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Seek to be wise, finding extraordinary wisdom in everyday life, Chess Britt

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Seek to be wise

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Chess Britt

finding extraordinary wisdom in everyday life

We're all looking for answers. We just need to open our eyes to the world around us to find them. Author Chess Britt shares a delightful personal collection of down-to-earth maxims with one clear agenda: to inspire us to search for truth and wisdom. If we actively seek wisdom, says Britt, we're bound to live our happiest and most productive lives. The best part is that we don't have to look far. Truth and wisdom are often right under our noses in our everyday lives. And when we seek wisdom and learn from it, we'll be ready not only to grab life's opportunities, but to meet the challenges we will inevitably face. Britt believes in us and in our ability to carry out the search, and his encouraging words and (often humorous) stories contain an uplifting message about recognizing, embracing, and valuing those searches. The maxims with titles like ''Live to Love and Love to Live'' and ''It's Going to Be Okay'' explore topics such as making the most of our time with other people, why anger is our enemy, the importance of patience, and even why we shouldn't waste precious time lying in bed when there are things to be done guide with a gentle hand. Britt's suggestions are offered without judgment and have something to say to people of all ages, from all walks of life. If after reading the maxims, we want to alter our present course, the author offers questions to ponder on how to move forward. Britt's life experiences and faith guide him in this thoughtful and generous book you'll want to experience and share with anyone looking for answers

The simple is extraordinary -- Beginning the search for wisdom -- Part one: Maxims from Mom. Do the right thing and the rest will come out in the wash; Can't never could; If ifs and ands were pots and pans, you would not have to buy any -- Part two: Maxims from Dad. The bed is your enemy; beware of living one paycheck away from disaster; Death is our greatest teacher -- Part three: Maxims from family. Patience, grasshopper; It's never too late; Beware of acting in your own self-interest as opposed to the interests of others; Always do your best; keep your word and be bold; be honorable -- Part four: Maxims from friends. There is nothing good at the bottom of a bottle; Nothing good comes from complaining; nothing good comes from feeling sorry for yourself; No good deed goes unpunished; Be humble, and guard against pride; Be trustworthy; It's going to be okay; Count your blessings; Make the most of your time with others -- Part five: Maxims from acquaintances. Beware of "Woe is me"; Nature puts life in perspective; Feed and water the mules; Never have a bad day -- Part six: Maxims from songs, books, and movies. To a man with a hammer, every problem looks like a nail; Anger is your enemy; To have success, study success; Live to love and love to live; If you limit what you love, you limit your life; Be your own person, not some puppet on a string