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Archive for Personal Development

In Defense of Self-Help Books

August 12, 2010 by Michael Hyatt

I once heard a person say in a disdainful tone, “I don’t read ‘self-help’ books.” With this seemingly innocuous verdict, he slammed the door on a multitude of voices eager to push him to God’s best for his life. He severely limited his exposure to wise counselors and leaders available to him. And he drew a curtain across a world of extraordinary and supernatural influence.

Filed Under: Publishing Tagged With: Books, Counselors, Lifelong Learning, Mentors, Personal Development, Personal Growth, Publishing, Self-Help Books

How to Read a Non-Fiction Book

February 1, 2010 by Michael Hyatt

When I read a non-fiction book, I typically practice these ten disciplines. They help me get more out of the books I read and insure that I retain the information longer.

Filed Under: Productivity Tagged With: Books, Learning, Non-Fiction Books, Personal Development, Productivity, reading, reading habits

Six Ways to Take a Micro-Sabbatical

January 22, 2010 by Michael Hyatt

My pastor recently took a three-month sabbatical. I imagined him sleeping in until ten every morning, followed by extensive periods of crossword puzzles and personal grooming. But he assured me that his time off was really more professional in nature: he studied up on the Emergent Church and did a biblical tour of Turkey. Am I jealous? No, of course not. Resentful is probably a better word.

Filed Under: Productivity Tagged With: Life Planning, Personal Development, Productivity, Rest, Restoration, Sabbical

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