Sparks from this book
Questions Asked
All 21 Sparks drawn from Questions Asked, in the order they appear in the book. Each one carries a walk-through.
Chapters 1–16
- 1A question asked marks the beginning of thought processes that lead to answers; answers that contain solutions, guidance, wisdom and change.
- 2Any opportunity that offers me "success" at the expense of my love for my own life is nothing but an evil illusion. One that will disappear as soon…
- 3All the knowledge in the world cannot help you to find happiness, if you don't know yourself.
- 3It's smart to be stupid sometimes, and losing can be your victory.
- 4A person who fails to learn from mistakes will keep running into the same hurdles, until he learns how to jump, or until they ultimately destroy him.
- 5Your passions add invaluable quality to your life. They can be referred to as the solace you find during bad times and the anchor of your soul that…
- 5When the noise of external influences is shut out, the inner person's low and gentle voice becomes audible.
- 6Needs are many, so too are wants, and to their pursuit there is no end; so we should be aware of their order of importance.
- 7With each day that comes and goes, you subtract from the finite time you have in this life.
- 8Backup plans ensure success of the dream and support it, while fallback plans deal with what happens after failure.
- 9My dreams shone brighter amid the darkness of people's discouragement.
- 9Dreams are embryos of success; nurture and protect them.
- 10Tomorrow seems far away if you call it another day, but it really is just a few hours away.
- 11It's hard to be ungrateful when you've seen worse; but worst often comes after losing the best.
- 12Accepting your life means staying in touch with reality and avoiding denial. A person in touch with reality is better positioned to change his…
- 12You can liken life to a song: a mixture of high and low notes that blend to make the perfect symphony.
- 13When misfortune hits or when we make mistakes, we can get so caught up in the negative effects of it all and forget to realize that there are lessons…
- 14The discomforts of today are made bearable by the hope of tomorrow's change of circumstance.
- 15Solutions to problems lie a couple of questions away. Each question you ask inches you closer and closer to the solution.
- 16Life is the best thing we get without asking, and we hold on to it by letting go.
- 16If you wonder some, and ignore some, life is wholesome.