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How to Live: Early Reviews Are In!

Some early reviews of the book are in and I wanted to share them with y’all.

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“A fresh contrarian take on the big questions of life. Written for people who want more depth, humility and true wisdom from their self-help books.”
– Booklife

“A thoughtful treatise on living mindfully that combines everyman wisdom with a healthy dose of irreverence… Berkun shares helpful perspectives on accepting life on its own absurdist terms, and his conversational voice makes for an easy, accessible read.”
– Kirkus Reviews

“This book is full of wisdom and great advice for how to spend your years on earth. I won’t say these are rules, of course. You won’t get punished for failing to follow them. But if you do heed even some of Scott’s advice — which he has drawn from sources both ancient and modern — your life will be richer for it.”
– A.J. Jacobs, Bestselling Author of the Year of Living Biblically

“When you’re feeling lost, Berkun’s twenty-six admirable rules nudge you toward introspection, resilience, and a more durable joy in the everyday.”
– Mason Currey, Author of Daily Rituals: How Artists Work

“Grab a cup of tea, get cozy, and let Scott’s humor and hard-earned wisdom jostle you awake to your own life.”
– Gina Ryan, Host, The Anxiety Coach’s Podcast

“I am smitten with How To Live. You’ll love Berkun’s hard-won lessons. I read all 26 rules in one sitting.”
– Robert I. Sutton, Professor Emeritus at Stanford University and NYTimes Bestselling Author of Eight Books Including The No Asshole Rule.


Scott Berkun is a bestselling author and speaker exploring big ideas about how we work, create, lead, design, and live. Interested in bringing these ideas to your next event? Book Scott for a speaking engagement or explore his books for more ideas worth thinking about.