Back by popular demand. This was first posted in 2007.
- This too shall pass.
- What they say is required is not really what is required.
- The whole world is not looking at you.
- Good news: You have a lot of years ahead of you.
- Bad news: Those years will start passing more quickly.
- Set specific goals. All others are meaningless.
- Don't regard the spiritual as impractical. It may well be the most practical thing in your life.
- If you are trying to impress someone, your priorities are skewed.
- Don't use humor as a weapon. Employ it as a defense.
- The journey from A to B often goes from A to Z, M, and D before arriving at B.
- Seek balance in all things.
- Master a skill, then master another.
- You are far from the only nervous person in the room.
- Don't burn bridges. You may need them sooner than you think.
- There are many times when it is better to be kind than clever.
- Worry less and strive to reduce your fears. Years from now, you'll shake your head at the way minor matters used to trouble you.
- Talk more with your parents and, if possible, tape some of their reminiscences.
- Be reluctant to assign bad motives to others. Most of us are blundering, not conspiring.
- Keep your word. Do what you say you will do.
- Consider which of your virtues has become a vice. At least one has.
- Try not to trip over the rocks on your way to the horizon. Don't let your grand vision distract you from what is needed to achieve it.
2 comments:
Wonderful post, Michael. Number seven took me until well into my thirties to acknowledge. Wishing you and yours and relaxing holiday season -- thanks for all the great sharing you do.
Richard,
Thank you for the kind comment.
My best to you and yours.
Michael
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