If you're reading all those self help books, like me (too), you should read this one too. Brinkmann argues against self development, always getting better by getting to know you and being the best you you can be. He thinks positivity is overrated and sometimes it's best to doubt things and say no. However, this is also a self help book even though Brinkmann doesn't seem to see it himself, and that drops a star. But anyone who recommends reading one novel a month to better understand the world must have a clue of the right way of living.