Sometimes there is that feeling of being stuck; one just wakes up in the morning that way. Life sometimes feels like a cycle, and certain things just do not feel right. That's when you must pick "5 Killer Habits: Be a Rebel" by Sree Krishna Seelam.
It gives the reader five easy habits that, if practiced, can literally transform one's way of thinking, living, and growing.
As you continue reading, you realize this is no run-of-the-mill self-help book dishing out advice. It is filled with real-life incidents, surprises, and stories that make you look at decisions you have made in your own life.
Let's take a walk through these habits because you will see bits and pieces of your life hidden in each habit; maybe, at the end, you will get an urge to try them out yourself.
1. Arise, Awake & Kickass!
The author has started at the beginning of something so simple yet so life-changing: waking up early.
He tells of an extremely successful group of individuals who all swear by waking up at 5 a.m.: entrepreneurs, athletes, even his friends. You find yourself nodding because you have actually tried it before. Those few small hours when you actually woke up early made it seem like a longer day, calming, and something you could actually control.
Then the Netflix binge started at midnight, followed by five times of hitting the snooze and a groggy afternoon.
We know the problem here is not just the alarm clock. It is about waking up and reclaiming time for yourself before everybody else wakes up.
And while the picture of you watching a sunrise is bouncing around in your head, you cannot help but wonder-who knows, maybe this little change may be the start of something much bigger.
2. Be a Hero
Next comes the notion of helping others without expectation.
The author talks about volunteering not just to donate a little money or post about causes on social media, but to donate time, energy, and a little heart.
He says that he has witnessed how people who help others become more optimistic, less stressed, and even healthier.
Think about it. When was the last time you did something for someone simply out of kindness? No credits, praises, or selfies for proof. Just kindness for kindness' sake.
An inner tug is felt somewhere, I say. You might want to start out small by helping an elderly neighbour, joining a local cleanup, or giving blood.
As the author says that sometimes, the meaning you are trying to find appears when you stop looking inward, looking outward instead.
3. Become a Dromomaniac
This one strikes in a different way. The author advises traveling alone. Not with friends or family. The road, the unknown, and you alone.
The Author describes how a mistake once led him to the wrong Srinagar in Uttarakhand—when he was supposed to be visiting Srinagar in Jammu & Kashmir.
And he accepted it rather than feeling let down. No other journey could have provided him with new acquaintances, experiences, and unanticipated friendships.
When he talks about working for three days at a tea stall in Mana Village, you can practically feel the excitement he describes. Little money, no comfort, but happiness? Unimaginable.
You understand that this goes beyond travel. It's about letting go of control, venturing outside of your comfort zone, and seeing where life leads you.
And perhaps, just possibly, you’ll start to consider your first trip alone.
4. Live a Hundred Lives
You might already be familiar with this if you have ever lost yourself in a good book.
According to the author, reading allows you to live a hundred lives in one lifetime.
You can understand other people's hardships, aspirations, and errors through books without actually experiencing them yourself. It broadens your horizons and increases your empathy.
He also talks about the spread of false information, which can occasionally even come from digital platforms or school textbooks, and how reading widely equips you with the ability to think critically and independently.
You can recall the last book you read. It hurts a little to realize that you might not be able to. Perhaps a fresh start is in need.
5. Stay Curious
The author gives conclusion by discussing curiosity and the guts to challenge things that people take for granted.
He talks about individuals who questioned authority, defied customs, and even put their lives in danger to expose the truth.
He doesn't dictate your beliefs. All he's saying is that you think things through before you believe them.
And you sense it as you read, that tiny glimmer of curiosity about why things are the way they are.
You may have disregarded it in the past, but now? You're prepared to listen now.
So, What Now?
You feel as though you've been on a journey by the time you finish the book. It sounds easy to get up early, help others, travel alone, read more, and maintain your curiosity.
But you know in your heart that if you really put these habits into practice, they could transform your life.
The author does not guarantee success right away. He provides a better opportunity to live a more complete, courageous, and purposeful life.
The real question now is, are you prepared to begin?
Get the free book of Sree Krishna Seelam's 5 Killer Habits: Be a Rebel right now to start the process of changing yourself. Click here to read the book.
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