“We are unnecessarily unhappy and too complicatedly happy.” The wisest way to find happiness in a quiet life. Can you believe that happiness can be obtained without being happy? Many people misunderstand that happiness is something that belongs to those who are better than them or have more. They think it exists only in popular photo spots, trendy restaurants, expensive items, or extraordinary things that others admire. However, the easiest way to be happy does not involve 'happiness' itself. As someone said, a state of being “without anything weighing on your mind when you lie down to sleep” is happiness, and simply being 'not unhappy' can make us sufficiently happy. In , the author, Tae-Soo, points out that very point we have overlooked. Surprisingly, people can be happy even without happiness. "Even without hope, we can be happy just by living another day without despair." Readers who have read this manuscript first have also gained enlightenment from the same aspect. As we grow older, we tend to prefer comfort over thrill, and the happiness we should pursue in life is closer to the ordinary rather than the extraordinary. We feel that a life without major events or pain, simply not being unhappy, is much more certainly happy. This book is the culmination of the author’s reflections and thoughts on the easiest and wisest ways to find happiness over the past two years. It contains stories that can firmly build up your defense against unhappiness rather than methods of seeking happiness. So if you want to escape from a life that is unnecessarily unhappy and complicatedly happy and simply want to be happy, open this book. Your heart will feel much more at ease. “The hardest thing in the world is not success, but satisfaction.” The easiest happiness for those who only look up. Author Tae-Soo deeply contemplated happiness and a good life while writing for two years. With the hope of finding “a life that can be looked back on with a smile, even if it is not overflowing with highlights,” he wrote this book. He discusses happiness somewhere in the reality that is neither too hopeful nor too despairing, in a way that only Tae-Soo can. In Chapter 1, 'Kindness Comes from Physical Strength,' he reminds us how physical health is connected to mental health, comforting readers with his unique honesty and gentle kindness. He reassures us that we are a little better than we think and tells us that simply living this far without running away shows we have sufficient strength. In Chapter 2, 'Sleeping Well is a Skill,' he offers realistic solutions for those whose heads and hearts are filled with various thoughts, just like the author. Rather than just presenting vague good stories, he acknowledges that life can fail even with our best efforts and suggests focusing on the sensations of our bodies when we cannot sleep, providing a new alternative. This is a much more relatable and realistic comfort than simply beautiful words that soothe the heart. In Chapter 3, 'I’d Rather Live as a Happy Fool than a Smart Depressed Person,' he expresses wit in viewing reality. He shares fresh wisdom learned from life, stating that some shortcomings can become strengths when flipped, or that wanting to do too well can lead to doing nothing at all, all conveyed in his unique style. Finally, in Chapter 4, 'Adult Happiness is Quiet,' he emphasizes his philosophy on happiness once again. Sometimes, silent comfort can soothe oneself more, and the most important message is that happiness can be more easily found in quiet places rather than bustling hotspots that others envy. After reading and closing the last page, you will naturally feel that “the hardest thing in the world is not success, but satisfaction.” You should not focus on what you do not have, and thus, you should not live only looking up at high places. Like the life insight shared by the author’s grandmother, beautiful moments and happiness in life are already abundant in my life right now. Let’s gain the strength and wisdom to discover that from this book, . “It may sound strange, but on days when I want to cry, I seek out Tae-Soo's writing. Not to become sadder, but to cry enough and move forward again.” _Advance Reader Review “It’s been a long time since I hoped a book wouldn’t end after .” _Advance Reader Review