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A book that invites us to revisit and understand the "mediocrity" in life.


"Ordinary" by Mr. Nalom Srichumpol is a book that invites us to revisit and understand the "ordinary" in life.

In an age when society pressures everyone to stand out, to succeed quickly, or to be "special," this book is like a safe space, and a reminder that being normal doesn't mean we fail.

📌 Summary of the essence of the book.

1. Decoding "Why do we want to be special?"

Have you ever wondered why we are special? Must be the first kind. Must be accepted. Can't we just be ordinary people? Of course, it can be.

Early on, the book explores the background of human ambition through psychological, biological, philosophical and sociological perspectives, allowing us to see that the fear of being ordinary is instilled through social values, through competitive times, and social media that allows us to see only "highlights" in other people's lives all the time, until we feel that our ordinary lives are "not good enough."

2. The trap of comparison (Social Comparison)

The book describes the natural mechanisms of the brain and human behavior that often compare themselves to others, causing stress, anxiety and guilt when they do not meet the standards of social success.

3. The value and beauty of "commonality"

"Ordinary" is not a teaching to take off, give up your dreams, or live in despair, or despair, but an understanding acceptance of mediocrity, knowingly accepting society's expectations, and respecting your own Pace, comparing happiness with your own standards, which reduces the suffering caused by grabbing excess.

And then the book will be divided into examples of the deployment of the concept of being an ordinary person in the role of parenting, of being an ordinary salary, of owning a business, to the role of being a lover.

And finally, there's a 14-day approach to being normal, an exercise that we can actually do.

💡 the main ideas from this book

* Accept normality: Having a flat life, waking up to work, and resting is not a shame, but a form of integrity.

* Unlock Suffering: Reduce the pressure of having to try to create an impack or be remembered all the time.

* Ordinary happiness: Returning to the small joys of everyday life that are often neglected because of looking for great success.

Brief summary: The book is like an "antidote" to someone who is getting tired of running a race in the world of work.

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