A review by papidoc
Wait, What?: And Life's Other Essential Questions by James E. Ryan

5.0

Loved this short book! It's an expansion of a speech Ryan gave at a commencement ceremony. He uses events from his life and other stories to expand on 5 crucial questions (and a bonus question) that everyone should ask themselves from time to time. As one who helps others figure out how to hold difficult questions, negotiate competitively, and generally communicate more effectively, I think the questions he highlighted could help everyone lead a more fruitful life. They would certainly help us in the relationships that are most important to us! The questions are:

1. Wait, what? This is the root of all understanding.
2. I wonder...(why and if). This is the heart of all curiosity.
3. Couldn't we at least...? This is the beginning of all progress.
4. How can I help? This is the basis of all good relationships.
5. What truly matters? This is the heart of life itself.
Bonus: And did you get what you wanted from this life, even so?