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Norbert and His Inspiring Life Lessons

Norbert, a cute little canine with an impressive social media following (nearly a million followers on Facebook alone), is a registered therapy dog, a philanthropist, and an author. Here are some life lessons from his latest book.

Norbert, a cute little canine with an impressive social media following (nearly a million followers on Facebook alone), is a registered therapy dog and the inspiration for a series of picture books, the latest of which is titled Norbert’s Little Lessons for a Big Life. Here are a few of our favorites among Norbert’s lessons to help you through life’s challenges!

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Norbert dressed in a blue check shirt with his chin up.

1 of 7 "Chin up. Sometimes the best stuff is just ahead."

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Norbert giving his signature hi-five by a fire hydrant.

2 of 7 "Everyone should have a special place to go."

Norbert in a green scarf, inhaling the beauty of life outdoors.

3 of 7 "Take a deep breath. Inhale the beauty of life."

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Norbert's face blooms in the middle of a collection of pink roses.

4 of 7 "If things don't feel rosy, focus on the blossoms. Not the thorns."

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Norbert drying himself off by shaking off water.

5 of 7 "When your enthusiasm gets dampened, just shake it out."


A holiday festive Norbert wearing a pom-pom hat.

6 of 7 "Be a sillybert sometimes. It's fun to make someone giggle."


Norbert in a still portrait shot.

7 of 7 "You are wonderful just the way you are."

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