Afternoon Reflection. Post 20. — thehummingbirdpost.com

Dec 6

Dec 6 Afternoon Reflection. Post 20.

Afternoon Reflection. Something drawn from literature, journalism, music, or conversation that could have meaning for you.
Living.

While driving to pick up a pizza, I was listening to Andy Richter’s interview of Chef José Andrés on the Conan O’Brien channel. (The irony wasn’t lost on me that I was driving for pizza and specifically not cooking while listening to an illustrious chef’s story…) Something José Andrés said resonated with me, “You don’t begin living until you go outside your comfort zone.”

How true is that? You can live your entire life without having the courage and confidence to push yourself further. The good news is—it’s never too late.

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Barry Novick

Barry Novick became a real estate broker on the North Fork, after moving here from Manhattan with his family 25+ years ago. Barry is well-known in the community as an all-around great guy, and as the ultimate real estate professional. He has brokered land, residential and commercial properties, including brokering the most vineyards on the East End over the industry’s history. After growing up just outside of Washington, D.C., Barry earned his B.S. in Anthropology at the University of Maryland, which prepared him well for his business career in NYC. In recounting his youth in Washington, Barry notes riding the “Congressional subway” between the House and Senate along with Representatives, Senators, and a Vice President or two. He and his friends often sat in on open sessions, when they weren’t catapulting ravines at Great Falls, and other great things kids did then. Due to surviving all of the above, Barry wanes philosophical and is known for his somewhat hysterical sense of humor. He is probably the best friend a person could have. He and his wife live in Sag Harbor and Brooklyn Heights, and are always nearby his amazing daughter and son-in-law, and their extraordinary children.