Life is
Simple
by
Paul Merrill Kling
We are all born with free choice. What we do with it is what shapes our lives, and becomes our legacy.
- 50 Lessons — A Lifetime of Everyday Wisdom
- Live with Purpose — Honest Insights to make better choices
- Leave a Meaningful Legacy — Carry forward lessons that can inspire your life
EXPLORE THE LESSONS
STORY 01
Free Choice
We wake up every day to new challenges and choices. Blaming our heritage, our family, or our circumstances is the easy response to a bad one. This lesson makes the case for owning every choice instead.
STORY 02
Serving Others Before Ourselves
How tiny, unheralded daily actions create immense community good will and return deep personal contentment.
STORY 03
Choices
Not every principle in this book will fit your life, and that’s fine. This lesson is about figuring out which traits and habits genuinely serve you, and which ones you can set down without guilt.
The Secret to Life?
S.H.O.C.K.
Paul’s final thoughts introduce a simple acronym for five qualities worth practicing
every day:
S — SIMPLICITY
Keep life manageable. Don’t create unnecessary complications when a simple approach will do.
H — HUMILITY
Recognize that none of us has all the answers. Stay open to learning from others and from our own experiences.
O — OPTIMISM
Look for the positive possibilities in life, even when circumstances are difficult.
C — CHARITY
Give of yourself and look beyond a “me first” mentality.
K — KINDNESS
Small acts of kindness, patience, courtesy, and compassion can make a meaningful difference.
No one will ever practice these qualities perfectly. The point is to work on them every day and continually remind ourselves how simple life can become.
A Moment of Reflection
"Live every day as if it were the last day of your life, because one day it will be."
Paul Merrill Kling
Life is Simple
Lifelong Dream
Published at 70 Years Old
100% Proceeds
Donated directly to charity
A Lifelong Dream, Finally Written
Paul Merrill Kling
“After a career in global business and traveling many places in the world, I was fortunate to meet many very intelligent people who influenced me in a positive way. At 70 years old, I am realizing my lifelong dream – writing a book. This isn’t for fame or fortune. It is my dedicated contribution, with 100% of proceeds supporting humanity through humanitarian charities.”
AUTHOR'S NOTE
In a complex world, a realist might think living a simple life is an unattainable dream. It is not. This author and book is a start to understanding the life, traits, and reactions needed for a worthy, simple life. Make no excuses. Read this for fun. Learn from these traits developed by all of us. Last key point, I am not smarter nor more qualified than anyone else to mandate what is right and wrong… Just like a meal with spices, you can choose the ones you are passionate about and ignore those that do not
work for you.
— Paul Merrill Kling
Author & Life Practitioner
Proceeds Donated
Direct to vetted charities
Author Age at Debut
A lifelong dream realized
Countries Traveled
Global perspective & wisdom
Co-
Created
Proceeds Donated
Direct to vetted charities
What Readers Are Saying
Honest thoughts, reflections, and reviews from early readers across the globe.
David L.
Business Analyst
Paul’s voice feels like sitting down with a wise, humble mentor who has seen the world and doesn’t pretend to have easy gimmicks.
Maria S.
Educator
The fact that a 70-year-old first-time author donates every single cent to charity while giving such sharp guidance made this an instant buy for our team.
Kenji T.
Small Business Owner
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SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS
“Make no excuses and read this for fun. If you have better ideas, traits, or lessons, they are welcomed to be submitted back to the author.”
A Message from Paul
Open Dialogue with All Readers
“I am not smarter nor more qualified than anyone else to mandate what is right and wrong… Just like a meal with spices, you can choose the ones you are passionate about. Your feedback shapes whether and how a second book develops.”
- Idea for Next Book: Propose a trait or life scenario
- Candid Critique: Share what worked and what didn’t
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