As a Man Thinketh
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As a Man Thinketh
James Allen
5 people recommended it in 5 threads, 2016–2019.
What people on Hacker News said
As A Man Thinketh by James Allen. It's as short as it is good for the mind, the building/making of one's persona.
At 21 pages, by far the most impactful piece of work on an impact-to-effort ratio. Very simple, yet very true. Changed my mental model completely, also 10 years ago, and also a book I'm re-reading for the third time.
As a Man Thinketh by James Allen - gave me much greater agency in life. Made me realize “You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you.”
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: What books changed the way you think about almost everything? 2019 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What books have made the biggest impact on your mental models? 2017 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What are some good books you have read lately? 2017 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Books you wish you had read earlier? 2017 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Books you read in 2016? 2016 · 1 recommendation