Best-selling author Kent Keith self-published his Paradoxical Commandments in the 1960s as an undergrad at Harvard, and promptly forgot them. But these maxims emphasizing selflessness and compassion took on a life of their own, finding their way into countless speeches, advice columns, institutions, and homes. Thirty years later, they were reclaimed by Kent and formally published as Anyway: The Paradoxical Commandments, an inspirational guide-for-living. Now Kent shares new stories of following these simple, sensible truths. This companion guide includes specific tools, exercises, and suggestions that the reader can use for personal introspection or group discussion.
This book is excellemt. It motivated me to "Do it anyway" I read it within a week and really enjoyed it. This is the 2nd book that I have read by Keith and I plan on reading more.
A Guide Book for Meaningful Living
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
People are illogical, unreasonable and self-centered. Love them anyway. From the book (the first paradoxical commandment). Sometimes it seems like there is just so much wrong in the world that nothing we can do will make a difference. In Kent M. Keith's book "Do It Anyway" he shows us that one small person can make a difference; one small person can be the change through living the paradoxical commandments. Mr. Keith wrote the paradoxical commandments back in the 1960's while attending college. Over the years they gained world-wide popularity; they have circulated over the internet, and you've probably been the receiver of them many times. "Give the world your best and you'll get kicked in the teeth. Give the world your best anyway." From the book (the tenth paradoxical commandment). This is a sweet little book, and can easily be read in a day or two. I really enjoyed Mr. Keith's writing style, which was very inspirational. The book is also filled with touching personal stories and questions that help the reader to think about how living the paradoxical commandments can bring more meaning and happiness into their lives and the world around them. Sometimes we forget to give our best. It happens to all of us. But when we get to the point where we are taking the easy way out rather than doing what's right, we are off our path, and most likely just getting by rather than living a life filled with meaning. By following the paradoxical commandments, we gain a sense of personal self-worth, and find our lives filled with meaning and happiness.
Remarkable and motivating
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
Do It Anyway is an easy book to read. Living its tenets is more difficult. By use of thoughtful questions along with stories from real people, the author suggests ways we can incorporate the Paradoxical Commandments into our lives. By the time you've finished reading, you realize not only your ability to do good, but the strengthened desire to get out there and do it! This book is a quick read that packs a gentle wallop. Read it anyway.
let's all do the right thing anyway
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
our crazy world needs more books like this. to read about these people from every walk of life and how they manage to "do it anyway" gives hope. if every reader is encouraged to only one act of "paradoxical" behaviour,to do good anyway,to love anyway,we would have a saner world. kent keith writes in a heartfelt,no-nonsense way which should appeal to a wide range of readers.
From the author of "Do It Anyway"
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
As I have traveled and talked with people about the Paradoxical Commandments, I have been struck by the fact that almost everyone agrees that they should live "the paradoxical life." The question is: How do you do it? This book is my answer. I wrote it to give people the examples, the tools, and the encouragement to live the paradoxical life and find personal meaning and deep happiness, no matter who they are, and no matter what their past or present conditions may be. The book includes 40 stories from people I know personally who live the Paradoxical Commandments each day. They include a school teacher, a housing developer, a retired Navy captain, a college president, a YMCA leader, a jeweler, an occupational therapist, the CEO of a non-profit organization, a businessman, a college professor, a pineapple plantation worker, an Army sergeant, a pastor, a nurse, and a financial adviser. By quietly living the Paradoxical Commandments, they find personal meaning and deep happiness, even when times are tough. I hope that after reading their stories, you will decide that you, too, can DO IT ANYWAY!
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