An antilibrary is a private collection of unread books, first mentioned by Lebanese-American scholar and author Nassim Nicholas Taleb in his book, 'The Black Swan'

The Antilibrary

The writer of The Swan, Umberto Eco is the owner of a large personal library (containing thirty thousand books), and separates visitors into two categories: <ul><li>Those who react with “Wow! Signore professore dottore Eco, what a library you have! How many of these books have you read?”* </li><li>And a very small minority—who get the point that a private library is not an ego-boosting appendage but a research tool. Read books are far less valuable than unread ones. </li></ul>

Umberto Eco's Collection of Books

You will accumulate more knowledge and more books as you grow older, and the growing number of unread books on the shelves will look at you menacingly. Indeed, the more you know, the larger the rows of unread books. Let us call this collection of unread books an antilibrary.

A Collection Of Unread Books

According to Umberto Eco, a private library is a research tool. The goal of an antilibrary is not to collect books you have read so you can proudly display them on your shelf; instead, it is to curate a highly personal collection of resources around themes you are curious about. Instead of a celebration of everything you know, an antilibrary is an ode to everything you want to explore.

The Antilibrary's Goal

The vastness of the unknown can feel terrifying, which is why many people feel uncomfortable with the idea of accumulating books they haven’t read. But embracing the unknown is what drives discovery. As Scottish scientist James Clerk Maxwell once said: “Thoroughly conscious ignorance is the prelude to every real advance in science.” An antilibrary is a reminder of everything we don’t know.

Embracing the Uncomfortable Unknown 

Now I see my massive collection of unread books with a new perspective! 

Unread books are as powerful as the ones we read. An antilibrary is a private collection of unread books capturing the vastness of the unknown.

Building an antilibrary: the power of unread books

He, who abandons the things he loves, loses the meaning of his life. That is why, even after having finished your "official" work life, it is essential to continue doing things of value, bringing beauty or usefulness to others, helping and shaping our little world.

1. Always stay active, never retire.

Also, in food for long life, "less is more." According to the 80% law, to preserve health for a long time, instead of cramming, eat a little less of the hunger we have.

2. Do not eat until full. 

When water moves and flows fresh, it doesn't stagnate. Similarly, your vehicle for life needs a little daily maintenance so it can last for many years. Besides, exercise secretes the hormones of happiness.

. Get fit for your next Birthday.

Although most human beings live in cities, it makes us merge with nature. We need to regularly return to it to charge the batteries of the soul.

4. Reconnect with Nature 

They are the best medicine to dissolve concerns with pleasant talk, telling and listening to stories that lighten the existence, asking for advice, having fun together, sharing, and dream; In other words, Living.

. Surround yourself with wonderful friends.

The rush is inversely proportional to the quality of life. As a proverb says:"Walking slow gets you far." When we leave the urgencies behind, time and life gain a new meaning.

. Take it easy.

Within you, there is a passion, a unique talent that gives meaning to your days and pushes you to give your best until the end. If you haven't found your Ikigai,Keep searching until you do.

7. Follow your IKIGAI.

Lesson form Book "ikigai" by Hector Garcia 

Los Angeles Times bestseller • More than 1.5 million copies sold “If hygge is the art of doing nothing, ikigai is the art of doing something—and doing it with supreme focus and joy.” —New York Post Bring meaning and joy to all your days with this internationally bestselling guide to the Japanese concept of ikigai (pronounced ee-key-guy)—the happiness of always being busy—as revealed by the daily habits of the world’s longest-living people. *And from the same authors, don’t miss The Book of Ichigo Ichie—about making the most of every moment in your life.* * * * What’s your ikigai? “Only staying active will make you want to live a hundred years.” —Japanese proverb According to the Japanese, everyone has an ikigai—a reason for living. And according to the residents of the Japanese village with the world’s longest-living people, finding it is the key to a happier and longer life. Having a strong sense of ikigai—the place where passion, mission, vocation, and profession intersect—means that each day is infused with meaning. It’s the reason we get up in the morning. It’s also the reason many Japanese never really retire (in fact there’s no word in Japanese that means retire in the sense it does in English): They remain active and work at what they enjoy, because they’ve found a real purpose in life—the happiness of always being busy. In researching this book, the authors interviewed the residents of the Japanese village with the highest percentage of 100-year-olds—one of the world’s Blue Zones. Ikigai reveals the secrets to their longevity and happiness: how they eat, how they move, how they work, how they foster collaboration and community, and—their best-kept secret—how they find the ikigai that brings satisfaction to their lives. And it provides practical tools to help you discover your own ikigai. Because who doesn’t want to find happiness in every day? A PENGUIN LIFE TITLE

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"Routinely sleeping less than six or seven hours a night demolishes your immune system, more than doubling your risk of cancer."

"Insufficient sleep is a key lifestyle factor determining whether or not you will develop Alzheimer's disease."

"Inadequate sleep - even moderate reductions for just one week - disrupts blood sugar levels so profoundly that you would be classified as pre-diabetic."

"If you don't sleep the very first night after learning, you lose the chance to consolidate those memories, even if you get lots of "catch-up" sleep thereafter. In terms of memory, then, sleep is not like the bank. You cannot accumulate a debt and hope to pay it off at a later point in time. Sleep for memory consolidation is an all-or-nothing event."

"The shorter your sleep, the shorter your life."

"Sleep is one of the most important but least understood aspects of our life, wellness, and longevity ... An explosion of scientific discoveries in the last twenty years has shed new light on this fundamental aspect of our lives. Now ... neuroscientist and sleep expert Matthew Walker gives us a new understanding of the vital importance of sleep and dreaming"--Amazon.com.

Why We Sleep

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Read 2-3 books simultaenously. </li></ul>Don't go more than 3, you won't finish any.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Swap between books when one of them leads to a dry patch.</li></ul>Stop at suspenseful blocks and switch to next book. It makes you want to come back and read more. ; )#happyreading #booklovers

How to read more books in a short time 

<ul><li>Have at least 1 book for academic interest of the three.</li></ul>Reading just for stories without learning is as good as watching movies.<ul><li>Read everyday....</li></ul>Dont take long vacations that you're lost

<ul><li>Savour the journey instead of reading for the count of books.</li></ul>What is the fun if you read a 100 books and enjoyed none. Each b book is a world in itself, and the world is limited by your imagination.<ul><li>Don't be loyal to the book, throw it if it doesn't interest you.</li></ul>Book isn't your girlfriend. Move on.

<ul><li>Dont judge a book by its cover. Walk a mile with the author before you decide.</li></ul>Some slow starters shake the show....

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