A motivating argument against ennui, this brief book examines our excuses for inaction and suggests a new mindset of working harder to achieve more joy. It asks what you want life to be in 10-20 years, and whether you want to be the one on your deathbed wishing you'd done this or that. Finally, accountability to yourself and the people you care about is shown to be a contributor to happiness and productivity, reminding us that others can help us make our lives better if only we will help them first.