12/04/2025
Do you know why some of us invest in reading books? It is an Art!
It is an Act!
An Act that I am committed to doing better, to self development and improvement and we love it🥰
There are books that entertain. Some that inform. And then—every now and then—you stumble upon a book that shifts your internal compass. The Art of Being Brilliant isn’t just another self-help guide filled with lofty jargon and impossible ideals. It’s a warm, witty, and incredibly human reminder of what it means to show up fully alive, not just for the world, but for yourself.
This book met me in the middle of my autopilot days—where stress was my baseline and “fine” was the most honest answer I could muster. Andy Cope and Andy Whittaker didn’t preach. They didn’t pretend to have it all figured out. They simply reflected back the truth: that brilliance isn’t about perfection. It’s about being unapologetically, consistently, and vibrantly you.
Here are 7 life-shifting lessons I walked away with:
1. Being Brilliant is a Choice, Not a Trait
You don’t have to be born a morning person, a natural optimist, or a motivational speaker to be brilliant. Brilliance is a decision—moment to moment—to be the best version of yourself. It’s about choosing presence over pressure, joy over judgment.
2. The 2% Rule: Be Part of the Positive Minority
Only 2% of people are truly thriving, according to the authors. They radiate energy, lift others, and live with intention. Being part of that 2% isn’t about being lucky—it’s about living consciously. When you decide to bring light, you give others permission to shine too.
3. Your Inner World Shapes Your Outer Reality
This book reminded me that I don’t see the world as it is, I see it as I am. If I wake up bitter, the world is cruel. But when I choose gratitude, suddenly the mundane becomes magical. Changing your life starts with changing your filter.
4. Mood is Contagious—So Guard Yours Fiercely
You are a walking energy source. Whether you like it or not, your vibe impacts others. This truth hit hard: complaining, negativity, and sarcasm may feel harmless, but they ripple. The same goes for kindness, laughter, and joy. Choose your ripple.
5. Stop Being Busy. Start Being Effective.
Busyness has become a badge of honor, but being constantly occupied doesn’t equal being productive—or fulfilled. Brilliance requires space to breathe, reflect, and reconnect. Sometimes, doing less is the most powerful move you can make.
6. You Already Have Everything You Need
The most liberating lesson? You don’t need to chase success, hustle harder, or transform your personality. The best version of you isn’t some future version—it’s the you that’s already there, buried beneath fear, fatigue, and fake expectations.
7. Celebrate the Ordinary
True brilliance lives in the ordinary moments. Smiling at a stranger. Hugging your kid. Drinking your coffee slowly. This book taught me to stop waiting for the “big win” and to see joy in the now. Because that’s where life is. Right here. Right now. Facebook TeachingEnglish - British Council Godman Isaac Darius El-stone Kung Isti Ibro.