The book 'Safety Behaviours' is praised for its honest and uncomfortable truths, helping the reader process rejection and change their thinking. It's recommended for those who are sensitive or overthink, as it offers valuable insights and memorable quotes.
The reviewer found 'Safety Behaviours' to be a transformative read, especially during a personal period of rejection. They appreciated the book's focus on uncomfortable truths rather than sugar-coated lies. It's not about following rules to succeed but about accepting the truth about oneself and applying it to meaningful activities. The book is recommended for those who are sensitive or overthink, as it offers valuable insights and memorable quotes. The reviewer highlights five key points from the book, including the 'backwards law', the inevitability of problems, and the importance of choosing what to care about. They conclude that the book is definitely worth reading.
Quick quotes
Wanting a positive experience is a negative experience; accepting a negative experience is a positive experience.
Problems never stop; they merely get exchanged and/or upgraded.
Constant positivity is a form of avoidance, not a valid solution to life's problems which, by the way, if you're choosing the right values and metrics, should be invigorating and motivating you.