Book Unboxing: Exploring Themes for Personal Growth

Books inspire personal growth and creativity, reflecting the author's journey towards intellectual exploration.

### Book Unboxing and Reflections on Personal Growth
* 📚 My desk is a chaotic mix of books, and I recently faced the frustration of **accidentally deleting an unboxing video** I had recorded.
* 😔 This incident reminded me of past experiences with lost videos and the **importance of thinking before acting**.
* 📖 In today's discussion, I will share the books I've purchased, categorizing them by **themes** rather than introducing each one individually.
* 🧠 I bought several books for personal growth, including "**The Limits of My Language Are the Limits of My World**" and "**The Self-Esteem Class**," which I hope will **enrich my understanding of philosophy and self-esteem**.
* 🎨 I also acquired "**An Artist Will Never Starve**" to inspire creativity, as I seek to blend **artistry with my academic pursuits**.
* 📊 For professional development, I purchased books on cognitive psychology and neuroscience, such as "**Learning Science Lectures from the World's Top Experts**" and "**The Basics of Cognitive Psychology**," to enhance my **writing and research skills**.
* 📖 Additionally, I bought various books on writing and storytelling, including "Thinking and Writing" by William Zinsser, as I aspire to become a **skilled writer and creator**.
* 🌟 Overall, I aim to share my thoughts on these books and my reading journey in future videos, as I continue to **explore new ideas and perspectives**.

Hello everyone! I think I need to show you this first. My desk is currently a complete mess with books piled up like this. Oh, there's something frustrating that happened. I was planning to film an unboxing of these books. Last night, I was diligently unboxing the books from the box, and I was recording the unboxing video. But this morning, I stupidly deleted that video with my own hands. I can't believe I feel so empty inside. I wasn't even trying to clear my memory; I just clicked delete right after pressing enter, and I realized my mistake too late. I've had incidents in the past where I've accidentally lost my videos, and this time has really reminded me that I need to think before I act. Let's continue the story from here.

I will share what books I bought. Today, it's just a light discussion since I haven't actually read these books yet. I'm not here to introduce them; rather, I'll briefly share my thoughts on why I purchased these books. 

Before we dive into that, I want to mention that when I did the unboxing last night, I just talked about the books as they came out. However, I feel like today's video will be better than yesterday's. Instead of discussing each book one by one, I will categorize them by themes and explain the flow of my thoughts that led me to buy these books. 

Let me start by organizing them. This is not something I bought yesterday, but I have categorized everything. It's not a book sale, everyone. So, where should we start? Of course, everything piqued my curiosity, which is why I found them interesting.

I bought these books because I wanted to read them, but some were purchased out of simple curiosity, while others I thought would help me in my work, so I felt I should read them diligently. However, I have been experiencing decision paralysis. Let me introduce them one by one. 

The first book that I believe will aid in my personal growth is one I bought because I was quite taken with the author. I liked the structure of the book. It is titled The Limits of My Language Are the Limits of My World. The other book is titled Humans Struggle and Wander. Both are by the same author, Kim Jong-won. This book is set up with a quote from Wittgenstein as its title, and it is related to the topic of the body. I'm not exactly sure if it is a book that explores a particular sage or one that delves deeply into a philosophy, as I haven't read it yet. I bought it not long ago.

It's been quite a while since I read this book, so I must have read the introduction, but I can't remember it now. However, what I felt at that time was that I really enjoy books that delve into a particular sage and reflect the author's unique perspective. If I find good content after reading, I will share my thoughts later. In a similar vein, this book is The Self-Esteem Class by Takashi Saito, who is one of my favorite authors. I appreciate how he explains the same concepts very simply every time I read his books, which is why I like him. This time, he has combined self-esteem with the concept of che and published this book, so I bought it because I wanted to read it. The book titled An Artist Will Never Starve resonates with me, even though I don't consider myself an artistic person. I want to think more creatively, and I...

I have a desire to continue pursuing a bit more artistry in what I do. I don't want to be someone who solely engages in pure academia, but I also wish to possess some qualities of an artist who seeks beauty rather than just sharing knowledge or delving into it. I think the title really attracted me: An Artist Will Never Starve. On one hand, I am someone who wants to earn a lot of money, but on the other hand, I also have a desire to pursue artistry. This title resonates with me as it reflects both of those desires. The book seems difficult for me to read at the moment, which is why I have been postponing it. I have been putting off reading Spinoza's book Ethics as well as another one titled Ethics written by Steven Nadler.

This is a book that provides explanations. Although I don't plan to read it right now, I bought it because I want to challenge myself in the future. I have previously been fascinated by a few philosophers; I delved deeply into Confucius, Laozi, and Nietzsche. However, I am truly ignorant about Spinoza. When I have a bit more time, I plan to explore Ethics for my inner growth. I found some books recommended at the bookstore, and I bought them. I also purchased two additional books: Slow Living by Pierre Sansot and A Wise Attitude That Doesn't Burn Me Out by Matthias Kett. I'm not sure what these books contain, but I suspect they might include philosophical essays. In the past, I read Morgan Housel's The Psychology of Money, and it was very enlightening.

There was a time when I enjoyed reading Morgan Housel's work. I also purchased his follow-up book titled The Laws of Unchanging. The theme itself was wonderful; it contains 23 stories about things that never change. I really enjoy discussions about certain essences that remain unchanged regardless of the era. I wanted to hear Morgan Housel's thoughts and stories on this topic. These are books I've chosen for inner growth, and while they are not related to my short-term growth, they pertain to long-term development. They are not books I plan to read immediately, but I intend to read them slowly whenever I have time. Additionally, I have another book that is completely unrelated to immediate growth; I bought it simply because I liked it and was curious about it. It's called An Illustrated Guide to Muscle Anatomy and covers muscle and bone.

Most of the functions and exercise anatomy—I also enjoy exercising, and I really like understanding the principles behind how exercise works and how our bodies move. I bought this book to read a little bit whenever I have time. This particular book is out of print, and it's hard to find even as a used book, so I think I bought it for over 50,000 won. It's called Piano Practice Towards Self-Discovery. This book is about piano practice, but the reason I bought it is that I feel a tremendous joy when I see the connection between practice in a particular field and personal growth in life. For instance, when I practice soccer and gain insights about personal growth, I feel immense happiness. So, I had the expectation that there would be wisdom about life contained within the piano practice discussed in this book. I have highlighted certain passages from it.

I saw mon and thought it was great, so I looked for used books, but they were all being sold for 50,000 to 100,000 won. Among them, I purchased the cheapest book available. Next, I bought books related to my work that I had in mind. I want to continue delving into topics that contribute to my intellectual growth, such as neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and education. I aspire to become a researcher and writer, someone knowledgeable in these fields. So, let me show you the books I bought this time. The first one is Learning Science Lectures from the World's Top Experts. This is a popular book. It's my first encounter with cognitive psychology, and while I have read many books on cognitive psychology, I am really curious about how these topics are presented in a way that is accessible to the general public. As I aim to grow as a writer, it’s essential for me to explore these aspects.

It's really important not just to spill out all the knowledge I have, but also to make it interesting for the listener. That's why I wanted to learn more about that aspect, and I chose this book. This time, the book I picked looks really boring just by looking at it; it's called The Basics of Cognitive Psychology. This book is completely opposite to the one I just showed you. While the previous book seems to have been written in a very accessible way for the general public, this one looks like it would be incredibly dull and tedious, making me feel sleepy just by glancing at it. In the past, I couldn't find it interesting at all, but now I feel like I'm starting to find it quite engaging. When you don't know anything, this type of book really feels like a chore, but once you have some background knowledge, there's no other book that can enhance your learning efficiency as much as one that's academically organized. From that perspective, this book is similar; it has Cognitive Psychology written in large letters.

It feels somewhat like an encyclopedia. When I want to organize certain information or look up something, I continuously refer to it. And when I have some free time, if I read it thoroughly, it doesn't mean that all the structured knowledge enters my brain at once, but it is really effective in painting a bigger picture. Just until now, I was reading a book related to psychology, and this time it's a book related to neuroscience. The book is titled The Revolution of Language Learning in Neuroscience. I previously posted a video about foreign language study methods, and I used to work hard on creating lectures for Chinese language education. In fact, knowledge related to foreign language learning is a topic I really love, and it's a field I want to continue exploring. I have a strong desire for intellectual growth, so a book that integrates neuroscience and foreign language learning caught my attention.

I have looked into this, and this time, I want to discuss the book Neuroscience and the Learning Revolution. I believe it is a field related to my work that I want to continue exploring. This book is similar; it seeks to find the connection between mind and brain education. The Birth of the Mind explores where our minds originate, which is our brain. The front cover does not display the name clearly, so I wanted to show it here. This book continues the theme of brain-related topics. The brain is resilient. There is also a recent book titled A Thousand Brains, which has a design that makes you want to read it quickly. Another book, The Most Remarkable Middle-Aged Brain, discusses how, as humans age, there are many useful aspects of the brain. I feel this book conveys that message well. So, I just confessed my thoughts on learning methods, neuroscience, and psychology.

If I were to create a specialized field in the future, I hope to become a person who works in that field. I aspire to be a writer and reading creator who diligently reads, organizes, and provides high-quality information. I have bought these books, and I will share them. This particular book was purchased about two or three months ago, so I don't remember my exact thoughts from that time. However, I felt that I needed to study AI more seriously, so I bought some interesting books related to AI. One of them is titled AI Marketing: The Future of Humanity in the AGI Era by Park Tae-woong. I also have a strong desire to learn more about music, which is why the book titled Mastering Generative AI Composition and Lyrics caught my attention.

I'm curious about how the keyword secret seems to be fading in popularity and how it has been effectively connected. It seems interesting to me. The best prompt engineering creates prompts that can effectively utilize AI. To be good at working with AI, one needs to develop the influence of someone who is skilled in it. I'm curious about how to use prompts well, which is why I bought this book on AI. While purchasing various AI-related books, I came across a book that really caught my eye: Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb. This book really attracted me as someone who loves growth, and I thought, Wow, this is it! I didn't realize it would be such a thick book. However, I actually prefer thicker books because I feel joy in knowing that I can enjoy good content for a longer time.

When I purchase a game, I really enjoy games that have a rich amount of content. These thick books give me that feeling; they seem to offer a lot to enjoy and experience. The books here are part of my ongoing preparation for a writing course, and for about seven to eight years, I have been trying to read as many books related to writing as possible during my reading journey. I have accumulated an enormous number of books over that time, and my desire to write continues without pause. These two books are titled The Life Created by Metaphor and The World Changed by Metaphor. They are part of a series, with the first book titled What is Metaphor? I really loved that book, and I couldn't help but buy the second and third volumes right after finishing the first one.

I would like to recommend Part 1 to everyone, and after reading Parts 2 and 3, I think it would be nice to create something in video format later on. The reason I connected this to writing is that understanding the concept of metaphor is really important, not just for writing but in general. That's why I categorized this under the topic of writing. 

The next book is titled Self-Reflection, which seems to discuss how to write about one's life experiences. I purchased it because I was interested in that topic. I also came across a book called Writing Roadmap 101 while browsing online, and I decided to buy it, but I'll have to read it to see what it's about. Another book is Thinking and Writing, which is a very famous book by William Zinsser. I don't know why I haven't read it until now, as I've been meaning to for a long time.

I think I just thought about it, but now I'm reading it. This was a book related to writing, and this time it's a book about books. It's called Good Things Happen When You Fall Asleep While Reading. It says it's an essay by Park Solmae. The title seemed a bit too much like a casual essay, and at first, I wasn't very drawn to it. However, after reading the organized introduction written by the author, I was quickly captivated. The author's writing style is so impressive that it made me exclaim in admiration, and I immediately purchased the book.

This book is titled Talking about Korea, and it contains short stories. These short stories, written by various authors, depict the modern state of Korea. I've loved reading novels for a long time, but recently, I haven't had much time to read them. However, I want to understand the reality of contemporary Korea well.

I learned that there is a collection of short stories that tells stories, and I thought I had to read it, so I purchased it. The next book is Study by Jang Jeong-il. I really love books that have the word study in their titles. Jang Jeong-il has a series called Reading Diary, which consists of volumes 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. I loved his reading diaries so much that I also bought the revised edition of Study by Jang Jeong-il. This time, I thought the book Story Designer would be more helpful for my business, so I decided to buy it. Lastly, the books are original Chinese texts, but I have already read all of them in Korean. Among the books I have read, those that I really enjoyed will also help me study Chinese when I read them again, and they will serve as a review of the content inside.

생기니까 시간 날 때 읽어봐야겠다 생각을 해서, 예전에 제가 자주 찾던 중국어 원서 점이 있는데 주문 요청을 해 가지고 산책합니다. 제가 따로 원서를 모아두는 공간도 있는데, 이거는 나중에 원서 이야기를 또 시간이 날 때 해보도록 하겠습니다. 오늘 지금 몇 권인지 모르겠어요. 거의 한 30권 정도 되는 것 같은데, 이리저리 떠들다 보니까 제가 무슨 이야기를 했는지도 잘 기억이 나지 않습니다. 사실 읽어보지 않은 책들에 대해서 이야기를 하는 게 저는 항상 좀 어렵게 느껴지거든요. 그래서 이런 언박싱을 한다는 거 자체가 저한테는 되게 어려운 일이기도 한데, 그래도 앞으로 뭔가 새롭게 사는 책들이 있으면 그냥 편하게 어떤 생각으로 책을 구매하고, 어떤 방향으로 책을 읽는지 자주자주 이야기를 나눠보도록 할게요. 오늘도 영상 시청해 주셔서 감사합니다.

Thank you. I will greet you again in the next video. Thank you for watching. This was a broadcast about growth, Ugibugi TV.

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My Book Haul and the Unfortunate Video Mistake

I accidentally deleted my unboxing video of these books, leaving me frustrated.

I'm now categorizing the books by themes and sharing my thoughts on why I bought them.

The first two books, by Kim Jong-won, focus on personal growth and the body's philosophy, while Takashi Saito's book on self-esteem and the concept of "che" also caught my interest.

The author desires to pursue artistry while also aiming for financial success, resonating with the title "An Artist Will Never Starve.

" They have been postponing difficult reads, including Spinoza's "Ethics," but plan to explore it for inner growth in the future.

The author has purchased several books for long-term development, including "Slow Living," "A Wise Attitude That Doesn't Burn Me Out," and "An Illustrated Guide to Muscle Anatomy," as well as "Piano Practice Towards Self-Discovery" for its potential life wisdom.

The author purchased used books for 50,000 to 100,000 won, focusing on topics like neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and education.

They are particularly interested in the accessible presentation of cognitive psychology and the academic organization of knowledge.

The author also has a strong desire to explore the integration of neuroscience and foreign language learning.

The book "Neuroscience and the Learning Revolution" aims to connect mind and brain education.

Other brain-related books, like "The Birth of the Mind" and "A Thousand Brains," also explore the brain's resilience and its role in aging.

The author aspires to create a specialized field in neuroscience and AI, sharing their journey through various related book purchases.

I enjoy games with rich content, which is why I've been collecting writing books for the past seven to eight years.

I highly recommend the first book in the metaphor series, as understanding metaphors is crucial for writing.

Other books I've purchased include Self-Reflection, Writing Roadmap 101, Thinking and Writing by William Zinsser, Good Things Happen When You Fall Asleep While Reading, and Talking about Korea, which offers short stories depicting the modern state of Korea.

My Recent Book Purchases and Reading Plans

I bought a collection of short stories and Jang Jeong-il's "Study," as I love books with "study" in the title.

I also purchased the revised edition of "Study" and the "Story Designer" book for business help.

Additionally, I have a collection of original Chinese texts that I've read in Korean, and I plan to use them for studying Chinese and reviewing the content.