Life is Short And So Is This Book Brief Thoughts On Making The Most Of Your Life eBook Peter Atkins
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Life is short. You can, if you work hard and are lucky, get more of almost anything, but you can’t get more time. Time only goes one way. The average American has a lifespan of less than 30,000 days. So how you choose to live matters.
That’s the topic of this book. I don’t pretend to have all the answers. I’m still learning every day, and many of the good ideas here I’ve picked up from other people either directly or by reading. But this is what’s worked for me.
Like life, this book is short. Many books I read could communicate their ideas in fewer pages. So I’ve tried to be brief in line with the wise person who noted “If I’d had more time I would have written a shorter letter”.
I don’t think brevity implies lack of content. The concepts here have improved the quality of my life, and I hope they’re useful to you as well.
Using these concepts, I have created a life I love. My job doesn’t feel like work. I love and respect the people with whom I spend time. And I’m also passionate about my life outside work. I’ve learned how to create a balance that makes me happy between work and other interests, including my family, friends and exercise. Sadly I think that’s rare. And yet, while I know I’m lucky, most people can work towards those goals in their own lives.
My interest in making the most of my life began when I was just starting college, but when I was in my mid-thirties a boss I admired died of cancer. He was young. He had a great wife; he had three young children; he had a fantastic career -- he had everything in life. He just didn’t have enough time. So, while I’d often thought about how to get the most out of life, the death of someone so young and vital increased my sense of urgency to act on it.
One of the things I’ve always wanted to do was to work for myself. As a result, I left an exciting job at Microsoft in 2001 amidst the Internet bust to found the investing firm I now run. It was hard to do, both financially and emotionally. When I left Microsoft, many people – friends, family, and even some of the press - thought I was deluding myself to start a fund focused on Internet-related companies during a market crash. A press quote from the time said "Call him a little crazy. Call him a little nuts." I’d never seen that type of coverage before. And, in a sense, the press was right; the business wasn’t easy to start. Fortunately, from a vantage point of ten years down the road, it’s worked out quite well.
A key part of my job is reading and thinking about a broad variety of topics. So writing this book was relatively easy. It’s even easier to read. But, like many things in life, actually executing each day on these concepts is extremely difficult. With thanks to Thomas Edison, life is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. Even so, I hope you have fun perspiring.
Peter Atkins
Seattle, WA
December, 2010
Life is Short And So Is This Book Brief Thoughts On Making The Most Of Your Life eBook Peter Atkins
I really enjoyed this read! This book is well done, full of ideas we all need to re-visit frequently, and a great reminder to those of us living a relatively good life that we need to acknowledge it and be aware of it! I feel fortunate, indeed, and while I knew everything in this book...revisiting that knowledge was certainly a positive experience! I believe I will re-read this from time to time! Also, the quotes were terrific, as well!Product details
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Life is Short And So Is This Book Brief Thoughts On Making The Most Of Your Life eBook Peter Atkins Reviews
A compilation of self-evident and pithy ideas with discussions on how and when to implement them into you schedule and goals. A book to peruse for useful ideas to contemplate, assimilate and incorporate. Keep handy for repeated use and inspiration.
I feel like I spoke to a very interesting and wonderful person. Great ideas and good stuff. I highly recommend.
This is a well written, easy to read book which provides readers, particularly younger adults, with practical and actionable insights for life and career.
Makes you think about what's important
I enjoyed this book a lot. The photo the author has taken of his travels are phenomenal they add to the book in a quiet , but outstanding way. Looking at each photo gave me time to ponder each essay the author had written. Every concept in this book is meaningful if you apply it to your life. If you want the recipe for a happy life, it's here. Simple to read, but I encourage you to think on each principle and see where you can make the changes you need to live happily and well. Don't let the brevity of this book keep you from buying it.
Very interesting book. Your a good writer. I love short stories so this was a perfect book for me. I'd highly recommend it.
This is one of those little books that condenses the wisdom of the ages into a very small package. And it does this very well.
Just the table of contents – the names of the 10 chapters – comprises a good philosophy of life Create space. Try not to worry. Don’t do really dumb things. Build character and make friends. Care for yourself and others. Laugh. Do what you love. Embrace change. Learn from experience. Have dreams and work toward them.
Peter Atkins’ little book is worth reading and re-reading – it will reward you every time.
I really enjoyed this read! This book is well done, full of ideas we all need to re-visit frequently, and a great reminder to those of us living a relatively good life that we need to acknowledge it and be aware of it! I feel fortunate, indeed, and while I knew everything in this book...revisiting that knowledge was certainly a positive experience! I believe I will re-read this from time to time! Also, the quotes were terrific, as well!
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