shilpad's review
4.0
Loved the writing style! Very poetic. I would recommend listening to the audiobook too
whitleybone's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
"Unlearn" by Humble the Poet is like that friendly chat you have with someone who tells it to you straight. I absolutely loved the short, easy-to-digest chapters; they're like little nuggets of wisdom that I could savor, and I felt like I could easily reflect and figure out how to apply them to my life immediately rather than be overwhelmed by a ton of information.
This book has become a constant companion to me, and I'm thankful to have it on my walks and car rides; I know it will be something I continually learn new things from each time I listen or read. Humble's voice and tone are so relatable; it's like he's sitting right there with you, not holding back any truths. He delivers insights in a way that's both direct and compassionate, like a good friend who isn't afraid to give you the advice you need to hear.
"Unlearn" isn't just a book; it's a roadmap for personal growth and self-discovery. It's been a guiding light on my path of learning, and I can't recommend it enough. If you're searching for a book that feels like a heart-to-heart conversation and pushes you to evolve, "Unlearn" is the one.
This book has become a constant companion to me, and I'm thankful to have it on my walks and car rides; I know it will be something I continually learn new things from each time I listen or read. Humble's voice and tone are so relatable; it's like he's sitting right there with you, not holding back any truths. He delivers insights in a way that's both direct and compassionate, like a good friend who isn't afraid to give you the advice you need to hear.
"Unlearn" isn't just a book; it's a roadmap for personal growth and self-discovery. It's been a guiding light on my path of learning, and I can't recommend it enough. If you're searching for a book that feels like a heart-to-heart conversation and pushes you to evolve, "Unlearn" is the one.
readyxaimsxfire's review against another edition
4.0
This book came along just when I needed it to. I have been struggling with motivation, and this book has thankfully stoked the fire that is still within me. I will do great things. I am made for more.
tomhcolley's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
3.75
erikka's review
1.0
If you just read the heading and then the quote picked for the end of the chapter you’ll be good. It’s basic and you will most likely know/already do most of it. There are few pieces where I read the whole thing, but not a lot.
brennaweeks's review
challenging
reflective
fast-paced
2.0
I won’t deny, I struggled to read this. Not that the messages were hard to grasp, quite the opposite, really. The writing is simply, too simplistic. So simplistic that the meaning lacked any gravitas. Then again, perhaps that’s the point? That these lessons should be peddled to the spoon fed masses, but are those people the ones who really read books?
Perhaps I set myself up at a disadvantage with checking this out at the library. This may serve better as a chapter a day type of lesson learning instead of reading it all at once.
And so, with each book I read, by the end I ask myself, “What did you learn?” And it is also in a chapter of this books about making mistakes. This book, in my opinion, needs to be edited. Even though it is not perfect, Humble still published his art. A lesson for you, fellow artists, perfection isn’t real and someone will resonate with your work. Just get out of your comfort zone, those of a like mind shall inevitably find you.
This is what stuck with me most:
“Every moment is a brushstroke on that masterpiece of your lie won't be complete until your life is complete. Fortunately and unfon. nately, you won't be here to see the final product.
That final product was never for you. You are simply a part of ths creation adding to the creation. We don't live in this universe; we are the universe.
"If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of en ergy, frequency and vibration." - Nikola Tesla
There's nothing to solve, ponder, or search for. Energy, frequencies and vibrations are felt; they cannot be created or destroyed, they can only be changed. This is one of those brief moments when so ence and spirituality can hold hands. Listen to your feelings, trust your struggles-it's how everything in this universe tends to work.
Our realities exist within us. Our beliefs are simply belies, andered day impossible seems to be a temporary word. Youre going to med a myriad of folks who want to tell you your purpose.”
hussainweb's review
2.0
The author is not wrong about what he has written, but it is written in a very tiresome way. It is structured as 101 “chapters” which might reduce to maybe 10 themes. There is a lot of staggered repetition almost all of which are platitudes you might find in “feel-good” forwards. In fact, many of the titles are just slightly varying and the content is reworded with more examples, more assertions, and a stronger tone.
This book can be read as someone giving you advice but not explaining why. I suppose it could work for people who know the author from their other work. I didn’t and it seemed weird to me to read advice without any explanation. Again, I agree with the advice having read other books on those topics where the explanation is logical and even scientifically studied. Over here, I am just supposed to listen to the author.
I could only read the first few chapters before the repetition started annoying me. Eventually, I only skimmed chapters reading the highlights, bold text, and a few random paragraphs. There are insights buried in the fluff but they are few and far between. Then again, one person’s insights may be other person’s platitudes.
This book can be read as someone giving you advice but not explaining why. I suppose it could work for people who know the author from their other work. I didn’t and it seemed weird to me to read advice without any explanation. Again, I agree with the advice having read other books on those topics where the explanation is logical and even scientifically studied. Over here, I am just supposed to listen to the author.
I could only read the first few chapters before the repetition started annoying me. Eventually, I only skimmed chapters reading the highlights, bold text, and a few random paragraphs. There are insights buried in the fluff but they are few and far between. Then again, one person’s insights may be other person’s platitudes.
jasflower27's review
5.0
This was a fantastic read! As I read through I put little posted it notes on chapters that hit close to home. I’ll be able to easily go back for little reminders.