Kevin Kelly

“I love aphorisms, proverbs, and Secrets of Adulthood . . . Excellent Advice for Living includes wise, practical advice for life.” —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.” —Seth Godin “All will benefit from [Kelly's] idiosyncratic wit and wry humor.” —People Wise, practical, optimistic life advice from author and leading technology thinker Kevin Kelly On his 68th birthday, Kevin Kelly began to write down for his young adult children some things he had learned about life that he wished he had known earlier. To his surprise, Kelly had more to say than he thought, and kept adding to the advice over the years, compiling a life’s wisdom into these pages. Kelly’s timeless advice covers an astonishing range, from right living to setting ambitious goals, optimizing generosity, and cultivating compassion. He has wisdom for career, relationships, parenting, and finances, and gives guidance for practical matters ranging from travel to troubleshooting. Excellent Advice for Living is aimed primarily at young people, but speaks to all ages. This is the ideal companion for anyone seeking to navigate life with grace and creativity.

Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier

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A major part of travel is to leave stuff behind. The more you leave behind the further you will advance.

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A great way to understand yourself is to seriously reflect on everything you find irritating in others.

Listening well is a superpower. While listening to someone you love keep asking them “Is there more?” until there is no more.

When you forgive others they may not notice but you will heal. Forgiveness is not something we do for others; it is a gift to ourselves.

An honest friend is someone who wants nothing at all from you.

Measure your wealth not by the things you can buy but by the things that no money can buy.

Even if you don’t say anything if you listen carefully people will consider you a great conversationalist.

“Which choice will pay off more later than now?”

Pay attention to who you are around when you feel your best. Be with them more often.

Unhappiness comes from wanting what others have. Happiness comes from wanting what you already have.

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