Welcome
In my opinion...
A pocket atlas for life's journey
A free on-line book by Michael Kelly
In My Opinion...
A pocket Atlas for life's journey
This book was originally conceived by Michael Kelly as a series of essays for his children and grandchildren.
Most youngsters are notoriously poor listeners to parental advice - children always know so much more than their elders. The written word might have a better chance of sinking in. But adults will find it of interest too.
It may appear somewhat pompous but actually it is a genuine attempt to be helpful and written by a grandfather who has travelled a similar road beforehand.
An examination of another person's perspective might interest anyone else who may also wish to scrutinise their own attitudes to life. They might agree with some parts and certainly argue with others.
What’s your opinion?
In My Opinion - A Free online book
Chapter Summaries
Overview
Explore Michael Kelly's profound insights on life, finance, politics, personal growth, and entrepreneurship in a comprehensive collection of writings. Delve into a wealth of knowledge covering topics such as investments, mortgages, relationships, decision-making, and the pursuit of wisdom.
Gain valuable perspectives on personal and financial success, self-discovery, and practical wisdom for navigating life's complexities. Kelly offers a unique blend of guidance, philosophy, and actionable advice to inspire and empower readers in various aspects of life.
Main chapters/sections: -
Who are we and what is the meaning of life?
A big subject condensed in just a few pages. Also covering religion and its alternatives. Is there a right belief? Is religion necessary?
What is our purpose in life and what does it mean?
Islam & Terrorism
Terrorism is a major threat. Most terrorists are Islamic. The fires are fuelled by lack of understanding – by us. The West has asked for trouble and got it. What should we do about it?
Politics
Opinions on the some of the fundamentals of politics including examples of how they work (and not work) in practice.
Why should you be interested in Politics?
Understanding People & Yourself
We all interact with people and need to have some idea what sort of person we are and the person with whom we interact.
What type are you?
The Theory of Relative Happiness
Being happy does not need material wealth. There is a knack to it and this section explains what it is, and why a hard early life can be lucky later.
Life Planning & Problem Solving
Fail to plan and you plan to fail. How do you plan?
How do your solve any problem? How do you weave a key ambition into a busy day-to-day life?
Budgeting
Who is Mr Micawber and why is he important?
Why is happiness a positive cash flow?
Education
If you think education is expensive, try ignorance! The more you know, the more content you will be. What are you best at?
Are you an Entrepreneur?
Do you have what it takes to be a business leader? Would you like to promote yourself to Chairman of the Board?
Running a Business
What do you need to do to run a successful business? See a list of do’s and don’ts drawn up over many years of direct experience.
Investments, Finance & Mortgages
Money makes money. A short summary of the key principles of both investing and borrowing. How could you make money out
of rented property?
Horoscopes, Intuition and Superstition
Do horoscopes really work? What is intuition? Should you be superstitious?
Wisdom
What is wisdom? How do you get it? Why is it so important?
Medicine and Psychiatry
How to get better without medicine. How to prolong life.
Marriage and Sex
Test your compatibility with a prospective mate using an eight point quiz. Should you talk about sex? What if you are gay?
Children
How to bring them up properly. What are the key points about child rearing?
Good Manners, Fashion, Sociability
People do judge a book by its cover, so it’s important to ensure your cover looks good.
How can you excel as a conversationalist?
Gambling & Other Addictions
The pain of addiction to both victim and family is harsh. How do you deal with an addiction?
Death
The final curtain. How do you handle it?
Summary
A brief synopsis of all that has gone on before. If you want to hear all the punch lines before hearing the story, start here first.
CONTACT ME
Have a question or comment about the book or the website? Get in touch with me on mjrkelly@gmail.com and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.