I just finished reading the book Today We Are Rich by Tim Sanders. The subtitle of the book, "Harnessing the Power of Total Confidence" clues you in immediately to the fact that this book falls into the "self help" category. I learned about this book from fellow blogger Ricky Anderson. I have come to believe that with essentially all self-help books, there is nothing new under the sun. Every suggestion, every trick, every recipe these authors put forward has been suggested, tried, or recited countless times in enumerable books. Self-help books are best approached when you are in need of a fresh perspective and some encouragement. They find their marks only if the reader is receptive. For me, while I do not lack for confidence in my professional life, my personal life is a whole different realm. So, I approached this book with an open mindset and wanted to give it a chance.The "method" that Sanders espouses to gain confidence in oneself moves through the following principles:
- Keep your attitude positive by focusing on positive input whether that is through what you read or who you interact with. This helps with reducing your negative tendencies.
- Use positive words when you speak to yourself and others.
- Develop a sense of gratitude towards things and people that have come your way in life. Do not take what you have for granted.
- Learn how to give - it is a soothing balm for what ails you.
- Develop appropriate confidence in yourself and others.
- Be a person of integrity.
Again, nothing that Sanders says is new or innovative or all that clever, but this book was a reasonable effort based on some common sense ideas that I ultimately felt was a worthwhile read for me.
