Kevin Kelly is a fascinating person and has accumulated truly helpful and actionable pieces of advice in this short book. Gretchen Rubin, via Twitter"One hundred years from now, when so much of the nonsense of our age is forgotten, people will still remember Kevin Kelly and his wisdom. If you're looking for some straightforward guidance on how to lead a better life, it's worth a read. Your opinion on a contentious issue gains power when you can argue the opposite side as well as they can. Why not pick up the latest guidebook on your city or town, and spend a weekend exploring it through the eyes of the tourist?

Instead, he offers straightforward advice on a wide range of topics, from career choices to relationships and personal development. You lead by letting others know what you expect of them, which may exceed what they themselves expect. Reading it reminded me of reading Proverbs: the more you sit with each writing, the more you enjoy their depth. With parables and quotes that focus on what matters most, this book is like a compass that points readers in the right direction. If you don’t find at least seventeen golden nuggets of advice from Kevin Kelly’s list, you’re not awake.

Hovering between the practical and the poetic, his learnings are sometimes seemingly obvious reminders of what we know but habitually forget, sometimes pleasingly contrarian, always unselfconsciously sincere. Kelly encourages us all to stay curious and embrace new experiences, which is a refreshing reminder in a world that often prioritizes routine and comfort over growth. Unless you choose a monastic existence tucked away on some remote mountain, you’ll spend a significant slice of time interacting with your fellow human beings. Shorten your to-do list by asking yourself ‘What is the worst that will happen if this does not get done?

The best way to advise young people is to find out what they really want to do and then advise them to do it. He has wisdom for career, relationships, parenting, andfinances, and gives guidance for practicalmatters ranging from travel to troubleshooting. To avoid the annoyance of leaving things behind while on the road, keep your possessions visible and grouped together where possible. I think this is a book worth owning and reading very slowly, maybe one aphorism per day and meditating on it. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.I rarely take advice though so, even if I had this as a young adult, I’d probably still make the same mistakes.

Stay open to trying things, and set aside any pressure to hold tight to a singular definition of success. However, over the following years, his treasure chest of aphorisms grew and took on a life of its own. Your flavor of childhood “weird” won’t be the ultimate answer, but it can certainly point you in the right direction.One hundred years from now, when so much of the nonsense of our age is forgotten, people will still remember Kevin Kelly and his wisdom.

But, I’m not a professor, philosopher, psychologist, sociologist, anthropologist, scientist, mystic, or guru. Of all the books on happiness, purpose, and wisdom that I have read (and authors I’ve hosted on my podcast) this is by far the best distillation of advice for living out there, and the wisdom comes in bite-size quotes for daily consumption, for we have to remind ourselves every day how to live. Also, I read in a few days, but a book like this works better as a page a day (or few pages a day) book to let the advice sink in.By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. Kevin Kelly’s Excellent Advice for Living is an exceptional book that offers readers valuable insights and advice for leading a fulfilling life, drawn from his vast and extraordinary life experiences. A great way to understand yourself is to seriously reflect on everything you find irritating in others. Before we look at a couple of emergency contexts, let’s start with a more everyday occurrence: sleep. Essentially 'chicken soup for the soul' in feeling, meets inspiration quote posted on social, it's a book that makes you want to highlight every little saying.