Have you read any motivating book between those popular personal growth books that you find intersting and not against your ideas as an atheist as well?
2007-05-25 12:03:43 · 18 answers · asked by Koosha 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
i enjoyed reading
the art of happiness
by
the dalai llama
2007-05-31 23:27:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not an atheist but I could recommend a book for you that doesn't offend Atheists.
The Other 90 Percent
How to Unlock Your Vast Untapped Potential for Leadership and Life
By: Robert K. Cooper
Although a host of recent scientific discoveries have found that human capacity is limitless, most people, because of an innate biological predisposition, use only a tiny fraction of the immense power of their intelligence and spirit. And, unless individuals make the conscious decision to override this tendency, they remain blocked from their greatest potential. As a result, they are left with constant feelings of hopelessness, stress, and uncertainty.
The Other 90% uses inspirational stories and the wisdom of the ages to explain how all people, no matter what their field of endeavor, can effectively draw on their previously untapped human potential to make a significant and long lasting difference in themselves and in the lives of others. And, it provides valuable help in the form of specific and practical guidelines, firmly grounded in the latest research in neuroscience, and psychology for building and sustaining exceptional relationships, increasing calm effectiveness under pressure, creating the future, and exceeding expectations.
http://businessbookreview.com/books/Leadership/The_Other_90_Percent_Robert_K_Cooper.html
2007-05-25 19:16:55 · answer #2 · answered by Martin S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I have not. For me, personal growth results from personal experiences. That is why we are here. To learn from the experiences that result from our decision making. Positive and negative results are equally valuable. Interestingly enough, atheism is not a religion. It is a belief. It seems to me that a lot of folks need to align their selves with religious doctrine. It seems these folks take refuge in this patriarchal dogma.
What herds of sheep. If they just used the area of their brain that gives all of us the opportunity to observe and critically and accurately assess the information we receive, the religions espousing and reinforcing patriarchal dominion would experience a significant decrease in membership.
2007-06-02 15:27:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Power of Now by Eckhardt Tolle
Tao Te Ching
Anything Buddhist
2007-05-25 19:09:52 · answer #4 · answered by Shawn B 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Meditations -- Marcus Aurelius
2007-05-25 19:12:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not a personal growth book but I would recommend reading "Flatland" by Edwin Abott.
2007-05-25 19:07:53 · answer #6 · answered by Rance D 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dale Carnegie is the best.
"How to Win Friends and Influence People" is the only self-help book you'll ever need.
2007-05-25 19:05:52 · answer #7 · answered by Minh 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can't go wrong with books written by the Dalai Lama.
Why would I get thumbs down? The Dalai Lama is an atheist!
2007-05-25 19:08:15 · answer #8 · answered by Dark-River 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Eckhart Tolle.
2007-05-25 19:10:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Read the God Delusion by Richard Dawkins.
2007-05-25 19:06:29 · answer #10 · answered by April 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't really do self help books. If I could help myself, I wouldn't need medication. For me, self help books are just as bad as the bible at making me feel inadequate.
2007-05-25 19:07:46 · answer #11 · answered by Becca 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋