Stand Firm

The pace of modern life is accelerating. To keep up, we must keep on moving and adapting - constantly striving for greater happiness and success. Or so we are told. But the demands of life in the fast lane come at a price: stress, fatigue and depression are at an all-time high while our social interactions have become increasingly self-serving and opportunistic. How can we resist today's obsession with introspection and self-improvement? In this witty and bestselling book, Danish philosopher and psychologist Svend Brinkmann argues that we must not be afraid to reject the self-help mantra and 'stand firm'. The secret to a happier life lies not in finding your inner-self but in coming to terms with yourself in order to co-exist peacefully with others. By encouraging us to stand firm and get a foothold in life, this insightful anti-self-help guide offers a sobering and realistic alternative to life-coaching, positive thinking and the need always to say 'yes!' 【丹麦】斯文·布林克曼（Svend Brinkmann） 丹麦奥尔堡大学心理学教授，非典型哲学家，罗森凯尔奖获得者。他的研究主要关注心理学等人文社会科学中的哲学、伦理和方法论议题。 凭借《清醒》成为知名文化批评家。