patterns, systems, and balance
PATTERNS help to identify and anticipate problems and solutions; they are a measure of intelligence and the framework of knowledge; mathematics and logic will strengthen your ability to identify them in your surroundings
SYSTEMS exist within one another as subsystems; each component of a system interacts with one another in some functional way--which you will discover is true to life; systems require balance to maintain existence
BALANCE is quite possibly the meaning of life, the key to successful living, and the path of least resistance; in any given situation balance is a valid solution; you'll discover in economics, just as in life, balance occurs at equilibrium
2007-06-29 21:43:28
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answered by Anonymous
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Here are the several of the most valuable things I have learned in my 39 years on this planet.
1. We are all human. Humans are flawed. That means that all of us are flawed, and all of us make mistakes. We need to learn to forgive those mistakes both in others, and more importantly in ourselves. Mistakes are one of the greatest learning tools we have. By going back and analyzing why we made the mistake, we learn how to avoid it in the future, and we become more fully realized human beings in the process.
2. Life, for me at least, goes a lot more smoothly if I try to do good things for those around me. I am not just talking about family and friends--I am talking about everyone with whom I come in contact. It is generally easier to be nice to someone, or to do something courteous, than it is to be mean or rude, and the good things we do for others can have a profound effect on them and the quality of their lives.
3. Never, ever assume you know what another person is thinking, and do your best to not judge them too harshly based on surface things, like the way they dress or the things they find interesting. We can never truly know what lies in the heart of another person, and when we discount someone for a shallow or superficial reason, we are usually hurting ourselves and cutting ourselves off from the opportunity to know another human being on a deep level. Forming relationships with a variety of people is very informative, and ends up expanding not only your mind but also your soul.
If you are interested in reading to expand your horizons, I recommend you simply make a habit of reading anything that catches your attention and seems interesting to you. When you hear about something new, look it up and do some reasearch on it so that you build your personal knowledge base. When I was growing up, if I had a question about something, my parents always said, "Look it up!" even if they already knew the answer. What they were teaching me is the value of learning things for the simple sake of expanding my own horizons and knowledge. Sometimes people avoid learning about unpleasant things, like what happens to a body after it dies, or the experiences of people who survived the concentration camps in the Holocaust. Try to not be afraid to face the ugly things in this world, because you learn from them just as you learn from the beautiful things. Open your mind, and take in as much information as you can. And then think about what you have researched and learned. Make connections and put things together. Find out why things are the way they are. And talk to people as much as possible. I believe it is the most interesting and rewarding way to live.
Be well ;)
2007-06-30 05:05:05
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answered by Bronwen 7
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Don't ignore the beggar on the street, he could be a millionaire in disguise.
Kids WILL always find a hole, and will always find something to stick in it.
Febreeze is god.
When something is on sale in a convenience store, that means it's usually going out of date.
The government lies....ALWAYS..
Don't believe everything you see, hear, read, or experience.
I have so many more, but I think this one is the most important:
I've learned that you never stop learning
2007-06-30 04:47:22
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answered by Anonymous
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At this point in my life, I've learned a few things that keep my life drama free:
ALWAYS FORGIVE: forgiveness sets u free...
POSITIVE THINKING IS ALWAYS A WINNER: self explanatory
Be Humble: can neva go wrong when u put others b4 urself; that doesn't mean be a doormat, but be compassionate 2wards others..ITS NOT ALWAYS ABOUT U!!
LAUGH/SMILE LOTS: very self explanatory :)
Hope this helps :)
2007-06-30 04:49:07
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answered by Callie 2
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The most important thing that I had learned in my life is to have respect to God, parents, and our family because without them, we will not live and we can't take care of our self when we are young. We should thank to them.
2007-06-30 04:57:52
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answered by elisha s 1
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Not to be selfish or greedy, and just to generally be a good person, because at the end of the day, if we are not good people, WE ARE NOTHING. Always follow the Golden Rule. That easy.
2007-06-30 04:46:35
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answered by Anonymous
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You probably know this but; EVERYTHING happens for a reason! Even in the worst situation - it may not seem like it at the time, but it will work out.
2007-06-30 04:56:58
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answered by LL 3
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I learnt that nothing is as bad as it seems, dont worry about stuff and you find your self a whole lot relax and less disaters to deal with.
2007-06-30 04:44:43
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answered by Anonymous
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Accept people as they are, with their flaws & faults because you have them too.
And, of course, I don't mean mean or angry people. Those, you can stay away from. But your friends & your family can't be what you want them to be. So be accepting & try not to judge them. They are what they are. I wish you well.
2007-06-30 04:47:41
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answered by Anonymous
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I learned to never take life for granted.
~faith
2007-06-30 04:44:17
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answered by faith♥missouri 7
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