A life that blooms from the accumulation of the present
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Book Introduction
The brightest moment in life is now
The story of leaving Doosan Group and embarking on a new journey
The new book, "A Life That Blooms by Accumulating Present Times," by former Doosan Group Chairman Park Yong-man, who has embarked on a new journey from being a CEO of a leading Korean company to becoming a CEO of life, has been published.
The author, who has lived a passionate life like no other, is raising expectations for his new collection of essays, published four years after his first book, “Even the Shade is Life,” as it contains stories told for the first time by the author, who has lived a passionate life like no other, outside of his duties as a businessman.
While my first book contained the ups and downs I experienced on the front lines of management, this new book shares my reflections as an adult in society and a citizen living in this era.
As a loving husband who respects his wife, a grandfather who cares for his grandchildren, and a neighbor who continues to do good deeds in unseen places, his image of savoring the simple joys of everyday life resonates with a wide range of readers.
The story of leaving Doosan Group and embarking on a new journey
The new book, "A Life That Blooms by Accumulating Present Times," by former Doosan Group Chairman Park Yong-man, who has embarked on a new journey from being a CEO of a leading Korean company to becoming a CEO of life, has been published.
The author, who has lived a passionate life like no other, is raising expectations for his new collection of essays, published four years after his first book, “Even the Shade is Life,” as it contains stories told for the first time by the author, who has lived a passionate life like no other, outside of his duties as a businessman.
While my first book contained the ups and downs I experienced on the front lines of management, this new book shares my reflections as an adult in society and a citizen living in this era.
As a loving husband who respects his wife, a grandfather who cares for his grandchildren, and a neighbor who continues to do good deeds in unseen places, his image of savoring the simple joys of everyday life resonates with a wide range of readers.
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index
Prologue: A Joyful Life That's Not Perfect
1
A proud apology
One more game tomorrow
Change your perspective
Turn over from the bottom
Greater than the fruits of one's labor
Let's not lay the rails ourselves
How well do I have to do?
I'm sorry, that's why
If you hear gossip
I am a net
It's okay if you don't finish
Let the future come to me
Tips for refusing
Inventory Management of Anger
There is no such thing as a useless person.
I can't breathe
Happy retirement plans
There is no right answer to stress,
Business secrets
Let's not make tomorrow hell
Who is my person?
The opportunity is today
The world of young people
Politics is about making your voice heard
2
If you want to know a little more
What's hidden in food
emotional wounds
Informal prayer
Betrayal and forgiveness
There is nothing to lose
When starting a conversation
In the room where life was going on
A moment when strength comes naturally
God uses his head a lot
The lie of being honest
Peace is creeping in
During the given time
For those who find it a bit salty
You'll do better next time, right?
I am confident that I will not regret it
What money can't buy
3
That's what it was then
Who should I ask?
Just once
Strange conversation
Curiosity and uncertainty
The feeling of being loved
A taste that brings back memories
If love is the foundation
To become a full-fledged adult
When a friend asks you to borrow money
How to overcome Monday blues
One thing you absolutely need to know about nagging
How to deal with show-offs
Director of Happiness
The world seen through a window
It's better to live a life with a smile, if possible.
Losing memories is also God's will
Epilogue: Don't Envy Anything
1
A proud apology
One more game tomorrow
Change your perspective
Turn over from the bottom
Greater than the fruits of one's labor
Let's not lay the rails ourselves
How well do I have to do?
I'm sorry, that's why
If you hear gossip
I am a net
It's okay if you don't finish
Let the future come to me
Tips for refusing
Inventory Management of Anger
There is no such thing as a useless person.
I can't breathe
Happy retirement plans
There is no right answer to stress,
Business secrets
Let's not make tomorrow hell
Who is my person?
The opportunity is today
The world of young people
Politics is about making your voice heard
2
If you want to know a little more
What's hidden in food
emotional wounds
Informal prayer
Betrayal and forgiveness
There is nothing to lose
When starting a conversation
In the room where life was going on
A moment when strength comes naturally
God uses his head a lot
The lie of being honest
Peace is creeping in
During the given time
For those who find it a bit salty
You'll do better next time, right?
I am confident that I will not regret it
What money can't buy
3
That's what it was then
Who should I ask?
Just once
Strange conversation
Curiosity and uncertainty
The feeling of being loved
A taste that brings back memories
If love is the foundation
To become a full-fledged adult
When a friend asks you to borrow money
How to overcome Monday blues
One thing you absolutely need to know about nagging
How to deal with show-offs
Director of Happiness
The world seen through a window
It's better to live a life with a smile, if possible.
Losing memories is also God's will
Epilogue: Don't Envy Anything
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It is arrogance to think that we know more about the world and that we are wiser.
We have no idea what the world will be like.
It is our generation that is truly not taking on the challenge.
The challenge for our generation is to believe in young people and open up the possibilities they desire.
Our experience of living in this world shows that there are many things that are incredibly unsettling, but leaving it to the youth is the last challenge our generation must face.
--- p.48
Solitude forces you into a corner and makes you alone, even when you are in a crowd.
The loud conversation of the crowd, which is painful to the ears, comes across as just noise to him.
I feel lonely when I can sit with my friends and talk for hours and still not be able to escape my own world.
We try to have a conversation with someone who can open up and empathize with us, but it's common to hit a wall.
If you have just one person who sympathizes with you, you won't be lonely.
The beginning of empathy is listening.
No matter how eloquent or good a storyteller you are, empathy is impossible if you don't listen to what I'm saying.
A person who listens is more reliable than a person who tells a story.
And when I think that there is a passage for my story, I am not lonely.
--- p.58
Not everything is worthwhile if you set a goal and achieve it.
Sometimes I give up in the middle, and sometimes I just get excited and end up with nothing but a plan.
Even if you don't reach your goal, if you started something with the intention of having fun and being happy, I hope you have had fun and been happy.
Of course, you may be happier and more joyful when you reach your goal, but there is no need to be stubborn or grit your teeth.
What is clear is that after changing my thinking like this, there are many things that make me feel comfortable and happy.
--- p.61
When it comes to helping others, it's dangerous to think that I'm the one giving and you're the one receiving.
The idea that it is okay for people who are having a hard time to eat food that is inconvenient to put on the table is absurd.
(…) Even now, I am always sensitive whenever I enter the kitchen.
I am concerned that we should not provide food that is even slightly inadequate to our underprivileged neighbors.
If you cannot uphold this basic belief in equality, you are not qualified to engage in volunteer work.
It may seem like a food and hygiene issue, but if you follow the thread, what lies deep inside is ultimately a question of attitude toward equality.
The giving position, the receiving position, the possessing position, the lacking position, the superior position, the inferior position, it is easy to divide them all into A and B or superior and inferior positions.
But we must remember that the root cause behind it all is that we are all equal human beings.
--- pp.121-122
When I worked at a company, dealing with young people always broke my heart.
I thought about how much I must have suffered from not getting enough points to pass the college entrance exam as a child.
So, if possible, I wanted to say the same thing differently.
It's not that he's not good at speaking, he's just more careful with his words.
It's not that he started late, it's just that he prepared more thoroughly.
Who said you had many shortcomings?
It seems like there's a lot more we can do to improve.
We have no idea what the world will be like.
It is our generation that is truly not taking on the challenge.
The challenge for our generation is to believe in young people and open up the possibilities they desire.
Our experience of living in this world shows that there are many things that are incredibly unsettling, but leaving it to the youth is the last challenge our generation must face.
--- p.48
Solitude forces you into a corner and makes you alone, even when you are in a crowd.
The loud conversation of the crowd, which is painful to the ears, comes across as just noise to him.
I feel lonely when I can sit with my friends and talk for hours and still not be able to escape my own world.
We try to have a conversation with someone who can open up and empathize with us, but it's common to hit a wall.
If you have just one person who sympathizes with you, you won't be lonely.
The beginning of empathy is listening.
No matter how eloquent or good a storyteller you are, empathy is impossible if you don't listen to what I'm saying.
A person who listens is more reliable than a person who tells a story.
And when I think that there is a passage for my story, I am not lonely.
--- p.58
Not everything is worthwhile if you set a goal and achieve it.
Sometimes I give up in the middle, and sometimes I just get excited and end up with nothing but a plan.
Even if you don't reach your goal, if you started something with the intention of having fun and being happy, I hope you have had fun and been happy.
Of course, you may be happier and more joyful when you reach your goal, but there is no need to be stubborn or grit your teeth.
What is clear is that after changing my thinking like this, there are many things that make me feel comfortable and happy.
--- p.61
When it comes to helping others, it's dangerous to think that I'm the one giving and you're the one receiving.
The idea that it is okay for people who are having a hard time to eat food that is inconvenient to put on the table is absurd.
(…) Even now, I am always sensitive whenever I enter the kitchen.
I am concerned that we should not provide food that is even slightly inadequate to our underprivileged neighbors.
If you cannot uphold this basic belief in equality, you are not qualified to engage in volunteer work.
It may seem like a food and hygiene issue, but if you follow the thread, what lies deep inside is ultimately a question of attitude toward equality.
The giving position, the receiving position, the possessing position, the lacking position, the superior position, the inferior position, it is easy to divide them all into A and B or superior and inferior positions.
But we must remember that the root cause behind it all is that we are all equal human beings.
--- pp.121-122
When I worked at a company, dealing with young people always broke my heart.
I thought about how much I must have suffered from not getting enough points to pass the college entrance exam as a child.
So, if possible, I wanted to say the same thing differently.
It's not that he's not good at speaking, he's just more careful with his words.
It's not that he started late, it's just that he prepared more thoroughly.
Who said you had many shortcomings?
It seems like there's a lot more we can do to improve.
--- pp.203-204
Publisher's Review
From a business manager to a life manager,
The Wisdom of Life Discovered by Humanist Chairman Park Yong-man
A grounded manager who experienced the dynamic industrial landscape of Korea's economic growth period, an enterprising leader who led his organization's leap forward through bold innovation, and a businessman who achieved numerous accomplishments while serving as Chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the path of former Doosan Group Chairman Park Yong-man has paralleled the important twists and turns of Korean society.
At the same time, he has always been in the spotlight not only as a successful businessman, but also as a curious 'early adopter' and humorous CEO of a large corporation who communicates through social media.
The author, who fully revealed such diverse aspects in his first book, shows hidden charms and even more human aspects in this new book.
The author, who has led a large organization for a long time, writes frankly about career management and networking, and his thoughts are valuable advice that you won't find anywhere else.
He also reveals his own secrets to enriching everyday life, including the true value of forgiveness and the art of rejection learned from management, as well as ways to overcome Monday blues and deal with gossip.
This book is full of simple wisdom and heartwarming laughter discovered by Chairman Park Yong-man, a humanist with a human touch, as he transformed from a "corporate manager" to a "life manager."
A friendly adult that the younger generation can trust and rely on,
A warm neighbor who lends a helping hand to the underprivileged elderly
The author's special affection for the younger generation has been well known since his time in office.
In this book, as you read about his beliefs about new employee interviews and hiring methods, and the conversations he has had with young people on social media and book talks, you will see his unwavering love for young people.
However, this does not mean that he only provides unconditional support, and does not hesitate to offer loving criticism when necessary.
He emphasizes to young people that they must actively participate in politics as leaders of Korean society and have a sense of responsibility to fulfill their roles as members of society.
Rather than asserting authority, he listens to the concerns and pains of young people first and provides sincere advice.
He points out to the older generation that the low birth rate problem cannot be solved simply through economic support, and emphasizes that the last challenge they must face is to trust the next generation and give them opportunities.
It is our generation that is truly not taking on the challenge.
The challenge for our generation is to believe in young people and open up the possibilities they desire.
From our experience of living in the world, we know that there are many things that are incredibly unsettling, but leaving it to the youth is the last challenge our generation must face. _From the text
In "A Life That Blooms from the Accumulation of Present Times," you can see not only the author's public activities, but also his true self as a husband, grandfather, and ordinary neighbor.
The story of his love affair with his wife during his early years in society and his memories of his time studying abroad when things were not so good are filled with his unwavering love for his wife.
It is more meaningful because it goes beyond a personal story and leads to reflection on marital relationships, where husbands and wives must respect each other and faithfully balance work and family.
The sight of a caring grandfather cooking with his grandchildren, recalling the taste of his grandmother's cooking from his childhood, is also touching.
The longing to remember a grandmother who has passed away is not just a personal emotion, but also a driving force that solidifies one's attitude toward caring for the elderly in need.
How to live for happiness
I'm trying to make today a day full of laughter.
The author, a Catholic with the baptismal name 'Silvano', is also known for establishing the Korean branch of the international relief organization 'Knights of Malta'.
Rather than remaining a narrow-minded religious person who forces his beliefs on others, he strives to lead by example in word and deed.
At dawn, I roll up my sleeves and carefully prepare side dishes using the best ingredients. As I walk, I climb the alleys that make me out of breath to visit elderly people living alone.
Rather than just providing financial support or donations, we dedicate our time and energy to truly embody the meaning of service.
His activities, not only as a devout believer but also as a citizen living in Korean society, extend a warm hand to the marginalized, remind us of the true attitude of a believer regardless of religion, and resonate with a wider readership.
In an age when respectable adults are rare, the author's easygoing wisdom and humane humor contained in "A Life That Blooms by Accumulating Presents" resonate with a special resonance.
He lives today as a practicing believer, an active citizen, and a warm neighbor, and his life is still ongoing, moving forward toward future challenges rather than looking back on yesterday's success.
“A grand future is good, and reflecting on the past is good, but the past cannot be changed by going back, and the future cannot be seen in advance.
“The more sincere you are in the present, the more opportunities you can see in the future,” I always emphasized, speaking from my own experience.
That's why I always say that the first step in a career is to consistently build up sincere now and sincere today.
That way, opportunities will come and you will see more things.
It is impossible to achieve a grand vision or goal all of a sudden.
If the future is to be influenced by anything, it depends on what we do and how we do it today.
In other words, changing the future is only possible today._From the text
Park Yong-man (author)'s words
Looking back, everything was like that.
There was a time when the things I desperately wanted seemed to be the right answer.
However, while there were times when I got so absorbed in my thoughts that I ended up with the right answer, there were also many times when I ended up with the wrong answer because I was so absorbed in my thoughts.
Life is about making mistakes, but it's also about always being careful not to make another mistake in the future and being frustrated beforehand.
I haven't lived long enough to come up with a conclusion yet, and even if I did, I'm not wise enough to be confident in it. That's what I see in the mirror.
Still, unraveling those stories and sharing them with someone is in itself a joyous and secretly fulfilling experience.
If I have many people who empathize with me like friends, my life will become more secure. If not, there will be more homework to learn and realize, so I will end up looking more to the future than the past.
I wondered if I had enough stories left in my life to publish a second book, but that in itself was arrogance.
It's not perfect and lacking, so there's more to the story, and I still can't stop imagining the future with joy, so looking back on the past becomes a new story.
So I was able to write it down again as if I was telling it to a friend.
- From "Prologue: A Joyful Life That's Not Perfect"
The Wisdom of Life Discovered by Humanist Chairman Park Yong-man
A grounded manager who experienced the dynamic industrial landscape of Korea's economic growth period, an enterprising leader who led his organization's leap forward through bold innovation, and a businessman who achieved numerous accomplishments while serving as Chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the path of former Doosan Group Chairman Park Yong-man has paralleled the important twists and turns of Korean society.
At the same time, he has always been in the spotlight not only as a successful businessman, but also as a curious 'early adopter' and humorous CEO of a large corporation who communicates through social media.
The author, who fully revealed such diverse aspects in his first book, shows hidden charms and even more human aspects in this new book.
The author, who has led a large organization for a long time, writes frankly about career management and networking, and his thoughts are valuable advice that you won't find anywhere else.
He also reveals his own secrets to enriching everyday life, including the true value of forgiveness and the art of rejection learned from management, as well as ways to overcome Monday blues and deal with gossip.
This book is full of simple wisdom and heartwarming laughter discovered by Chairman Park Yong-man, a humanist with a human touch, as he transformed from a "corporate manager" to a "life manager."
A friendly adult that the younger generation can trust and rely on,
A warm neighbor who lends a helping hand to the underprivileged elderly
The author's special affection for the younger generation has been well known since his time in office.
In this book, as you read about his beliefs about new employee interviews and hiring methods, and the conversations he has had with young people on social media and book talks, you will see his unwavering love for young people.
However, this does not mean that he only provides unconditional support, and does not hesitate to offer loving criticism when necessary.
He emphasizes to young people that they must actively participate in politics as leaders of Korean society and have a sense of responsibility to fulfill their roles as members of society.
Rather than asserting authority, he listens to the concerns and pains of young people first and provides sincere advice.
He points out to the older generation that the low birth rate problem cannot be solved simply through economic support, and emphasizes that the last challenge they must face is to trust the next generation and give them opportunities.
It is our generation that is truly not taking on the challenge.
The challenge for our generation is to believe in young people and open up the possibilities they desire.
From our experience of living in the world, we know that there are many things that are incredibly unsettling, but leaving it to the youth is the last challenge our generation must face. _From the text
In "A Life That Blooms from the Accumulation of Present Times," you can see not only the author's public activities, but also his true self as a husband, grandfather, and ordinary neighbor.
The story of his love affair with his wife during his early years in society and his memories of his time studying abroad when things were not so good are filled with his unwavering love for his wife.
It is more meaningful because it goes beyond a personal story and leads to reflection on marital relationships, where husbands and wives must respect each other and faithfully balance work and family.
The sight of a caring grandfather cooking with his grandchildren, recalling the taste of his grandmother's cooking from his childhood, is also touching.
The longing to remember a grandmother who has passed away is not just a personal emotion, but also a driving force that solidifies one's attitude toward caring for the elderly in need.
How to live for happiness
I'm trying to make today a day full of laughter.
The author, a Catholic with the baptismal name 'Silvano', is also known for establishing the Korean branch of the international relief organization 'Knights of Malta'.
Rather than remaining a narrow-minded religious person who forces his beliefs on others, he strives to lead by example in word and deed.
At dawn, I roll up my sleeves and carefully prepare side dishes using the best ingredients. As I walk, I climb the alleys that make me out of breath to visit elderly people living alone.
Rather than just providing financial support or donations, we dedicate our time and energy to truly embody the meaning of service.
His activities, not only as a devout believer but also as a citizen living in Korean society, extend a warm hand to the marginalized, remind us of the true attitude of a believer regardless of religion, and resonate with a wider readership.
In an age when respectable adults are rare, the author's easygoing wisdom and humane humor contained in "A Life That Blooms by Accumulating Presents" resonate with a special resonance.
He lives today as a practicing believer, an active citizen, and a warm neighbor, and his life is still ongoing, moving forward toward future challenges rather than looking back on yesterday's success.
“A grand future is good, and reflecting on the past is good, but the past cannot be changed by going back, and the future cannot be seen in advance.
“The more sincere you are in the present, the more opportunities you can see in the future,” I always emphasized, speaking from my own experience.
That's why I always say that the first step in a career is to consistently build up sincere now and sincere today.
That way, opportunities will come and you will see more things.
It is impossible to achieve a grand vision or goal all of a sudden.
If the future is to be influenced by anything, it depends on what we do and how we do it today.
In other words, changing the future is only possible today._From the text
Park Yong-man (author)'s words
Looking back, everything was like that.
There was a time when the things I desperately wanted seemed to be the right answer.
However, while there were times when I got so absorbed in my thoughts that I ended up with the right answer, there were also many times when I ended up with the wrong answer because I was so absorbed in my thoughts.
Life is about making mistakes, but it's also about always being careful not to make another mistake in the future and being frustrated beforehand.
I haven't lived long enough to come up with a conclusion yet, and even if I did, I'm not wise enough to be confident in it. That's what I see in the mirror.
Still, unraveling those stories and sharing them with someone is in itself a joyous and secretly fulfilling experience.
If I have many people who empathize with me like friends, my life will become more secure. If not, there will be more homework to learn and realize, so I will end up looking more to the future than the past.
I wondered if I had enough stories left in my life to publish a second book, but that in itself was arrogance.
It's not perfect and lacking, so there's more to the story, and I still can't stop imagining the future with joy, so looking back on the past becomes a new story.
So I was able to write it down again as if I was telling it to a friend.
- From "Prologue: A Joyful Life That's Not Perfect"
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: July 10, 2025
- Page count, weight, size: 252 pages | 372g | 135*205*17mm
- ISBN13: 9788960909380
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