This book changed the course of my life and the way I see my routine. Often seen as something tedious, routines and habits are the most precious tool we have. Not many people realize that.

Philip K. Dick doesn’t just explore artificial intelligence or dystopia: he challenges our understanding of empathy, identity, and emotional authenticity. This book helped me realize that sensitivity isn’t weakness, that connection matters more than logic, and that asking difficult questions is sometimes the most human thing we can do.

It’s not a book about speed or competition: it’s about showing up, day after day, even when no one’s watching. Murakami draws a subtle line between creativity and endurance, between movement and meaning. This book reminded me that progress often looks like repetition, and that consistency (not intensity) is what really shapes who we become.