Dao De Jing was written more than two thousand years ago by a top historian of China. Leaving the capital city for a peaceful retirement, he wrote a short five thousand character text on his philosophy and ideas. A classic which would set up the foundation of Chinese culture, science and even language itself, the book remains relevant today as a powerful guide in life.This book contains a series of excerpts from the original, presenting them in an understandable format to everyone. Each Chinese sentence is accompanied by a connection towards today's life, allowing for easy learning and immediate application. It goes over: overcoming adversity and interpersonal conflicts, breaking bad habits, staying healthy and surviving, succeeding at projects and continuing growth, developing resilience, weathering tough situations, Self-care and self-love. Through reading this, you'll be set in understanding the basics of the Dao De Jing, and ready to change your own life.