101 Essays that will Change the way You Think
The book "101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think” by Brianna Wiest explores concepts like purpose over passion, seeking wisdom daily, and becoming aware of your biases. This book was recommended to me by a close friend and it was a book that I was interested in reading for about a year.
Analysis
The writing style is more of an opinionated type of book, where you see the methodologies of different viewpoints, but there are not many stories included when talking about these topics. Rather, it is more of a book sided towards someone telling you what to do and inducing positivity (self-help) with minimal scientific explanation.
Takeaways
Even though the writing style was mainly emotion-based, I had two main takeaways: 1/ to change your life, you have to change what you consume, and 2/ how much power your actions have on yourself.
For changing your life, Wiest states the following:
The fact that the way to change your life is to change the way you think, and the way to change the way you think is to change what you read.
This statement is something that other books I’ve read have highlighted where what you consume will naturally be what you think about. Then, those thoughts will change your perception of yourself.
For how much power your actions have on yourself, Wiest says:
Confidence is built from what you do, a positive mindset is rooted in what you do, loving relationships are sustained from what you do. Purposeful work is cultivated by doing it…
Through this quote, I was able to look deeper into how your thoughts come and go, but what stays is what you did in the past and what actions you took to make it happen. This provides you evidence to reinforce your claims and challenge other intrusive thoughts you may have.
Conclusion
In conclusion, "101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think” by Brianna Wiest offers short reflective essays that aid in reflecting on purpose, biases, and wisdom to challenge our current beliefs.
Score Breakdown:
Writing Style: 2/5
Clarity: 3/5
Entertainment Value: 3/5
Takeaways: 2/5
Overall: 2/5
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