Things you've learned over the years

[chemgear]

Things worth doing are never easy or simple.

If you can say that you're tempted "to do or say something" you already know that you shouldn't.

[ripTDR]

Originally Posted by chemgear

Things worth doing are never easy or simple.

If you can say that you're tempted "to do or say something" you already know that you shouldn't.

I dont know man, I am "tempted" Into buying my old mans house. He will give a bit of a discount but not much(maybe 20k off of 500k). It will take a TON of work and sacrifice on my part but it doesn't mean I shouldn't.

[The Reverend]

It's never so bad that it can't be worse.

[Mightyfire89]

Don't be a jerk. It will ALWAYS bite you in the ass in the end. Trust me, you'll know.

[dissentowner]

If you cheat on your significant other, sooner or later you will be found out. No matter how careful you are or how long it has been.

[worth]

Originally Posted by Red-Mile-DJ

If you live in Canada, you have it pretty damn good. Don't believe me? Go turn on CNN, Fox or some other 24 hour news station.

Appreciate that you live in Canada.

I've spent the past two months in central Asia. You won't believe how grateful i am to be Canadian.

[Handsome B. Wonderful]

Don't cheap out on toilet paper.

[Dion]

One of the biggest mistakes we make in life is focusing on the negitives we keep finding in friends and family members. They disappoint us when they don't meet our standards and we view them as some what of a failure. It's as if we expect them to be perfect in our eyes.

I learned much later in life to focus on the positives within each person. In my case it was with my late father. We all have our faults and in the end "We are doing the best we can with the tools our parents passed onto us." Our attitudes towards people will change when we accept them for who they are and the fact we are human beings with limitations.

[afc wimbledon]

Something I tell my foster kids (who have some of the worst parents you could imagine, in fact you probably couldn't imagine how bad they can be)
'Every parent does the best they can, but some parents best is really really ####ty'

[doctajones428]

Never, ever, argue with atheists, feminists or vegetarians, unless you want to feel like the worst human alive for having different opinions than them

[Hugh Jahrmes]

Constantly taking the easy way out is only cheating yourself.. Not standing up to challenges will only leave you weak and unable to properly assess/react to an important situation some day

With that, "getting away with something" doesnt mean you out smarted anybody. This could be cheating on your SO, lying to a friend, thinking the guy who loaned you 100 when you needed it forgot and you are in the clear or a plethora of other scenarios. It just makes you a good liar, which will become part of you and you will be a ####ty person.

Family may frustrate you, but for future you'd sake, stay in touch and stay honest. If you are distant or on bad terms, most times simply showing up or picking up the phone will lead to reconciliation. Make the first move.

Kids are far more amazing than you could imagine, even if you didn't think you'd enjoy them. If its an unplanned event, use it as a reason to reinvent yourself. For me, it gives me motivation I previously lacked to be the person I want to be seen as ALL the time instead of when it was convenient or easy.

The worst one to admit is that even if your parents aren't that intelligent, and you are, their life experience and perspectives were without a doubt right substantially more than yours while growing up.

A nice slice of humble pie never hurts

Lots more.

[drewboy12]

I keep getting older, and they stay the same age.

[DOOM]

Originally Posted by Hockey_Ninja

Don't smoke. Ever.

Why?

Personally, I smoke a cigar once in a while (hardly inhale) and I feel comfortable doing so. I can go days/weeks/months without having a cigar puff, but if I feel like it I can smoke cigars and not feel addicted.

There is nothing wrong with smoking the occasional cigar.

[DeluxeMoustache]

An obvious one is the golden rule. Treat people as you would wish to be treated. This dovetails with Troutman's observation that everyone has their own set of circumstances, and you need to expect that you are not coming in to every situation from the same point of reference. Be nice. There is absolutely no value in making anyone else feel poorly.

The world is a big and beautiful place. Way bigger than you. Embrace it. You can potentially expose yourself to a lot of amazing things. If you are getting beaten down by your investment in your own particular set of problems, realize that there are 6 billion or so people on the planet, many of whom are finding their own joys in the face of what you would consider adversity.

Make sure the people you love know it.

Some people find a way to do things. Others find reasons not to do them.

Enjoy nature. Living in Calgary we have some beautiful and tranquil treasures, like a beautiful walk in the mountains, and a ton of recreational activities, that are easy to take for granted, and that can be incredibly refreshing, to enjoy pretty darn close to here.

Life as we know if is a gift. The confluence of factors that see us able to enjoy life on this planet are truly astounding. Documentaries from brilliant minds embrace this wonder. It is rare and astounding, and we are incredibly fortunate.

[Thor]

Don't give up things will sometimes be dark and it gets better; be a good person, have empathy for people, put yourself in other people's shoes, don't judge harshly, be forgiving, don't waste energy on anger/regret, don't let the little things in life take up most of your thoughts, ask for help if you need it, don't be afraid to screw up, take chances, love unconditionally, treasure and nurture the people you love, appreciate your parents they will be gone before you realize it.

For me this is a big one, learn to forgive yourself.

[troutman]

Every young adult should travel the world for 6 - 12 months.

[undercoverbrother]

Learn to tailor you answer to the person that asked the question.

[nik-]

Really spicy food burns twice.

[rotten42]

Don't live in the past
Don't judge future relationships on the faults of previous ones

[DuffMan]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

If you cheat on your significant other, sooner or later you will be found out. No matter how careful you are or how long it has been.

Disagree, maybe you weren't smart enough to pull it off, but I know plenty of people, not including myself, that have.