What are some golden life lessons that you wish you knew when you were younger?
2006-09-27 18:42:06 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Listen to other people - most people have something good to say.
Ask lots of questions - don't make as many assumptions.
Talk to people, not at them, and not down to them. Look them in the eye.
When talking with children, get down to their level.
Say please and thank you -- and really mean it.
Show humility. Give credit to others.
Smile at people.
Say something nice or a good deed for someone everyday.
Don't forget that the vast majority of people are trustworthy and honest.
Stay informed - read lots of newspapers, magazines and good books. Fiction is good from time to time as a diversion.
Keep your mind busy. Do puzzles and games. Never stop learning - develop new skills.
Don't watch a lot of TV.
Keep a positive outlook on life.
Have a good sense of humor.
Laugh at yourself, too.
Take care of your body - eat healthy and do some exercise every day.
Wash your hands frequently.
Say what you mean, and mean what you say.
Love like you never loved before.
Don't go to bed angry with your partner.
When you are wrong, apologize.
Tell your family and loved ones you love them every time you see them.
You only get one chance at life - live your life to the fullest.
2006-09-27 20:17:04 · answer #1 · answered by Tom-SJ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Knowledge isn't really what I was missing; it was acceptance. I have acquired what wisdom and acceptance I have through experience. I can't look back and say that if I "knew more" it would have been better. Life is a series of experiences, and I have learned to pay attention more. I don't operate from regrets. And I am in my 40's, but this sounds like something for someone in their 80's! LOL!
2006-09-28 01:46:44 · answer #2 · answered by Cub6265 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If I only knew as much when I was young as I know now, I would have had my children later in life, went to college first, owned my own home, and married for love and tried much harder to make it work. I would also do what was best for me and not listened to so much advice, since some of it had ulterior motives. Kept much closer contact with my brothers, and tried to be a better mother.
I also would have learned to forgive my own mother sooner, for the mistakes she made when raising me, since I now see how hard it is to raise children.
2006-09-28 02:03:52 · answer #3 · answered by SuzieQ1952 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay in school and get an education. If I had done that I could have had a much better job and earned much more money so that now when I am stuck having to live on disability I would have had more money in my bank account and my future wouldn't look so grim!
Great question!! I hope young people will read these.
2006-09-28 01:46:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
marry for love, but it ain't bad if he's rich as well. Life's focus should not be on money but it comes in handy when you are not stressed about it. You never forget your first love. Go as a family to church, often and regularly. If something bothers you about the guy you are dating it will drive you batty if you marry him.
Don't get your tubes tied before age 35. Be wise with your money, don't buy junk.
2006-09-28 02:03:29 · answer #5 · answered by winkcat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish I knew that my bones would really ache more as you age and start calcium therapy and strength excercises sooner.....Also that it would be a wiser decision to put in a better shower/spa bath outfit with massagers and railings and heating devices along with low lights, surround sound tv /stereo, a mini bar to relax, comfort and sooth the weary soul after working half my life to fill my new $40,000. car with $40,000. in gas each year! (Trying to forget....., yet still wishing I had invested in good computer and oil stock 40 years ago!) .."AAAHHHHH!!!!setting #8, bubbles and wine take me back to the 60's!" Peace!, Make Love, Not War! {;>)
2006-09-28 01:57:47 · answer #6 · answered by susdavmurph 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that i should have more children to raise and have positive outlook on it. i only have one but she was raised by my in law. we both young when we gotten married and immature at that time. now, we wanted to have one more but due to health reasons, we both cannot make it, we just enjoy life.
2006-09-28 02:12:52 · answer #7 · answered by salome 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Learn to invest your money. The earlier you start, the less you need, and the easier it is to do.
2006-09-28 01:48:17 · answer #8 · answered by Strike2? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To trust each other and that talking a bout every thing no matter what it is .
2006-09-28 02:21:13 · answer #9 · answered by janelle p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to not of rushed into relationships so soon,thinking he would be the only one,love will never find me,so we rush into them. god if I would of just waited and grew up some,I wouldnt of been divorced now I think.
2006-09-28 01:58:01 · answer #10 · answered by alwayssmiling 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋