People who don’t read have no advantage over those who cannot read.
This book, for me, is a reset button. When Life Is a bit overwhelming, I open this book and reread it. Every time I reared it, different things popped out more than others. I think this has to be with what I’m going through in my life.
KEY NOTES:
- Be in the present in the moment
- Journaling
- Take walks
- Seek mentors and teachers
- Get rid of your stuff
- Find a hobby
- Build Routine
- Find time for yourself
Quote from the book
Stillness is what aims the archer’s arrow. It inspires new ideas. It sharpens perspective and illuminates connections. It slows the ball down so that we might hit it. Not only that, but it generates a vision, helps us resist the passions of the mob, makes space for gratitude and wonder. Stillness allows us to persevere. To succeed. It is the key that unlocks the insights of genius and allows us, regular folks, to understand them.
When I first read this in the book my first time, I wondered what stillness is and how I can achieve this creativity. Truthfully, stillness is not one thing; it’s a lot of things done at once.
Lincoln, a man who taught himself military strategy by poring over books he checked out from the Library of Congress, laid out a map across a big table and pointed instead to Vicksburg, Mississippi, a little city deep in Southern territory.
A habit I have noticed on some of the greatest minds in history. They read the top books and execute based on that knowledge they have acquired. Now I’m not saying this is all you need, and this is just a tiny piece of the puzzle.
Keep strong, if possible. In any case, keep cool. Have unlimited patience. Never corner an opponent, and always assist him to save face. Put yourself in his shoes—so as to see things through his eyes. Avoid self-righteousness like the devil—nothing is so self-blinding.
I see this as a skill to be calm under pressure. Not everyone can silence the surrounding opinions. You have to be able to think of what you are going to do and what are the consequences of your decision. Be able to step in your rival’s shoes and ask why.
Solitude allows you to reflect while others are reacting. We need solitude to refocus on prospective decision-making, rather than just reacting to problems as they arise.”
In a world where we all receive notifications on our phones, or there’s always an event we must attend, we often forget to make time for ourselves. Take an hour from your day and allow yourself to think and know yourself.
Book Review 4 Stars
Erika Funny 
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