From what or whom have you learned the most valuable life lessons?

Question

Besides the obvious like your parents, grandparents, teachers, etc. Be creative!

Answer 1

- Ayn Rand, from her book "The Virtue of Selfishness"
Learned to think even more rationally than before.
(including how to break my drug-addiction)

- Harry Browne, from his book "How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World"
How to avoid emotional & social 'traps' in life

- from religions,
I learned that god fits into one or more of the following categories
- doesn't care about us
- doesn't exist
- is incompetent
- or is a malign thug

Answer 2

Honestly, I've learned the most valuable life lessons from my former bullies! I usued to be the 'nerd' in school and was a frequent subject to torment! Now, however, I've learned that I was violating the "social norm". Since then, I'm on good terms with everyone! Well, not one person, but they think they can boss anyone arround and since I stood up to them they don't like me, but I refuse to bow down to a bossy brat. Seriously though, I can walk up to anyone and start a conversation! I'm even great friends with the person who made my life a few years ago hell!

It's also changed me from an introvert to an extrovert. Even if I am still not exactly what society wants, society views me as quiet, cute and loveable!


Hope I helped!
~Angel

Answer 3

My husband, he taught me the meaning of true love, sacrifice and perseverance,

My nephews. (twins) They were born premature both weighing in at a little over 1 pound each. They will be 5 in April, Dominick is a normal 5 year old. Justin is severely handicapped. They have taught me what unconditional love is, they have also taught me that you can overcome obstacles. Even though Justin will never be what we consider normal he has improved in leaps and bounds. He will always be on a feeding tube, and always be in a wheel chair, he probably will never speak but he knows who we are and he shows us love.
My husbands ex-wife. She has taught me what bitterness and hatred can do to a person.
My dog. He is a rescue dog that was severely abused before we adopted him. Even though his previous owners starved him, beat him and burned him he is the most lovable dog that you could ever meet.
and last but not least Ms. Sue. She is a homeless person in New York. She lives on the street because she chooses to it is what makes her happy. She is actually very well off however she does not use any of the money that she has in banks etc. She taught me to be true to myself. Live for myself and be happy with who I am and what I am doing.
Of course I have grandparents that have taught me a lot but you said not to use them.

Answer 4

I have learned life's lessons through living them.

Answer 5

I learned a lot from the book 'The Traveler's Gift' and also from the recent death of my dog

Answer 6

I think all important and durable lessons are learned from our failures in life.

Answer 7

from myself, hard to believe..