Kas verks, kai tu mirsi

by Robin Sharma, Neringa Jagelavičiūtė (Translator)

Autorius duoda skaitytojams 101 prasmingo gyvenimo pamoką. „Daugelis žmonių gyvena kuo paprasčiau – jie panašūs į pageltusius lapus, kurie plaukia rudens dangumi blaškomi vėjo šuorų.

Tačiau jei siekiate savo gyvenimą padaryti iš tikrųjų puikų, jums būtina gyventi ryžtingiau, prasmingiau ir aistringiau, vadovautis savo principais, o ne paklusti svetimai valiai“, – sako Robinas Šarma.

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction, Philosophy, Personal Development, Inspirational, Psychology, Spirituality

172 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Robin Sharma is one of the world’s premier thinkers on leadership, personal growth and life management. The bestselling author of
The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari,
Who Will Cry When You Die? and
The Saint, the Surfer, and the CEO and four other books on self-transformation.

Robin Sharma is in constant demand internationally as keynote speaker at the conferences of many of the most powerful companies on the planet including Microsoft, Nortel Networks, General Motors, FedEx and IBM. He is a resident of Ontario, Canada. (Barnes and Noble)

Reviews

[Sheri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Filled with inspirational reflections for wise and prosperous living; reading this will set you on the path to a happier, healthier you.

[Reading_ Tamishly · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Stop complaining and start living" says Chapter 64.

May I add another line?

Stop complaining about self-help books and start reading one because we need motivation like we need to take bath time and time again.

And yes, why would I read self-help books if I don't gain anything out of them or when I could have read more 'worthy-to-read' books?

These books help me out from time to time and yes, I have seen the effects of following some tips which have become a habit by now.

(You know, I eat the frog first thing in the mornings. You know which book I am talking about! It's been already 3 months ever since I read that book 💯 So glad I did)


I find Robin Sharma's books really great and amazing.

This author was introduced to me by my father like twenty years ago with a copy of his bestselling first book The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari. I felt mesmerized by that book.

And wonder of wonders!

Even after all these years, I still find the voice in his writing totally effective and crisp (like how I remember!).

100 short chapters on various topics about life in general.

*Highlights:

💯 I still find the concepts in this book acceptable and relevant today (this book was first published in 1999! And his concepts are practical. That's what makes me like his books still)

💯 Amazing book recommendations in between the chapters. Relevant enough!

💯 Practical and effective tips I repeat

💯 He doesn't waste words

💯 He doesn't preach. He leaves everything to our choices

💯 If at all I follow only 5 of these chapters, I know my life will change and improve drastically!

So it starts right now.

And I love this book more because of all that emphasis on the importance of reading and books 🙌🙌🙌

[Vivek · Rating 2 out of 5]

Well i am not a fan of Self Help books like these! They do give you a pump but at the end of the day you know that everything has to come from inside ;) These books are just like a beer that makes you feel high for few hours and when you wake up next morning everything is gone :P

[Hamood Alsudais · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rubin Sharma ... Is a great author
His book The Monk who Sold His Ferrari was unique and appealing ... I'm in my way to read it !!!

But this book "Who Will Cry When You Die" is a life lessons from the monk who sold his ferrari ....

It is so simple and was written by simple language ...

This book helped me to make a hard decision in my life because I was reading it at critical time of my life.

It is a book you read when you are having bad days or good days!!! It just gives you a huge push to live your life as perfect as you wish !!!!

Maybe this is an overstatement from me but this is what I feel about it.
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Some wisdoms from it:

# Everyone who enters your life has a lesson to teach and a story to till. Robin Sharma

#" wisdom is knowing what to do next, skill is knowing how to do it, and virtue is doing it " observed David Starr Jordan.

#the person who asks for what he wants at least has a chance of getting what he wants. Robin Sharma "who will cry when you die".

# "I wept because I had no shoes until I saw a man who had no feet"

[Amit · Rating 5 out of 5]

5.0 ⭐

GENRE - NON FICTION / SELF HELP

It's not a book but a Manual to living life, I had purchased this book way back in 2015 but just stored in my library however this year I had decided to read as many books I can and make reading an exercise for myself.

Well I hear a lot of peeps sayings that self help books are great to read 📚 but the very next day we wake up and its all gone. I do agree there are many such books which provide the same old stories and tips however what is important is application.The author of this book has done a great job to motivate readers with example and if there is anyone of you who wishes to transform his or herself but by being serious about oneself and applying the tools required to make systematic changes to one's life than I shall highly recommend this book to such folks.

Robin Sharma in this book has giving 101 important tips to be followed in life to lead a good life, this book is a great option for peeps who have newly started reading Self help books because his explanations are short and crisp involving chapters of just 1-2 pages maximum.

Thank you 😊

[Neha · Rating 1 out of 5]

The book is full of preachings about "the right way to lead a good life" presented in a list like manner rather than the thoughts weaved in a story line or put in a philosophical manner to make an interesting read. If leading a fulfilling life was as simple as following a check list, the world wouldn't be full of distress. In my opinion contemplating your life for half the time that you would need to finish the book would be much more fruitful.

Everything explained in the book is true, except that there is not a single 'thing to do' mentioned throughout the book that I did not already do or was at least aware of. That said, perhaps, the fact that I belong to a closely knit family and have grown up in Indian culture might be the reason why all that is mentioned in the book seemed so ridiculously obvious to me. The book probably would have more of a global appeal, especially to the people who have have a very hectic life style and a mechanical routine.

This read is definitely no life enlightening experience. But if you have no time on hand and need a quick check list to inculcate simple methods for refining your ways of life, you could give it a go.

[Scottsdale Public Library · Rating 5 out of 5]

One day at work, I found a book at my desk with a note that read, "This is for you. It is an excellent book with much wisdom on how to live your life. I absolutely love this book and I hope you enjoy it too."

I pass this book and note on to you.

Though the title is morose, the contents are uplifting.
Sharma reminds us to make time for the important and cut out our futile endeavors. Such mini chapters include, "Stop Condemning," "Go on a News Fast," and "Don't Finish Every Book You Start."

Some chapters will resonate stronger than others however I'd suggest listening to "Don't Finish Every Book You Start" chapter's advice until after you finish this book. -Sara W.

[Swati Tanu · Rating 5 out of 5]

“How high you will rise in your life will be determined not by how hard you work but by how well you think.”

This book is so basic, small, reader-friendly, and powerful. It has the ability to communicate the lessons. It's impossible to dispute that we live in a fast-paced world where everything appears to happen at once. We're continually connected to one another, and there's always something fresh to pique our interest. Given these hectic conditions, it's understandable that taking a step back and reflecting on what makes life meaningful can be tough. This book will assist you in taking that necessary step back.

The 99th chapter, "Love Your Work," is the most significant. Because it needs the previous chapters to change our ideas in order to understand what is taught in the 99th chapter, this chapter has been placed last. It tells us to enjoy all we do. Even if it is labour that has been assigned to you on behalf of others, you must do it with zeal.

By the end, you will realize this book insists you not bother about who will cry when you die. But it tells you to be happier more and more before your death, so you can die any time with much fulfilment.

You might like to wander through a few artistic journals — they’re full of sparks and surprises.

[أ. خلود الغفري · Rating 5 out of 5]

من اكثر الكتب التي احببتها
بسيط وسلس.. اشارة مرور حمراء للتوقف مع الذات وتقدير الاشياء البسيطة في الحياة
اشبه بماراثون حياة اكس لارج الذي طرحته في مدونتي استروجينات
مليء بالقصص التي مر بها الكاتب وجعلته يقدر الحياة ويهتم بما يجب ان يتركه من بعده
الكتاب عبارة عن عناوين قصيرة من صفحتين اقل او اكثر
يمكن قراءة اي عنوان منها.. لا يحتاج الى الربط بينها او التركيز فيها
لذا من الممتع قراءته في السيارة او في اوقات الانتظار

اوصي به لمن اراد التأمل في الحياة وعبرها الجميلة
:)

[MonaQ · Rating 4 out of 5]

"When you were born, you cried while the world rejoiced. Live your life such a way that when you die the world cries and you rejoice". This is the crux of the book written by the author of the bestseller ‘The Monk who sold his Ferrari’ who tells one how to lead a prosperous life in a simple, direct and easy-to-read way.
The author, though very young, has been able to summon some really good and inspiring unknown as well as known but not practised advice. He guides the readers through his more than a hundred soul-stirring advices focusing on the most basic ones too like getting up early and avoid getting angry which we so easily ignore in the books as well as in our daily lives. Reading them all and practising them is a life-long pursuit and will require strong determination on one’s goal of self-improvement. The book is all about living life more joyfully, meaningfully and completely.
The more no. of times one reads it, the more new meaning emerges of it enlightening one’s soul. The book is like a guide to be opened up and read randomly whenever one is feeling that they are not living up to their full potential as the advice would surely give one a new way of approaching life.

[Sowmya's book world · Rating 5 out of 5]

Too many people lead small life, we die in our twenties and are buried at eighty. Remember nothing can stop a person who refuses to be stopped. Most people don't really fail; they simply give up trying

We know everything whatever told in this book, but do we really follow those?? It’s not just about knowing things which helps you. The real worth of knowing things is when we really implement in our daily life. This is a one book, filled with motivation and encouragement. Every chapter defines the very basic thing which everyone knows but forgets to do it. I know there are many people who might hate this book saying it's ridiculously obvious stuff but truth and happiness lies in the obvious stuff which we forget always :)

Youth is not a time of life; it’s a state of mind. People grow old only by deserting their ideals and by outgrowing the consciousness of youth. Years wrinkle the skin but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul. You are as old as your doubt, your fear and your despair. The way to keep young is to keep your faith young. Keep your self confidence young and keep your hope young. :)

But of course, title seem to be very much contradictory for the content inside the book, I was very much confused like most of the people thinking how is this book conveying about its title but i think it's just a question to ask yourself before reading it !! because the book says a simple words,

Do not wait until you are on your deathbed to realize the meaning of life. Happiness is not a place where you reach it’s a state you create. Find fulfillment in everything you do. Live your dreams.

[Anu · Rating 1 out of 5]

I bought this book too; it's at home, somewhere, collecting dust. I'd never read it, though. How can you one star a book without reading it, you ask. I hate it when authors use the success of their previous book to sell new books. And I don't mean like sequels here. I'm referring to how E.L. James wrote the same fucking book from his point of view, and that became a best seller too. Or Ravinder Singh, who, while banking on the success of his first book, referred to it more times than I could count in his second book, to sell it. Sharma here does the same, and nope. Just nope.

P.S. What does does it mean that all of the books that I've referred to above are shit books? *shrugs*

[Ravi Kumar Dandapani · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lessons for life ? Yes one hundred percent. Good read.

Some questions answered are

1. Discover Your Calling
2. Every Day, Be Kind to a Stranger
3. Maintain Your Perspective
4. Practice Tough Love
5. Keep a Journal
6. Develop an Honesty Philosophy
7. Honor Your Past
8. Start Your Day Well
9. Learn to Say No Gracefully
10. Take a Weekly Sabbatical
11. Talk to yourself
12. Schedule worry Breaks
13. Model a Child
14. Remember, Genius Is 99 Percent Inspiration
15. Care for the Temple
16. Learn to Be Silent

[Roy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just want to thank Robin Sharma for writing this book. It helped me to stay sane amid pandemic.

[Kristīne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think this is the best book I've ever read- in the way that it gives so many good advices. After reading (and while reading) this book I put myself together, became more disciplined (e.g. it inspired me to wake up earlier in mornings, to go swimming in mornings, to think more positive etc.). While reading this book, I put down some notes, and after finishing reading this book, I continued to read my notes over and over again. I really recommend this book if you need a little push to make some things change in yourself- because it has this amazing power to make you change (unless you don't want it). This book is really worth reading!

[India M. Clamp · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sharma's "Who Will Cry When You Die" cautions us to govern the "ego" to solve the dilemma of what shines through---after all the titles, stuff and seemingly "important" items cherished during our careers and how (in time) they effortlessly become "obsolete." Talking with a local engineer and his wife often on a 2.5 mile trail named after a city liaison---on a smooth bench under shady trees was illuminating. Wisdom is something gained from many guides put on our path (when words and actions are congruent, something almost magical may happen).

“Take a good hard look at your environment. Your thoughts are shaped by the people you associate with, by the books you read, by the words you speak and by your daily physical surroundings. Are you spending time at work with negative people?”
—Robin Sharma

Josephine dressed in her florals still holding his hand. Upon my return, the idyllic place under the trees had changed. The voices describing "what happened" were hurried (as if speed would expel a malignancy verbally). Many such stories give perspective of what is to come without intervention. What may enable us to live more happier fulfilling lives? Is there a wiser and more illuminating way to view a presumed negative situation? A start may be to develop a honesty policy and journal.

[Renu · Rating 3 out of 5]

Easy and Simple read. Doesn't offer any thought-provoking ideas. Disagree with a few ideas like optimising the commute with "productive" activities. Allowing oneself to bore in the mundane is a blessing in disguise.

[Rasiq Towsiq Sakin · Rating 1 out of 5]

This one is a kind of book that no matter how good its message is will never find their way to my (and most people's) heart. This is my first book of this author and I certainly will not waste any of my time reading another work of his. Let me explain why.
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If I was in for a bland 100 or so points of making my life better, frankly I would have signed up for a seminar or watched few youtube videos. When I am reading a book, I am expecting a certain finesse from the writer. This book has none. It appears as the author just collected some quotes from his favorite books, wrote a summary on them and bam! There you have a book!
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Don't get me wrong. Almost everything that is mentioned in this book is true. Almost. But the problem is all of these are the most fundamental essences of life. There is nothing new, nothing that can add additional value unless the reader is like really, really unorganized, hectic and callous in his/her way of life.
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Not only that, in more than one cases, Sharma negates his own opinions and preaching. Here he says do not open all your mail, there he says answer all your mails with a thank you note. Just read the points 26 and 27, you'll know. And he does this on several of occasions. Now why does this happen? Because this book does not actually direct you anywhere, it was not designed with a lot of care or any certain goal in mind. It just aims to summarize & accumulate random lessons from different random books and historical figures. Sharma didn't even stop to notice that some of these lessons negate some others and need detailed discussions. The irony is, this book was meant to help people be organized.
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Funny thing is the author also knows that the reader will start questioning the existence of this book within first 10 pages. So he does a neat little trick. Every few pages he describes how his readers send thanks and love through their letters, how they detail the changes in their lives that reading his books have brought. So you would then think, 'Geez, I might be the only one missing something here.'
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A massive waste of time, money and effort.

[Anvesha ⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚ · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was unexpected. It was an easy read and honestly best among all the self help books that I have read. Bcoz in those books there are quotes and lines that are difficult to understand for a 13 year old but the language of this book was simpler than the others which made it an easy read. This book is also a really good book because in this there is an email id and you are asked to write your experiences and insights from the book and the author will try his best to reply with a personal note. I don't know if he will reply or not but I have mailed him. I will update and share his reply if he does😁

[Pankaj Pandey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Robin Sharma - the man who inspired me to change the way I look at life. Robin is an amazing writer who has himself transformed his life and has helped numerous others to change the way they look at life.
Who Will Cry When You Die? is an amazing book that helps us see the deeper truth of life and help prioritize what is important and what is not.

I strongly recommend this book to everyone, to read it, re-read it and follow the teachings in the book to see a change in your life.
All the best.

[Swati Dubey · Rating 4 out of 5]

When you were born, you cried while the world rejoiced. Live your life in such a way that when you die, the world cries while you rejoice ."
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Does the gem of wisdom quoted above strike a chord deep within you ??
Do you feel that life is slipping by so fast that you might never get the chance to live with the meaning , happiness and joy you know you deserve ??
If so, then this very special book by leardership guru Robin Sharma will be the guiding light that leads you a brilliant new way of living .
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In this easy to read yet wisdom rich manual , he offers 101 simple solutions to life 's most complex problems ,
Ranging from a little known method for beating stress and worry to a powerful way to enjoy the journey while you create a legacy that lasts.
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This book is very neat , down to earth , informative , easy to read and extremely helpful for making a balance in life and making it meaningful along with happy .
Read for your daily dose of positiveness. 🌸
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PAGES - 224
RATING - 4/5

[Ealdarmaki · Rating 5 out of 5]

يقدم الكتاب دروس في الحياة يرجو فيها الكاتب أن تطبقها وهي عبارة عن 101 فكرة فعالة ستساعدك على خلق نجاح حقيقي في حياتك وحياة من حولك .. عندما تعطي نفسك حقك في تحسينها وتهذيبها أكثر تكون قد أعطيت نفسك الفرصة لأن تحيا الحياة من خلال اختياراتك أنت وليس وفقًا للمصادفات
وهذا هو المطلوب من خلال قراتك لهذا الكتاب أو أي كتب أخرى في تحسين الذات تذكر بأن التحسينات دائمة ومستمرة مدى الحياة وفي كل نواحيها
كتب روبن شارما من أروح الكتب التي قرأتها مليئه بالاقتباسات من مفكرين و كتاب عظماء ، دروس وعبر ، تجارب مميزة.. كل كلمة موضوعة بدقة متناهية ومليئه بالعبر
تبلغ عدد صفحات الكتاب 225 ويحتوي على 101 من دروس الحياة .. انتهيت من قراءته من يومين وأعيد الآن قراءته مع أختي وأتناقش  معها في كل درس يوميًا .. جميل أن تشارك الفائدة مع الآخرين .. استشهد الكاتب باقتباس رائع ل #نورمان_كازنس وسأختم فيه تعليقي على الكتاب ( الموت ليس فاجعة الحياة ، بل ما نتركه يموت فينا ونحن أحياء ) – نورمان كازنس

[Dinazitawe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book... Not that heavy one., but I think it's worth reading, great author ever

[VerseVoyager · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Son, when you were born, you cried while the world rejoiced. Live your life in such a way that when you die, the world cries while you rejoice."

"Who will cry when you die?" A question asked by the author right at the cover page of the book. You will find the answer to the question as you read the book and reach its end. Each page being flipped, has words of wisdom. A perfect self-help book to read when you feel a need to bring changes in your life. 101 solutions are offered to overcome the life circumstances and develop personal life skills.

"The tougher you are on yourself, the easier life will be on you."

We all must work hard today, to get a better tomorrow. Just imagine focusing on the best of your skills and working to make them perfect. Hard-work and perseverance are like knife and fork to eat your bread of success.

"He who asks, maybe a fool for five minutes. He who doesn't, is a fool for lifetime."

This focuses on not being shy to ask for something you don't understand. It is always better to know little about everything. 'Practice asking.' If you ask for what you want, you will get it.

"Meditate and learn to be silent"

We all must make time for meditation in our hectic lives. The time slips out of our hand so fast. And mostly it is spent being busy all day long; may it be replying to the e-mails, phone calls or may it be studying to get into our dream university. In this hustle, all we need to do is meditate, stay silent, take a break and things will unravel.

"I wept because I had no shoes, until I saw a man who had no feet."

Such an inspirational read with words of wisdom. The truth unfolds with each page being turned. Simple thoughts are mentioned which are easy to adopt in our daily routine. It is not all about being successful but leading a peaceful, enriched and happy life. A thought of getting connected with our soul and people's heart. This is a motivation to push ourselves a little more with the rising sun. At the end all that matters is just happiness.

[Mayur · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very small & little acts during your daily moments of life which we tend to overlook/don't have time/just not interested. The best part of this book which I personally loved is the division of the whole book in small chapters, this tends to make it an enjoyable experience. While reading certain chapters I could easily remember some moments of my own childhood passing through my eyes which many times made me laugh-out loud & feel the sudden burst of happiness , energy flowing through my blood. Maybe that's the target of such self-help books & let me say this "WHO WILL CRY WHEN YOU DIE?" definitely accomplishes that target. I would say it is not an one time read, rather one should read it again & again & again.

[Nishant Chauhan · Rating 1 out of 5]

This novel is like a Textbook for preparation for Victory but in the end you will realize that victory can't be achieved just by reading the handbook. It is nothing more than a collection of positive slogans arranged in a book.
This is not my genre. Just read it when i was too young. Although there are many thoughts in this book that we can use as a tool for our quest for victory. This book contains all good things, that you know you should do but you don't and some other advice which you get way too many times from your parents and relatives. Reading this book was equivalent to eating a bowl of sugar, that is, too sweet and was really difficult to digest.

[Theredheaded_Bibliomaniac · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book
Great compilation of thoughts that matter
Thoughts that help
Thoughts that keep us alive each day
Thoughts that wakes us in the most stringent disparity
Thoughts that matter
Thoughts that count
And the thoughts
Which are must read

[Bookmenka · Rating 2 out of 5]

Gdyby nie liczne wstawki o sukcesie poprzedniej książki autora i opisywanie historii ludzi, których życie się zmieniło jak ją przeczytali, to czytanie irytowałyby mnie znacznie mniej.

[Bianca · Rating 2 out of 5]

Released in 1999 this is the third book in the Monk Who Sold His Ferrari series. Sharma is considered one of the top leadership experts, pursuing stress management and spirituality. But he is in this top according to who and in comparison to who? To me it seems like he just published a lot of books that ended up making him heard which in turn lead to a lot of scheduled interviews and talks. It's one of those productivity cults that I enjoy to complain about all over again. Be weary and skeptical.
The first book of his I read was The 5 AM Club which was okay, and that makes this my second read (speed-read to be exact).
Sharma suggest that we consider the question from the title of the book (who will cry when we die?) and use the answer to guide our decisions. He is an advocate of a complex work-life balance by allocating time not just for our professional development, but also to our health, social life and personal pursuits. In all his books he advocated for scheduling your time, journaling, making to do lists, as well as waking up early and 'seizing the day by seizing the morning'. Together with minimalism, deciding priorities in an overly distracting world and gratitude he basically lists everything that a modern 21st century human being living in a first world country ought to do with their time and mental space. All of these ideas he propagates in all of his books with very few novelty in between.
He is aiming at an audience of people who want to excel and have the means to do so and who are only lacking organization and willpower. Although his recommendations are legit, they remain quite basic and some obsolete. In a world that is already overstimulating and overly demanding I don't really find that he offers a terrible amount of clarity - but he does offer a prototype that is pretty decent for people who completely lack organization of their own.
The part I disliked the most was the part with suggesting "less sleep" as science suggest everybody is different. The part I could relate with the most is the difference between "being productive and being busy" which was one of the few things that convinced me to give it a 2 star instead of 1 or 0.
It's up to you ultimately if you want to keep consuming productivity literature. My personal advice is keep it in moderation, try to apply the things you learn instead of just becoming a perpetual consumer that's a part of a cult. Most productivity books just recycle the same message over and over again.

[Rounak Nayak · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't know why Robin Sharma has named such a good book with this depressing arrangement of words. This book comprises 101 crisp chapters which are only 1-3 pages long each. The chapters are both lessons and reminders on how people should live life to maximize productivity, happiness, joy, peace, and health in their lives.

This book is not a one-time read but rather a book that should be out in open on your coffee desk. So that you can pick it up any time and go through any random chapter. The messages are extremely simple yet so simple that most of us forget them in the humdrum of our lives. Like - Don't take yourself so seriously, Don't finish every book that you start, Share smiles, Live in the moment, Don't sleep to avoid life but to take rest, etc.

The only thing I have against this book is its depressing name. I've been ignoring this book for so long because I could never go to the introduction after reading the name. Recently I found a copy of it on my friend's shelf and when I flipped through its pages I realized that this book should not be skipped and here am I, Amazed.

But hold on, your life will not be changed after reading this book so don't go into it looking for answers. Pick this book to be reminded of simple things that all of us forget from time to time and to reconnect with the calm and wise thoughts that we have already have heard hundreds of times.