Member Reviews
"Your potential is your best you"
It is a book about deep understanding of one's self and finding your path to wisdom.
It helps in answering some of life's unavoidable questions to help individuals find the best version of themselves.
I can describe it as a quiet book, written smoothly with an easy, direct language.
It is a book to to read at times of stress. .
This was an interesting read and a new author to me in the self help style books. I am looking forward to reading his next book and will go to find his first book too.
Ben Lytle's second Potentialist book focuses on the pursuit of wisdom.
He shows that it is possible to exercise the muscle of wisdom to create a better quality of life and relationships, and help us reach our potential.
Similarly to the first book in the series, which focused on potential, he is encouraging us to be the best we can be. In his words: “I will do my best, to be my best, and leave the world and the people I meet a little better than I found them.”
Lytle takes us through a thought-provoking exploration of the future and how we as individuals can prepare for the rapid changes ahead. The book offers a unique perspective on the intersection of technology, society, psychology and personal growth.
Preparing for and living in The New Reality, our future will shaped by technological advancements and societal shifts. To thrive, we must learn how to adapt to this "new reality".
Wisdom, as defined by Lytle, is the ability to apply knowledge and experience to make sound judgments. Making informed decisions based on relevant information will be crucial in a world where we have more information at our finger tips than we know what to do with it.
Throughout the book are dotted various exercises, to help the reader prepare for the new reality including developing wisdom and potential. This include cultivating a growth mindset, building strong relationships, and developing financial literacy.
Despite the challenges presented in the book, I was left with a feeling that it is possible to harness the power of technology and innovation to create a better world.
I highly recommend that you read this and his previous Potentialist book. I found them to be extremely inspiring and encouraging.
I am looking forward to the third book in the series, which according to a comment in this book will cover how some people and relationships lift us to become our best, whereas others hold us back or destroy our potential.
There's no doubt in my mind that this book could be of tremendous value to anyone who follows it's guidance, maybe even life-changing for anyone who's yet to read a similar book. That said, I do have some minor quibbles about the book. As an avid reader of the self-help genre I saw a lot here that I've also seen elsewhere. It borrows a lot from Freud and Jung for example. I didn't come across anything completely original other than a few stylistic choices, like distinguishing reflection from contemplation. But that aside, the book has real merit and could be a great asset to anyone who reads it, particularly if they are new to the genre.