Habit 1: Be proactive
Covey starts his discussion of habits with proactivity. I found that the discussion of proactivity as a habit is deep, very well argued and written. Covey introduces proactivity with the experience of Viktor Frankl in the Nazi concentration camps. Frankl could survive the terrible experience of a concentration camp because he was proactive and had … Continue reading “Habit 1: Be proactive”
“7 habits” Note 1: personality and character ethic
This is my first reflective note on reading the book “7 habits of highly effective people”. Stephen Covey starts his book with discussing the differences between the personality ethic and the character ethic. While personality ethic is a paradigm that centres around building an image of yourself in the community and quick fixes, character ethic … Continue reading ““7 habits” Note 1: personality and character ethic”
Book review: “7 habits of highly effective people” by Stephen R. Covey
I believe in signs and when I’ve heard from a couple of people about the fascinating book “7 habits of highly effective people”, I thought I would give this book a second chance. I initially read this book around 12 years ago and do not remember much about its contents. I am also not a … Continue reading “Book review: “7 habits of highly effective people” by Stephen R. Covey”
Book review: “Catching the Big Fish: Meditation, Consciousness, and Creativity” by David Lynch
Do you like movies by David Lynch? I do. They are ground-breaking, strange, surrealist and somewhat similar to the books of Haruki Murakami. David Lynch is one of my favorite movie directors because he dares to be different and breaks the boundaries and conventions of contemporary cinema. It takes courage and confidence to be different … Continue reading “Book review: “Catching the Big Fish: Meditation, Consciousness, and Creativity” by David Lynch”
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Hi! I am Alyona and I live in Melbourne, Australia. I love reading, creative writing, arts, yoga and meditation. In this blog I will share insights into my favourite books and cultural events. Enjoy!
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