prolog

Part 1: The Real Reason My Life Is Hard

01 Jeon Han-gil's bitter words
02 No one ordered it
03 The moment I curse at a man, I have already lost.
Those who are dragged by time vs. those who control time
05 Filial piety is practiced in different ways and at different times.
06 The Wisdom of Bamboo
07 Always starting from scratch
08 People who can't study English are lazy.
09 Don't worry about other people's business and just look ahead.
10 Let's win first
11 A great man does not argue or fight with a small person.
12 Paradigm Shifts
13 The story I wanted to tell after that

Part 2: Stop making excuses, you hypocrites!

14 Authority comes from humility.
15 If you have a three-day resolution, make a resolution every three days.
16 My father wept
17 Think that there are no 100 days in life.
18 The story of giving everything away and ultimately failing
Why I Didn't File for Bankruptcy Despite 2.5 Billion Won in Debt
20 Don't be discouraged, youth has a lot to offer.
21 A Message from God to Us
Are you thinking of applying for the civil service exam at the age of 22 or 57?
23 There is no resistance more fearful than silence.
24 Let's live with dignity and not spit while lying down.
25 How do you maintain your self-esteem?
26 Follow your talent and success will follow.
The story of paying 1.5 billion won in taxes alone
28 Humans are treacherous beings
29 Stop making excuses, you hypocrites!
30 It's no problem if you win money, it's no problem if you lose money

Part 3: Time to accumulate wisdom in life

31 Life is a monthly rent
32 There is no bluebird
33 You don't have to get married
34 To a nation that has forgotten its history...
35 I am the best, my job is the best
36 There is no perfect person in the world.
37 I just lived as I was told
38 Establishing the Ten Commandments of Life
39 The sermon I want to give
40 Two Types of People Who Shouldn't Get Along
41 The most enjoyable time is when I go to work.
42 Let's not use the term 'choice paralysis'

Part 4: "Life Independence" is Happiness

43 Don't be discouraged! Keep your shoulders back! 44 Failing isn't failure.
45 The standard of happiness is subjective.
46 From now on, make a 5-page schedule.
47 Oh my, my life is over
48 There is something to do today
49 Teacher, what is your dream?
50 Memento Mori, Carpe Diem, and Amor Fati

Appendix Hangil-rok (錄)

Acknowledgements

“You know what, you are the most precious thing in this universe!”
A spell of happiness from Jeon Han-gil, the life mentor who will hold on to the wavering "me."

A few years ago, when a difficult Korean history question was included in the civil service exam, a video of instructor Jeon Han-gil yelling at the examiner during a lecture was broadcast on the 9 o'clock news, and this further solidified his identity as "an instructor who cares about the examinees more than the examinees themselves."
His straightforward and realistic advice, which he was able to give because he had witnessed firsthand the young people who threw their bodies and minds into extreme choices during the golden years of their lives, was called the "national bitter words of life" and gave many people the driving force and courage to live.


He has become a daily lecturer in Korea, holding the record-breaking titles of #1 in satisfaction among all instructors in EBS lectures in 2004, #1 for 10 consecutive years among online students of Korean history for civil servants, and #1 in sales of Korean history textbooks for civil servants. The experiences and wisdom he has gained over the years have become the basis for his sincere advice and encouragement for young people, and his YouTube channel, "A Road Better Than Flowers," which is a collection of his "bitter words" videos, has attracted close to 300,000 subscribers in less than 3 years since its launch, bringing a positive response to those tired of irresponsible comfort and hopeless solutions.
"Your Life Is Not Funny" is also the result of dividing Jeon Han-gil's bitter words into themes of life, sharpening the message, and highlighting it clearly.

As a teacher and a senior who has lived a bit more in life, the author prepared this book in the hope that it will help wandering youth reduce the trial and error of various tasks.
His unvarnished and honest story in the book not only motivates us to pursue our dreams, but also offers a powerful perspective on the world, including the mindset we must maintain after achieving our goals, the harshness of human relationships, and the definition of true happiness.
Just as you take a mock exam before the day of the final battle, if you study Jeon Han-gil's 50 practical life strategies through this book, you will be able to confidently step into the field of life, armed with the wisdom to protect yourself without being swayed by the opinions of those around you.


To all who are struggling to fill their share
50 Philosophies of Happiness

Despite the author's unmanageable debts due to a decline in popularity, the bankruptcy of his academy, and the bankruptcy of his publishing company, he now lives a successful life, paying 1.5 billion won in taxes alone.
The book is full of instructor Jeon Han-gil's so-called 'stories that can be told because one has failed.'

This book is divided into four parts.
Part 1, "The Real Reason My Life Is Hard," begins with a cry to awaken the spirit of those who curse the world, such as "Who told you to do that!" and covers how to master time rather than being dragged by it, strategies for overcoming hardships, and techniques for immersing yourself in life. Part 2, "Stop making excuses, you losers!" contains clear answers to the question, "How can I live without being discouraged and maintaining my self-esteem in the face of repeated failure?" and the mindset to challenge again.
Part 3, 'Time to Accumulate Wisdom of Life', reveals the importance of wisdom learned through history, the criteria for categorizing work and life, and 'Jeon Han-gil's 10 Commandments of Life', and Part 4, 'Independence in Life Is Happiness', talks about how to focus on the 'here and now', the habit of pouring energy, time, and passion into the path you have chosen, and the 'philosophy of happiness' that the author himself has connected and compiled.


The author calls us to accept and love even these difficult and arduous times, as they are a precious part of life.
As the title suggests, “Your Life Is Not Funny” will be a warm cheering song and spell of happiness for all those who are struggling to fill their share.


‘Independence in life’ is happiness!
Towards an autonomous life where one takes responsibility for one's choices
A vivid and fierce record of struggle

The author has kept detailed records of moments of joy and sorrow, and through these records, he has strengthened his will to live and pledged to a better tomorrow.
The book contains 20 handwritten diaries containing traces of the author's fierce and vivid struggles, as well as messages of determination.
Even in the old diary, the original intentions as a lecturer, the time of business failure and past debt, the new challenge and revival as a daily lecturer are clearly recorded, allowing the reader to look back on their own lives and gain new courage.

The author says, “Life is unpredictable, and there are no reruns.
“Even if my choices lead me in an undesirable direction, if I persevere, unexpected lucky opportunities will come my way,” he says calmly, comparing life to a ‘live broadcast.’
If you follow the author's "Fierce and Brilliant Mind Class," you will soon be able to become the protagonist of a live broadcast, leading your life with unwavering honesty, in other words, the protagonist of "Life Independence."