Although a full read of “The Twelve Pillars” wasn’t achieved, the chapters studied were very interesting. As a person focused on self-improvement, I will definitely revisit the book for a deeper understanding.
Firstly, Chapter 4 was about how to achieve your goals and the steps necessary to do so. This chapter mentioned how Charlie felt he wasn’t living up to his potential; he was given a list of steps to become the man he aspired to be. The book emphasizes the importance of proper time management one must master time instead of letting it control them.
I’ve observed that successful people surround themselves with other successful individuals. I learned to evaluate my associations and consider whether the people around me are positive influences. This reflection will guide me in expanding or limiting my social circles accordingly.
Lastly, success is not achieved by closing one’s eyes but through continuous learning. A successful person is a lifelong learner.
In conclusion, it was a fantastic read with valuable insights that I’ll deposit into my memory bank as I strive for success. I will rely on this knowledge throughout my life’s journey.
Skills Acquired
As mentioned in the summary, the book was a great read and for sure there’re pointers or tips than can be taken from to be used in every day life.
My major at the moment is Computer Science and that is the degree I’m working on acquiring.
Skills that I’ve developed on my path to the end goal are: 1) Persistence (2)Time management skills (3) Problem solving (4) Analytics (5) Computing languages/skills.