Matija

dark

Learned a lot, but the narration (from the author itself) was annoying at times, too childish. Came to find it more bearable as the book progressed, but here and there the big ol' cringe would hit you once again, usually at the end of the chapter

Way funnier than the first one

All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.

Incredible

About third of it was okay. Rest was way too spiritual for my taste.
All of it seems so passive, as if it is not the same Wayne Dyer I've enjoyed in Pulling Your Own Strings

If it weren't for this easy-to-read, calendar-style format, I don't think I'd ever finish it.

Most complete book about the subject. If you're really serious about improving yourself I think you'll benefit a lot by doing all the exercises and studying it extensively.

There is that one chapter near the beginning of the book that tells you to read it multiple times over the next few weeks for the information to stick, it really requires extensive study and much repetition to get the most out of it.

Thus I feel it requires setting everything else aside and solely focusing on this one book and all information presented, and your transformation may begin.

This book was a game-changer for me.

Ryan's short and modern explanations make Aurelius, Seneca and Epictetus passages really easy to understand. It's a perfect introduction to Stoicism as jumping straight to Meditations could be overwhelming and possibly discouraging.

Type of book you can (and should) re-read many times.

Presented love languages are common sense. They seems so obvious after reading it but are easy to forget in a everyday life. This book serves as a wake-up call and a good reminder.

Too much focus on Christianity for my taste, and probably too long. Was relieved when I finally finished it.

Sam Torode interpretations/translations are real good, makes for an extremely easy read

For the majority I listened to the audiobook version of it. It definitely took me a while to get into it, the beginning was really confusing and cringy with all the unnecessary swearing.

Ideas presented are solid, but it's essentially just repacked stoicism, told in a ‘trendy' way.
Good introduction for someone new into it, but I recommend going straight to the source as soon as possible (Aurelius, Epictetus, Seneca), starting with Ryan Holiday as a more obvious introduction to ideas of stoicism.
Still a fun listen, although I barely remember anything from it, the first half draws a total blank for me.

Manson is good and has a cool blog.

Corey Wayne is the man. Listened to the audiobook religiously for a few months leading-to and post-breakup. Can't imagine what I'd be if I hadn't gotten to it.

I don't think it requires reading it 15+ times as he pushes readers to do. I think it's better to move on improving other areas of your life as you realize there is more to the living than just chasing not being alone. As for the breakup situation, get out of this whole space as soon as possible (as soon as you feel comfortable enough), and focus on improving yourself. Find your passion. Read. Meditate. Workout. It will all work out.

Absolutely awful cover tho, for the random person it looks like a book from a scummy pickup artist. Not the best title either, as the book focuses on living stress-free, being non-needy, decisive, taking responsibility, and on being happy with being yourself, in contrast to trying to ‘win some hearts'.