• Books,  Personal Growth

    Quotes and Lessons from The Four Agreements

    Being the self-help book nut that I am, I had to read Don Miguel Ruiz’s The Four Agreements. This book is often mentioned in Best-of lists. When I saw it at the bookstore, I was surprised how compact the book is. At 138 pages, it could be read in one sitting. Despite its compactness, there are a lot of nuggets of wisdom and level-headed advice on how to make changes within ourselves, resulting in personal freedom, happiness, and love. The four agreements are like personal codes of conduct. Be Impeccable with Your Word Don’t Take Anything Personally Don’t Make Assumptions Always Do Your Best They seem straightforward enough in theory,…