The Art of the Good Life
by Rolf Dobelli · first published 2017
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…process is going, pain comes as result either physical or mental. Change is also healthy, dare to do new things and be in situations were you can achieve simple positive outcome. PS. Search also for 'The Art of the Good Life' by Rolf Dobelli
on “Ask HN: I'm 40 this year, and have depression. Any words of wisdom?” ↗…from zero at age 40 and have happily retired before the legal retirement age. Whether or not it’s possible for you depends. Life situations vary enormously. Two suggestions: Read Rolf Dobelli’s “The art of the good life” to get a realistic idea of how the world works, and how both character and the fates have a role in how your life plays out. Set up a spreadsheet to model earnings and expenses from age 40 to age 90…
on “Ask HN: Can you still achieve FIRE if you start planning at 40?” ↗For a good take on this topic I recommend the "The Art of the Good Life" by Rolf Dobelli.
on “What Is a Minimally Good Life?” ↗…secure if our counterpart acts friendly and calm. 23. Don't take life too seriously. Just live and be thankful for everything that is good in your life. And one book recommendation for all of you: The Art of the Good Life: Clear Thinking for Business and a Better Life by Rolf Dobelli. The book is very straight to the point, full of great insights and written in short chapters. I hope that helps.
on “Ask HN: What lifehacks actually changed your life?” ↗…life as meaningful to any future project you might take on. Projects can succeed or fail and they can start with good intentions but have unforeseen bad consequences. Also, Rolf Dobelli, author of "The art of the good life", makes the case that doing what you do best and donating some of the money that you earn to worthwhile causes is far more efficient in obtaining results than doing volunteer work a professional could…
on “Ask HN: I implemented the life I designed: perfect but I feel lost. What now?” ↗