Constructive living
by David K. Reynolds · first published 1984
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…force of will is developed by repetition and it can definitely be learned. [My life](https://www.scottrlarson.com/books/book-most-improved/) is a perfect example of that. A great book on the subject is "[Constructive Living](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/244742.Constructive_Livi...)" by David K. Reynolds.
on “The Price of Discipline” ↗This has broadly been my experience of secular meditation also, I haven’t explored any other schools. What did help me though was a book called “Constructive Living” by David K Reynolds. It talks a lot about what you mention. The importance of “doing what needs to be done”. I got quite into meditating, but I found it just made me go far too inside my own head. It’s…
on “Emerging evidence that mindfulness can sometimes increase selfish tendencies” ↗…doing that for years now. I do most things the hard way. I forgot exactly how it started. I think it started when I decided I wanted to develop my own sense of discipline. I think right after I read the constructive living book by David K. Reynolds. The premise, as I understand it, is that depression is a direct result of not taking full responsibility and immediate action in your life. Looking back, I realize that started…
on “CBP Tapped into the Online Advertising Ecosystem to Track Peoples' Movements” ↗…Carol Dweck is a good book. It talks about 'Growth Mindset' and how parents can inculcate this in their kids as opposed to the "fixed " mindset approach. Another book that I would suggest is called 'Constructive living' by David Reynolds. Although that book is not about Raising kids per se, I am sure you can tweak some aspects of the book's teachings (for ex: Not allowing how we 'feel' determine our actions/lack of…
on “Ask HN: Looking for books about raising kids” ↗…topic, it still needs work, but at least I finished it. https://www.scottrlarson.com/books/book-most-improved/ Something changed in me after that and I learned a new way of living with the help of the Constructive Living practice by David K. Reynolds and the works of James Allen.
on “The Price of Discipline” ↗…resolving my early inner trauma that I carried with me throughout my life. The information that helped me face this aspects of my life and helped me get back on track of living a loving and peaceful life: Constructive Living - David K. Reynolds. All works of James Allen The Mankind Project (Don't believe everything you read online about MKP)
on “Ask HN: How do you deal with getting old and feeling lost?” ↗I found that the biggest barrier to successful entrepreneurship is discipline. Therefore I recommend Constructive Living by David K. Renolyds and All the books by James Allen. Those books changed the way I thought about the world. IMHO a world view change needs to happen to sustain a business for the long term.
on “Ask HN: What books helped you in your entrepreneurship journey?” ↗Your statement reminds me of one of David Reynolds's concepts discussed in his book _Constructive Living_. Which was an interesting and quick read although somehow a bit unsatisfying. I've not thought about the "why" of that satisfaction point so I can't really recommend (or not) the book other than to…
on “Making Yourself Likable” ↗…walking/running and taking in the fresh air to be helpful to clear the mind. Nature is full of wonderful things to explore and take notice in. In other threads I came across mention of a very small book called Constructive Living. It may of may not be of help.
on “Ask HN: Business Is Making $400k / Year– Now I Don't Know What to Do with Myself” ↗