wisdom + creativity
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A great friend gave me the coffee table book, Wisdom for Christmas. And I actually read it. It's packed with layers of experience. Humbling. Argumentative. Informed. From Clint Eastwood and Frank Gehry to Jane Goodall and Vanessa Redgrave.
This video clip is great for two reasons: one, it highlights the immense power of the players, but it also shows how Andrew Zuckerman, the book's author/coordinator, just did it. He had a values-based vision, and zero experience as an interviewer. He aimed high. He didn't settle. He made himself "a servant to the pursuit of wisdom," and he made it happen. Gotta love that.
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that totally gave me chills. thanks for sharing the video; I would love to read that book.
Laura
1 Sep 09
Brilliant! Thank you for sharing. I definitely will get a copy.
Gerardo
2 Sep 09
I had not heard of this book. Wow! What a treat. I appreciate his respect for the elders of our generation. Thanks for the sharing this, I look forward to seeing the book.
Doug Floyd
2 Sep 09
Absolutely fantastic-I got that feeling deep in my belly that makes me want to get my ass in gear and get something done!
Susan
2 Sep 09
Yummy. Juicy. Inspiring. AIM HIGH.
Jackie
2 Sep 09
I'll echo Susan re: getting my ass in gear! So much life; so much wisdom! If I want to be like these folks in my later years (which I do!), I get to get more juice out of each day!
Shawn M
2 Sep 09
Amen!
chris
2 Sep 09
What struck me most about this video clip and Andrew's comments was the number of times he used the word "We".
I laughed out loud at Kissinger's comments.
This book has made my Official Refrigerator Christmas Wish List. Thank you for bringing it and this project to my attention.
Blessings.
Carolynn
Carolynn
2 Sep 09
I noticed that as well. very respectful. took a village to make this happen.
Danielle LaPorte
2 Sep 09
Amazing project! what an awesome idea and huge impact he makes sharing the global leaders with us!
In gratitude,
Amy
Amy Schuber
2 Sep 09
I loved this book! But I almost went blind reading it. And I'm not even 50 yet. Still. I LOVED this book. Thanks for reminding me. Meant to write up a nice, fatty review on it.
Colleen Wainwright
3 Sep 09
Great find Danielle. Thanks!
Sabrina
7 Sep 09
What a wonderfully inspiring video and project. I'm off to find a copy of the book!!
Judith
22 Sep 09