Do It Anyway
Kent M. Keith
New World Library
ISBN: 978-1-57731-628-2
Non-Fiction, Personal Growth
Reviewed by Dr. Tami Brady

Deep inside, we all want to do the right thing. We want to be generous, kind, loving, and full of integrity. But it’s so hard. If you decide to be kind and loving, you undoubtedly will come across someone who is difficult and confrontational. If you decide to do the right thing in your work, others will likely create obstacles for you. Then, when you’ve accomplished your goal anyway, someone else will get the credit. 

Do It Anyway doesn’t debate that the world is a pretty crazy place or that good efforts often go unrewarded. Instead, it presents ten paradoxical commandments. These realistic facts of life represent the things that most commonly derail us when we try to do the right thing. Then, instead of trying to get around these things or reducing their powerful influence, the author tells us to do it anyway.

Such a simple concept but it really has power. Recently, I have been debating with myself about an aspect of my career. My concerns what if I fail and what if no one remembers my efforts. The answer, do it anyway. It’s not about applause or anyone knowing the good I do. It’s about doing what’s right. I’ll know and I will feel good about my efforts.