u/achuthmg

I have about 40 books, and 25 are self-improvement (think Atomic Habits, Eat That Frog, Sleep Smarter). A friend recently told me they’re useless because they’re mostly filler.

But I don't think so,

1. ROI: Even if a book is 90% fluff, if that remaining 10% gives you one idea that changes a habit or solves a recurring problem, it’s worth the €15 and 5 hours of reading. If Atomic Habits helps you actually stick to a workout routine for the next few months, it's awesome!

2. You can't read The 5 AM Club like a fiction novel. These books are meant to be implemented. If you aren't highlighting, taking notes, or changing your schedule as you read, then yea. It’s just a story about someone else's success.

But when I tell this, people tell me why? It won't work. Like dude, if you don't even try and just read it like a reddit post and move on. It will never work.

What's your thoughts?