Forever Young. Why We Are Smart, Talented and Unhappy, or How to Find Yourself in a World of Possibilities

This book is devoted to a psychological analysis of the “eternal youth” archetype, because of which life is constantly postponed to “later.” It presents a practical method to get out of infantilism and move from intentions to real steps.

The author, Alexander Nekrasov, is a practicing psychologist with an audience of more than 200,000 subscribers. He describes a gentle and steady transition method—from fantasies and plans to action—based on experience working with many clients.

If you endlessly put things off, and your dreams stay in your head; if you can’t shake the feeling of unrealized potential, and life seems like a series of unfinished tasks, this book will explain why that happens. Based on years of practice and consultations, the author shows how high potential does not lead to success, but instead intensifies inner discord and dissatisfaction.

Procrastination, the desire to escape reality, the “deferred life syndrome,” fear of choice and responsibility—these are common problems that drain energy and joy. Their roots are linked to Jung’s archetype of Puer—the “eternal child” within the adult, who prefers illusions and avoids commitments.

You will learn how to organize the flow of ideas and turn it into results, how to finish what you start, how to feel grounded, and how to escape the trap of self-deception. If you’re tired of living in an endless “tomorrow” mode and want to start truly today, you’ll find the key to change here. AST Publishing House, 2025.