The Pono Principle: Doing the Right Thing in All Things

by Robert Devinck

Imagine what the world would be like if people centered their thoughts and actions on doing the right thing—for themselves, others, and the planet? How would each of these entities benefit, both personally and mutually? In The Pono Principle, author Robert DeVinck offers basic, easy-to-follow steps on how to better the world by asking one simple “What is the next right thing I could be doing?” He introduces the Hawaiian principle of pono—the practice of doing the right thing in all things. DeVinck illustrates how this sacred practice is at the core of Hawaiian culture and the spirit of aloha. As a resident of Maui, he’s studied how the principle of pono has profoundly influenced and become central to his own life. DeVinck has learned that actions done for the common good prove to be far more rewarding than actions taken solely for personal gain. When that truth becomes apparent, lives change forever. In his inspirational guidebook, DeVinck has distilled the many life lessons he’s learned, along with the wisdom of the world’s great spiritual teachings, down to the pono principle. By living, eating, and being pono in your daily life, you’ll come to know who you truly are, the person you were created to be.

156 pages, Paperback

Published November 27, 2017

Reviews

[Metricwrencher · Rating 4 out of 5]

Devinick did a good job of describing the Hawaiian philosophy of Living Pono, and providing examples from his own life experience as well as others in his circle of acquaintances on Maui. I recommend reading especially if your own life has spiraled out of control. I've been living Pono for the last seven years - delibreately choosing to do the right thing. Perhaps this book could help with the motivation or buttressing of a new choosen lifestyle.

[David Geschke · Rating 3 out of 5]

The author of this book and I have quite a bit in common - we’re both recovering, vegetarian, Wayne Dyer fans, love Maui, and we’re both friends with Rebecca at Wailea Healing Center who he acknowledges in his book. It’s there where I first saw this book and bought it in 2018. Took me two years of on and off reading before I finished it - thus the three star review. I kept putting it down in favor of other books but it was interesting enough that I did keep coming back and finished reading it today. I liked this book, and the idea of the Pono principle. There are a few “aha” moments. A worthy effort for sure :)

[Mare Langlois · Rating 5 out of 5]

Do Pono! The right thing. I love how Robert describes his beginning noticing where he could apply the principle, then it becoming natural!! The way we live.. thank you, Robert.