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Summary of Life Is Short (and So Is This Book) 

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The truth of life — one minute it’s there, the next minute it’s gone. It’s literally a case of “blink, and you've missed it”. The key to living a happy and fulfilling life is making the most of the time that you have, but how can you do that? In a series of short musings, Peter Atkins, bestselling author and Managing Director of Permian Partners, a company that specializes in investment funds, gives his ideas on how to live your life in a happy, healthy, and completely fulfilling way. Organizing your time better by learning to laugh, saying no when you can, and working towards your dreams, will create a life that is for living, but first, you need to identify the best route forward. If you’re wondering how to make changes to your life, look no further!

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How do you choose to spend your precious time?

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A lifetime seems like a long period of time, but in reality, it’s not. A regular American citizen has an average lifetime of around 30,000 days. It sounds a lot of time but think about how quickly a year goes by, and you’ll soon realize how little time you have. With that in mind, how you decide to spend your days is a decision that you need to think about carefully. However, don’t think too long, as you’re wasting precious time!
The average American lives for 30,000 days. How will you spend yours?
Peter Atkins has the right idea when it comes to making the most of the time he has. His life is full of joy and happiness. He has a job which doesn’t make him look at the clock every few minutes, and he spends time with his friends and family regularly. He has hobbies that make him smile, but he also understands how rare this type of outlook is.

Far too many people allow their life to pass them by. As depressing as it may seem, before you know it, you’re on your deathbed, and you’re lamenting missed chances and opportunities.
Having a home and work-life balance that fills you with joy and contentment is rare, but with thought and effort, it can be achieved.
Peter Atkins fully realized how important living your life to the fullest is when he encountered a manager who died of cancer in his mid-30s. If that’s not a shake to realize the importance of making the most of your life, what is?

Did you know? 2of the most common regrets people report are not being present and not making the most of their youth.
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Organize your time to work smarter, not harder

The most successful people have learned how to manage their time more smartly, so they’re not working every hour of the day. Learn to say “no” when you either don’t have the time or you don’t want to do something. Of course, you can’t say “no” to everything that comes your way, but if the situation is suitable, it’s completely permissible to politely decline to do something that doesn’t fit in with the rest of your day’s plan.
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Worry is one of life’s biggest time wasters

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Character versus reputation

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Looking after number one

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Laughing makes the hard times bearable

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You need to spend your days doing what you enjoy

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Change will come whether you like it or not

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Take baby steps toward your dreams

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