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Have you ever had a lofty goal or a dream that you aspired to attain and yet, to this date, you still haven’t mustered the courage to go after it? The goal could be anything, from starting a business, working out, learning a skill, to improving yourself in general. It’s because unknowingly, you have created the environment that doesn’t allow you to succeed, through your thoughts and actions. The reason you are having trouble with making meaningful progress is because of fear. This fear is deeply rooted in your thoughts and is expressed through your action.

Daily we overlook fundamental simplicities. There are some fascinating things about how things got so easy. This book explores some interesting and captivating history behind everyday things that simplify our lives immensely. Why is your keyboard QWERTY? Why do we have 24 hours in a day and 12 months in a year? To highlight the importance of these simplicities, the book contrasts the daily lives of people who live in Anarcha, where there is no agreed-upon clock, calendar, unit of measurement, et cetera.