Outside Reading Blog #2 - Adam Paquette

 Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey 04/27/2021 - For the past few weeks I have been reading this book and I think it is very insightful. The idea behind these "greenlights" is similar to the idea behind traffic lights. The greenlight means to proceed and continue. These green lights in life are affirmations to our plan for what we want to do. Matthew gives examples from his life about his own greenlights for his life and career. He said that not all green lights are easy to spot, meaning they can be yellow or red. One must proceed with caution or stop and then go until it is safe to proceed. I love his analogy for life. Some green lights are obvious and are no brainers, however, others are harder to tell either because they could be blocked by something or you just do not realize it is a green light for you yet. If there is an open opportunity, such as a job that is available or a car that you want for a good price, they are green lights and you should proceed and take advantage of the opportunity. This was an overall great book about life. It talks about how life is filled with failures, joys, and sorrows. This being said, we must be grateful that we can feel these emotions. Each of the ups and downs that life has to offer are opportunities and lessons waiting to be learned and passed on to others. This book made me think of my life, about the lessons I have learned myself or from others and all of the greenlights I have received. It has also made me take a step back from life to clear my mind and to be grateful for all I have. Whenever given the chance, take that green light because you have no idea the wonders that life has to offer. 

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