Comments on: Enjoying the Present

By: Anne Leighton

Anne Leighton — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 03:55:26 +0000

It’s about living and loving the life, Andy. Money is important, so is achievement, but–as Jesus said, “the greatest of all is LOVE.” There’s a book Russell Simmons just put out called SUPER RICH. His focus is the connection you have with your work, your clients, and your inner soul.

I’ve realized that making sure I have time to work out, eat, play, feed my cats, clean my home has enriched my work life in many ways.

The other thing is your own outlook. This Neo-Chinese proverb I wrote is based on a true story:
Chinese restaurant

Two people in a Chinese restaurant.
A baby is crying, and one person says, “My parents would have scolded that kid to shut them up!”
The other says, “I like telling the child, ‘ooo, you have a set of lungs on you! What else can you do with them?’”
And that is the key to looking at life.

By: Grubbs

Grubbs — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 21:51:45 +0000

I glad to see people enjoying life another few month’s then i can enjoy mine’s.

By: Sean

Sean — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 20:02:42 +0000

Nice one Andy. I saw that WaPo article a few weeks ago. I’m thinking that I may have passed him as well about 50% of the time at least.

Awesome seeing you in SoCal last month. See you in NZ in Feb - I’m leaving Monday!

By: Karl

Karl — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:35:15 +0000

Taking it a step further, there is now the potential for extended longevity. A stressful life not only takes you out of the moment, it also robs you of a long life and with scientific advancement extended youth.

People have been giving up a short life for Money and going forward they are giving up even more.

By: imnotadoctor

imnotadoctor — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:56:47 +0000

I struggle with this all the time. But soon realized that damn life is good. Its good to stop once a day and realize this.

Ironically enough that quote from the Dalai Lama I have on my iphone home screen. Help remind me what really counts.

Cheers!