Do self-development books help?

If you are thinking about self development, help can come from various sources, either through attending self development programs or by reading self development books. The most important question is how much we as individual are committed to self development. Book might just give some pointers. If i am serious about development and if there is something written in book that i can implement, its our decision to go ahead and practice it.

Many a times, i have seen people also talk similar things about face to face training's. They say, its nice to listen but difficult to implement. I see these people as classic case of those looking for a golden pill which if taken, expect immediate changes. Any behavioral changes that leads to self development will take time and its a lengthy process.

So whether its books or in person training's, its up to us how much are we willing to change. There is no point in blaming anything external for our reluctance in implementing the changes we desire.