Showing posts with label The Noticer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Noticer. Show all posts

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.