Chapter One: Feel Free to Explore the World Not Alone but Independently. Independence is a valuable gift. When you don't care about money, social media, or other people's opinions, you experience true happiness because it is possible only in freedom. Since people and technology constantly surround you, it won't be easy, but you can meditate more, limit your smartphone use, travel alone, and enjoy nature. When you free your mind, you get rid of all labels. You know whose opinion is critical—yours. Remember, people around you live their unique lives, and you should live yours to the fullest. The more you know, the less alone you are, so go on a journey and make new friends, look for new ways of income, and learn to drive cars, captain ships, and pilot planes. After all, the actual feeling of loneliness only appears when the wrong person is around. Keep in mind, independence is about keeping a healthy distance from everyone. The world is beautiful, so see, listen, touch, and try what interests you. Imagine that tomorrow you will go blind and deaf and no longer see the beauty of nature or hear your favorite song. Exaggerate

your senses as if everything will disappear soon. That is why it is important to discover the world, visit different countries, try the local cuisine, listen to all the songs, and meet people who will change your world view. Look for those places that will blow your mind: impressive festivals like Burning Man or unique countries like India or Japan. The wilder and crazier your adventure, the better. And then, when your senses have explored the world completely, try something radically new, fall in love, and find a home that you want to return to every day. No matter how amazing your past is, it will be the most valuable experience. Read the summary of how to live for inspiration to travel, find love, or meditate, and use the quotes as daily affirmations. Also, follow the summary if you feel that you have reached a dead end and nothing makes you happy. Chapter by chapter, you will find the motivation to live life vividly and fully. Chapter 2: Find what is yours and never let it go. If you are constantly searching, you do not commit enough to

what you have you try to find the best, but what if everything becomes perfect just because you chose it? Your attention makes any choice the right one, and you must dedicate yourself to this choice. Once you do this, you will never go wrong. Commitment gives us peace and confidence in our actions, so dedicate yourself to one person and marry them. Let this person not want to change you, and never try to change them. You will fill each other with warmth, experience, and love. One of the greatest joys of life is the bonds of friendship, so find true friends and devote yourself to each other. Everyone needs warm hugs and words of encouragement. Also, engage in habits that make you a better person and turn them into rituals. Remember, new habits are the way to experience the world, and old habits show your true self. Time will fly, and each day will have a goal, so find something to commit yourself to and bring it to perfection. Mastery doesn't mean that you'll do everything at once, but it is the epitome of ambition, so your life's business

should evoke emotion. You will be incredibly good at many things, but focusing on mastery will give you wings. If you don't know what you want to master, choose something that impresses, inspires, or even scares you. Practice constantly. You won't know how far you can run or how delicious your handmade cake can be until you try. When you find new ways to improve, you will become a pioneer and open a world of new opportunities for others. Don't forget it's not wrong to choose the wrong path, but it's much worse not to choose at all. Anything in the world that brings pleasure can also cause pain. When you fail, you feel the value of what you're doing and explore your capability. The classic story in literature is the hero's journey. The character faces hardships to find happiness. The crisis defines the true face of the hero. Comfort is your enemy. Easy things are never comfortable. When you understand and accept the pain, you can deal with it. Chapter 3: The past and the future are equally important. What they can teach you. Think about your children's and

your future. Generations' future and do small things that will make life better. Time will show you how much of a difference your kindness and wisdom brought for the future. Create a time machine in your mind and sometimes travel in it before doing anything in the present. Listen to new music albums, don't ignore new movies; they can give you the words you need. You can invest in your future now: exercise, eat more vegetables and fruits, visit doctors, and spend time with your loved ones. Sometimes the problem is that you are thinking too short term. Think about how the decisions you make today will turn out in the future, how the food you eat today will affect your health, and whether the just-for-fun purchases you make today will drive you into debt. Remember, spending money is nice, but investing is wise. Sometimes we cannot remember what happened yesterday, a month, or a year ago. We forget entire segments of life because they seem unimportant to the subconscious mind, but the more we forget, the faster life passes by. Nostalgia improves mood, making us more optimistic.

creative and empathetic. We remember the past; we learned to deal with pain. So, let your internal time machine travel not only to the future but also to the past. Connect your past, present, and future with people all over the world. We are united, and you need to feel these connections. One of the most sincere joys is meeting someone who grew up in a completely different environment but is similar to you in interest and sense of humor. It is because them does not exist; there is only we. Meet people from different countries, communicate with representatives of various professions, religions, views, and interests. They will teach you and learn from you. Travel to give your soul to the world, your ideas, values, and love merge with the world until you want to find a permanent home, then down where your values live, no matter where that place is. Chapter 4: Learn the exciting feeling of losing all reasons. We see cause and effect in everything, but life is filled with accidents, so why not give yourself a chance, make your life more spontaneous, and choose a lifestyle where you don't have to make a

choice your mind will be open to adventure, and only opportunities will lie ahead. Whether it is a new haircut or a new country, let chance decide. The world is chaotic, but you can accept the chaos by learning the art of spontaneity. When a problem is bothering you, it feels like you need to do something about it. Instead, identify what belief is really the source of your trouble. Replace that belief with one that doesn't bother you, then the problem is solved. Most problems are really just situations. Derek Sivers. When you live in the present moment, you can do whatever you want right now. The past is touching, but it's history, and the future is tempting, but it's only imagination. Whatever seems interesting to you today is right. When you allow yourself to live in the moment, you don't think about mistakes or opportunities. You leave yourself to chance and free yourself from the need to make decisions constantly. People say yes to the wrong partners, jobs they don't like, and places where they don't want to stay because

Society told them they have to decide, no judgment, action or reaction. Sometimes that's where absolute freedom lies. It isn't easy to calm down when you're in constant motion. The world requires continuous reaction, and it seems that if you are not doing dozens of things every day, you're falling behind everyone else. And you still have to post everything on Instagram. Relax and enjoy the silence and moment. Realize how beautiful silence is. Your inner world should be in harmony so that you feel safe in reality. Remember that feelings control you and fill you with pleasant sensations. Keep in mind emotions reveal us more than actions. Did you know the English word noise comes from the Latin word nausea or sickness? Chapter 5 Learning Makes You Beautiful from the Inside. Education is the primary tool of survival. We learn to walk, talk, and master different crafts. We couldn't make money without learning. Think about what you knew last year and try to double that knowledge in the new year. Learning isn't easy, so treat it like a game that makes you more attuned to the

world. You are doing the right thing by learning new things. If you feel vulnerable, surprised, or scared, and vice versa. If you're afraid of something, start studying it, and you'll become friends. Also, always remember why you're learning. Everyone has their reasons, but it certainly makes you a better person and the world a better place. Keep in mind, wisdom is the true beauty that will not leave you as you age. While learning, you'll read hundreds of books, but when you find the book that nourishes the mind and warms the heart, be it the Bible, the Quran, the Upanishads, Think and Grow Rich, or any other, keep it close. In difficult moments, it will give irreplaceable advice. If you feel like you want to follow it, do it. Reading can change your life for the better if it makes you feel good. Mistakes are inevitable and valuable, both in learning and life in general. When you try something new, always expect to make a mistake. It will teach you better than any teacher, and once you make a mistake, don't repeat it a second.

time. Everyone can make a misstep, but try to make it on purpose. Oh, smart fate, write a bad song or terrible story. It will be simple and amusing, the ways of learning that change you for the better will give you knowledge and develop your imagination. Let there be fewer failures in the world, but share your failures with as much pride as you share your successes. Prepare for the worst to be stronger than the trials you will face. The future is ruthless and unpredictable; it will test you, and you'll feel bad, but it will not knock you down if you have a plan of action. So prepare for the worst to be stronger than the trials you will face. Chapter 6: Sincere laughter is the surest way to make friends. You are the captain of your life, and laughter is the sail. When a person doesn't have a sense of humor, they lose the taste of life. Laughter breeds hardiness into your existence. The more you joke and laugh, the more alive and healthy your mind and body become. Having the ability to joke means

You're using your mind unusually. Nothing is impossible for the imagination when you know how to assess the situation from different angles and find the one that will make people smile. You are already invincible. Humor is a continuation of observation, creativity, and the ability to control everything. Whatever you do, humor can deal with half of it. We like to divide people into optimists and pessimists who see the glass as half empty or half full. But imagine a caveman who sees a glass for the first time. For them, it's a miracle of progress. It is how the power of imagination can change your attitude to different situations, to appreciate something. Imagine that it has disappeared. It's called the practice of discomfort. Use the stairs instead of the elevator to get to a high floor, and you will realize that you're comfortable. Reality is beautiful. We do not need humor if there are no people whose opinion is important to us. When you hear someone's laughter, you laugh. The joke becomes more potent. Working with other people is pleasant and profitable. Don't say it's not my

problem. When something happens around you, it has already touched you. You cannot feel good when society is sick. We all ride on the same train, so why not get to know the fellow travelers, experience the pleasure of cooperation. Your helping hand will bring you several sympathetic hearts when you are in need. It's never too late to make friends, but finding a friend is not enough. It is hard work with commitment, trust, and sincerity. Share your interests and always ask friends about their moods. Be yourself, confident and vulnerable, and you will get sincerity in return. And if you want to say something nice to a friend, always say it. There are never enough compliments for people who are important to you. Chapter 7. Seek spirituality but never resist becoming rich. Money won't make you a better person or define you as a human, but the desire to earn more doesn't make you greedy or empty. Money is necessary because it adds value to your existence, and the desire to achieve more means your wish to improve the world. Money is the most

ambitious motivator of our time. Remember to strive for a wealthy life because you will have more opportunities to do good things. There's a lot of money in the world, and many people are willing to spend it. So, when you create something unique and important, feel free to charge for it. Strive for profit because you deserve it. Don't look for opponents you want to beat; be the best in your unique category. And as soon as your income starts to exceed your needs, invest it or do charity work. Money is your servant, not your master. Derek Sivers. The cemetery is the most profitable real estate because it holds many ideas like unwritten books and unmade films. So, before your last breath, ensure there's not a single idea left inside you that you haven't realized. Don't wait for inspiration; start creating, and it will come naturally. Do something that fills you with emotions every day. Picasso was once asked if he always knew what style he would paint. He replied that he had never thought about it; otherwise, he would have been bored without even starting. Don't

approach creativity as learning. It should be easy, fast-paced, and consist of questions, not answers. Collect ideas in the crowd and embody them alone. True creativity has no deadline. Fly while there's strength in your wings. Strive for Action. Don't try to understand the world; instead, change it with your generosity, Knowledge, and Skills. Along this confusing and exciting path, your interests, beliefs, hobbies, and places of residence will change. It is how life should be: wild and exciting. Conclusion: love is the heart of everything. Creativity, learning, and traveling are impossible without love. It is a mix of attention, recognition, and empathy. When you love something, like a song or a country, you give it all your attention, so you can certainly dedicate love to yourself. Love makes your actions meaningful. Romantic love is the most exciting, frightening, and wonderful feeling on Earth. Never regret your relationships, even if they were painful. Do everything for the person you love. Be honest with them because this is the first rule of love, and never leave the relationship to chance. It requires care like a child.

remember, your silence is a lie. If you don't confess your feelings, no matter how chaotic the world may seem, nature strives for balance. Find a balance between work and leisure, and between time with friends and time alone. Think about what makes you happy and gradually fulfill your desires, bringing your soul into harmony. Balance the needs of your body and mind. You decide which lesson is proper for you and which one is worth passing by. There are no eternal truths for everyone, but if something resonates with you, let it make your life better. The conclusion from each lesson is the following: the whole world is your orchestra, and you are the composer and conductor. Enjoy the music of your orchestra to the fullest. Try this number as a powerful link between the present and the past, and it keeps the soul young forever. It doesn't matter that something happened many years ago as long as you remember it; it doesn't lose its relevance. How can you save the most important moments to keep them with you? Start a personal diary, describing the whole range of feelings that are

important to you at the moment. Shoot and edit videos, romanticizing the events to perceive them as an actual movie. Write a book, allowing the characters to live your life.

How to Live (Derek Sivers)

How to Live (Derek Sivers)