what are some events in your life that have taught you important lessons?
2007-01-29 03:09:49 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
My sons friend, 8 years old passing away due to leukemia. The lesson, cherish every moment of your childs life because you never know. And live life to the fullest. Don't sweat the small stuff.
2007-01-29 03:14:46 · answer #1 · answered by winslow 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
After the death of my fifteen year old son in 1988, I learned "not" to sweat the small stuff in life anymore because I've been through the worst that can happen to a person, by losing a child, which is every parent's nightmare. Right after my son's death, I took my "bag of life's priorities" & shook them up really well. I then realized that the things that were always on top of my list weren't really high priorities in my life after all. Somehow, those things weren't so important anymore, because my son was my priority in life & now that he's gone, I just take it a day at a time & have learned not to get upset over the small stuff in life anymore.
2007-01-29 03:27:28 · answer #2 · answered by Shortstuff13 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Buy good quality tools the first time. Cheap tools are the most expensive, because they *will* break, and you'll have to buy the good kind at some point any way.
If you think you're right, don't worry too much about what other people think of you.
Learn to cook at least a few dishes well.
You can't do everything well. But there is something that you are better at than anyone else. You just have to find what that something is.
2007-01-29 03:16:58 · answer #3 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Two heart attacks !!!! and saved in time by fast and able paramedics !! The first one was near Changmai in northern Thailand 8 years ago! The second on January 4th this year .. and I'm still around to tell the story on my birthday tomorrow !! The importance in the aftermath is that that little things count in life, not the pieces of great fortune that happen but seldom to a man in the course of his life !
2007-01-29 03:16:16 · answer #4 · answered by George 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Obviously anytime I've made a really grave mistake, I've learned what to do differently should that opportunity ever arise again. When I had a miscarriage, I learned that crap just happens. It doesn't even necessarily happen for a reason. It just does. It sucks, but you don't have a choice but to move on. That one was a pretty big one for me. I've lived a pretty sheltered and "charmed" life. It also helped me to see that I can't plan and control everything that happens in my life. I'm big on how the choices you make in life affect your outcome, but it's obviously not the only way your life is shaped.
2007-01-29 09:50:07 · answer #5 · answered by elizabeth_ashley44 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The school of hard knocks often teaches the lessons best. That is if you pay attention.
Breakups (why, what kind of person should you really seek)
Death, sickness and suicide (the value of life, people and every moment)
Stupid stuff you do will be found out, so do your best whether or not anyone seems to be watching.
2007-01-29 03:14:57 · answer #6 · answered by G's Random Thoughts 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I moved out and for days I had to eat rice, peas and corn, because I didn't have enough money to eat. My parents house was always filled with food.
Date around and sew your oats. I didn't know what I wanted until I found out what I didn't. Now I am dating a pretty great guy.
Patience, you may not always get what you want right away, but in time it will come to you.
Blood IS thicker then water. Your family will always love you no matter what.
2007-01-29 03:22:42 · answer #7 · answered by Tabitha 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
divorce taught me that i can't always keep my promises
promises are statements of intent, not a guarantee for the future.
lying hurts the person who lies plus others. but the biggest victim is the liar or cheater.
hard work pays off in success, in school, work, etc. invest the time and effort and things go better.
there's no way to be the perfect parent, no matter how hard you try.
2007-01-29 03:13:57 · answer #8 · answered by Sufi 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
1. Each of my two divorces.
2. Basic Officer Training School (USAF).
3. Interning at a criminal defense firm while still a law school student.
Each of these took me WAY out of my comfort zone, and forced me to change my world view and how I treated people and life in general (for the better, I hope ...)
Peace.
2007-01-29 05:15:51 · answer #9 · answered by chuck U 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getting caught selling drugs when I was 19. I did not like jail at all & plan not to go back. When it happened it was a terrible experince, but honestly now I look at it that event saved my life.
2007-01-29 03:14:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋