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The must-read summary of Robert J. Ringer's book: "Looking Out for No. 1: From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be".
This complete summary of the ideas from Robert J. Ringer's book "Looking Out for No. 1" shows how looking out for number one is the conscious, rational effort to spend as much time as possible doing those things which bring the greatest amount of pleasure and less time doing whatever causes pain. In his book, the author explains how you can overcome the obstacles that stop you from doing this. This summary details each of the obstacles that you may face and the techniques that will help you to surmount them and stay on the path towards your goal.
Added-value of this summary:
• Save time
• Understand key concepts
• Expand your knowledge
To learn more, read "Looking Out for No. 1" and find out how to prioritise your own goals and focus on your own happiness.
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Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2014
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Book PresentationLooking Out For No. 1 by Robert J. Ringer
Book Abstract
Important Note About This Ebook
Summary of Looking Out For No. 1 (Robert J. Ringer)
1. Looking out for number 1
2. The perspective hurdle
3. The reality hurdle
4. The people hurdle
5. The crusade hurdle
7. The friendship hurdle
8. The love hurdle
9. The starting line
Book PresentationLooking Out For No. 1 by Robert J. Ringer
Book Abstract
MAIN IDEA
Looking out for number one is the conscious, rational effort to spend as much time as possible doing those things which bring the greatest amount of pleasure and less time doing whatever causes pain. To achieve this on a regular basis, you must be aware of what you do and the reasons why.
To succeed in looking out for number one, there are a number of hurdles to clear. Each hurdle has the ability to stop a person being successful in their quest to maximize the pleasure in life. Each hurdle has its own little twists and turns.
Yet, ultimately, when all the hurdles are cleared, a person can maximize their pleasure and satisfaction. Life becomes something that can be lived whole heartedly, instead of simply going through the motions.
Important Note About This Ebook
This is a summary and not a critique or a review of the book. It does not offer judgment or opinion on the content of the book. This summary may not be organized chapter-wise but is an overview of the main ideas, viewpoints and arguments from the book as a whole. This means that the organization of this summary is not a representation of the book.
Summary of Looking Out For No. 1 (Robert J. Ringer)
1. Looking out for number 1
Main Idea
Looking out for number one is the conscious, rational effort to spend as much time as possible doing those things which bring the greatest amount of pleasure and less time doing whatever causes pain. To achieve this on a regular basis, you must be aware of what you do and the reasons why.
Supporting Ideas
Weight-And Balance Happiness Scale Theory
Everyone has an inbuilt computer which automatically weighs every known choice in any situation and chooses the option that will bring the most happiness.
The tricky part lies in making sure the computer is fed rational thoughts. As long as the scale functions properly, you will spend most of your life feeling good.
Volcanic Ash Theory
Happiness is where you find it. Don’t be carried away by illusions of idyllic happiness somewhere in the distance.
Only you know what makes your heart sing and what makes you cringe. Never make a decision based on an emotion that somewhere off in the sunset lies a haven where your every dream can come true.
Absolute Moralist Theory
Absolute moralists take it upon themselves to decide what’s right or wrong for everyone.
If an absolute moralist suspects that you don’t make your choices on the basis of rational self-interest, then he will bombard you with advice on what you should do. Eliminate any and all unsolicited moral opinions.
Law of the Harvest Theory
You get out of anything a return which is in direct proportion to whatever you have put in.
In other words, nothing worth achieving is ever easy. The key consideration is simply whether whatever you are aiming for is worth the price that you will have to pay to own it.
Changing Circumstances Theory
The one absolutely certain thing in life is that the circumstances will always change. What is not known is when they will change.
Be flexible in your planning so that changes won’t unduly upset your plans. Failure to do this means you’re constantly caught off guard and struggling.
Theory Of Sustenance of a Positive Attitude Through Assumption of a Negative Result
Since most things in life will not work out due to factors beyond your control, it’s realistic to assume the worst in any situation. That way, you won’t be devastated if the law of averages holds and plans don’t work out.
