This is a collection of quotations about getting the best out of life. Some people see them as the embodiment of a philosophy, while others see them as an eclectic mix of amusing anecdotes. They were collected over more than fifteen years, from experience in corporate life, through the trials of family life, at home, through leisure pursuits and through simple observation and listening to others.

It is meant to be light hearted – so please don’t take it too seriously! But if it strikes a chord and helps in some small way, then I have achieved what I set out: to help improve people’s experience of life.  If you are expecting lots of full colour photographs and illustrations, you may be disappointed. However my hope is that you will get far better pictures in your mind as you think about what is written here. My hope is that the value of this book lies in the debate you have with your inner self.