Choose Yourself by James Altucher.
This is my third book for my weekly Wednesday book review.
It’s late, but it’s still Wednesday, and I wanted to get this book review done.
So it’s going to be short.
Not but because the book was short or because it did not have a lot to offer in it. But there are two things that stand out most that I’d like to share.
First, is the phrase, “time travelling.”
In the book James Altucher continually admonishes the reader do not time travel. The meaning is simple. (Other people may say the words, “always be where you are.”)
The idea is to not get stuck in the past; rehearsing problems and issues that have come and gone. And also, don’t go jumping into the future, worrying about the hypothetical, what you can’t control nor be truly certain of.
To me, there’s something powerful about the words “time travel.” The idea isn’t new, but those words are sticky.
Time travel is kin to the tooth fairy and unicorns; found in sci-fi or fairy tales. And so to proceed to and “time travel” and take your mind out from the present, into the future or past is beyond silly. It’s immature, childish and complete waste of time.
Next the second idea from the book is an exercise Mr. Altucher gives about developing the minds ability to solve problems and cultivate ideas.
(…sorry… I’m trying to remember that as best I can, and I’m probably screwing the whole idea up, but I hope it sorta makes sense and is at least close to his idea.)
Actually, I found a copy of this concept that he wrote for Fast Company. So I’ll spare you my retelling of it. (Note, I “read” this book as an audiobook, so I can’t really reference any bookmark or highlights.)
See this article if you interested in it:
How To Develop Your Idea Muscle by James Altucher
Sorry I wasn’t more verbose today. But I need to go to bed.
Good night.
P.S.
To buy the book, click here: Choose Yourself