We all have indistinct outlines of our life's trajectory, but we need to formulate a much clearer guiding principle of existence and learn the art of living. From our accumulated knowledge base, we need some generic guideposts. LIVE: 8 Brief Lessons on Life provides these guideposts. Its lessons evolve from a highly condensed distillation of thousands of years of wisdom-uncommon common sense. It provides a template for the essence of being, becoming a grown-up, and living a joyful and successful life.