I finished this book today and am not really sure yet, whether I like it or not. It did touch me, but then again I sometimes was appalled because it seems to overly simplify things. Then again, all great and important things are simple when you take a closer look. You experience yourself walking a few steps on that questions-path, but then you trip over several "but, what if"s, and have to get up again. I am considering reading it again, though. There is food for thought, but you definitely have to chew yourself.Hab das Buch heute beendet und bin nicht ganz sicher, ob es mir gefaellt oder nicht. Es hat mich berührt, aber dann wiederum hat mich manches auch abgestoßen, weil es mir übermäßig simplifiziert vorkam. Dann wiederum denke ich, dass wahrscheinlich alle großen und wichtigen Dinge in Wirklichkeit sehr einfach sind, wenn man sie erst einmal näher betrachtet. Man erlebt sich selbst bei den ersten Schritten auf dem Weg dieser Fragen, aber dann stolpert man über die scheinbar unvermeidlichen "aber"s und muss erst einmal wieder aufstehen. Wahrscheinlich werde ich es noch ein weiteres Mal lesen. Es enthält jede Menge Nahrung für den Geist, aber kauen muss man selber. Simple, short read that will make you re-think your entire reason for existing. I would not consider this the most eloquently-written book I have ever read. The author does not even attempt to make you fall in love with his characters, but that's the beauty of it. Instead, you will find yourself deep in self-reflection as you turn the pages.I loved how the supporting characters tell short stories that you can refer back to in your own life. Such as how Casey couldn't out-swim a Green Sea Turtle because she was wasting too much energy on the incoming waves (outside influencers), instead of saving it for the outgoing waves (supporting factors).Or what about Mike's story of the businessman and the fisherman? The businessman's first response was how the fisherman could capitalize on what he was already doing, by working more hours, to build wealth for retirement. But the wise fisherman knew he already had what he needed and was living his retirement dreams NOW instead of later.And don't forget Anne's important lesson about what marketers are really targeting - do you "buy" right into their hands? If nothing else, I suggest reading this power life-changing book to see if you can answer the 3 main questions - Why are you here? Do you fear death? Are you fulfilled? And then I challenge you to be one of those that open the gate instead of just peaking through it.
What do You think about Le Why Café (2009)?
Another Strelecky quick read on developing your Purpose For Existence!
—Pepsi
