One book I’ve been looking forward to for a while is Derek Sivers’ How to Live. Every chapter gives one suggestion on how to live and each one quietly resonated with a corner of my being. It’s a spectacular book.

The funny thing is was how conflicting some of these were. You can’t simultaneously do nothing (ch4) and be a famous pioneer (ch12). You can’t think super-long-term (ch5), yet do whatever you want now (ch11). These wants contradict at a fundamental level. But that’s okay – we’re all contradictory in nature.

But my favourite part of the book wasn’t a particular suggestion, it was the ending. I’m sure Derek won’t mind so I’ve put it down below. Don’t underestimate its simplicity.

Credits and congratulations to Derek Sivers for another phenomenal book.