Problem #3 — We don’t remember to do it
There are many golden nuggets of wisdom in self-help books and yet we struggle to remember most of them.
Even if we somehow remember the lessons vaguely, we fail to act on them at the right times.
A lesson about leadership may only be relevant when you are in a leadership position. However, you get so overwhelmed while leading that you fail to use the leadership tips you learned in a book.
Your breathing exercises will only come in handy when you’re in high-pressure situations. However, when you’re stressed, you fail to remember the breathing exercises that are supposed to calm you down.
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Struggling to take action on what I’ve learned is something that’s very close to my heart. I sometimes wonder about the purpose of reading a whole self-help book if I fail to act on my newfound knowledge. If this resonates with you, I am positive that this article will bring great value. Have a read!
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