Whatever we thought 2020 was going to look like, we were all dead wrong. The rapidly evolving world right now requires us to drop familiar mindsets, learn new skills, develop new habits and let go of old rules of life and making the most of it. Adaptability is required when circumstances change.
The right books can help you adapt as the world is going through a historic transformation, develop the right skills to prepare yourself for the world of work, challenge yourself professionally, practice mindfulness even when there is chaos around you and build mental toughness to keep moving.
Some of these books can help you improve your coping and adaptability skills to thrive in the new world.
How to Survive the End of the World as We Know It: Tactics, Techniques, and Technologies for Uncertain Times by James Wesley Rawles
The definitive guide on how to prepare for any crisis — from global financial collapse to a pandemic. “Civilization is still standing now, but that does not mean it always will… We’d better know what to do in the event of a deadly viral pandemic, major asteroid strike, unprecedented hyper-inflationary (or deflationary) economic depression, third World War, or any other global disaster, Rawles argues.” — The Futurist
The Lonely City: Adventures in the Art of Being Alone by Olivia Laing
“A remarkable combination of personal mediation and psychological and artistic inquiry, The Lonely City is always superbly written, fascinating and often sharply moving. Ultimately the book has a paradoxical effect: at the same time as it makes one aware of one’s own inescapable solitude, it leaves one feeling less alone.”―Adam Foulds, author of In the Wolf’s Mouth
Range: How Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein
‘A goldmine of surprising insights. Makes you smarter with every page’ — James Clear, bestselling author of Atomic Habits
‘Urgent and important. . . an essential read for bosses, parents, coaches, and anyone who cares about improving performance’ — Daniel H. Pink, author of When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing
How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy by Jenny Odell
“A complex, smart and ambitious book that at first reads like a self-help manual, then blossoms into a wide-ranging political manifesto.” — Jonah Engel Bromwich, The New York Times Book Review
One of President Barack Obama’s “Favourite Books of 2019”.
Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges by Amy Cuddy
“A captivating, charming read on harnessing confidence and poise. Demystifying a century of science, Amy Cuddy shows how we can achieve greater success and sincerity by changing the way we carry ourselves.” — Adam Grant, author of Originals and Give and Take
The Reality Revolution: The Mind-Blowing Movement to Hack Your Reality by Brian Scott
“The Reality Revolution is a powerful movement of awareness and empowerment, helping people discover the deeper truths about life and reality. Brian’s work continues to establish him as a respected individual in the field of reality creation and enables people to create their lives more consciously. I’m honored to have been a part of his mission!”
— Sunny Sharma, Personal Mastery Quest
The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes — and Why by Amanda Ripley
“Ripley is a voyeur on a mission. . . . Her conviction: We’d all stand a better chance of surviving a disaster if we understood what happens to our little gray cells when things get ugly. . . . Spiced with surprising factoids, this book might save your life one day.” — Bloomberg News
A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy by William B. Irvine
“Irvine excels at giving a “walking tour” of the many schools of Stoic philosophy, from Greek to Roman traditions, identifying individual Stoic thinkers (many more than Seneca) and their principles and techniques, which Irvine argues are even more relevant in modern times than their own.” — Philosophical Practice
The Choice: Embrace the Possible by Dr. Edith Eva Eger
“I’ll be forever changed by Dr. Eger’s story…The Choice is a reminder of what courage looks like in the worst of times and that we all have the ability to pay attention to what we’ve lost, or to pay attention to what we still have.” — Oprah
Eger’s “unique background gives her amazing insight,” writes Bill Gates, “and I think many people will find comfort right now from her suggestions on how to handle difficult situations.”
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle
“In this best-selling book, spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle teachers readers how to shift their mindset and embrace the power of mindfulness, recognize thought patterns, and learn to detach from their emotions.” — Business Insider
Happy reading!
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This post was previously published on Kaizen Habits and is republished here with permission from the author.
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