Friday, December 21, 2012

Perspective

The newest terrific book I've read, is The Noticer by Andy Andrews.  This birthday present, from a dear friend, is so rich with life lessons that I can't quit touting it to friends. It is a quick 156 page read featuring a wise old man who appears, just as needed, to provide "perspective" to young and old.
His life lessons include:

  • Other people's experience is the best teacher.
  • Whatever you focus on, increases.
  • A true friend brings out the best in you.
  • We communicate and receive indications of love as puppies, cats, goldfish or canaries.
  • Only 8% of the things most of us worry about are legitimate concerns.
  • By examining a single leaf in a forest, you can determine the season and the type of tree.  
  • Tiny differences can have huge impacts.
  • When you need to accomplish something great, you need an idea and action.
  • There is no power in intention, only in doing.
  • Choices have far greater consequences than mere mistakes.

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