The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom

I will start by saying that I’m not much of a fan of “self-help” books. I read this because a lot of people recommended it to me and I said why not. I feel the author means well, and most of the information fed from this book is real and valid. But, some things on here don’t make sense to me and maybe I’m just not seeing it in the same lens as most people. The author claims if we follow the four agreements mentioned, life would get better. First agreement: be impecable with your word. Second, don’t take anything personally. Third, don’t make assumptions. Fourth, always do your best. I feel like if I follow these agreements, in our current system, it will lead me nowhere. Capitalism has completely taken my freedom away. The author claims the freedom lies within myself, and I agree, but that following these will allow me to achieve that freedom. But, to me, destroying capitalism will allow me to be free.

The title reveals it all. This book discusses about the four agreements.
The Four Agreements are:
- Be impeccable with your word.
- Don't take anything personally.
- Don't make assumptions.
Felt that being mindful of these four agreements can avoid lots of problems and conflicts. I loved the book so much that I bought a tamil translation of the same for my mom. Definitely worth the read if you are into similar genres.

There was some good stuff in here but if you are doing what you want to do all the time and don't listen to what anyone has to say about it, doesn't that make you a selfish prick?