Meditations to Read at Fifty
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Book Introduction
Fifty, for you who want to change your life now
The one philosophy book you should take out when you want to ask about the direction of your life!
This book is a cheering book and an ode to life for those in their 50s, elevating the wisdom contained in the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, the Roman emperor from 2,000 years ago, to courage for the present moment.
In this book, readers meet 48 contemporaries, people “in their fifties.”
Office workers struggling to get promoted in the midst of fierce competition, working moms trying to find a balance between work and family, aspiring entrepreneurs hesitating before a new challenge, middle managers struggling with relationship difficulties…
The ancient wisdom of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius shines through their lives like a flash, and as they reflect on themselves and discover new hope through Aurelius' philosophy, readers make new resolutions together.
This book is not simply a philosophy book.
Rather than simply aiming for inner motivation, this is a practical guidebook that helps you translate your current realizations into concrete changes in your daily life through the "checklist," "daily practice," and "reflection questions" presented in each chapter.
Through this book, readers will learn how to find work-life balance, gain wisdom in interpersonal relationships, and discover how to maintain inner peace even in the face of anxiety and stress.
Above all, this book will be a journey to understand yourself more deeply and find the direction of life you truly desire.
Marcus Aurelius said:
“Life is the result of the attitudes we choose.”
Now that I'm in my fifties, what attitude towards life will I choose?
To achieve that right attitude and to begin a new life, the book that you must encounter is “Meditations to Read at Fifty,” which is like a “mental stamina field.”
The one philosophy book you should take out when you want to ask about the direction of your life!
This book is a cheering book and an ode to life for those in their 50s, elevating the wisdom contained in the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, the Roman emperor from 2,000 years ago, to courage for the present moment.
In this book, readers meet 48 contemporaries, people “in their fifties.”
Office workers struggling to get promoted in the midst of fierce competition, working moms trying to find a balance between work and family, aspiring entrepreneurs hesitating before a new challenge, middle managers struggling with relationship difficulties…
The ancient wisdom of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius shines through their lives like a flash, and as they reflect on themselves and discover new hope through Aurelius' philosophy, readers make new resolutions together.
This book is not simply a philosophy book.
Rather than simply aiming for inner motivation, this is a practical guidebook that helps you translate your current realizations into concrete changes in your daily life through the "checklist," "daily practice," and "reflection questions" presented in each chapter.
Through this book, readers will learn how to find work-life balance, gain wisdom in interpersonal relationships, and discover how to maintain inner peace even in the face of anxiety and stress.
Above all, this book will be a journey to understand yourself more deeply and find the direction of life you truly desire.
Marcus Aurelius said:
“Life is the result of the attitudes we choose.”
Now that I'm in my fifties, what attitude towards life will I choose?
To achieve that right attitude and to begin a new life, the book that you must encounter is “Meditations to Read at Fifty,” which is like a “mental stamina field.”
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index
Prologue: Cheering on your new beginning 8
Chapter 1: Attitude and Self-Reflection: Laying the Inner Foundation
1 Asking the Purpose of Life at 50: What Do We Live For? 14
2 Find Peace of Mind Accept What You Can't Control 19
3. Identifying Limitations: Recognizing Your Limitations 24
4 Thinking About Death Memento Mori Journey Living 30
5 Self-reflection Time to talk to myself 35
6. Developing Concentration and Productivity in Work and Life 40
7 Embracing Difficulties: Practicing Equanimity 46
8. Practice Gratitude. Start Your Day with Gratitude. 52
Chapter 2: Philosophy of Work and Success: Work Life and Goal Setting
Finding the Meaning of Work Don't Be Chased by Work, Become the Master of Your Work 58
10 Discovering Values Working with a Sense of Calling 63
11 Choose Growth: Pursue the Best, Not Perfection 67
12 Developing Judgment: The Art of Making Wise Decisions 72
13. Cultivate Your Inner Self: Build Your Character, Not Your Career 78
14. Build Habits. Small Habits Make Big Changes. 83
15 Maintaining a Balance between Work and Life 88
16 Trust the Process Don't be obsessed with results, be faithful to the process 93
Chapter 3: Human Relationships and Community: How to Grow Together
17 Learning Tolerance Everyone Makes Mistakes, Be Tolerant 100
18 Broaden Understanding Listen and Empathize 105
19 Control Your Emotions: Put Anger Aside for a Moment 110
20 Building Trust: Actions, Not Words 115
21. Keep Your Distance and Cut Off Toxic Relationships 120
22 Practicing Love: Even Families Need Philosophy 125
23 Share a Laugh 130 Humor You Can Laugh With
24 Start volunteering and live a life that contributes to society 135
Chapter 4: Overcoming Adversity and Inner Strength: Dealing with Failure and Disappointment
25 Embracing Growth: The Courage to Embrace Trials 142
26 Take Responsibility Don't Blame the Situation 147
27 Lessons Learned: How to Learn from Failure 152
28 Practicing Recovery and Building Mental Resilience 157
29 Believe in Yourself. Comparison is Poison. Follow Your Own Path. 162
30 Mastering Your Mind: Controlling Difficult Emotions 167
31 Enjoying Solitude and Not Being Afraid of Solitude 172
32 Maintaining Health and Restoring Balance between Body and Mind 177
Chapter 5: Everyday Wisdom and Eternal Values: Establishing Your Inner Compass
33 Mastering Passions: Overcoming Emotional Dominance 184
34 Seeking Enlightenment Exploring Inner Truth 189
35 Pursuing Simplicity: Finding Essence in Complexity 194
36. Maintaining Authenticity: Taking Off Your Mask and Living as Your True Self 200
37 Mastering the Digital World: Maintaining Composure in an Age of Information Overload 206
38 Communing with Nature: Finding Yourself in the Cosmic Order 212
39 Preparing for Old Age: Reflections on Time and Finitude 218
40 Thinking about Eternity: Finding Infinite Meaning in a Finite Life 224
Chapter 6: Change and Growth: For a New Beginning
41 Start the Challenge Change is not something to be afraid of 232
42 Choosing Change: Letting Go of Old Habits 238
43 Continue learning Continuously learn and stay curious 244
44 Establish Your Beliefs Have Your Own Philosophy 249
45 Drawing the Future Drawing Your Future 'Me' 255
46 Designing Your Life: Leading Life Design 260
47 Take Action Today, Take One Step 265
48 Live in the Present Live in the Moment 271
Epilogue: "The Answer Lies Within You" 277
Chapter 1: Attitude and Self-Reflection: Laying the Inner Foundation
1 Asking the Purpose of Life at 50: What Do We Live For? 14
2 Find Peace of Mind Accept What You Can't Control 19
3. Identifying Limitations: Recognizing Your Limitations 24
4 Thinking About Death Memento Mori Journey Living 30
5 Self-reflection Time to talk to myself 35
6. Developing Concentration and Productivity in Work and Life 40
7 Embracing Difficulties: Practicing Equanimity 46
8. Practice Gratitude. Start Your Day with Gratitude. 52
Chapter 2: Philosophy of Work and Success: Work Life and Goal Setting
Finding the Meaning of Work Don't Be Chased by Work, Become the Master of Your Work 58
10 Discovering Values Working with a Sense of Calling 63
11 Choose Growth: Pursue the Best, Not Perfection 67
12 Developing Judgment: The Art of Making Wise Decisions 72
13. Cultivate Your Inner Self: Build Your Character, Not Your Career 78
14. Build Habits. Small Habits Make Big Changes. 83
15 Maintaining a Balance between Work and Life 88
16 Trust the Process Don't be obsessed with results, be faithful to the process 93
Chapter 3: Human Relationships and Community: How to Grow Together
17 Learning Tolerance Everyone Makes Mistakes, Be Tolerant 100
18 Broaden Understanding Listen and Empathize 105
19 Control Your Emotions: Put Anger Aside for a Moment 110
20 Building Trust: Actions, Not Words 115
21. Keep Your Distance and Cut Off Toxic Relationships 120
22 Practicing Love: Even Families Need Philosophy 125
23 Share a Laugh 130 Humor You Can Laugh With
24 Start volunteering and live a life that contributes to society 135
Chapter 4: Overcoming Adversity and Inner Strength: Dealing with Failure and Disappointment
25 Embracing Growth: The Courage to Embrace Trials 142
26 Take Responsibility Don't Blame the Situation 147
27 Lessons Learned: How to Learn from Failure 152
28 Practicing Recovery and Building Mental Resilience 157
29 Believe in Yourself. Comparison is Poison. Follow Your Own Path. 162
30 Mastering Your Mind: Controlling Difficult Emotions 167
31 Enjoying Solitude and Not Being Afraid of Solitude 172
32 Maintaining Health and Restoring Balance between Body and Mind 177
Chapter 5: Everyday Wisdom and Eternal Values: Establishing Your Inner Compass
33 Mastering Passions: Overcoming Emotional Dominance 184
34 Seeking Enlightenment Exploring Inner Truth 189
35 Pursuing Simplicity: Finding Essence in Complexity 194
36. Maintaining Authenticity: Taking Off Your Mask and Living as Your True Self 200
37 Mastering the Digital World: Maintaining Composure in an Age of Information Overload 206
38 Communing with Nature: Finding Yourself in the Cosmic Order 212
39 Preparing for Old Age: Reflections on Time and Finitude 218
40 Thinking about Eternity: Finding Infinite Meaning in a Finite Life 224
Chapter 6: Change and Growth: For a New Beginning
41 Start the Challenge Change is not something to be afraid of 232
42 Choosing Change: Letting Go of Old Habits 238
43 Continue learning Continuously learn and stay curious 244
44 Establish Your Beliefs Have Your Own Philosophy 249
45 Drawing the Future Drawing Your Future 'Me' 255
46 Designing Your Life: Leading Life Design 260
47 Take Action Today, Take One Step 265
48 Live in the Present Live in the Moment 271
Epilogue: "The Answer Lies Within You" 277
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Publisher's Review
“There is no refuge so quiet and cozy as your own inner self.”
When your life's direction is shaken, how to establish your inner compass!
“Am I on the right track?”, “Is it okay to live like this?”, “How should I live from now on?” This is a deeply relatable story about 48 people in their 50s who feel empty and suddenly despair about their unfulfilled lives, but who change through the philosophy of Aurelius.
《Meditations to Read at Fifty》 is, in a word, a song of encouragement for life for those in their fifties.
The message Marcus Aurelius conveys is surprisingly simple.
Be true to this moment.
Don't dwell on things you can't control.
Keep your inner peace and take one step at a time.
And above all, choose your own life.
We often wonder, "Can we change as we age?" but the stories of the 48 people in this book show that change is always possible.
There is no age for new beginnings, and there are always second and third chances.
All that matters is the courage to take the first step.
By filling out checklists, following daily practices, and facing reflection questions, readers can take the first step toward change.
Actually, everyone knows.
That the age of fifty is not the end, but the beginning.
Rather, now is the best time to find your true self.
Readers with sufficient experience and wisdom will find their own true path while reading “Meditations for those in their fifties.”
As such, this book will undoubtedly be of great help on your journey to find answers to life's questions.
When your life's direction is shaken, how to establish your inner compass!
“Am I on the right track?”, “Is it okay to live like this?”, “How should I live from now on?” This is a deeply relatable story about 48 people in their 50s who feel empty and suddenly despair about their unfulfilled lives, but who change through the philosophy of Aurelius.
《Meditations to Read at Fifty》 is, in a word, a song of encouragement for life for those in their fifties.
The message Marcus Aurelius conveys is surprisingly simple.
Be true to this moment.
Don't dwell on things you can't control.
Keep your inner peace and take one step at a time.
And above all, choose your own life.
We often wonder, "Can we change as we age?" but the stories of the 48 people in this book show that change is always possible.
There is no age for new beginnings, and there are always second and third chances.
All that matters is the courage to take the first step.
By filling out checklists, following daily practices, and facing reflection questions, readers can take the first step toward change.
Actually, everyone knows.
That the age of fifty is not the end, but the beginning.
Rather, now is the best time to find your true self.
Readers with sufficient experience and wisdom will find their own true path while reading “Meditations for those in their fifties.”
As such, this book will undoubtedly be of great help on your journey to find answers to life's questions.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: August 25, 2025
- Page count, weight, size: 280 pages | 400g | 148*210*20mm
- ISBN13: 9788976047489
- ISBN10: 8976047486
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