Prologue: The sentences I transcribe determine the world I will live in.

Chapter 1_ Relationships
The most unfortunate adult is one who cannot enjoy being alone.

The more I reject things, the closer I get to the life I want.
Networking isn't about expanding, it's about narrowing.
Get away from people who make you feel uncomfortable
We must break free from the obsession with isolation and bullying.
The most unfortunate adult is one who cannot enjoy being alone.
The winner is the one who does his job instead of hating someone.
Any apple with 'myeon' in it is fake.
No matter how well I do in interpersonal relationships, problems can arise.
If you don't know what kindness is, let me teach you with kindness.
If you've made up your mind, don't explain it in detail.
The best consideration is sometimes kindness.
A hero is only visible to the eyes of the hero.
People I hate, others hate too.
Why you should cut ties with someone who cuts you off mid-sentence
Don't tolerate nonsense
7 Things You Should Never Tell Someone, No Matter How Close You Are
It's not that I can't refuse because I feel sorry for the other person.
Don't discuss life with someone who fills his days with complaints. 5

Chapter 2: Self-Esteem
I was born to have fun with myself

Humility in youth is rather arrogance.
I shine most brightly when I stand alone.
I was born to have fun with myself
The true winner shines from behind.
A wise man does not doubt himself.
You are a person who can be trusted no matter what anyone says.
It's natural to be wrong, so don't worry about being wrong.
How to never be nervous when giving a presentation or expressing your opinion
The worst thing you can say is, "I'm not the type of person who would work in a place like this."
I must be my own best advocate.
I like people who know their weaknesses well.
Once you make a choice, believe in yourself and go all the way.
Stop worrying about 'Is this right?'
If you meet someone who has a different opinion from you
Let's give up the idea that we live for our family.
There's no need to force yourself to look bright.
It's hard for someone who's good at something to not be good at it
It doesn't start out perfect.

Chapter 3_ Happiness
Happiness has no season

The most exciting movie in the world has already begun.
It's okay not to leave anything behind
Things change when you look at the world with a grateful heart.
Is it too late to start at 30?
Laughter is a small daily reward in life.
There is no need to worry for more than 3 minutes.
Happiness has no season
High-level people don't get depressed when they look at other people's social media.
5 Things You Need to Know Before You Turn 40 to Avoid Regrets
Unless you die, everything passes.
I thought they were useless, but looking back, they were precious things
True growth is only possible when you are honest about your desires.
You should stay away from people who only blame others.
The person with nothing to lose is the most fearful.
If you want to make my sensitive self comfortable
How to Find True Friends Who Will Stay with You Until Old Age
If I change myself, everything around me changes.

Chapter 4_ Passion
Start your day without rules or fears.

I'm having a hot summer of my life right now.
Even if it doesn't feel like it's going well, you have to keep going.
Start your day without rules or fears.
The power to add dignity to life and view the world with wisdom
The person who just does it is the most powerful.
Life is a game where the first one to recover wins.
Failure is like a hole in a donut.
Those who repeat will succeed, even if by mistake.
The times I fell and cried are my true competitive edge.
Misconceptions You Must Reflect on to Live as an Adult
Wandering is a time to build the foundation for miracles.
Hang on to something that no one expects you to do.
A wonderful life comes when you dream your wildest dreams.
There is no mental strength that surpasses physical strength.
Giving up becomes a habit if you keep repeating it.
I am a person who can do anything
Investing with a smile for 10 years
Early morning exercise creates a better life.

Chapter 5_ Intelligence
The size of the specs is equal to the size of the fear.

The most dangerous thought that ruins me
Life will be easier if you can do this before you turn 40.
Why there are many who are learned, but few who are enlightened
A little shame actually benefits me.
We need passion driven by intelligence.
You should hear this often in your youth.
An enlightened person doesn't say things I don't want to hear.
The moment you replace experience with technology, life is over.
The size of the specs is equal to the size of the fear.
This is what you see when you connect with someone at the top.
Don't spare any expense to experience the best service.
Why You Should Meet Someone Who Observes You Carefully
A person who helps me discover my value even though I don't know it
The useless moments you realize when you're over forty
How the wise man perceives the truth
These words that prevent me from growing throughout my life
The moment I talk about the past, my life regresses.

Chapter 6_ Love
You have to know how to shake to not break.

Can we talk about youth without love?
Why You Should Be Kind to Yourself When Times Are Hard
To you who worries about things that haven't happened yet
I must live as my most attractive self.
Find the 'kick of life' called emotion
How to Make the Most of Your 20s
The wisest way to achieve your desired goals
The sad desire to be loved by everyone
Everything will get better day by day
Create your own space where you can feel at ease.
To you who is alone because you don't want to get hurt
You have to know how to shake to not break.
Let's love ourselves first, not anyone else.
We must live brightly today, which will never return.
Who is the most knowledgeable person in the world?
The rest of me doesn't care much about me.
7 Surprisingly Difficult Things But Essential for Life

Chapter 7_ Language
It's not that it doesn't exist, I just haven't seen it.

Redefine important words yourself
Let's read all of an author's books.
The harmful phrase "I filled up on convenience store lunch boxes"
Looking at what he writes on social media, I can see what his future will be like.
You need to get rid of three misconceptions before you can start writing for real.
The most creative act in the world is 'writing a comment'.
5 Words to Brighten Your 20s
It's not that it doesn't exist, I just haven't seen it.
Find someone who hugs you with words like a blanket.
If someone keeps making mistakes, say this:
It's enjoyable to have a conversation with a generous person.
Abusive language can ruin your life.
What Happens to Me When I Keep a 'Better Way Finding Diary'
The conditions of writing that keep me from losing the meaning of my life
The One Question That Changes a Sensitive Person's Life
Why you get criticized for bragging when things are going well
Talent and environment don't really matter.

“As long as I believe it can get better
We are always young”

Shining memories of youth for those with the courage to start again.

What is "youth"? While the word "youth" is often used to refer to a specific period of time, the youth that Kim Jong-won speaks of is "the belief that things can get better."
It means that even when you grow old or have been temporarily discouraged by trials, anyone who has the courage to start again is young.


All living things
The summer of your life
It must be sent fiercely.

Without going through the scorching heat
There is no life that can grow.

The summer was so hot it was burning
It promises beautiful growth that will shine.

As hot as my youth was
The tomorrow I meet will shine a little brighter.

I am sending this hot
I believe in summer days.
_From the text

This is where the power of “Desperate Youth” lies.
As we trace each letter of the solid and thoughtful sentences that Kim Jong-won has laid out on paper, we are invited to a place of deep contemplation where we can look back on the trajectory of our lives and converse with ourselves.
And through this process we finally discover.
It is a message of hope that youth is not something that passes away, but can be welcomed again at any time.

“One stroke of the pen can dramatically change your life.”
A story of healing, growth, and leaps forward, blooming one by one on paper.

The reason why author Kim Jong-won emphasizes transcription is clear.
All humans are parents raising a child called 'me'. By transcribing valuable sentences, we can get to know ourselves better and grow through this.
In other words, transcribing the best writing becomes a special record that helps me grow.

“If you don’t write, your life won’t change.
“In this world where everything is uncertain, writing is the starting point of a brilliant leap forward, a moment to pause, reflect on myself, and overcome anxiety and fear.”

Yes, that's right.
Transcription is the act of borrowing someone else's sentences to hear the sound of my heart.
Sentences chewed over in one's own language grow into sparks of passion in one's heart, restoring a weary mind, awakening forgotten dreams, and giving one the courage to shake things off and move forward confidently.
And only then do I realize that I had not lost the most passionate moments of my life, but had simply forgotten them for a moment.
If you want to be reborn as a new you, if you want to meet a wider and deeper world, open 『The Essay of Youth』 and write it down carefully.
Because the trembling of the sentences remaining at our fingertips will surely lead us into the shining and brilliant world of youth.