Books

I am pleasantly surprised. I didn’t follow a strict reading schedule this year, and I never expected to complete that many books.

For me, 2025 was my introduction to self-help. They were popular among people I knew (and still are), so I felt compelled to grab a copy and see what the hype was about.

The thing about self-help books is that if you don’t find a way to apply what resonates with you, you tend to forget it just as quickly.

The only fiction I read was Lolita, driven by my curiosity about the subject matter of pedophilia (particularly the psychological aspect of it). The book didn’t disappoint. It’s a fantastic classic; worth a read.

The books that made the biggest impact on me were related to health and fitness. I was able to apply their lessons quickly in my life and learned to better understand my body’s mechanisms. I reduced my cardio and switched to resistance/strength training, and despite the slow progress, I achieved much better results as a beginner.

The others gave me valuable perspectives on life, money, and habits. I developed the habit of recording my life using a simple habit tracker in a paper journal. The good thing about this is that it makes me notice my faults immediately, helping me review myself just as quickly.

I hope the guidance I gained from these books continues to stay with me into the next year as well.