Hello, slightly an off topic question but wanted the feedback from likeminded folks. I am looking for some book recommendations on increasing/improving my positive thinking (not related to training but just in general). The Google produces an endless list but if anyone here has some recommendation…

It’s a bit tangential to positive thinking but ‘How to Change’ by Katy Milkman. Much more on the (physical) behavior change / developing or breaking habits etc but behavior can certainly affect positive thinking.

I have read lots of books but this is one of the first books I read in this area. In Pursuit of Excellance by Terry Orlick. I believe it ended up with a 5th edition in 2015. I read the 1980 edition…yes I have been around some time. He is a sports psychologist that provides information to excel …

mostly training related, but applicable to other areas: “How Bad Do You Want It?”; also, get the audio version of “Brave Athlete, Shut the F Up” - it’s read by the co authors. He’s British and bland; she’s Scottish w/ a lovely voice, but the book is laced with hilarious f-bombs, which sound incredib…

“The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck” by Mark Manson.

[image] AustinPT: Brave Athlete, Shut the F Up I think you mean “Brave Athlete: Calm the F Down”? I haven’t heard the audio, but did read the book.

@vanbc check out these books, they helped me immensely and hope it helps! “The untethered soul” by Michael singer “Can’t hurt me” by David goggins “10% happier” by Dan Harris “Power of now” by Eckhart Tolle

I second “Can’t Hurt Me” by Goggins. Just finished that one. Not necessarily about positive thinking, but in a roundabout way they are: Atomic Habit by James Clear The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson I really enjoyed these and the value they gave me led to positive thinking?

Book recommendations for positive thinking?

wjwlitespeed March 29, 2022, 11:07pm 2

I can recommend a book titled “CHATTER”. Just finished it. Had some interesting things to say about the voice in our heads.

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