Is it a good idea to read 2 self-help books at the same time?

[brugluiz]

I'm reading a Tim Ferriss' book but I'm itching to read another book about life mission. Do you guys think it's okay to read 2 self-help books at the same time? One book is about business and the other is about life mission.

[Shadowraix]

What brought this up in the first place?

Why do you think reading 2 of them at the same time can be problematic? 

[brugluiz]

2 hours ago, Shadowraix said:

What brought this up in the first place?

Why do you think reading 2 of them at the same time can be problematic? 

There is a thread (I think it's on the carrer section) where a guy asks if it's a good idea to do two courses at the same time. Another guy answers him telling it's not a good idea.

Then I started to think: "If two courses at the same is not a good idea, maybe two self-help books at the same time isn't also a good idea."

I'm worried that I will get lost because I'm already taking 3 different courses and reading a book. Maybe it's too much.

[Shadowraix]

1 minute ago, brugluiz said:

I'm worried that I will get lost because I'm already taking 3 different courses and reading a book. Maybe it's too much.

Only one way to find out.

Remember that just because one person says its a bad idea from their experience (or maybe even speculation) doesn't mean that necessarily applies to you.

[Gabriel Antonio]

I personally don't do that. 

When I am reading a very good book, I get so immersed in it that there's no room for other information. 

Otherwise, my focus becomes scattered and the books don't impact me as much.