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I'm not the brightest bulb out there, help me change this.
137 sats \ 4 comments \ @Fabs 8 Jan Ask_SN
I'm not that knowledgeable about anything, really... Naturally, that makes me a pretty boring partner in terms of socializing and conversations.
The only topics I can have a conversation about is Outdoor-gear and Bitcoin, which would be fine, if only the other side would be interested or knowledgeable about these two topics...
In order to change this, I'd like to start reading a healthy amount of books, in no specific order, but on a multitude of different topics.
I've written a post already over on "Books and Articles" where I'm asking about book recommendations on the topics of "Relationships" and "Parenting", for which I've received some good recommendations, but what other topics would be interesting or handy to know about?
I'd like the books to be on the shorter side in terms of pages, since I'm thinking about taking the books along with me while going on an overnighter in the woods or something akin to that, it's a hobby I'd like to start, too. I'd also like to be able to read a book a 2d or 3d time, too, without it taking too long.
I've got no particular "must-have" topics and am hoping for you guys to recommend me some topics that wouldn't hurt to know a bit about.
Thanks in advance.
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0 sats \ 3 replies \ @OneOneSeven 8 Jan
The Art of War is very short, amazing how many timeless quotes come from it and how applicable the ideas are, not just in warfare.
Also, The War of Art, or "Sun-Tzu for the soul", is equally as short. It's about winning your inner creative battles and defeating the naysayer within.
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10 sats \ 2 replies \ @Fabs OP 8 Jan
I've heard of people that most of what's said in "the art of war" is really only applicable in the field, not in daily live.
What would you say to this?
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0 sats \ 1 reply \ @OneOneSeven 8 Jan
I'd agree that a large portion is things like reading the terrain, army upkeep, when to strike, etc.
But I think some ideas can be stripped of the warfare aspect entirely, or substituted with the competition of free markets, ideas like:
“If you know the enemy and you know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle”
“In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity...Opportunities multiply as they are seized.”
“The wise warrior avoids the battle.”
“It is easy to love your friend, but sometimes the hardest lesson to learn is to love your enemy.”
He speaks about how to be a good leader as well, applicable in most things.
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21 sats \ 0 replies \ @Fabs OP 8 Jan
Hmm, hm hm, hmm.
I hear you, but I think I'll fill the space with another contender. :D
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