Five Books I Read In June

Hello Friend,

I hope you are well,

Here are five books I read in June:

Hello Friend,

Here are five books I read in June:

Alonement — Francesca Specter

Goodreads Rating: 3.9

My Rating: 4.5/5

Alonement is a book all about the importance of valuing your own company and dedicating quality time to yourself, no matter who you are or your relationship status.

We live in a society which brands choosing to spend time by yourself as being weird and negative. However, Alonement might make you look at alone time in a different, more positive kind of light. The book is full of different ways in how we can enjoy our alone time more. You could say the book is a necessity in today’s society because of the worrying amount of people who reportedly feel lonely on a regular basis.

Highly recommended!

Thinking Fast and Slow — Daniel Kahnemman

Goodreads Rating: 4.2

My Rating: 4.5

In Thinking Fast and Slow, Daniel Kahnemman explains and provides invaluable insights into how the mind operates and how we make decisions. In short we have two systems of thinking: system 1 and system 2. System 1 controls our fast, emotional and intuitive thinking, whereas system 2 controls our slower, more logical ways of thinking.

It’s a brilliant read if you’re interested in behavioural psychology and want to gain an understanding into how and why we make certain decisions. The book has certainly helped me to slow down and actually think before making decisions!

The Courage To Be Disliked — Fumitake Koga and Ichiro Kishimi

Goodreads Rating: 4

My Rating: 4.5

The Courage To Be Disliked is a best selling book in Japan and Korea. It’s written in a non fiction style, following the conversations between a young student and a philosopher who is a follower of ‘Adlerian psychology’, created by Alfred Adler, a 19th century psychotherapist. The philosopher talks to the young student about numerous life topics such as; how people today are too caught up in other peoples opinions, the problems we endure are an inevitable part of life and how we can’t do anything to avoid them, and so much more.

A very enlightening read which has helped me to focus more on what matters to me personally and care a bit less about what others think.

Endure — Cameron Hanes

Goodreads Rating: 4.1

My Rating: 5

Endure is a ridiculously motivational memoir by ultra marathon runner, bowhunter and one of the biggest savages on this earth Cam Hanes. Cam takes you through his life from his rough and unsettled childhood, to becoming the best bow hunter in the world.

Cam is one in a billion, he is an obscene human being. He runs a marathon, lifts weights in the gym and practices shooting his bow for hours on end, every single day, and has done so for the past few decades. All Cam’s work is to aid his bow hunting obsession and goal to be the best in the world at his craft. Ohhh and to top it all off he still manages to do all of this despite having a wife and three children and working a 9 till 5 job (which he has no reason to do). Amazing.

It’s without a doubt one of the most motivational books I have ever read. I will be re-reading Endure again sometime in the future!

The Road To Character — David Brooks

Goodreads Rating: 3.6

My Rating: 4

In Road To Character David Brooks outlines numerous strategies in how to develop ourselves a strong morals and character. Brooks explains how some of the greatest leaders and minds of past times, such as former United States Dwight D. Eisenhower, have managed to develop strong characters despite having to overcome a number of internal struggles and limitations.

A fascinating read. It’s also one of Andrew Huberman’s favourite books.

Happy Reading!

See you next time,

Tom