help an underacheiver!?

Question

Does anyone know any good books to help underachievers? i have been one for so long now but it's time to make a change.

i mean a specific self help book perhaps that has helped you?

Answer 1

How about this one: "I'm O.K., You're O.K.". It's an old book but many times underachieving is caused by low self-esteem. Good luck.

Answer 2

Hi,

Interesting how people get irritated when you ask a question. Matt, when you insult someone, you say more about yourself than about the other. Did you know that?

Now for the question... I'm a mum in the Netherlands, Northern Europe and I have a lot of books over underachievement here on my book shelve, but they are in Dutch...
But... I read the following articles on Internet about underachieving. Of course I'm critical about what I read... Sometimes I find some articles very negative or I don't agree with the interpretation.
In the Netherlands we are less competitive than in the states (that's what I hear in the Netherlands). We tend to accept underachievement, especially the kind in which you still achieve, but do much less than you could.

greetings,
Odile

Answer 3

Tess,

To be honest with you a book is not going to help you stop being an underachiever. Believe me because i am an avid book reader especially self-help books. If you want to change your underachiever status it is going to have to start with you taking baby steps. first set a small goal like finishing a small project (depending on your interests e.g. making a blanket, or finishing that project of redoing your room or house) and as you accomplish these small tasks and they become easier to you then you can set bigger goals and become more disciplined in the areas of your life whether academically, financially or career-wise you will start to see what things need to be done and how you can achieve them. good luck!!

Answer 4

Hi there. It can't have been easy for you to reach out and ask this question, and as for that pillock named 'matt' who called you a 'looser', he failed to spell the insult correctly! Rather than one specific book, can you not sit down with a friend or family member, and see what you think the actual problem is that you're having in life? And the first step towards solving a life-problem, is admitting you have one! Well done, so far, best of luck, and peace. And pay no attention to haters like that fool.

Answer 5

If you're an underachiever, it's probably because the normal course of life doesn't have much challenge for you.

Just make a goal. Something that you really want to do, but you'll have to work pretty hard for. Then try and reach it. Self-discipline is remembering what you want.

Answer 6

I read a book called "Even Eagles Need a Push" when I was in college. It is inspiring, but at the same time, it acts as a workbook for you to prioritize your life, your strengths and weaknesses, your desires, etc.

I really liked it! It helped me choose one of 3 career paths.

Answer 7

Get the "Official Scrabble Player's Dictionary" and start reading. I'll bet you don't know what 'thaizide' is. And no, it's not a Thai dish. Or how about 'xiphoid'? You'd need a pretty good anatomy class to learn that.

Answer 8

Why do you think your an under achiever?
There is a need you are filling Do more for others you will feel better about your self.

Answer 9

It's good that you recognise your problem, that's half the battle.
I dont have any titles for you but I'm sure your local librarian or bookshop assistant would be happy to help.

Answer 10

It just takes one book to get the mental blood pumping. Just keep it up.