101 Essays That Will Change the Way that You Think
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This post highlights a collection of essays written by Brianna Wiest, 101 Essays that Will Change the Way You Think. With each essay, readers are challenged to reassess their victim mindset and take control of their own narrative. This book serves as a wonderful passive read or audio listen that connects you to a world of topics, such as of topics, including philosophy, psychology, science, and social issues. It guides you in questioning your current outlook on life and pushes you to expand your current way of thinking. Check out the audiobook on Spotify or wherever you listen.
Book Overview
Title: 101 Essays that Will Change the Way You Think
Author: Brianna Wiest
Length: 343 pages (10 hour 45 minute listen)
Synopsis
Brianna Wiest's "101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think" is a collection of insightful and thought-provoking essays that challenge conventional wisdom and offer fresh perspectives on life, love, and relationships. Wiest delves into the complexities of human psychology, exploring topics such as self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and the power of mindfulness. She encourages readers to question their beliefs, embrace their imperfections, and cultivate a more mindful and intentional approach to life.
One of the core themes of the book is the importance of self-awareness. Wiest emphasizes the need to understand our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and how they shape our experiences. She argues that by becoming more self-aware, we can identify limiting beliefs, negative thought patterns, and unhealthy habits. By challenging these patterns, we can cultivate greater self-acceptance, resilience, and fulfillment.
Another key theme is the power of mindfulness. Wiest advocates for the practice of mindfulness meditation, which involves paying attention to the present moment without judgment. By cultivating mindfulness, we can reduce stress, increase focus, and improve our overall well-being. Wiest also explores the concept of "mindful living," which involves bringing mindfulness into everyday activities, such as eating, working, and socializing.
Ultimately, "101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think" is a powerful tool for personal growth and transformation. By challenging our assumptions, encouraging self-reflection, and promoting mindfulness, Wiest empowers readers to live more authentic, fulfilling lives.
History of the Book
Brianna Wiest, the author of "101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think," began her writing journey as a young adult, sharing her thoughts and insights through her blog. Her unique perspective and relatable voice resonated with readers, garnering a dedicated following. As her popularity grew, she continued to publish essays on various topics, including self-improvement, relationships, and personal growth.
The essays in the book are a compilation of Wiest's most popular and thought-provoking pieces, which were originally shared on her blog and social media platforms. The collection was inspired by the positive feedback and impact that her writing had on her readers. Wiest aimed to create a book that would challenge readers to think critically, question their beliefs, and embrace personal growth.
The book's success can be attributed to Wiest's ability to connect with readers on an emotional level. Her honest and vulnerable writing style allows readers to feel seen and understood. By sharing her own experiences and struggles, Wiest creates a sense of empathy and encourages readers to embark on their own journeys of self-discovery. The book's popularity has solidified Wiest's reputation as a leading voice in the self-help and personal growth genre.
Why I Read This Book
I decided to give this book a listen mainly to get closer to my reading goal by the end of the year. As we made our way through the second half of 2024, I came to the disappointing realization that I barely read any books to completion this year. I wanted to read at least 15 books...and I barely reached 6.
My strong sense of self-awareness helped realized that my problem lied in the way that I read. With self-help books filled with so much valuable knowledge, I built the habit of taking detailed notes while reading.
Although a great habit to have, it also caused me to read a lot less because of the added inconvenience of taking notes while doing so. If I didn't have my notebook, note-taking tools, and a proper place to set up, then I wasn't reading. This caused me to read a lot less than I had in the previous year.
To combat this, I decided to give audiobooks a try for the first time. I figured choosing a book to listen to would force me to focus on taking in the content, rather than making sure I don't miss any nugget of valuable information.
I chose to listen to this collection of essays because, in all honesty, I thought it'd be easier to avoid taking notes. They were just short pieces of inspirational and informational articles that could help me passively change my brain-wiring as I listened.
Plus, it was a lot more convenient to just have to press play on Spotify over setting up a whole note-taking shop every time I wanted to read.
Emotions Evoked from This Book
The main emotion I felt throughout reading this book was pride.
Every time I listened in the car, I was proud of myself for choosing to consume something that would enhance me as a person over deciding to listen to the same songs on repeat. It also felt amazing to know that I was using my time in commutes to get further in my reading goals.
Although listening to a woman read a bunch of articles sounds a lot more boring than bumping to your favorite songs on your drive, the opposite actually proved to be true. I found myself more excited to go on drives after I built the habit of listening to this audiobook while doing so.
With each essay I listened to, I was challenged to think differently. This made my drives a lot more engaging than singing along to songs who's lyrics I already knew every single word of. By listening to something new (and something as dense as a book), I never knew what to expect from my listen.
Would I spend the next fifteen minutes diving into the concepts of love and relationships? Or will I come out of my drive having learned new coping mechanisms for dealing with trauma? Whatever it was, I would end every drive feeling more confident in myself for having grown in that short period of time.
This was a book I never would have taken the time to read cover to cover. But, by deciding to listen to the audio version instead, I can now add 101 Essays that will Change the Way You Think to the repertoire of books that I have read.
This makes me a more interesting person, with a new way to connect to others and new thoughts that I could bring to any conversation I find myself in.
Why You Should Read It
If you're someone that doesn't consider yourself as much of a reader or at the beginning phases of your personal growth journey, this is a great book to add to your reading list.
Not only does this make for a great audio-listen for anyone looking for more ways to consume content like this passively, but it also is easy to digest and keeps you from feeling overwhelmed by an overload of information on personal development.
Whether you choose to read or listen, the best part is that this isn't a book that has to be read cover to cover. With 101 different essays written by different authors, the book is broken up into short pieces that are a couple of pages max each.
Have the book lying around and pick it up whenever you're looking for that extra boost of inspiration or advice on a particular area in life. Leave it as a part of your coffee table set up to use it as a conversation starter when hosting others.
However you decide to consume it, this collection of written works connects us in our human experiences as it reveals the schools of thought we all should be adopting. As a person on their journey of Self Discovery, this is one that could easily be checked off your reading list.
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