The Wisdom Thread

[Masterlu]

What advice were you given, that changed your life in a positive way?

“Always pay yourself first”

[PHC1]

Early in life it was "Don't eat the yellow snow", as a young man, "treat others like you would want them to treat you". As an adult "And this too shall pass".

[Cohibaman]

My first job, the HR lady convinced me to squirrel away money in a crazy thing called a 401(k).

[Amadave]

“Don’t speak unless you can improve on the silence”

[Masterlu]

“If you’re burnt out at work, break off the crust and get back in the oven”

[For The Love of Music]

Treat others as you expect to be treated

Leave something better then you found it

Help others that want to be helped

[Shrinky Smurf]

When I was about 12, one summer weekend, I was out shooting baskets barefoot on the concrete driveway, trying to keep moving, to keep my feet from getting too burned by the summer heat. My Dad pulled up in his old pickup, home from a 12 hour overnight shift down at one of the plants on the Ship Channel or in Texas City. He was carrying his lunch box, and headed inside to eat and sleep. He looked tired. He told me I needed to mow the lawn. Being the ignorant, bratty 12yo I was, I said “I can’t wait until I get older, then everything will be so much easier.” Boom, he silently stopped in his tracks. Oh snap, I was expecting the worst. My father turned and walked right over to me facing me. He looked me in the eyes, and simply said, “Son, I hate to break it to you. But, life just gets harder each step of the way.” Then, he turned and went inside. I thought for a moment, put up my ball, and began mowing the lawn.

I must’ve forgotten, or needed a refresher...

A few months ago, a string of endless weeks, with drama after drama at the office. Non-stop. Where do these people come up with this? Can’t anybody do anything right? I was complaining to my mother, “I can’t wait to just have a normal week.” My mother looked up at me and simply said. “Son, you’re in your 40s. You are having normal weeks.” The drama has continued. I still complain some, but am not quite as bothered by it.

Thank God for wise parents!

Best,
Shrinky

[Antonmb]

My uncle when I was about 17, “if you ever need a helping hand, remember you have one right at the end of your arm.” Later in life I learned just how important a real helping hand from someone else could be, and have tried to remember that when I see others in need of one.

[John49]

Find out what you like to do best, then find someone else to pay you for doing it!

[Sharp 1080]

"First impressions are important, it may be your only chance"!