Introduce yourself to motivational books during this pandemic. It can help you get yourself to pick up the pieces and start over when you can’t see the light, and need a little push to put you back in the race of life. You literally are not alone when you are with a book. Among the blessings and gifts of human beings, books rank high. A touch of reading your favorite book is enough to transform your thought processes. Here we have picked 3 inspirational books to read during the Corona virus quarantine period.
Best motivational books to inspire you during pandemic lockdown
‘The Alchemist’ by Paula Coelho
This book is a singularly motivational masterpiece. The book tells about a Spanish shepherd boy named Santiago following his dream. He begins his journey with a dream of finding treasure in the Pyramids of Egypt.
On the way, he happens to meet few people including a nomad woman, a man who claimed himself king, a man who claimed himself an alchemist, and then a real alchemist. All of them help Santiago in the way of his dream. He encounters many obstacles or hurdles during his trip. His money gets stolen; he becomes a victim of hypocrisy, and even gets captured in the desert.
If you enjoy surrealism, ‘The Alchemist’ book will win your heart. What is more? This book is a magical source of inspiration that extends beyond Santiago’s Sahara and into all lives, whether young, old, or teenage.
‘The Obstacle is the Way’ by Ryan Holiday
In this book, Ryan Holiday describes how you sometimes feel about your age, status, situations, physical conditions, and attitude. Every obstacle may be unique. But your emotional responses – like fear, frustration, confusion, helplessness, depression, and anger – remain the same.
This inspirational book, ‘The Obstacle is the Way’ will introduce you to Stoicism, the ancient Greek philosophy which teaches the development of self-control. Here, the writer Holiday uses the firm philosophy of Stoicism to deal with the concept ‘you are only your troubles’.
In this book, Holiday depicts how some characters including men and women experience day-to-day frustrations and horrors, from imprisonment to debilitating illness. Reading this book, you will see how the characters had to tackle rivalries, political headwinds, resistance, conservatism, and economic calamities which in turn became fuels for them.
The Alter Ego by Todd Herman
This book establishes the idea that finding your Alter Ego gives you the freedom to unlock your inner creative force.
As per Herman, the way your Alter Ego battle the natural challenges you face with greater optimism can unlock a more playful and empowering approach to overcoming fear.
Utilizing the alter ego, you can achieve goals either big or small. Along with the way, it will unlock the capabilities you didn’t know were there.
In the book, ‘The Alter Ego’ the words are full of motivation. This book aims to show you the how people can do arduous tasks when it is most needed but least expected.
In a nutshell
Motivation is critical and has been proven to be the difference between underachievers and highly successful individuals. Scientific research has established that there is a connection between motivation and the unseen residual energy levels. This explains why motivational books and speakers have been accepted by all individuals regardless of age.
Source: United News of Bangladesh