Tom Seeman, author of the book Animals I Want to See, shares his memoir of growing up in the projects and defying the odds.

He reflects on the small acts of kindness that shaped his life, from a neighbor taking him fishing to a traffic guard teaching him how to take the bus home.

Tom emphasizes the importance of doing acts of kindness for strangers and maintaining a sense of wonder and gratitude in life. He also discusses his journey from the projects to attending prestigious schools, working in business, and traveling the world.

Learn more about Tom and order his book Animals I Want to See at tomseemanauthor.com.

Takeaways

1.) Small acts of kindness can have a profound impact on someone's life.
2.) Doing acts of kindness for strangers can make you a happier person.
3.) Maintaining a sense of wonder and gratitude is important in life.
4.) New experiences and personal growth are valuable throughout life.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Book Announcement
01:27 Growing Up in the Projects
07:40 Childhood Aspirations and Big Dreams
09:20 Writing the Memoir and Bill Clinton's Support
12:59 From the Projects to Success: Tom's Journey
16:26 The Title 'Animals I Want to See'
22:41 Managing the Mind and Finding Solitude
26:07 Perception and Adversity
27:36 Doing Acts of Kindness and Maintaining Wonder
29:31 New Experiences and Personal Growth

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