The Thinking Man's Guide to Life

Book excerpt: The modern world is a tough place for the thinking man. Between the strain of making dating small talk, the pitfalls of business networking and the expectation that he will be widely informed and articulate on every environmental issue and internet zeitgeist, it is hard for him to feel on top of his game. But luckily help is now at hand. The Thinking Man’s Guide to Life compiles the latest insights from psychology and neuroscience, combined with timeless advice from history’s greatest philosophers, to advise men on every aspect of their busy lives. Covering rest, play, work and sport, Alfred Tong compiles interviews with experts in different fields such as psychology, jetlag and philosophy, to create an insightful guide for upwardly mobile men. Each section is broken down into informative features on how men can overcome the challenges in their lives. Featuring stylish illustrations, this is the perfect companion for any truly thinking man.