Discovering the Obvious is not for the satisfied but for the hungry. The four short stories may not be literature, but they contain interesting ideas and circumstances, and there are essays that verge on being sermons and a lot of questions that can prompt new pathways for thought. Finally, there's a lot of practical knowledge that the author has gleaned over his lifetime. In this book you'll find... A formula for pursuing happiness A way to come up with solutions A way to be spiritual without joining a religion A way to find satisfying work The reason why games are so important Questions to ask when making major decisions The reasons why you should learn how to meditate How to interpret rejection What to do with failure Ways to get good at something Advice to help you stop getting in your own way And more. A summary: The 4 short stories deal with 1) the future of the earth 2) an imaginary time before the Big Bang 3) heaven and hell 4) a crisis of faith. The next chapter is an essay on the human adventure. Next there's a chapter of questions, and last, there's a chapter of practical knowledge. It could be the only self-help book the reader will ever need."