Tom Brady has faced a challenging journey in his life. Following his retirement as a 7-time Super Bowl champion, he ended his marriage with supermodel Gisele Bündchen. Divorce can be a daunting experience, particularly when raising children together. Nevertheless, Brady previously offered fans guidance for coping with emotional heartbreak. The same suggestion must be helping Brady at the moment during his times of trouble in terms of a relationship.

Brady feels that this masterpiece is one everyone should read during times of emotional hardships.

Tom Brady recommends a self-help book to fans

An article by Jade Scipioni for CNBC Make It states that during times of trouble, Tom Brady always turned to a particular book to help him through it. It is a 1997 self-help book called “The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom.” 

The book is based on ancient Mexican teachings from a thousand years ago. It teaches its readers how to find freedom from thoughts that limit our capabilities and hold us back in life. It talks about four powerful codes of conduct. 1) Be flawless with words; 2) Take nothing on a personal level; 3) Never make assumptions and; 4) always give the best of your capabilities.

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TB12 discovered this book for the first time in 2006. He said, “It’s kind of a mantra for my life. A very spiritual book. You read it and you just go, Goddamn. You know, how can I be more honest, accept things that don’t go as planned? When you try to combat everything, at the end of the day you realize that you’re responsible for yourself.”

Tom Brady’s Journey: From Football to Family

Following his retirement from football, Tom Brady ended his marriage with Gisele Bündchen. After giving in a considerable amount of time to football, it might have been that TB12 must have sidelined other important aspects of his life, like his family. Now Brady is making up for things, as he is more focused and dedicated towards his kids and building family relationships.

While it might be a tough road to trek on, Brady must be using the wisdom he has gained from reading the book. And it seems to be helping the former QB, as he is now seen relaxing in life, after dedicating 23 years to the game. Brady is finally stepping down a notch and taking things slowly to appreciate the surrounding beauty.

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