Robert Wringham Knihy

We are all trapped by modern life. Trapped! Trapped by work, consumerism, stress, debt, isolationism and general unhappiness.We will each spend an average of 87,000 hours at work before we die. We will spend another 5,000 hours getting to and from work and countless more preparing for work. Worrying about work. Recovering from work.The majority of us hate our jobs. But without work, we can't buy all the things we've been told we should want and need, so around we go...Through the pages of New Escapologist magazine, Robert Wringham has been studiously examining the traps of modern life, questioning where our commitment to them stems from and why we are so unable to break free.Taking inspiration from the great Escapologist Harry Houdini – who escaped from jail cells, straitjackets, and even the innards of a dead whale – Wringham applies Houdini's feats as a metaphor for real life, proposing the principle of Escapology as a way to cut loose our shackles.Become a modern-day Escapologist and freedom and happiness might be possible after all.

We are all trapped by modern life. Trapped! Trapped by work, consumerism, stress, debt, isolationism and general unhappiness. We will each spend an average of 87,000 hours at work before we die. We will spend another 5,000 hours getting to and from work and countless more preparing for work. Worrying about work. Recovering from work. The majority of us hate our jobs. But without work, we can't buy all the things we've been told we should want and need, so around we go... Through the pages of New Escapologist magazine, Robert Wringham has been studiously examining the traps of modern life, questioning where our commitment to them stems from and why we are so unable to break free. Taking inspiration from the great Escapologist Harry Houdini – who escaped from jail cells, straitjackets, and even the innards of a dead whale – Wringham applies Houdini's feats as a metaphor for real life, proposing the principle of Escapology as a way to cut loose our shackles. Become a modern-day Escapologist and freedom and happiness might be possible after all.

The story follows Robert Wringham, a laid-back dandy immersed in a whimsical and surreal environment filled with quirky characters like elderly flies, playful sparrows, and cheerful labradoodles. His leisurely existence invites readers into a unique and imaginative world that blends humor and eccentricity, showcasing the charm of a life lived without haste.

Arbeit und Konsum machen weder frei noch glücklich - dieses Buch weist den Weg aus der MisereAchtzig Prozent von uns hassen ihren Job. Im Schnitt verbringen wir jedoch 87.000 Stunden bei der Arbeit, bevor wir ins Grab steigen. Zudem verschwenden wir rund 5.000 Stunden in Zügen und Bussen und Staus, um zu dieser Arbeit zu kommen, nicht eingerechnet die unzähligen Stunden der Vorbereitung für, Sorge um und Entspannung von dieser Arbeit. Trotzdem sind die meisten von uns verschuldet, weil wir unsere Würde durch ein Eigenheim wiederherzustellen versuchen, welches dann ja auch befüllt werden muss. Robert Wringham zeigt, wie man dieser Falle entfliehen kann. Raus aus den Schulden, raus aus dem Stress, raus aus unbefriedigender Arbeit, hin zur persönlichen Freiheit und dem, was man das »gute Leben« nennt. Es gibt einen Ausweg. Zumindest für die, die ihn suchen.

Wenn Sie Ihren Job wirklich lieben, sollten Sie dieses Buch lesen. Es bietet Hilfestellungen, um Arbeit mit dem "Guten Leben" zu verbinden. Vielleicht entdecken Sie darin Ihre Erfüllung. Es ist die Fortsetzung des Spiegel-Bestsellers "Ich bin raus".