하버드 새벽 4시 반

by Wei Shuing, Lee Jung Eun (Translator)

하바드 새벽 4시반

299 pages, Paperback

First published March 2, 2015

Reviews

[Huong]

I read this book very fast because the content is just like some other self-help book I read before it and actually it can be summed up into one page length. The stories in this book have not much influence on me and I doubt these stories' authenticity. Especially, some stories are just unpleasant to read to me. Yeah I know if you are hard-working you have to spend a lot of time doing this doing that to reach your goals, to indulge your passion BUT you should not neglect to take care of yourself like Julius Robert Oppenheimer or Francis C Jack Reith or other people in the stories as Wei Shuing described (I also doubt these stories' authenticity!).
Moreover, small 'exercises' at the end of each sub-chapter just could not buy me, some are irrelevant to its sub-chapter and some are very biased (whichever answer you choose, it all leads to the fact that you are bad).
It seems to me that the beginning of the book was well-organized but the end of the book was somehow messy for me. These are the main points I concluded from the book:
Harvard students do these things and possess these characteristics:
- Har-working
- Self-reflection
- Confidence
- Passionate
- Act quickly
- Go beyond your limits
- Productive
- Creative
- Good time management
- Self-control
- Refresh/ recharge yourself
- Be a good person
- Think carefully before any decision
- Grab your chances
Still, some points she mentioned in the book was repeated and some points could be wrapped up in other points.
Actually I want to rate it 2.5 star. If you have never read any self-help book before and want to read, this book is ok. However, it could depend on your taste and this book maybe not your cup of tea.

[Thuy Nguyen]

I chose this book due to the controversy of "hardworking Harvard students study at 4.30 am". When I read a few, I was triggered by some questions at the end of each chapter. At that time, I thought this book was for me. Then I was back home and focused on reading; some stories were ridiculous, and some questions were not understandable (lots of prejudgements).

I complete half and scan the remaining to change quickly to another book!

It is a good book if you want to receive some motivation to work hard!

[Frank]

그렇고 그런 흔한 자기계발서 중 하나.

[Nguyen Viet]

The book is inspiring me so much.

[Hung Pham]

I actually read the VNese version

[Tuấn Tú]

It's a novel

[sung kim]

Almost gave 1, but 2 stars cuz even the stopped clock is right twice a day.
Few points made me think a bit.

[Jiwon Kim]

this book always reminds me of how much i need to change my life. and also how much I admire Bill Gates as a mentor.
1. 파도를 만나보지 못한 배는 없다. 인생이라는 바다에도 역시 온전하기만 했던 배는 없다.

[Pimchanok C.]

At first, I enjoyed reading it because of the great inspiration.
Then, for some chapters...I think it's quite hard to apply for many people... it looks limit and pretty like other self-help books. Nothing's really astonishing.

[Znail]

It make me encouragement to do something.