered this topic in my review about “Mark Manson on Self-Knowledge”, you can check that out! Simply put, we have “Thinking Mind”and “Observing Mind” and in order to maintain our sanity and productivity, we need to not fuse these two minds.
2) How to 80/20 Your Life.
Also known as "Pareto Principle"; discovered by Italian economist named Vilfredo Pareto who noticed that every year 20% of the pea pods in his garden produced approximately 80% of the peas.
This idea then became “a popular management tool" to increase efficiency and effectiveness. This book then gave several examples of questions to put this concept into practice, for example: “What do you spend 20% of your time doing that gives you 80% of your happiness?” This book added, “Not only is there an efficiency, but we have control and influence over that efficiency.”
3) Believe Not What’s True, but What’s Helpful.
I also have covered this topic in my review about “Mark Manson on Self-Knowledge”, you can check that out! What I want to write here again is, “Belief" is really powerful; but actually, it doesn’t matter if it’s true or not. What matters is, if it's helpful —for your life, future, etc.
These three concepts are really powerful. I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to go further in life!
November 1, 2017
Some of the shortest books teach you the most.
This book is one of them.
This book is one of them.
March 5, 2018
Concise and useful.
September 30, 2018
Short, sweet, and subtle.
If you are just starting reading books, you might wanna give this book a try.
Loved the way Mark writes.
Happy reading!
If you are just starting reading books, you might wanna give this book a try.
Loved the way Mark writes.
Happy reading!
August 9, 2020
Its small, Its an easy read, its practical and that's why its relevant and helpful.
Definitely the ideas that can change your life, if you wish to apply them thoroughly.
Mark briefly explains the 3 ideas which I feel are really relevant for people during these times when people most of the times get stuck on their feelings and end up doing nothing, when due to our inability to manage emotions we get less focussed and when our feelings and emotions take form of outrage compelling us to react on every damn thing happening around leading again to losing out focus on what's important, relevant and needs to be done.
Mark explains how we can not be slave to our thoughts, feelings and emotions rather try to control them. Every thought and emotion can be questioned rather than self identifying with it.
The 80/20 principle which was given largely to explain workings of economics can be applied to channelise our focus and actions as well by deciding that 80% which really matters.
Next, where we feel a constant urge to be opinionated on almost everything and where everything can be debated upon, it becomes necessary to think about the helpfulness of these claims rather debating if they are true or not.
Overall, its a quick and quite helpful read for those learning how to manage their emotions, how not to procastinate and how to manage self beliefs.
Definitely the ideas that can change your life, if you wish to apply them thoroughly.
Mark briefly explains the 3 ideas which I feel are really relevant for people during these times when people most of the times get stuck on their feelings and end up doing nothing, when due to our inability to manage emotions we get less focussed and when our feelings and emotions take form of outrage compelling us to react on every damn thing happening around leading again to losing out focus on what's important, relevant and needs to be done.
Mark explains how we can not be slave to our thoughts, feelings and emotions rather try to control them. Every thought and emotion can be questioned rather than self identifying with it.
The 80/20 principle which was given largely to explain workings of economics can be applied to channelise our focus and actions as well by deciding that 80% which really matters.
Next, where we feel a constant urge to be opinionated on almost everything and where everything can be debated upon, it becomes necessary to think about the helpfulness of these claims rather debating if they are true or not.
Overall, its a quick and quite helpful read for those learning how to manage their emotions, how not to procastinate and how to manage self beliefs.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 9, 2022
Mark Manson compiles 3 thoughtful, powerful ideas into this 20-ish pages book. Mark Manson thoroughly discusses the 3 ideas and conveys some examples and case studies to furtherly clear his points. First of all, I learned that our minds are split into 2, called the “thinking mind” and “observing mind” whereas their names, the observing mind observes the thinking mind. The thinking mind is also uncontrollable as it often wanders and spurs thoughts around. Secondly, I also learned that the 80/20 principle, more commonly known as the Pareto principle, can also be applied to most areas of our life. We can choose the 20% of things that gives 80% of happiness in our lives. Lastly, I learned that by accounting for responsibility for every action you do, your life would be furtherly improved. Taking responsibility for your life would bring you pain and suffering, but those pain and suffering will bring you growth in the end.
January 26, 2021
I've read quickly through this one because it feels more like an article than a book (and is only 30 pages long). I found it funny that the first idea actually coincides with the time I've decided to be more mindful, reading, among other methods, David Hawkins who actually proposes similar practices in order to achieve clarity and abundance. Other ideas are also pretty helpful.
The ideas themselves are interesting and definitely call for more research, and I assume that was the end goal for the author, introducing the readers to cool new concepts on which they can find out more by digging deeper or finding some more detailed literature.
The ideas themselves are interesting and definitely call for more research, and I assume that was the end goal for the author, introducing the readers to cool new concepts on which they can find out more by digging deeper or finding some more detailed literature.
December 30, 2018
Received this as a free booklet for my opt-in of Mark Manson's email list. I think the major reason Mark Manson has become such a huge success is not because he gives the best advice out there, but because he writes it so satirically that you don't feel like an old man's lecturing you in his rocking chair by the fireplace with smelly socks and an awkward loose-fitted beany on!
April 24, 2020
Mostly things I already knew. Nevertheless a to-the-point book. No sugar coating, but just explaining the core ideas with some helpful examples. With most content I read from Manson, I feel that I want to take action. It's a great plus if something I read motivates me to take action.
November 3, 2020
It's short, which is nice. It gives you somethings about what buddha teachings; calm, observant of one's self, be at peace at your own pace. One of the books you should definitely read when you are feeling lost in the adult-life.
December 24, 2017
1. The two minds
2. How to 80/20 your life
3. Believe not what is true, but what's helpful
2. How to 80/20 your life
3. Believe not what is true, but what's helpful
June 24, 2018
small book with useful information.. some of these informations were not new to me but some other were completely new! I liked the part of the 2 minds the most!!..
May 11, 2019
Awesome meaningful, inspiring and motivating handy short book with 3 ideas that can change our life with real-life examples.
October 27, 2019
Informative.
November 24, 2019
Useful ideas, some are known, some are new for me. However, I didn't always like the way the information was presented there and some examples seemed weird to me.
February 6, 2020
I love the 80/20 idea for life! And the two minds, I always thought something was wrong with me because I can never stop the mind chatter. Now I know I’m not alone. Very eye opening.
May 19, 2020
Finally, someone wrote these down.
October 16, 2020
The language of this author is quite profane but as usual, we should extract the good things and let go the bad ones. Good advise product of the research and analysis
December 14, 2020
cute, useful, and inspiring for times when forgetting what to do ;)
December 19, 2020
3.5 ish
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