The statue of David is a gigantic statue sculpted over 28 months by Michelangelo in sixteen century Italy. One day, while Michelangelo was working on this marble that would become David, a young child came by where he was working. They young boy asked Michelangelo why he was working so hard hitting the rock. Michelangelo said to him, 'Young boy, there is an angel inside of this rock and I am setting him free. But the first artist who received it could not decide what to do with it, so he gave up the commission. A decade later, when Michelangelo was just 1 year old, another artist was commissioned to work with the marble, but declined as well.
Even Leonardo da Vinci was asked to consider working with the marble. Three artists - one of them the most famous ever - came and went without seeing the potential in the marble. But Michelangelo saw the angel deep at rest in the rock, waiting to be set free to inspire Florence and the world! What is the meaning behind this story? There is an angel inside all of us.
A person of beauty and strength. A person who can light up this world. Yet, why do so many people seem to go through life without really living? They whine and drag their feet from day to day. Unfortunately, they are living the lives of others. Or they let others judge them is incompetent. If you have only 1 chance to live this life, isn't it a shame to live it so badly? Let the angel out. Fly as high as you want to be! Mar 10, Angie S rated it it was amazing Shelves: This book was amazing!
I loved the emphasis on finding the activities that bring you joy in your life, and then pursue them. I had never considered that you would never succeed at anything unless you loved it Oct 27, Sealove rated it really liked it.
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What made this book worthwhile was the execution of the story. You can probably figure out the twist before getting too far through it, but it's well done. I left it in the back of an airplane seat in hopes someone else might enjoy it as much, or at least have something besides an airline magazine Interesting book that I knocked out on a plane ride. I left it in the back of an airplane seat in hopes someone else might enjoy it as much, or at least have something besides an airline magazine to read.
Dec 16, Gwenn rated it liked it. I'm retiring this week so this book is very timely for me. I will try to answer them identify a passion and your strengths, make a plan to live your passion, take action, realize that it could take a while and you will have to work at it. Oct 06, Janice Tang rated it really liked it. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here.
A good reminder on the purpose of life. Whether to live yours or what others want you to. Jul 06, Silvia Martin rated it it was amazing. I really enjoyed this encouraging book about finding your God given gifts hidden inside. Jun 05, K R rated it it was amazing. Dec 30, Melissa rated it liked it. A cute quick read. Made me want to go to Italy more than anything. Nov 08, David Glad rated it it was amazing Shelves: I was somewhat familiar with Chris Widener from my exposure to the works of Jim Rohn years back. So naturally I gave this quick audio book a try, especially as I seek to make my own best possible life choices going forth on past disappointments.
I thought the parable worked quite nicely in conveying ideas and it definitely seemed like excellent metaphor instead of cliche. Both aren't bad per se, as they at least mean the ideas get communicated. My history teacher in high school did an excellen I was somewhat familiar with Chris Widener from my exposure to the works of Jim Rohn years back.
My history teacher in high school did an excellent job discussing Michelangelo, but was interesting hearing those additional details about the statue of David that I had not heard about and yet still somehow makes me appreciate the teacher all the more. Also funny too how he essentially conveys ideas without saying them in economics such as sunk cost if your life has been a failure so far, why continue down that past if you don't believe your prospects will improve or it's not your highest purpose?
Interesting the emphasis on planning, but good thing he follows the passage up by talking about the need to take a big step of ACTION! So if you're at that phase in your life, worth a read. Jul 30, Surfergirl rated it liked it Shelves: I had a hard time getting started with this book. I'm not sure why I decided to push through the first chapter and really enjoyed the book. The author projects his message in the form of a novel. It's a short, quick read assuming you're in the mood for a story, rather than bullet points. He weaves in facts about Michelangelo and his art work in the book's teachings which I found interesting.
It has to do with momentum. If you want to take a big step in a new direction, you need to take a big step in a new direction. There is a time for planning and there is a time for action. You need to visualize, with precise detail and extreme clarity, the world you want to create. You need to bounce ideas off people, find a mentor and be extremely analytical. But ultimately, you need to act; decisively and confidently.
And, the bigger the first action, the bigger your commitment to seeing it through. Quit your job to start the new venture. Buy the plane ticket for your long desired trip to India.
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In The Angel Inside, Chris does it again: The vehicle for these lessons is a trip that a young professional, Tom Cook, takes across Europe. While in Florence, he meets an old man who mentors him through Michelangelo's life and work, specifically The David. The lessons are summarized below: Fast enough to get where you want to be, but slow enough to do it right the first time. Without it, you have only wasted dreams and good intentions.
Chip away what doesn't belong, sculpt our lives and give them form through people we associate with and the information we take in, allow the rough spots of our lives to be sanded away through adversity and suffering, and then, only then, are we ready to be polished and let our power and beauty show in all their glory. Sometimes Success Takes Years: It takes methodical action over time.