5 Killer Habits- Be A Rebel; Book Review
Introduction
We all have been taught about good and bad things from our childhoods by our parents and teachers. The book contains very basic day-to-day life experiences that talks about how five habits can change our lives and change the way of pursuing things. A self-help, motivational and non- fictional "5 Killer Habits- Be A Rebelâ by Sree Krishna Seelam was published in 2021 with a motive for a change in society.
Significance of the Book
Promotes Self- Development
The book teaches habits that encourage personal growth, self- discipline, and ways to achieve success.
Optimistic Mindset
Each habit focuses on empowering thoughts, stay self- motivated, confident and optimistic in challenging situation
Boosts Productivity
Having a positive mindset leads to increase in productivity, by applying habits mentioned in the book like staying curious, being a rebel, pursuing multiple goals, use time judiciously and avoid procrastination.
Encourages Creativity
One of the habit, âDromomaniacâ encourage readers to be an explorer and welcome opportunities and ideas than to stay confined in a routine life.
Enhancing Critical and Analytical Thought Process
The book helps you develop the habit of questioning the status quo, approaching problems from new angles and thinking from various perspectives.
Overview of the 5 Killer Habits
Habit 1: Arise, Awake and Kickass
âEarly to bed early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.â We have been hearing this line since our childhoods. Ever thought that how deep these lines are? A person should atleast take seven hours of sleep daily, going to bed early and waking up early. A study shows that people who wake up early, before sunrise tend to perform better in life, and achieve success because mind is fresh and works optimistically in the dawn time.
The author wants to shake off laziness in todayâs generation and wants to make them understand to use their young and creative minds in something fruitful. Be an educated person, work for the welfare of the society and most importantly eat healthy and sleep well.
Most of the Indians suffer from diabetes, hypertension and heart diseases. We are the only ones who are responsible for ruining our health. Eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly will reduce the chances of getting caught by these chronic diseases.
Habit 2: Be a Hero
Who is a hero? Someone who prioritizes others before himself. We all can be heroes, helping others is not difficult at all, all we need is enthusiasm for that. Joining an NGO is the first step towards being a hero.
Lots of patients die just because there is no donor of blood and organs. Be a donor, be a hero. Blood and organs can save lots of lives daily. We all are heroes, nature has gifted us the ability to help others we just need to learn how to use it.
Habit 3: Dromomaniac
Someone who is driven by an urge to move, explore and break away from the comfort zones. He tells us about his experiences in life and how solo trips have changed his way of thinking, analyses, and interpretation of different situations in life. He starts the chapter with a very beautiful example and then later on linking it with his personal experiences.
We come across different situations in our lives, daily. With growing demands of human needs, we all are forgetting our priorities. Every person is running after money as if itâs the only way to survive, but thatâs not true at all. Taking a break from this vicious cycle is necessary for increasing productivity in professional life.
We all our living in the time where people donât live for their own self, they live for others in order to seek external validations and hence, run after materialistic things, which does not bring any good. We all need to change the purpose of our lives, the purpose of living life should be to stay optimistic, spending time with family and friends, be a good human being and helping others. Experiencing this helps us realise that life is much greater than the narrow limits we often place on it.
Habit 4: Live a 100 Lives
Be passionate about reading as it gives us a privilege of living 100 lives in one life because he interprets a situation from all the possible angles, which helps in brainstorming and helps to maintain a strong mindset which cannot be influenced by external means.
People who read eventually become more intelligent and have high IQ because they take their own decisions in any minor to major problems. A reader can dive into many characters in life- a student, a teacher, a traveler, a writer and what not, understanding everyoneâs perspective.
Hence, reading is essential part of life, because it leads to greater success than just being financially strong.
Habit 5: Stay Curious
Being curious about any matter, having âHowâ, âWhyâ and âWhat ifâ questions in mind and digging deep to the conclusion is only possible if the individual has curiosity build within themselves.
Curious people read, observe and analyse constantly because they do not believe the words said by others until and unless they come to the conclusion themselves after exploring.
Curious people achieve success early in life because they have the ability and energy to try new opportunities and have enthusiasm to ace it.
Powerful Approach of 5 Killer Habits
Stands out for its practical and actionable advice, making it easy for readers to implement the habits in their daily lives without getting lost in complicated theories. One of its biggest strengths is its strong focus on mindset transformation, encouraging readers to shift from limiting beliefs to empowering ones. Rather than merely providing productivity hacks, the book emphasizes developing a positive, proactive attitude that leads to lasting change.
It also promotes creativity and exploration, motivating readers to stay curious and pursue their dreams instead of settling into routine life.
The use of real-life examples and relatable stories makes the concepts more tangible, helping readers understand how these habits work in practice. Another key strength is its balanced approach, focusing not only on professional success but also on personal development, emotional strength, and self-awareness.
The bookâs tone is highly motivational, empowering readers to take responsibility for their growth and challenge societal norms. Importantly, it emphasizes consistency over perfection, teaching that small, consistent actions compound into meaningful results over time. Overall, "5 Killer Habits" succeeds in offering an inspiring and realistic roadmap to self-improvement by combining practical steps with a mindset shift that drives action.
Conclusion
The book â5 Killer Habits- Be A Rebelâ, teaches us five good habits essential for humans. Adopting healthy habits such as eating balanced diet, exercising regularly and taking adequate amount of sleep are some basics to achieve success. Being someone who help others, they help themselves. Staying curious leads to young mind forever.
Ultimately, encouraging and spreading awareness about blood and organ donations and how it contributes to welfare of society.
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