Death cannot be controlled, but life can be designed.
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Book Introduction
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In the end, what matters is your attitude towards life.What is the most important thing in life? Vitali Kasnelson, a materially successful author, says the most important thing in life is finding meaning and value in living.
The values of life and unwavering spirit found in Stoic philosophy and classical music resonate deeply with those who have lost their way in life.
April 4, 2025. Self-Development PD Oh Da-eun
★★★★★
Forbes Magazine raves, "The Benjamin Graham of a New Era"
"This book was so moving, honest, and insightful that I couldn't put it down!" Highly recommended by Morgan Housel, author of "The Immutable Laws" and "The Psychology of Money."
For an unshakable life
What should we practice?
Praised by world-renowned celebrities
The power of inner wisdom
We repeat the same routine every day, earn money, and plan for the future.
But the essential questions of life still remain.
What do we live for? Can money and success truly be the purpose of life? Investor and author Vitaly Kasnelson embarks on a journey beyond financial freedom to find a truly meaningful life.
Although he achieved great success as an investor, he realized that chasing money alone cannot be the ultimate goal in life.
Ultimately, what matters is how we live in the present moment, rather than fearing death, which we cannot control.
His book, "You Can't Control Death, But You Can Design Your Life," draws on Stoic philosophy to teach us how to cultivate emotional resilience and self-control, build an unwavering inner self, and design our own path without being swayed by money and desire.
This book will serve as a valuable compass for anyone seeking to establish their own philosophy and live a more meaningful life in an uncertain world.
Forbes Magazine raves, "The Benjamin Graham of a New Era"
"This book was so moving, honest, and insightful that I couldn't put it down!" Highly recommended by Morgan Housel, author of "The Immutable Laws" and "The Psychology of Money."
For an unshakable life
What should we practice?
Praised by world-renowned celebrities
The power of inner wisdom
We repeat the same routine every day, earn money, and plan for the future.
But the essential questions of life still remain.
What do we live for? Can money and success truly be the purpose of life? Investor and author Vitaly Kasnelson embarks on a journey beyond financial freedom to find a truly meaningful life.
Although he achieved great success as an investor, he realized that chasing money alone cannot be the ultimate goal in life.
Ultimately, what matters is how we live in the present moment, rather than fearing death, which we cannot control.
His book, "You Can't Control Death, But You Can Design Your Life," draws on Stoic philosophy to teach us how to cultivate emotional resilience and self-control, build an unwavering inner self, and design our own path without being swayed by money and desire.
This book will serve as a valuable compass for anyone seeking to establish their own philosophy and live a more meaningful life in an uncertain world.
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index
Recommendation
Preface to the Korean edition
Introduction - How to Read This Book
Chapter 1.
Eternal student of the school of life
Country of Origin: Russia, Country of Manufacture: USA
Soul in the Game
I'm speechless
The birth of the youngest
Happiness feels like this
Why torture children with classical music?
Reading and listening
Immature dad
Girls' Gambit
My Russian Book
Parents are Don Quixote
Chapter 2.
Take a deep breath of the world
My heart is in San Francisco
Remember Santa Fe
Europe inside me
Chapter 3.
Build up each day
I don't eat dessert.
8%
Sleep can't be saved
I don't eat pork
I go to a party every day.
Better late than never
You are responsible for what you have tamed.
The timer is set for 6 months
Financial Advice That Changed Your Life
Chapter 4.
Stoicism, Part 1 - The Operating System of Life
A program called Stoicism
Knowledge and Action
Control dichotomy
Event, Judgment, and Response Framework
Negative visualization
last moment
Reframing
temporary insanity
Every day is a new day
Other people's thoughts
insult
Beta version
Come, covet your neighbor's wife.
The Sophists' Feast of Words
Establishing a Stoic Routine in Your Subconscious
cold shower
Want to become one? Do it!
Chapter 5.
Stoicism, Part 2 - Values and Goals
material success
The person who is always right
if
Reversal: Building Habits with "What If"
Good values start with good problems.
Are you willing to endure pain?
Good value
Stillness in Movement
Four books
One more thing
Chapter 6.
About creativity
Don't be swayed by your environment
As you say
Opera, Pain, and Investment
The power of writing
AC/DC effect
Roller Coaster of Creation
Chapter 7.
Play life like music
Why I Write About Composers
Tchaikovsky, the master of emotion
Shadow of others
The revolution brought about by Franz Liszt
Chopin's duality
The fantastic Symphonie Fantastique
Bruckner, the humble and bizarre native solo fanatic
Skills for a Meaningful Life
Going out - no more sugar
Preface to the Korean edition
Introduction - How to Read This Book
Chapter 1.
Eternal student of the school of life
Country of Origin: Russia, Country of Manufacture: USA
Soul in the Game
I'm speechless
The birth of the youngest
Happiness feels like this
Why torture children with classical music?
Reading and listening
Immature dad
Girls' Gambit
My Russian Book
Parents are Don Quixote
Chapter 2.
Take a deep breath of the world
My heart is in San Francisco
Remember Santa Fe
Europe inside me
Chapter 3.
Build up each day
I don't eat dessert.
8%
Sleep can't be saved
I don't eat pork
I go to a party every day.
Better late than never
You are responsible for what you have tamed.
The timer is set for 6 months
Financial Advice That Changed Your Life
Chapter 4.
Stoicism, Part 1 - The Operating System of Life
A program called Stoicism
Knowledge and Action
Control dichotomy
Event, Judgment, and Response Framework
Negative visualization
last moment
Reframing
temporary insanity
Every day is a new day
Other people's thoughts
insult
Beta version
Come, covet your neighbor's wife.
The Sophists' Feast of Words
Establishing a Stoic Routine in Your Subconscious
cold shower
Want to become one? Do it!
Chapter 5.
Stoicism, Part 2 - Values and Goals
material success
The person who is always right
if
Reversal: Building Habits with "What If"
Good values start with good problems.
Are you willing to endure pain?
Good value
Stillness in Movement
Four books
One more thing
Chapter 6.
About creativity
Don't be swayed by your environment
As you say
Opera, Pain, and Investment
The power of writing
AC/DC effect
Roller Coaster of Creation
Chapter 7.
Play life like music
Why I Write About Composers
Tchaikovsky, the master of emotion
Shadow of others
The revolution brought about by Franz Liszt
Chopin's duality
The fantastic Symphonie Fantastique
Bruckner, the humble and bizarre native solo fanatic
Skills for a Meaningful Life
Going out - no more sugar
Detailed image
Into the book
Keep the sacred taboo.
Love what you do.
Always be a student of the school of life as you live.
Focus.
And constantly improve.
Find art in what you do.
Make it your own.
Be proud.
Be a net positive influence on society.
Following these principles won't guarantee you a sky-high bank balance, but it will certainly lead to a fulfilling and meaningful life.
It's simple.
Play Soul in the Game!
--- From "Chapter 1: Eternal Students of the School of Life"
One reason I like the Jeffersonian way of dining is that it eliminates the awkwardness that comes with table conversation.
You can learn anything from the people sitting next to you and hear a variety of opinions.
And there's no need to bring up the weather or other meaningless topics to avoid awkwardness.
It's the perfect way for anyone who wants to learn from others.
--- From "Chapter 2: Breathing Deeply into the World"
Now is the time to cherish and rebuild good habits from the past while simultaneously building new ones.
I'm looking forward to the future.
I hope you do too!
--- From "Chapter 3 One Day at a Time"
The more we associate our happiness with things beyond our control, the more we become at the mercy of negative changes in the external world.
Therefore, you must be careful when setting goals.
Goals should be internal factors we can control and process-oriented.
--- From "Chapter 4 Stoicism: Part 1 - The Operating System of Life"
Stoic philosophy is not an academic activity, but a practical life.
Even Seneca and Marcus, who were Stoic philosophers, were not scholars.
Marcus ruled the Roman Empire, and Seneca lived a busy life as a true Renaissance man.
As mentioned earlier, Stoic philosophy is an operating system for real life, a way of life that requires practice.
Love what you do.
Always be a student of the school of life as you live.
Focus.
And constantly improve.
Find art in what you do.
Make it your own.
Be proud.
Be a net positive influence on society.
Following these principles won't guarantee you a sky-high bank balance, but it will certainly lead to a fulfilling and meaningful life.
It's simple.
Play Soul in the Game!
--- From "Chapter 1: Eternal Students of the School of Life"
One reason I like the Jeffersonian way of dining is that it eliminates the awkwardness that comes with table conversation.
You can learn anything from the people sitting next to you and hear a variety of opinions.
And there's no need to bring up the weather or other meaningless topics to avoid awkwardness.
It's the perfect way for anyone who wants to learn from others.
--- From "Chapter 2: Breathing Deeply into the World"
Now is the time to cherish and rebuild good habits from the past while simultaneously building new ones.
I'm looking forward to the future.
I hope you do too!
--- From "Chapter 3 One Day at a Time"
The more we associate our happiness with things beyond our control, the more we become at the mercy of negative changes in the external world.
Therefore, you must be careful when setting goals.
Goals should be internal factors we can control and process-oriented.
--- From "Chapter 4 Stoicism: Part 1 - The Operating System of Life"
Stoic philosophy is not an academic activity, but a practical life.
Even Seneca and Marcus, who were Stoic philosophers, were not scholars.
Marcus ruled the Roman Empire, and Seneca lived a busy life as a true Renaissance man.
As mentioned earlier, Stoic philosophy is an operating system for real life, a way of life that requires practice.
--- From "Chapter 5 Stoicism, Part 2: Values and Goals"
Publisher's Review
The most important investment in life is
It's about finding the meaning of life
We invest every day for a better future.
We run towards our goals of higher salary, better job, and stable assets.
So, what percentage of return should we be satisfied with? 100%? 200%? But the higher that number, the further away we become from satisfaction, and the more unhappy we become amidst endless desire.
If there is no 'true meaning of life'.
"You Can't Control Death, But You Can Plan Your Life" is the story of Vitali Kasnelson, a successful investor who one day realized something more important: investing in life.
His writing journey, which began with contributions to prestigious media outlets such as the Financial Times and Fortune, provides an opportunity for many who have lost their direction in life while obsessed with money and success to reflect on themselves.
It was only through writing that he began to contemplate what he should live for, and in the process, he discovered the essence of life through philosophy and classical music.
Invest, invest consistently
Beyond material success, for your own life
When we think of investing, we often think of stocks, real estate, and economic growth.
But that's not the kind of investment the author is talking about.
He emphasizes that what is truly important is for us to consistently invest in the essential values of life.
But this investment doesn't have to be grand.
Taking a walk once a week, getting enough sleep, spending more time with family, and slowly savoring a cup of coffee—these seemingly small things are the most important elements that sustain our lives.
He says that when we consciously choose small daily habits, we can naturally discover meaning in life.
And the book kindly provides specific ways to put this into practice.
What Stoic philosophy and classics say
A mindset for an unwavering life
If we want to find meaning in life, where should we turn? Through Stoic philosophy and classical music, the author learned how to cultivate a steadfast spirit even in the midst of uncertainty.
Stoic philosophy taught him to let go of what he couldn't control and focus on what he could control.
He reinterprets concepts such as the 'control dichotomy', 'negative visualization', and 'reframing' from a modern perspective and introduces ways to apply them to real life.
When faced with life's difficulties and trials, we delve deeply into how to embrace and overcome them rather than avoid them.
Additionally, it shares the process of finding creativity, emotional depth, and meaning in life through the music and lives of classical masters such as Tchaikovsky and Liszt.
It shows that music can go beyond a simple hobby and influence one's attitude and way of thinking, providing readers with new inspiration.
There is no one who has not invested in his or her life.
Wherever we are, where we are at this moment is the result of our own efforts.
But in the pursuit of higher goals and greater achievements, aren't we running solely toward "success" rather than life itself? This book will serve as a pause for those who haven't even had a chance to reflect on their lives.
It will also provide greater courage and direction to those who truly value life.
I hope that through this book, more people will find meaning in life, and I share an excerpt from the author's preface to the Korean edition.
“Please read slowly.
A few pages a day, chewing on them calmly.
And by the time you finish the last chapter, this book will show you what spark you need in your life.”
It's about finding the meaning of life
We invest every day for a better future.
We run towards our goals of higher salary, better job, and stable assets.
So, what percentage of return should we be satisfied with? 100%? 200%? But the higher that number, the further away we become from satisfaction, and the more unhappy we become amidst endless desire.
If there is no 'true meaning of life'.
"You Can't Control Death, But You Can Plan Your Life" is the story of Vitali Kasnelson, a successful investor who one day realized something more important: investing in life.
His writing journey, which began with contributions to prestigious media outlets such as the Financial Times and Fortune, provides an opportunity for many who have lost their direction in life while obsessed with money and success to reflect on themselves.
It was only through writing that he began to contemplate what he should live for, and in the process, he discovered the essence of life through philosophy and classical music.
Invest, invest consistently
Beyond material success, for your own life
When we think of investing, we often think of stocks, real estate, and economic growth.
But that's not the kind of investment the author is talking about.
He emphasizes that what is truly important is for us to consistently invest in the essential values of life.
But this investment doesn't have to be grand.
Taking a walk once a week, getting enough sleep, spending more time with family, and slowly savoring a cup of coffee—these seemingly small things are the most important elements that sustain our lives.
He says that when we consciously choose small daily habits, we can naturally discover meaning in life.
And the book kindly provides specific ways to put this into practice.
What Stoic philosophy and classics say
A mindset for an unwavering life
If we want to find meaning in life, where should we turn? Through Stoic philosophy and classical music, the author learned how to cultivate a steadfast spirit even in the midst of uncertainty.
Stoic philosophy taught him to let go of what he couldn't control and focus on what he could control.
He reinterprets concepts such as the 'control dichotomy', 'negative visualization', and 'reframing' from a modern perspective and introduces ways to apply them to real life.
When faced with life's difficulties and trials, we delve deeply into how to embrace and overcome them rather than avoid them.
Additionally, it shares the process of finding creativity, emotional depth, and meaning in life through the music and lives of classical masters such as Tchaikovsky and Liszt.
It shows that music can go beyond a simple hobby and influence one's attitude and way of thinking, providing readers with new inspiration.
There is no one who has not invested in his or her life.
Wherever we are, where we are at this moment is the result of our own efforts.
But in the pursuit of higher goals and greater achievements, aren't we running solely toward "success" rather than life itself? This book will serve as a pause for those who haven't even had a chance to reflect on their lives.
It will also provide greater courage and direction to those who truly value life.
I hope that through this book, more people will find meaning in life, and I share an excerpt from the author's preface to the Korean edition.
“Please read slowly.
A few pages a day, chewing on them calmly.
And by the time you finish the last chapter, this book will show you what spark you need in your life.”
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: March 26, 2025
- Page count, weight, size: 448 pages | 582g | 140*210*29mm
- ISBN13: 9791193262412
- ISBN10: 1193262410
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