Prisoners of Thought

Before reading, I had gained some knowledge in my life and changed my behavior, so I felt that the content of this book hit my soul directly, but if my knowledge did not reach a certain level, I might feel a little empty. My own way to improve my thinking is that self-thinking is more important than acquiring books, courses or information. What is important is not how much new content you acquire, but how much content you think deeply about, even if you only After reading a sentence, you are very immersed in thinking about what this passage expresses, why it expresses this way, which scenes in life it is similar to, and how it can improve your behavior in life. This process itself is more valuable than the more content you obtain. When you combine your own thinking with the information you obtain, you will find that you can understand things that you could not understand faster and faster. This is the secret to rapid growth.

The author Alex Petacus studied under the world-famous psychologist Viktor Frankl. This book applies Frankl's logotherapy to modern work and life, inspiring readers to discover the meaning in work and life, and to fight anxiety, depression and emptiness through "meaning". The book puts forward seven principles for living the meaning of life: freely choose your attitude, achieve meaningful goals, discover the meaning of life's moments, never do things against your will, look at yourself from a distance, change your focus, and dare to surpass yourself.

This book is like a dear friend and has brought me a lot of inspiration. It tells us to be free to choose attitudes and to discover meaning in life. I have also experienced setbacks, but this book made me understand that we can find meaning in difficulties and make life more valuable. The methods and concepts in the book are very practical and help me face work and life more positively. I think everyone can benefit from it and find their own meaning in life.

With thorough explanations and immediate insights, this book is a life philosophy book that comprehensively and systematically teaches how to live out the meaning of life. When readers open this book, they will be attracted by the table of contents of this book, which is very novel and successfully arouses readers' desire to read. The first chapter of the book summarizes seven principles for living the meaning of life, and points out in a flash that "meaning" can be used to combat anxiety, depression and emptiness in the fast-paced life. After reading this book, it will bring great spiritual strength to readers and help them still have their own piece of pure land in the fast-paced life.

You are a prisoner of your mind, and your brain will unconsciously lay traps and hidden dangers for itself. In this book, the author explores the limitations and biases of thinking, revealing various traps and misunderstandings we may encounter in daily thinking. It triggers in-depth thinking about human thinking and decision-making processes. It makes us aware of the interference and biases we may be subject to when thinking, and reminds us to maintain critical thinking, open mind and curiosity.

Between stimulus and response, there is a space, and in that space, we have the power to choose our own response. Our responses reveal our growth and freedom. This book tells us not to be limited to our current cognitive scope, especially in the face of difficulties and crises, we must step out of our inherent thinking framework, find the meaning of our existence, and establish new goals and directions for action. Letting yourself take action is the key to practical significance. You can also find more meaningful inner motivation in action. Action can also comfort yourself and kill boredom. Finding the meaning of action is not only the responsibility of the individual but also the team, and leaders must learn to explore it.

There are two types of people who make up the vast majority of people in the world. One is the tireless pursuit of money interests, and the other is the ignorant and drifting crowd. Basically, these people will never be truly happy, and I am one of them. After reading this book, I was very educated and inspired. Work hard to find the true meaning of life! Otherwise, this life is really boring and meaningless.

Not bad, will watch it again next year.

A good book, worth reading.

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Pursuing the meaning of life is the greatest meaning

When I read this book, I always read it aloud. I am afraid that my brain has not kept up and reading it once is not enough. I have to read it 3.4 Times while thinking about the profound meaning.

In four or five days, I listened to the book twice in a row...[Cover face][cover face][cover face][cover face]

Not bad, the pursuit of the meaning of life and work belongs to existential philosophy. Live a healthy and happy life through the pursuit of meaning and action.