Beschrijving

In this reflective book, Michael Levy asks the central question: “What is the point?” He invites readers to examine their inner lives, choices, and the stories they tell themselves about purpose. The book opens with his own experience of early retirement and feeling a need to redefine meaning beyond conventional success. Through personal narrative, philosophical insight and direct questions, he encourages the reader to look beyond goals and achievements towards the quality of life in the present moment.

In the second section, Levy explores how thoughts and beliefs shape experience: Are you choosing your thoughts, or do your thoughts choose you? He draws on mindfulness, behavioral insight and self-inquiry to show how mental habits can limit or liberate. He posits that purpose is less about external validation and more about alignment with one’s values and being fully alive in each moment. The writing is straightforward, anecdotal and aimed at provoking reflection rather than prescribing a rigid system.

Finally, the book extends these reflections into practical implications: for health, relationships, work and well-being. Levy argues that when you live in awareness of what matters, you reduce needless suffering and become more responsive to life’s opportunities — making even small moments meaningful. The book thus blends philosophy, personal story and practical wisdom into a short, accessible guide for readers looking to ask deeper questions about their lives