2024 is coming to an end, and various bookstore channels have announced this year's bestseller rankings. "THE INTERN" comprehensively lists lists from Pok'elai, Eslite, Rakuten Kobo, Readmoo, Kingstone and other platforms. From the reading trends, we can find that in 2024, the public will actively seek ways to reduce self-internal consumption and enhance psychological resilience.
In addition to managing personal emotions, readers are still interested in how to improve work efficiency and manage life, and the application of AI technology has also become a focus; MBTI has gradually replaced zodiac signs and blood types as the way many people understand themselves. In addition, the confrontation between the United States and China affects global economy and trade, and the impact of geopolitical themes and the international economic situation on markets such as semiconductors and the overall economy is also the focus of public attention.
In terms of business management books, Taiwan stock trading has been booming this year, the number of regular investment accounts has hit new highs, and books related to long-term investment have been popular among the public. In addition to investment and financial management, you can also find the quotations and life philosophies of readers' favorite business figures from the Pok'elai's top 10 list of business finance, such as "Poor Charlie’s Almanack" and "The Diary of a CEO"; "The Underlying Logic" related to thinking patterns " and "Think Again" are also on the list again.
Looking at the lists of Pok'elai, Eslite and other channels, there are a total of 6 books related to psychological inspiration and business and financial management that have repeatedly appeared on the list.
Listen to yourself, stop internal friction, and let your heart return to peace
1. "I May Be Wrong (Jag kan ha fel och andra visdomar från mitt liv som buddhistmunk)"
"I May Be Wrong" is written by Swedish economist Björn Lindeblad, he left his position as chief financial officer at the age of 26 and went to the forests of Thailand to start a monastic life for 17 years. "I May Be Wrong" gathers the author's years of practice and understanding of life. It uses simple and magical proverbs to soothe every anxious heart, allowing readers to return to peace of mind and live more happily and freely.
2. "If You Are Willing, Life Will Be Worthwhile"
Well-known host Cai Kangyong's new book "If You Are Willing, Life Will Be Worthwhile" is the third book in the "Cai Kangyong's Emotional Intelligence Lessons" series. It talks about the accumulation of emotional intelligence like water drops. Emotional intelligence is the ability to perceive emotions. People with high emotional intelligence know how to control their own emotions and how to avoid making others uncomfortable. But not everyone is born with high emotional intelligence. Instead, they accumulate experience in the process of dealing with others and become people with high emotional intelligence.
In addition to showing the relationship between people, emotional intelligence also includes the relationship with oneself. Cai Kangyong hopes that readers can find ways to live comfortably and lead readers to see things from different perspectives. For example, 60 points is often used as the passing standard for exams, and people also use "pass or fail" to measure themselves or others. However, Cai Kangyong believes that everything should be measured by "level". The test score increased from 35 points to 53 points, which is an increase of 18 points. If you look at things from this perspective, you will not be anxious, you will be more courageous to try various things, enjoy the joy of growth, and live more comfortably.
3. "Counselling for Toads: A Psychological Adventure"
"Counselling for Toads" combines psychology with the British fairy tale "The Wind in the Willows". Through the story of Mr. Toad receiving psychological counseling, readers can listen to their inner voice and learn to analyze their own thoughts during the reading process. Feel, reconnect with yourself and build confidence.
Long-term investment science: Instead of predicting uncertainty, it is better to focus on the essence
4. "Same as Ever: A Guide to What Never Changes"
Among 1,000 parallel universes, how do you make yourself rich in 999 of them? Author of "Same as Ever" Morgan Housel believes that instead of predicting uncertain events, you should focus on things that have not changed, so that you can achieve the greatest satisfaction and achievement in life and investment. Through a variety of cases, this book takes readers to understand the true aspects of risks, opportunities, data, incentives, emotions and human nature.
5. "Giant Thinking"
Giant Jie, the author of "Giant Thinking", first came into contact with the stock market when he was 17 years old. He has been in the stock market for 14 years and is now a billionaire retail investor. Giant Jack once said: "I am very confident that I will definitely lose money, but I am also very confident that all the money I lose is worth it." This book emphasizes the same principle. Regardless of making money or losing money, investors should review every time. Trade and learn from it.
6. "Just Keep Buying: Proven Ways to Save Money And Build Your Wealth"
For many investors, "buying the dip" is a common money-making strategy, but "Keep Buying" breaks this myth. Author Nick Maggiulli is a data analyst. After analyzing nearly a century of stock market data, he believes that "continuous buying" is a safer money-making strategy than "buying on dips." In addition to stock investment, "Just Keep Buying" also discusses topics such as saving, buying a house, and retirement, and provides practical and feasible financial management advice.
