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Wait, What? : And Life's Other Essential Questions by James E. Ryan (2017, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100062664573
ISBN-139780062664570
eBay Product ID (ePID)228545692
Product Key Features
Number of Pages144 Pages
Publication NameWait, What? : and Life's Other Essential Questions
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2017
SubjectEducational Psychology, Personal Growth / Happiness, Motivational & Inspirational, Personal Growth / Success
TypeTextbook
AuthorJames E. Ryan
Subject AreaSelf-Help, Education
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight6.9 Oz
Item Length7.5 in
Item Width5.3 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2017-446982
Reviews"In these pages Jim Ryan distills several important questions we should all be asking ourselves--questions that promise greater clarity, compassion, wisdom, and in the end, fulfillment in our lives. Wait, What? is a welcome--and joyful--reminder that true wisdom comes from asking the right questions." -- Clayton Christensen, bestselling author of How Will You Measure Your Life? "Jim Ryan promises that asking five simple questions will bring clarity, curiosity, courage, compassion, and conviction. Why should we believe him? For one thing: he's right. Why should you care? Well, why not read the book--all in one sitting, as I did--and find out?" -- Angela Duckworth, author of GRIT: The Power of Passion and Perseverance "This compulsively readable book is that rare work that will appeal to both the secular and religious reader alike--in fact, any reader interested in hearing wise advice from a charming (and funny) author, and, most of all, leading a meaningful life." -- James Martin, SJ, author of The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything "This beautiful book describes how to ask questions of others and ourselves that lead to a deep understanding about what matters most in life. The lessons are timeless, providing powerful insights that are relevant in all parts of our lives." -- Tina Seelig, bestselling author of What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20 , inGenius , and Insight Out, Jim Ryan promises that asking five simple questions will bring clarity, curiosity, courage, compassion, and conviction. Why should we believe him? For one thing: he's right. Why should you care? Well, why not read the book-all in one sitting, as I did-and find out?, This compulsively readable book is that rare work that will appeal to both the secular and religious reader alike-in fact, any reader interested in hearing wise advice from a charming (and funny) author, and, most of all, leading a meaningful life., In these pages Jim Ryan distills several important questions we should all be asking ourselves-questions that promise greater clarity, compassion, wisdom, and in the end, fulfillment in our lives. Wait, What? is a welcome-and joyful-reminder that true wisdom comes from asking the right questions., This beautiful book describes how to ask questions of others and ourselves that lead to a deep understanding about what matters most in life. The lessons are timeless, providing powerful insights that are relevant in all parts of our lives.
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal153.42
SynopsisNew York Times Bestseller " What, What? is a welcome--and joyful--reminder that true wisdom comes from asking the right questions. Should you read this book? Absolutely." --Clayton Christensen, bestselling author of How Will You Measure Your Life? Based on the wildly popular commencement address, the art of asking (and answering) good questions by the Dean of Harvard University's Graduate School of Education. Whether we're in the boardroom or the classroom, we spend far too much time and energy looking for the right answer. But the truth is that questions are just as important as answers, often more so. If you ask the wrong question, for instance, you're guaranteed to get the wrong answer. A good question, on the other hand, inspires a good answer and, in the process, invites deeper understanding and more meaningful connections between people. Asking a good question requires us to move beyond what we think we know about an issue or a person to explore the difficult and the unknown, the awkward, and even the unpleasant. In Wait, What? , Jim Ryan, dean of Harvard University's Graduate School of Education, celebrates the art of asking--and answering--good questions. Five questions in particular: Wait, what? ; I wonder...? Couldn't we at least...? ; How can I help? ; and What truly matters? Using examples from politics, history, popular culture, and social movements, as well as his own personal life, Ryan demonstrates how these essential inquiries generate understanding, spark curiosity, initiate progress, fortify relationships, and draw our attention to the important things in life--from the Supreme Court to Fenway Park. By regularly asking these five essential questions, Ryan promises, we will be better able to answer life's most important question: "And did you get what you wanted out of life, even so?" At once hilarious and illuminating, poignant and surprising, Wait, What? is an inspiring book of wisdom that will forever change the way you think about questions., Based on the wildly popular commencement address, the art of asking (and answering) good questions by the dean of Harvard University's Graduate School of Education Whether we're in the boardroom or the classroom, we spend far too much time and energy looking for the right answer. But the truth is that questions are just as important as answers, often more so. If you ask the wrong question, for instance, you're guaranteed to get the wrong answer. A good question, on the other hand, inspires a good answer and, in the process, invites deeper understanding and more meaningful connections between people. Asking a good question requires us to move beyond what we think we know about an issue or a person to explore the difficult and the unknown, the awkward, and even the unpleasant. In Wait, What, Jim Ryan, dean of Harvard University's Graduate School of Education, celebrates the art of asking-and answering-good questions. Five questions in particular: Wait, what; I wonder . . . ; Couldn't we at least . . . ; How can I help; and What truly matters Using examples from politics, history, popular culture, and social movements, as well as his personal life, Ryan demonstrates how these essential inquiries generate understanding, spark curiosity, initiate progress, fortify relationships, and draw our attention to the important things in life-from the Supreme Court to Fenway Park. By regularly asking these five essential questions, Ryan promises, we will be better able to answer life's most important question: "And did you get what you wanted out of life, even so" At once hilarious and illuminating, poignant and surprising, Wait, What is an inspiring book of wisdom that will forever change the way you think about questions., New York Times Bestseller "What, What is a welcome--and joyful--reminder that true wisdom comes from asking the right questions. Should you read this book Absolutely." --Clayton Christensen, bestselling author of How Will You Measure Your Life Based on the wildly popular commencement address, the art of asking (and answering) good questions by the Dean of Harvard University's Graduate School of Education. Whether we're in the boardroom or the classroom, we spend far too much time and energy looking for the right answer. But the truth is that questions are just as important as answers, often more so. If you ask the wrong question, for instance, you're guaranteed to get the wrong answer. A good question, on the other hand, inspires a good answer and, in the process, invites deeper understanding and more meaningful connections between people. Asking a good question requires us to move beyond what we think we know about an issue or a person to explore the difficult and the unknown, the awkward, and even the unpleasant. In Wait, What, Jim Ryan, dean of Harvard University's Graduate School of Education, celebrates the art of asking--and answering--good questions. Five questions in particular: Wait, what; I wonder... Couldn't we at least...; How can I help; and What truly matters Using examples from politics, history, popular culture, and social movements, as well as his own personal life, Ryan demonstrates how these essential inquiries generate understanding, spark curiosity, initiate progress, fortify relationships, and draw our attention to the important things in life--from the Supreme Court to Fenway Park. By regularly asking these five essential questions, Ryan promises, we will be better able to answer life's most important question: "And did you get what you wanted out of life, even so" At once hilarious and illuminating, poignant and surprising, Wait, What is an inspiring book of wisdom that will forever change the way you think about questions., New York Times Bestseller " What, What? is a welcome--and joyful--reminder that true wisdom comes from asking the right questions. Should you read this book? Absolutely." --Clayton Christensen, bestselling author of How Will You Measure Your Life? Based on the wildly popular commencement address, the art of asking (and answering) good questions by the former Dean of Harvard University's Graduate School of Education and former University of Virginia President. Whether we're in the boardroom or the classroom, we spend far too much time and energy looking for the right answer. But the truth is that questions are just as important as answers, often more so. If you ask the wrong question, for instance, you're guaranteed to get the wrong answer. A good question, on the other hand, inspires a good answer and, in the process, invites deeper understanding and more meaningful connections between people. Asking a good question requires us to move beyond what we think we know about an issue or a person to explore the difficult and the unknown, the awkward, and even the unpleasant. In Wait, What? , Jim Ryan, dean of Harvard University's Graduate School of Education, celebrates the art of asking--and answering--good questions. Five questions in particular: Wait, what? ; I wonder...? Couldn't we at least...? ; How can I help? ; and What truly matters? Using examples from politics, history, popular culture, and social movements, as well as his own personal life, Ryan demonstrates how these essential inquiries generate understanding, spark curiosity, initiate progress, fortify relationships, and draw our attention to the important things in life--from the Supreme Court to Fenway Park. By regularly asking these five essential questions, Ryan promises, we will be better able to answer life's most important question: "And did you get what you wanted out of life, even so?" At once hilarious and illuminating, poignant and surprising, Wait, What? is an inspiring book of wisdom that will forever change the way you think about questions.
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- Jun 08, 2018
great little book full of lots of wisdom
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- May 13, 2020
Not yet delivered :-(
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- Jul 06, 2017
Great Book for Life
I gave my first one away. This is my second purchaseVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
