The Road Less Traveled
M. Scott Peck
8 people recommended it in 7 threads, 2012–2020.
What people on Hacker News said
When I was struggling with depression and not feeling worth anything and generally a piece of shit someone pointed this book out to me. It talks about how no one can shoulder your psychology burdens for you and fix them. You have to take the work on full force and fix yourself.
Scot Peck shares his experience of physiology and what he learned about human behavior. What he thinks make fully grown people and how to think in that direction.
By far the best self-improvement book I've read. About discipline, love, growth and religion, and grace. I don't consider myself to be religious, but it's made me apply traditional values and spiritual growth from religion to help me become a better person.
May I also add "The Road Less Travelled" by Scott Peck to books on Psychotherapy. Excellent read.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: Which non-technology book has influenced you the most and why? 2017 · 2 recommendations
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- Ask HN: What are your favorite books of all time, and why? 2017 · 1 recommendation
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- Ask HN: What are the books that changed the perspective of your life? 2015 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Best books you read in 2012 2012 · 1 recommendation