Only good things, only good things
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Book Introduction
* #1 gift book on Kakao
* A new essay by a bestselling author for 50 consecutive weeks
* A highly anticipated book for the first half of 2025, a book that 160,000 followers have been waiting for.
“If only I had the peace of mind to brush my teeth for just the time it takes,
We can get through the day somehow.”
Between the beginning and the end of the day
How to collect pieces of happiness without hesitation
A new work by Choi Dae-ho, who has been loved by countless readers for his essays and poetry collections, including “I Want to Live Normally, So I’m Living Hard,” “To You Who Are Working Hard In Unseen Places,” and “I Will Live Happily and Worry-Free Without Effort,” after three years.
This new work is filled with the truths of life that I have finally realized after writing about happiness for ten years, as well as the true life skills I have gained through countless discussions with readers.
The conclusion he came to was that happiness doesn't come with a lot of fanfare.
The peace we so desperately desire is hidden among the dull days we face every day.
This book teaches us how to recognize the hidden signs of happiness.
No matter how turbulent the day may be, a moment of peace, like brushing our teeth, or a warm word we receive in passing, can help us get through the day.
It is up to us whether we let this fleeting moment of brilliance pass us by in a flash, or whether we cherish it for a long time, as if in slow motion, and enjoy a happy day.
The author's 160,000 followers have already praised the new truths about life that he brings to the table.
There is a constant stream of heartfelt sympathy, such as, “Finding happiness is the easiest thing in the world,” and “I just realized that a day without anything happening is nothing.”
You don't have to buy expensive plane tickets.
It doesn't matter if you doubt whether the peaceful day you've been trying to achieve is possible through such small and trivial means.
Let's follow the simple and transparent truth of happiness guided by the author.
Because you can grab the appropriate amount of joy and satisfaction that is right in front of you right now without having to look back.
* A new essay by a bestselling author for 50 consecutive weeks
* A highly anticipated book for the first half of 2025, a book that 160,000 followers have been waiting for.
“If only I had the peace of mind to brush my teeth for just the time it takes,
We can get through the day somehow.”
Between the beginning and the end of the day
How to collect pieces of happiness without hesitation
A new work by Choi Dae-ho, who has been loved by countless readers for his essays and poetry collections, including “I Want to Live Normally, So I’m Living Hard,” “To You Who Are Working Hard In Unseen Places,” and “I Will Live Happily and Worry-Free Without Effort,” after three years.
This new work is filled with the truths of life that I have finally realized after writing about happiness for ten years, as well as the true life skills I have gained through countless discussions with readers.
The conclusion he came to was that happiness doesn't come with a lot of fanfare.
The peace we so desperately desire is hidden among the dull days we face every day.
This book teaches us how to recognize the hidden signs of happiness.
No matter how turbulent the day may be, a moment of peace, like brushing our teeth, or a warm word we receive in passing, can help us get through the day.
It is up to us whether we let this fleeting moment of brilliance pass us by in a flash, or whether we cherish it for a long time, as if in slow motion, and enjoy a happy day.
The author's 160,000 followers have already praised the new truths about life that he brings to the table.
There is a constant stream of heartfelt sympathy, such as, “Finding happiness is the easiest thing in the world,” and “I just realized that a day without anything happening is nothing.”
You don't have to buy expensive plane tickets.
It doesn't matter if you doubt whether the peaceful day you've been trying to achieve is possible through such small and trivial means.
Let's follow the simple and transparent truth of happiness guided by the author.
Because you can grab the appropriate amount of joy and satisfaction that is right in front of you right now without having to look back.
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index
Prologue: ______, the happiness you've been longing for has arrived
Chapter 1: I want to give you the best
We are adults who still need praise
Signs of excitement are everywhere
Even if it's a little ruined, it's still a decent peace
I am a qualified person at any moment
Happiness doesn't come with a bang.
Always, better words than the right words
Your mood can't change the weather.
If you're feeling depressed, try opening a delivery app.
Ruining one day doesn't mean the world will end.
If you cultivate your mind well, your daily life will become more beautiful.
Getting hurt is proof of courage
If it's a decision you put your heart into, you won't regret it.
Some peace is only complete when it's slightly dropped.
True love overcomes annoyance
What to do when you can't sleep
Not all 365 days can be bad
Chapter 2: If Happiness Doesn't Come, Just Go Looking for It
The answer to relationships surprisingly lies in procrastination.
Why are the people we treat carelessly always the ones we love the most?
The harder you try to do something, the more it gets harder to solve.
Please believe in the me of today and the me of the past.
Shaking means finding balance
Misunderstandings about me sometimes have nothing to do with me.
Everyone needs their own mental exercise.
Anyone who tries gets at least a little bit.
Who wins the rainy day race
There is a value that can only be recognized by looking back.
A day well spent is one that you can remember with feeling.
Have a safe and happy day filled with self-esteem
People who focus on the present have no regrets.
A made-up appearance leaves no lasting impression
People who look both to the side and behind are happier.
The Secret of People We Are Unexpectedly Attracted to
Chapter 3 Nothing Happens Is Nothing
A scene like a movie passes by today too.
It's frustrating to endure, but it helps.
The value of boring days is greater than special days
The difference between things you can do with a smile and things you can't
If I'm negative, I'll be the only one who loses anyway
I want to attend my own funeral with a smile.
You can only rise again if your core is strong.
Healthy Mental Victory for Everyone
I don't worry about things that aren't my fault.
A good attitude attracts good people like a magnet.
The first word is the usual feeling
The one and only secret weapon that can overcome innate talent
We are responsible for the other person's feelings
I always start with polite speech whenever I meet someone.
Don't look at the darkness, look at the stars in the darkness.
You don't have to listen to everything they say.
Chapter 4: The goal is to be just a little bit better than I was yesterday, that's all.
If I protect myself, peace will come to the universe.
There's always a twist to every situation.
Now when I have a lot of thoughts, I just enjoy it
The next bus always comes
You don't have to be stingy with warmth
The person who gives me hope for the future
Treat small things with small emotions
How to cope with a world that doesn't suit you with a smile
Three friends are enough
Happiness is a hidden picture puzzle that isn't difficult at all.
There is nothing in this world that must be done while in pain.
Don't even imagine the choices you didn't make.
Good words become seeds
Don't be afraid to get to know me.
When you're bored, just be bored
Being kind is good for me in the end
Epilogue:
Good things are closer than they appear in the mirror.
Chapter 1: I want to give you the best
We are adults who still need praise
Signs of excitement are everywhere
Even if it's a little ruined, it's still a decent peace
I am a qualified person at any moment
Happiness doesn't come with a bang.
Always, better words than the right words
Your mood can't change the weather.
If you're feeling depressed, try opening a delivery app.
Ruining one day doesn't mean the world will end.
If you cultivate your mind well, your daily life will become more beautiful.
Getting hurt is proof of courage
If it's a decision you put your heart into, you won't regret it.
Some peace is only complete when it's slightly dropped.
True love overcomes annoyance
What to do when you can't sleep
Not all 365 days can be bad
Chapter 2: If Happiness Doesn't Come, Just Go Looking for It
The answer to relationships surprisingly lies in procrastination.
Why are the people we treat carelessly always the ones we love the most?
The harder you try to do something, the more it gets harder to solve.
Please believe in the me of today and the me of the past.
Shaking means finding balance
Misunderstandings about me sometimes have nothing to do with me.
Everyone needs their own mental exercise.
Anyone who tries gets at least a little bit.
Who wins the rainy day race
There is a value that can only be recognized by looking back.
A day well spent is one that you can remember with feeling.
Have a safe and happy day filled with self-esteem
People who focus on the present have no regrets.
A made-up appearance leaves no lasting impression
People who look both to the side and behind are happier.
The Secret of People We Are Unexpectedly Attracted to
Chapter 3 Nothing Happens Is Nothing
A scene like a movie passes by today too.
It's frustrating to endure, but it helps.
The value of boring days is greater than special days
The difference between things you can do with a smile and things you can't
If I'm negative, I'll be the only one who loses anyway
I want to attend my own funeral with a smile.
You can only rise again if your core is strong.
Healthy Mental Victory for Everyone
I don't worry about things that aren't my fault.
A good attitude attracts good people like a magnet.
The first word is the usual feeling
The one and only secret weapon that can overcome innate talent
We are responsible for the other person's feelings
I always start with polite speech whenever I meet someone.
Don't look at the darkness, look at the stars in the darkness.
You don't have to listen to everything they say.
Chapter 4: The goal is to be just a little bit better than I was yesterday, that's all.
If I protect myself, peace will come to the universe.
There's always a twist to every situation.
Now when I have a lot of thoughts, I just enjoy it
The next bus always comes
You don't have to be stingy with warmth
The person who gives me hope for the future
Treat small things with small emotions
How to cope with a world that doesn't suit you with a smile
Three friends are enough
Happiness is a hidden picture puzzle that isn't difficult at all.
There is nothing in this world that must be done while in pain.
Don't even imagine the choices you didn't make.
Good words become seeds
Don't be afraid to get to know me.
When you're bored, just be bored
Being kind is good for me in the end
Epilogue:
Good things are closer than they appear in the mirror.
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The golden ratio of positive to negative thoughts is 1.6:1.
It's the golden ratio, so I felt like 1.6:1 was pretty doable.
As we live, positive and negative things intersect for everyone.
But if you have exactly 0.6 more positivity, it means you're doing really well.
If you have two good thoughts, it's not a big deal if you have one negative thought.
I guess I've been thinking too hard about the ratio of positive and negative.
--- p.21 From "Even if it's a little ruined, it's still a decent peace"
Same goes for us.
It's more wonderful to have our own struggles than to have a clean life without any frustrations or burdens.
Just like my carrier, which has been worn and blemished over time.
It's proof that you tried to get better and that you had courage despite your fears.
It may look like a scratch now, but it's not just a scratch.
I believe it was a valuable experience that taught me how to learn, feel, and become stronger.
--- p.43 From “Getting hurt is proof of courage”
I think life is like this too.
Things rarely go as I expect.
The most important thing is that you tried.
Whether you tried hard or without pressure, you can get results and see reactions because you tried.
If you are too scared to even try because you think it won't work, you are reducing the chance of a bright opportunity to zero.
If you've already prepared it or you have no particular reason but are drawn to it, then go ahead and do it.
That's how you know.
I'm just saying, is this going to work or not?
--- pp.78-79 From "Those who try will get even a little bit of something"
I've been feeling this a lot lately, but expressing your emotional reactions right away can be good for relieving stress and emotions for a while, but it has a negative impact on everything else.
If it's really unfair, just quietly and slowly walk away.
There are things that disappear or are resolved on their own without me having to step in.
Let's not waste our precious energy talking about negative things.
I feel sorry for you.
--- p.105 From “It’s frustrating to endure, but it helps”
The one who made a mistake was the other person, so I shouldn't be hurt when I did nothing wrong.
I hope that readers, when someone does something wrong, can remain calm and tell themselves, "I won't let your mistakes ruin my feelings."
Oh, and of course, in the opposite situation, don't forget to apologize politely.
--- p.121 From “I won’t worry about things that aren’t my fault”
Life thankfully seems to have more good things than hard things.
Even if you're not good at it, it's half and half.
But when our bodies and minds are tired, we tend to only look at the regrets in the dark places. Think about whether this bad habit is tormenting you.
It's impossible to live without any difficulties.
Still, always keep this in mind.
Only good things.
Dear reader, only good things.
--- p.135 From “Don’t look at the darkness, look at the stars in the darkness”
I firmly resolve to use the short time we are given in life to share good things and kind words with those around me.
May you find long-lasting happiness in small things and give ample warmth to even fleeting relationships.
I hope that both you and I can continue to live with this mindset in the future.
How about we all express our warmth instead of holding it back? That little bit of warmth, let it slip away, could make someone, somewhere, live forever.
--- pp.156-157 From “You Don’t Have to Spare Warmth”
As you drive down the road every day, some days the car in front of you is slow, and some days the car behind you honks its horn.
This can happen at any time.
We know very well that while it may feel a little upsetting at the moment, it's never a big deal.
I think I want to be someone who pours out an appropriate amount of emotion for small things.
I hope that we can treat small mistakes, whether made by others or by ourselves, with small emotions and small regrets with light weight.
If you treat small things with great emotion, you will easily become exhausted.
Remember.
Small things, small emotions.
It's the golden ratio, so I felt like 1.6:1 was pretty doable.
As we live, positive and negative things intersect for everyone.
But if you have exactly 0.6 more positivity, it means you're doing really well.
If you have two good thoughts, it's not a big deal if you have one negative thought.
I guess I've been thinking too hard about the ratio of positive and negative.
--- p.21 From "Even if it's a little ruined, it's still a decent peace"
Same goes for us.
It's more wonderful to have our own struggles than to have a clean life without any frustrations or burdens.
Just like my carrier, which has been worn and blemished over time.
It's proof that you tried to get better and that you had courage despite your fears.
It may look like a scratch now, but it's not just a scratch.
I believe it was a valuable experience that taught me how to learn, feel, and become stronger.
--- p.43 From “Getting hurt is proof of courage”
I think life is like this too.
Things rarely go as I expect.
The most important thing is that you tried.
Whether you tried hard or without pressure, you can get results and see reactions because you tried.
If you are too scared to even try because you think it won't work, you are reducing the chance of a bright opportunity to zero.
If you've already prepared it or you have no particular reason but are drawn to it, then go ahead and do it.
That's how you know.
I'm just saying, is this going to work or not?
--- pp.78-79 From "Those who try will get even a little bit of something"
I've been feeling this a lot lately, but expressing your emotional reactions right away can be good for relieving stress and emotions for a while, but it has a negative impact on everything else.
If it's really unfair, just quietly and slowly walk away.
There are things that disappear or are resolved on their own without me having to step in.
Let's not waste our precious energy talking about negative things.
I feel sorry for you.
--- p.105 From “It’s frustrating to endure, but it helps”
The one who made a mistake was the other person, so I shouldn't be hurt when I did nothing wrong.
I hope that readers, when someone does something wrong, can remain calm and tell themselves, "I won't let your mistakes ruin my feelings."
Oh, and of course, in the opposite situation, don't forget to apologize politely.
--- p.121 From “I won’t worry about things that aren’t my fault”
Life thankfully seems to have more good things than hard things.
Even if you're not good at it, it's half and half.
But when our bodies and minds are tired, we tend to only look at the regrets in the dark places. Think about whether this bad habit is tormenting you.
It's impossible to live without any difficulties.
Still, always keep this in mind.
Only good things.
Dear reader, only good things.
--- p.135 From “Don’t look at the darkness, look at the stars in the darkness”
I firmly resolve to use the short time we are given in life to share good things and kind words with those around me.
May you find long-lasting happiness in small things and give ample warmth to even fleeting relationships.
I hope that both you and I can continue to live with this mindset in the future.
How about we all express our warmth instead of holding it back? That little bit of warmth, let it slip away, could make someone, somewhere, live forever.
--- pp.156-157 From “You Don’t Have to Spare Warmth”
As you drive down the road every day, some days the car in front of you is slow, and some days the car behind you honks its horn.
This can happen at any time.
We know very well that while it may feel a little upsetting at the moment, it's never a big deal.
I think I want to be someone who pours out an appropriate amount of emotion for small things.
I hope that we can treat small mistakes, whether made by others or by ourselves, with small emotions and small regrets with light weight.
If you treat small things with great emotion, you will easily become exhausted.
Remember.
Small things, small emotions.
--- pp.163-164 From “Treat small things with small emotions”
Publisher's Review
“I want to give you the best.”
A must-have book for you and me, who want to be happier than anyone else.
Close your eyes and picture in your mind a person you want to give only good things to.
The first thing that comes to mind is probably the name of the person I cherish most.
If you've listed your spouse, children, friends, parents, etc. in some order, let's look back.
Which of these was I?
We often erase our own existence in the face of good things.
Happiness is endlessly postponed, believing that it will be attained someday in the future.
Is it because I think that life is filled with things that we have to do even if we don't want to, people we want to ignore but have to see every day, and things we want to ignore but have to pay attention to?
Even though I try so hard to be happy, I don't even know how I feel today and just let the days pass by like I'm finishing up my overdue homework.
Choi Dae-ho, the author of "Only Good Things, Only Good Things," confesses that he wrote this book with the intention of summarizing the truth about the happiness he has gained over the past 10 years of writing.
He advises everyone who is wavering now to keep 'good things' by their side.
The easiest way he suggests is to notice what's already sparkling around you.
Everyone has small but vivid fragments of daily life, like a note filled with warm words in the pocket of the coat you took off last night, or the first scent of spring reaching your nose.
This book is full of the author's unique methods for capturing these moments.
“I met someone who treats me with the same temperature as me.
It only gets hot when it's good
“Not the kind of person who gets cold when they’re in a bad mood.”
A Guide to 'Good Things' for Those of You Who Are Still Clumsy and Awkward
This is a story about when the author was invited as a lecturer at a university.
I went up to the podium with excitement, but the students sitting in the front row were sound asleep.
After the lectures were over, the moderator asked the author to write a review of the school's event today. After much thought, the author honestly expressed his feelings, saying, "As a lecturer, I felt regretful seeing the people sitting in front of me sleeping so openly, not just because they had no choice but to doze off."
The author said that while speaking at this time, he felt like saying, 'Oh my!'
Because I thought, 'Should I have just endured it once?' 'Was it the best way to talk?'
But a male student approached me and said, "I became a fan of you because you speak with conviction and don't just try to impress others."
The author confesses that he learned something new that day.
It means that there are people who like me for who I am, honestly, without having to dress up too much, and that there are more important things than looking good to everyone.
We constantly put up with people who are rude to us.
I even try to be nice to people like that.
It's because of the thoughts, 'If I just endure it, it'll be fine' and 'What's good is good.'
But if you want to spend peaceful and warm days, it is time to leave only 'good things' by your side.
The author adds that if anyone misunderstands him, let him be.
Misunderstandings about me sometimes arise without my knowledge, and I am the only person who doesn't have misunderstandings in the first place.
This book will serve as a guide for those who want to leave only good things by their side.
I want to meet someone who likes me, I want to meet someone who cares for me,
I will only spend time with people who always cheer me on and tell me I am doing well.
My happiness is the most important thing, so don't prioritize other things.
Let's use the energy we use to understand others for ourselves.
“Small things with small emotions,
“So that one small misfortune does not shake my universe”
No more, no less, just to get through today without any problems
What is the golden ratio between happiness and unhappiness? How much happiness is needed to be considered a satisfying life? Most would probably say it's around 10:1.
You might want an even more overwhelming difference.
Even if you are happy ten times, if you have a hard time once, it is common to feel broken and think of yourself as unhappy.
However, in psychology, it is said that the golden ratio of positive to negative thoughts is 1.6:1.
That is, if you have two good thoughts, it is not a big deal if you have one negative thought.
Choi Dae-ho, author of "Only Good Things, Only Good Things," urges everyone who wants to be happy to pay attention to this very point.
Just looking at our current appearance, we can see that we are already living at the golden ratio, so it is okay to praise ourselves.
The practice we need is an attitude of looking more often at the good things we have rather than what we don't have.
Don't think that happiness won't come to you.
Happiness exists everywhere if I just look for it.
After you finish reading "Only the Good, Only the Good," you will know.
Once you try, you can get even a little bit of something, no matter what the result is.
That the bus you miss today might come back tomorrow with better wheels.
On my way home from work, when I was plagued by worries and self-reproach, a beautiful, pale purple sunset was always patting my shoulder in the sky.
The fact that I could fully experience that comfort just by looking up.
So it's okay.
It doesn't matter how your day was.
First of all, it was dark and I was lying down under a warm blanket.
Let's learn how to collect pieces of happiness in this book.
A must-have book for you and me, who want to be happier than anyone else.
Close your eyes and picture in your mind a person you want to give only good things to.
The first thing that comes to mind is probably the name of the person I cherish most.
If you've listed your spouse, children, friends, parents, etc. in some order, let's look back.
Which of these was I?
We often erase our own existence in the face of good things.
Happiness is endlessly postponed, believing that it will be attained someday in the future.
Is it because I think that life is filled with things that we have to do even if we don't want to, people we want to ignore but have to see every day, and things we want to ignore but have to pay attention to?
Even though I try so hard to be happy, I don't even know how I feel today and just let the days pass by like I'm finishing up my overdue homework.
Choi Dae-ho, the author of "Only Good Things, Only Good Things," confesses that he wrote this book with the intention of summarizing the truth about the happiness he has gained over the past 10 years of writing.
He advises everyone who is wavering now to keep 'good things' by their side.
The easiest way he suggests is to notice what's already sparkling around you.
Everyone has small but vivid fragments of daily life, like a note filled with warm words in the pocket of the coat you took off last night, or the first scent of spring reaching your nose.
This book is full of the author's unique methods for capturing these moments.
“I met someone who treats me with the same temperature as me.
It only gets hot when it's good
“Not the kind of person who gets cold when they’re in a bad mood.”
A Guide to 'Good Things' for Those of You Who Are Still Clumsy and Awkward
This is a story about when the author was invited as a lecturer at a university.
I went up to the podium with excitement, but the students sitting in the front row were sound asleep.
After the lectures were over, the moderator asked the author to write a review of the school's event today. After much thought, the author honestly expressed his feelings, saying, "As a lecturer, I felt regretful seeing the people sitting in front of me sleeping so openly, not just because they had no choice but to doze off."
The author said that while speaking at this time, he felt like saying, 'Oh my!'
Because I thought, 'Should I have just endured it once?' 'Was it the best way to talk?'
But a male student approached me and said, "I became a fan of you because you speak with conviction and don't just try to impress others."
The author confesses that he learned something new that day.
It means that there are people who like me for who I am, honestly, without having to dress up too much, and that there are more important things than looking good to everyone.
We constantly put up with people who are rude to us.
I even try to be nice to people like that.
It's because of the thoughts, 'If I just endure it, it'll be fine' and 'What's good is good.'
But if you want to spend peaceful and warm days, it is time to leave only 'good things' by your side.
The author adds that if anyone misunderstands him, let him be.
Misunderstandings about me sometimes arise without my knowledge, and I am the only person who doesn't have misunderstandings in the first place.
This book will serve as a guide for those who want to leave only good things by their side.
I want to meet someone who likes me, I want to meet someone who cares for me,
I will only spend time with people who always cheer me on and tell me I am doing well.
My happiness is the most important thing, so don't prioritize other things.
Let's use the energy we use to understand others for ourselves.
“Small things with small emotions,
“So that one small misfortune does not shake my universe”
No more, no less, just to get through today without any problems
What is the golden ratio between happiness and unhappiness? How much happiness is needed to be considered a satisfying life? Most would probably say it's around 10:1.
You might want an even more overwhelming difference.
Even if you are happy ten times, if you have a hard time once, it is common to feel broken and think of yourself as unhappy.
However, in psychology, it is said that the golden ratio of positive to negative thoughts is 1.6:1.
That is, if you have two good thoughts, it is not a big deal if you have one negative thought.
Choi Dae-ho, author of "Only Good Things, Only Good Things," urges everyone who wants to be happy to pay attention to this very point.
Just looking at our current appearance, we can see that we are already living at the golden ratio, so it is okay to praise ourselves.
The practice we need is an attitude of looking more often at the good things we have rather than what we don't have.
Don't think that happiness won't come to you.
Happiness exists everywhere if I just look for it.
After you finish reading "Only the Good, Only the Good," you will know.
Once you try, you can get even a little bit of something, no matter what the result is.
That the bus you miss today might come back tomorrow with better wheels.
On my way home from work, when I was plagued by worries and self-reproach, a beautiful, pale purple sunset was always patting my shoulder in the sky.
The fact that I could fully experience that comfort just by looking up.
So it's okay.
It doesn't matter how your day was.
First of all, it was dark and I was lying down under a warm blanket.
Let's learn how to collect pieces of happiness in this book.
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: February 26, 2025
- Page count, weight, size: 212 pages | 268g | 125*188*13mm
- ISBN13: 9791194530084
- ISBN10: 1194530087
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