The Noticer

“All you need is a little perspective,” is the famous phrase used by an old man named Jones. Not Mr.—just Jones.


“The Noticer” by Andy Andrews is the story—a mix of truth and fiction—of a man who encounters a stranger named Jones during the lowest point of his life. The man shows Andy how to gain some perspective and move forward in life, rather than stay stuck.

Andrews shares various stories of people who also encounter Jones. The man’s impact on their lives is immeasurable and profoundly valuable.

You’ll want to read this book and see if you don’t agree: Jones is one who gave me a little perspective, changed my life and gave me some hope for tomorrow, regardless of the circumstances.

My favorite quote is this: In desperate times, much more than anything else, folks need perspective. For perspective brings calm. Calm leads to clear thinking. Clear thinking yields new ideas. And ideas produce the bloom…of an answer.

Once the seeds of hope have taken root in your heart, pass it along; for hope is one of the greatest gifts anyone can give or receive.