Journey of Curiosity
A neurosurgeon, at the peak of his career, finds that he has cancer. This book is about Paul Kalanithi, a doctor who chose the medical field (or neuroscience for that matter) to connect his interest in philosophy with science, to find the meaning.
In simple words, ikigai is your reason for being. It is the reason you flow. You dedicate your life to that thing and live an un-stressful, calm, and long life. This book is best for those who are searching a meaningful life and for those who want to live a better life.
I remember getting my first salary after graduation. It was more money than I’d ever seen, and I wanted to spend it on something meaningful—something that would stick with me for a long time, something I could carry with me every day, as a reminder of where I started. After some random searches and YouTube rabbit holes, I realized something… Since childhood, I’ve had a quiet fascination with watches. On my skinny wrist, those bulky watches gave me a bit of ‘mass,’ a little presence. The cool lights, the built-in alarm—those were the things that drew me in. It was …
This is the story of my grandfather, a man with curiosity. There is a lot to learn from him.