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Wayfinding #4
Wayfinding Part 4: Old World & New
Part 4 of the Wayfinding Series.In this part, we discuss the most important concept in all of self-help, which is that our brains and bodies expect a much different world than the one in which they find themselves. This mismatch is the source of much confusion and unhappiness. Understanding what our bodies expect to find, and what they encounter instead, is the first step in resolving this inner turmoil.I also introduce the first sailboat I ever owned, and begin the tale of its maiden voyage from Baltimore to Charleston, South Carolina, one of the most harrowing sailing trips of my life.
- GenresNonfiction
36 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 12, 2015
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About the author
Hugh Howey
142Ìýbooks56.9kÌýfollowersI'm the author of WOOL, a top 5 science fiction book on Amazon. I also wrote the Molly Fyde saga, a tale of a teenager from the 25th century who is repeatedly told that girls can't do certain things -- and then does them anyway.
A theme in my books is the celebration of overcoming odds and of not allowing the cruelty of the universe to change who you are in the process. Most of them are classified as science fiction, since they often take place in the future, but if you love great stories and memorable characters, you'll dig what you find here. I promise.
A theme in my books is the celebration of overcoming odds and of not allowing the cruelty of the universe to change who you are in the process. Most of them are classified as science fiction, since they often take place in the future, but if you love great stories and memorable characters, you'll dig what you find here. I promise.
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June 12, 2022
In this installment, Hugh Howey writes about first sailboat and the first trip he and a friend took on the boat from Baltimore to Charleston. He has way more guts than I do, and even though he knew what he was doing (somewhat) it turned in to a series of close calls and avoided disasters.
In the science and philosophy part he discusses how our bodies were built for a different time in human history than we are currently in and how our brains struggle to adapt and answer what the physical body is telling us. For instance our bodies were made to store food in expanding stomachs and fat cells as when food was found you ate as much as possible because there was no guarantee you would find food any time going forward; and crave sugars as they were relatively rare way back when. This explains so much. It is up to us to manage what our bodies tell us in a world where food and sweets are plentiful and available 24/7. This has been covered in depth in dietary science books, I'm sure but I'll never read one and Howey is an excellent writer and has the knack for explaining things succinctly.
I'm enjoying his series. BTW, he just announced that the sequel to Sand, titled Across the Sand, will be released this fall. Looking forward to that.
In the science and philosophy part he discusses how our bodies were built for a different time in human history than we are currently in and how our brains struggle to adapt and answer what the physical body is telling us. For instance our bodies were made to store food in expanding stomachs and fat cells as when food was found you ate as much as possible because there was no guarantee you would find food any time going forward; and crave sugars as they were relatively rare way back when. This explains so much. It is up to us to manage what our bodies tell us in a world where food and sweets are plentiful and available 24/7. This has been covered in depth in dietary science books, I'm sure but I'll never read one and Howey is an excellent writer and has the knack for explaining things succinctly.
I'm enjoying his series. BTW, he just announced that the sequel to Sand, titled Across the Sand, will be released this fall. Looking forward to that.
September 16, 2015
Interesting and entertaining. This installment is longer and more comprehensive than the previous ones. The information on the human brain and behavior is not new, but Hugh's writing style is far more engaging than academic articles on the same topics. I'm enjoying reading this series.
May 5, 2017
In Wayfinding Part 4, Howey focuses on one major point: "We live in a world for which we were not meant."
Howey focuses on the biological urges we have and which developed as a means of fulfilling our needs in a world much less secure and with much less readily available resources than those we have now. Therefore, our bodies are stuck in a state of thinking it needs or wants things that may no longer be necessary for us, and this is what causes much of our conflict within ourselves.
Howey focuses on the biological urges we have and which developed as a means of fulfilling our needs in a world much less secure and with much less readily available resources than those we have now. Therefore, our bodies are stuck in a state of thinking it needs or wants things that may no longer be necessary for us, and this is what causes much of our conflict within ourselves.
December 27, 2019
Hugh Howey's Wayfinding series isn't his highest seller, which in my opinion is a loss to every reader who enjoys this author. It is in this series that you get to know the author on a deeper level. Hugh shares his innermost thoughts of his introspective journey as he sails around the world. I recommend that you read the entire series.
We often look at what Hugh shares online and think it's all fun and games. The Wayfinding series, shares the reality of sailing and the daily struggles one goes through physically and emotionally. It is in his journey around the world, that Hugh gives you access to his fears, insecurities and struggles. He is known for showing the world who he is, Wayfinding takes that concept and expands introspectively.
Some of his philosophies may challenge you to think about your own. Whether you agree with him or not, isn't what's important. It's all about embracing the journey that he invites you to participate in.
Wayfinding Part 1: Rats and Rafts
Wayfinding Part 2: Hell and Heaven
Wayfinding Part 3: Hot & Cold
Wayfinding Part 4: Old World & New
Wayfinding Part 5: Consciousness and Subconsciousness
Wayfinding Part 6: Highs and Lows
Wayfinding Part 7: In-Grouping and Out-Grouping
Wayfinding - Food and Fitness
Thank you Hugh for letting us be a part of your travels around the world. Your willingness to share personal insight and struggles in your Wayfinding journey helps to give hope in overcoming the storms of life, when the waves comes crashing down around you.
While I enjoyed reading this series, I would thoroughly enjoy having this series undergo a rewrite with retrospective thoughts as you conclude your travels.
We often look at what Hugh shares online and think it's all fun and games. The Wayfinding series, shares the reality of sailing and the daily struggles one goes through physically and emotionally. It is in his journey around the world, that Hugh gives you access to his fears, insecurities and struggles. He is known for showing the world who he is, Wayfinding takes that concept and expands introspectively.
Some of his philosophies may challenge you to think about your own. Whether you agree with him or not, isn't what's important. It's all about embracing the journey that he invites you to participate in.
Wayfinding Part 1: Rats and Rafts
Wayfinding Part 2: Hell and Heaven
Wayfinding Part 3: Hot & Cold
Wayfinding Part 4: Old World & New
Wayfinding Part 5: Consciousness and Subconsciousness
Wayfinding Part 6: Highs and Lows
Wayfinding Part 7: In-Grouping and Out-Grouping
Wayfinding - Food and Fitness
Thank you Hugh for letting us be a part of your travels around the world. Your willingness to share personal insight and struggles in your Wayfinding journey helps to give hope in overcoming the storms of life, when the waves comes crashing down around you.
While I enjoyed reading this series, I would thoroughly enjoy having this series undergo a rewrite with retrospective thoughts as you conclude your travels.
August 20, 2015
More inner conflicts and turmoil as Howey continues this Wayfinding series as a guide to a happier life. Love the sailing stories but the early parts of the last two books are wearing thin with me. I loved school at all levels; kindergarten to Masters and on going adult learning. My most hated class of all time was Philisophy. I am ok with psychology and self- help but when he starts to bring his philosophical ideas into the mix... Urrrgggh! The last two books seem like he wanted to tell his harrowing, near-miss sailing stories but decided that would'nt be interesting so he loosely links his sailing stories to self-analyzation and self-help philosophies. Sorry. No more Wayfinding for me. I am not an unhappy person so perhaps I am the wrong audience.
November 22, 2016
lots of interesting ideas in this little book...lots to think about too
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