The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life

We all can now have second acts in our lives, maybe more. We can live a very long time, much more than just a life of career. The second mountain is a perfect metaphor how our second life mission differs from our first, looks back on it appropriately, but does not mirror it. If you’re thinking about significance over success, Brooks points you in the right direction.

I found out about this book from another author I follow, Mark Manson, who is in the self-help/life advice realm. I gave it a shot and I didn't love it, but it wasn't the worst thing either. However, I would not recommend this book to anyone. The author only used anecdotes to support his ideas, and in the religion section he sounded like a zealot to me and it started to feel weird. If you're looking at this book, I recommend picking up The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*uck instead.