Looking for a book to motivate me to study
Hi. I am (25F) studying for a very competitive exam. i actually studied for a year and took the exam last march, and i was among the top %5. but i have to do much better. so i have to retake it. during this process, ive been living back with my parents for 1.5 years now. i dont have any money. all my classmates and friends are living their lives, earning their money and i am stuck home all day studying. i know i did good but its not enough, and now i am lacking motivation. i am lacking energy. i dont want to do anything. i am not even stressed out. (i did gave myself 1 month of free time in april, so no its not burnout). i just need some motivation. and i am looking for book recommendations. just to help me with this upcoming year.
things i like:
- i am ok with fiction or non fiction. i usually read classics, but i love any genre, if its good quality.
- if fiction, a strong, focused main character that perseveres through anything would be nice.
- i am trying to enjoy the process rather than the outcome. so books that have a similar vibe would be nice.
things i want to avoid:
- ANY kind of toxic motivation or toughts. i dont want comparison, bitternes, jealousy, or any dark toughts.
- cheap superficial self help books that actually dont say anything useful at all
- cheap superficial cheesy fiction books