About us
Read, learn & evolve!
Personal Growth Book Club, is the first club of its kind in Copenhagen, which offers a space for individuals interested in personal growth to meet, discuss and together explore self-improvement related topics. A best seller book (potentially a TED Talk) provides a starting point for discussion, and members are encouraged to share thoughts about the book as well their own experiences with challenges they may have faced.
In our club, we focus on a plethora of topics including changing habits, cultivating resilience, being more productive and many more. The aim is to become better versions of ourselves, achieve more success, and contribute to the communities we live in.
Meeting Time & Place:
Once a month / online or announced for each event
Joining the club:
Anyone interested in reading and discussing books is welcome - no fee required.
Upcoming events
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Surrounded by Idiots: Let's discuss personality types
Hovedbiblioteket, Krystalsgade 15, Copehagen, DKWelcome to the Personal Growth BookClub Copenhagen!
On the 12th of September we will discuss the topic of personality traits based on the book "Surrounded by idiots"
Main book
📚 "Surrounded by idiots" by Thomas Erikson### 🧠 Topic Overview: Personality Traits & Communication
We often feel like others are "difficult" simply because they communicate differently than we do. By understanding behavioral frameworks, we can learn to spot different communication styles, recognize what motivates people, reduce workplace and personal friction, and adapt our own behavior to connect better with everyone around us.
### 📚 Book Description: Surrounded by Idiots by Thomas Erikson
In Surrounded by Idiots, communication expert Thomas Erikson breaks down human behavior into four primary personality types represented by colors (based on the popular DISC model):
- 🔴 Red (Dominant): Direct, decisive, competitive, and goal-oriented.
- 🟡 Yellow (Inspiring): Enthusiastic, creative, optimistic, and highly social.
- 🟢 Green (Supportive): Calm, loyal, patient, and conflict-averse.
- 🔵 Blue (Analytical): Precise, detail-oriented, methodical, and reserved.
The book offers practical strategies for identifying these traits in friends, family, and colleagues, helping you give better feedback, avoid misunderstandings, and stop viewing different personalities as "idiots."
### 🎬 Recommended Videos to Share
- Animated Book Summary (Quick Overview ~8–10 mins):
- Title: Surrounded by Idiots (Animated Book Summary) by Wizbuskout
- Link: Watch on YouTube
- Why it's great: A clear visual breakdown explaining all 4 color types and how they interact in real-world scenarios.
- Short Bite-Sized Summary (~3 mins):
- Title: Understanding Different Personality Types Made Easy – StoryShots
- Link: Watch on YouTube
- Why it's great: A fast, fun overview perfect for club members who want a quick primer before the session.
Whether you've read the whole book or are just starting out, come share your insights and connect with fellow personal growth enthusiasts in Copenhagen!
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I am trying Luma for this event, so you can also find the meetup here:
https://luma.com/gfuqtqqk
and follow the calendar:
https://luma.com/calendar/cal-DWmnurqV0cOmB8T
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What can you expect from the meetup?- A safe space to discuss about the topic
- A short summary of the book by one of the members (Agnes will do it this time)
- A not-so-strict moderated discussion based on the book
- Sometimes, short participative activities to activate the discussion or reach common grounds and conclusions.
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Changes from October 2025:- Meetups are still based on topics but there will be a main book to lead the discussion. An optional book (often a more popular one) will also be suggested.
- One member will make a short summary of the book to introduce the topic (and the book)
- The moderator(s) will be chosen randomly from a pool of volunteers.
- The book club accepts donations to afford the Meetup Fee. MobilePay: 8145PW. Donations are not mandatory and the quantity is free.
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