Things you've learned over the years

[CalgaryFan1988]

Having a lot of money, without having someone to share it with, is worthless.

Never put money first.

[Bagor]

Gratitude is essential for happiness.

[Machiavelli]

The silent treatment is a waste of time.

[The Yen Man]

Originally Posted by Dion

“So many people walk around with a meaningless life. They seem half-asleep, even when they're busy doing things they think are important. This is because they're chasing the wrong things. The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.”

"Morrie Schwartz"

I'm not sure I agree with this quote. It just seems to pigeon hole everyone into having the same aspirations in life. Some people just want to live a simple life enjoying the things they do. Why is a life meaningless if someone doesn't make a footprint in society, but instead just lived a life doing what made them happy? Seems like an arrogant quote to me, TBH.

[Sr. Mints]

Just be yourself.

It took me about 25 years to learn that.

[Dion]

Originally Posted by The Yen Man

I'm not sure I agree with this quote. It just seems to pigeon hole everyone into having the same aspirations in life. Some people just want to live a simple life enjoying the things they do. Why is a life meaningless if someone doesn't make a footprint in society, but instead just lived a life doing what made them happy? Seems like an arrogant quote to me, TBH.

You have to understand that Morrie Schwartz was dying from ALS when he gave that quote. To me it was his reflection of what he has seen in life and what people should be doing to find more happiness and meaning in their lives. I agree that he likes to pigeon hole but I think the greater message to take from it is to do something that gives you meaning and purpose in life. It could be in the career that you choose or the things that you do in free time.

[SHOGUN]

Life's a bitch.

[Puppet Guy]

saying "please" and "thank you" goes a long way.

[psicodude]

99% of people on this planet only care about themselves and will do just about anything to get ahead. Selfishness is part of our DNA as a species.

[pseudoreality]

Originally Posted by psicodude

99% of people on this planet only care about themselves and will do just about anything to get ahead. Selfishness is part of our DNA as a species.

I would actually peg that number around 40%. 40% of people caring about nothing other than their own power and wealth is still crazy.

[wooohooo]

Work a job you love and it won't feel like a job. I worked 2 years in a mind numbing job which I hated over and over again. Switched over to a completely different field not related to my 8 year University degree. I love it and I make a heck a lot more too! Makes waking up enjoyable and me coming home not tired and cranky.

Also, a really nice mattress to sleep on is great.

[gargamel]

Originally Posted by wooohooo

Work a job you love and it won't feel like a job. I worked 2 years in a mind numbing job which I hated over and over again. Switched over to a completely different field not related to my 8 year University degree. I love it and I make a heck a lot more too! Makes waking up enjoyable and me coming home not tired and cranky.

Almost exactly the same here, but replace "a heck of a lot more" with "about 80% less." Still, I couldn't be happier with the change.

[Trailer Fire]

Originally Posted by Finger Cookin

Everything is terrible.

The Lego Movie taught me the opposite.

[East Coast Flame]

Wear sunscreen

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by East Coast Flame

Wear sunscreen

Thanks, Baz Luhrmann

[shermanator]

The majority of vegetables out there are actually quite delicious.

[CaptainCrunch]

50% of the population will screw you over if you get a chance
Money and fame will go in and out of your life, if you obsess about that it will murder you
Never play poker with a person named after a city or a state
When playing pool for money please see the above rule
The thing that you think is amazing today will be surpassed tomorrow
When a woman tells you that if woman ran the world it would be a better place and there would be no war, she's lying. We'd have a nuclear exchange over a quip about cankles.
While ebooks and tablets are nice, nothing will ever replace the smell and feel of paper.
There is nothing more intimidating then silence
You will always get caught cheating, delaying the inevitable discovery is equivalent to being slowly dropped into a tub of acid
young kids are great but they eventually become adults, so restudy rule number 1
nice manners are the greatest way to hide evil intentions and get away with them
No honey those jeans don't make your a$$ look fat, your perfect in everyway, besides I love you for that gianormous brain.
Holding onto a friend for more then 5 years is a testament to your upbringing
A good death is not its own reward.

[Huntingwhale]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

Never trust a fart.

It's okay to trust a fart. Just don't force the issue.

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by shermanator

The majority of vegetables out there are actually quite delicious.

Get out.

[Cuz]

Medicine is as much of an art as it is a science...