Download or read book Summary & Analysis of The Second Mountain written by ZIP Reads and published by ZIP Reads. This book was released on with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PLEASE NOTE: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book. If you'd like to purchase the original book, please paste this link in your browser: https://amzn.to/2MsTL9i In The Second Mountain, political commentator and author David Brooks explains how individuals and societies can transition from selfish individualism to a focus on community. He believes that to achieve solidarity, wholeness and true happiness, we must shift our character from the hyper-individualistic first mountain to the more relational second mountain. #1 New York Times Bestseller! - May 5th, 2019 What does this ZIP Reads Summary Include? - Synopsis of the original book - Key takeaways from each chapter - Why the world feels like it's getting worse - How to start acting like an adult - Why humans need to suffer and what you can do about it - In-depth Editorial Review - Background on Mark Manson About the Original Book: Have you ever wondered how some people are able to achieve joy while others struggle with misery throughout life? David Brooks attempts to explain how transitioning between the two mountains – selfish versus selfless – is the key to attaining the satisfaction that we all seek in life. Only those who choose to climb the second mountain are able to find true fulfillment. DISCLAIMER: This book is intended as a companion to, not a replacement for, The Second Mountain. ZIP Reads is wholly responsible for this content and is not associated with the original author in any way. Please follow this link: https://amzn.to/2MsTL9i to purchase a copy of the original book.