Don't Believe Everything You Think: Why Your Thinking Is The Beginning & End Of Suffering (Beyond Suffering)

I picked this book up during a time where, on paper, everything in my life was going right—great momentum in my career, big opportunities ahead—but internally, I was feeling more anxious than I needed to be.I wasn’t looking for some “deep spiritual journey.” I was just hoping to find something that could help me quiet my mind and stay focused.What I got was something way more powerful than that.This book helped me see how much of my stress wasn’t from life itself—but from the way I was thinking about life. It’s not heavy or complicated. It’s super digestible, direct, and hits you with truths that feel obvious after you read them—but you never saw it that way before.Nguyen ties in simple stories, even old proverbs, to make his points land. One that stuck with me was about a young scholar who had to empty his cup before receiving the master’s teaching. And honestly? That’s exactly how some of these critics sound—like their cup is still full. They miss the point completely.This isn’t a book you “analyze.” It’s a book you feel. It’s not here to impress you with language—it’s here to help you experience peace. And it did that for me.I realized I’m not my thinking brain.And the moment I stopped thinking (negative thought patterns) —The anxiety fades. My clarity comes back. And I move better.If you’re someone chasing big goals but feel like your mind’s always racing, or you’re trying to be more present without forcing it, read this. Not to learn something new, but to unlearn the stuff that’s been getting in your way.

I bought this book almost a year ago while struggling and never read it. My mental health steadily declined into this year, so much that I checked myself into a 30 day rehabilitation program and- SURPRISE- I had plenty of time to read. This is a short but sweet book, especially eye opening, and empowering in my opinion. It definitely opened my mind to new ideas and how your thoughts can affect you so deeply and meaningly. Some phrases seemed a bit repetitive but overall I really enjoyed this and I’ll be leaving it at this residence for future patients to delve into.

This is THE most amazing book I have ever read! Joseph Nguyen’s succinct instructions on how to suspend the endless stream of thinking that leads to emotional suffering has made an enormous difference in my quality of life. This short read is the miracle I needed to finally attain inner peace. I will be clearing out my vast collection of self-help literature that hasn’t helped in all these years, to make room on my bookshelf and in my life for this simple, effective roadmap to joy.

As someone who studies psychology, this book is psych 101 if you’ve studied it. Great for people looking for motivation and trying to reach a positive mindset. As a psychologist, I didn’t find it life-changing at all, but for a layperson I think it’s a great motivational and education book to inspire positivity and a change in perspective. If you’re struggling with these things I’d recommend. It’s a quick and easy read but has a lot of useful information if you don’t have a background in psychology.

Wow. I don’t usually write Amazon reviews but this book changed my outlook on life and has brought me immense peace. Anyone who reads this book with an open mind and heart will truly have their perspective on existence changed. A beautiful, well written, short read that changes everything. Will be telling everyone I know about this book.

This was exactly what my soul needed. I’ve been struggling with my inner critic for so long..I couldn’t remember the sound of my own voice. Or the power that it holds. I’ve gone through many ups and downs over the past few years. It made the sounds of self doubt so much louder, and so much harder to ignore. I needed to find my peace again. Our minds think so much to keep us safe. Thats the job of our conscious mind. This easy read reminded me that it’s okay to let go, trust the universe, my higher power, and remember what it feels like to love myself again.

This book is amazing and life changing and yet so SIMPLE, it’s so simple it makes you almost question it, but that’s what the mind I guess wants us to do. I will always recommend this book to anyone with an open mind willing to heal. I bought all of his other books bc of how great this one is! Plus it’s so short and simple anyone can read it!

I’m so happy I took the jump and bought this book even though I’m not a huge/good reader. It was easy to read and stay focused through the whole book because it really helped open my eyes to everything I was missing. I’m deeply invested into what was wrote and I encourage anyone who is feeling lost, or confused in life to read this and I mean really read and apply it to your lifestyle and you will notice a huge change in yourself and the world around you!I absolutely love love love this book !