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The Joy of Missing Out: The Art of Self-Restraint in an Age of Excess
Svend Brinkmann
In this refreshing book, bestselling Danish philosopher Svend Brinkmann reveals the many virtues of missing out on the constant temptations that dominate our experience-obsessed consumer society. By cultivating self-restraint and celebrating moderation, we can develop a more fulfilling way of living and discover the joy of missing out.
128 pages
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | April 1, 2019 |
| ISBN13 | 9781509531561 |
| Publishers | John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
| Pages | 128 |
| Dimensions | 223 × 145 × 11 mm · 453 g |
| Language | English |
| Translator | McTurk, Tam |
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