111 lessons life taught us
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Sometimes thinking about your life and sorting out what you have learned is just as important as tackling a new
venture. Thats what our new sister site,Everyday Life Lessons, is all about. Its an online community where
people share, rank and discuss lifes greatest lessons.
The site challenges you to reflect on your past, dig deep within yourself and answer one simple question:
What has life taught you?
Think about all the things you would love to tell yourself if you could travel back in time to give your younger
self some advice about life.
Heres a sample of 111 life lessons that were recently submitted to the site:
Spend more time with those who make you smile and less time with those who you feel pressured to
impress.
1.
Never tell someone their dreams are impossible. Youll feel like a fool when they prove you wrong.2.
No matter how many mistakes you make or how slow you progress, you are still way ahead of everyone
who isnt trying.
3.
Pursuing happiness by acquiring material things (fancy cars, expensive jewelry, designer clothing) is like
jogging to the grocery store on your treadmill: it wont get you anywhere.
4.
Laugh at stupid jokes. Apologize. Tell someone how much they mean to you. Its the small moments thatmake life grand.
5.
At 79, I regret the things I didnt do far more than the things I did.6.
Life is way more enjoyable when you stop trying to be cool and simply focus on being yourself.7.
Start by asking yourself whether each of your relationships drags you down or lifts you up. Surrounding
yourself with positive, loving people is half the battle of living a happy, successful life.
8.
When the want gets stronger, the how gets easier.9.
Too often we judge people on too little information. Instead of judging someone for what they do or where
they are in their life, figure out why they do what they do and how they got to where they are.
10.
If you want to feel rich, just count all the great things you have that money cant buy.11.
I have taken noticed that the deeper I know about myself, the clearer I understand others.12.
You cant change who you are. You can only change what you know and how you apply this knowledge.13.I dont need a certain number of friends, just a number of friends I can be certain of.14.
People who are meant to be together will find their way back to each other. They may take detours, but
theyre never lost.
15.
The older I get, and the more I learn, the more I realize I know so little. At 72, life still teaches me new
lessons every day.
16.
You can press forward long after you cant. Its just a matter of wanting it bad enough.17.
Complaining is like slapping yourself for slapping yourself. It doesnt solve the problem, it just hurts you
more.
18.
Embrace change. As uncomfortable as it is sometimes, change allows us to stretch and grow. New things
feel awkward and scary at first, but those feelings go away, and you are left with something bigger and
bolder in your life.
19.
Nobody ever feels 100% ready when an opportunity arises. Because most great opportunities in life force
us to grow emotionally and intellectually. They force us to stretch ourselves and our comfort zones, which
means we wont feel totally comfortable at first. And when we dont feel comfortable, we dont feel
ready. (ReadThe Road Less Traveled.)
20.
No matter how bad your heart has been broken the world doesnt stop for your grief. The sun comes right
back up the next day.
21.
Supporting, guiding, and making contributions to other people is one of lifes greatest rewards. In order to
get, you have to give.
22.
Learn to adjust the sails of your life to unpredictable winds, while keeping your focus clear on your
destination. And keep sailing until you get there.
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As you strive to achieve your goals and dreams you can count on there being some fairly substantial
disappointments along the way. Dont get discouraged, the road to your dreams may not be an easy one.
Think of these disappointments as challenges - tests of persistence and courage - that life throws at you
during your journey. They are necessary and are meant to help you grow as a person.
24.
Spend less than you earn, go without until you have the money in hand.25.
Freedom is the greatest gift. Self-sufficiency is the greatest freedom.26.
Even when you feel like you have nothing, someone else likely has far less. Find them and help them.
Youll see why.
27.
Marriages evolve and change. The feelings you had for the man or woman you married will mutate andevolve several times over the life of a marriage. Hopefully you will evolve in the same direction or at least
embrace and accept the changes in the other person. It takes work, and sometimes it takes counseling.
Dont gloss over those changes or you may wake up next to a stranger one day.
28.
Negativity breeds more negativity. When you focus only on the negative, obviously thats all you will see.
You will not seek out positivity, and even when positivity comes into your life, youll look for the negative
side of things.
29.
If you want something in your life youve never had, youll have to do something youve never done.30.
As a child, I always thought the expression its better to give than to receive was trite and silly. As an
adult, I recognize the expressions value. Having the capacity to give means you possess a mindset of
abundance. Having the will to give means you want to make a difference in the world. Having the desire to
give means you care.
31.
Its not so much what you say that counts, it how you make people feel.32.
Figure out what you want. Set real goals and make a logical plan to achieve them. Its like the old saying,
A goal that is never written down is nothing more than a New Years resolution. And we all know what
happens to New Years resolutions.
33.
Being open-minded is the key to more knowledge. If you want to know more about the world you have to
keep an open mind. You have to give people and things a chance.
34.
If you want love, give love. If you want friends, be friendly. If you want money, provide value. It really is
this simple.
35.
If something wont be significant to you 3 days/3 months/3 years from now, dont waste all your time
worrying about it now.
36.
Manage aging, but why fight it? You can spend a fortune on face creams, plastic surgery, hair growth
formulas, and Botox, but eventually you realize you are fighting an uphill battle. Groom yourself nicely.
Stay fit. Have unsightly things removed. But accept the beauty of aging. A striking mature man or woman
is much more attractive than someone who looks overly taunt, tanned or top-heavy.
37.
Never regret. If its good, its wonderful. If its bad, its experience.38.
Being busy and being productive are two different things.39.
Life is unbelievably brief. When youre young, you might feel like theres a huge mass of time ahead of
you. But trust me, it passes much faster than you think. You get gray hairs before you feel like a real adult.
And then you have kids, and suddenly theyre leaving for college. Stop long enough to appreciate it all.
40.
Mistakes teach you important lessons. Every time you make one, youre one step closer to your goal. The
only mistake that can truly hurt you is choosing to do nothing simply because youre too scared to make a
mistake.
41.
Your health is your life, keep up with it. Get an annual physical check-up.42.Change is the only permanent thing in life.43.
Having a thousand credentials on the wall will not make you a decent human being. But genuinely helping
one person everyday will.
44.
You must create and look for opportunities. Opportunities rarely ever come knocking on the door of
someone whos not seeking them. You have to create and seek opportunities for yourself. You have to take
the initiative to get the ball rolling and the doors opening.
45.
Keep your brain active. Dont get into a mental rut. Do new things, learn new things, explore new ideas in
all areas of your life. Keep challenging yourself and your mind. Be curious and interested in the world
around you.
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Someone always has it worse. At times you may be having a bad day, but stop yourself and think about it;
there are plenty of other people who have it worse off than you do.
47.
In work and business, when they need you more than you need them, you have succeeded.48.
Trying to be somebody youre not is not sexy. Be you. Thats when youre beautiful.49.
Truly rich people need less to be happy.50.
Your ability to select a suitable spouse will greatly influence your financial and emotional well-being.
Three common sense guidelines: 1. Pick someone whos a joy to be around and who makes you happy. 2.
Know the person well. 3. Ensure compatibility beyond physical attraction because beauty and youth are
fleeting, while the mind and heart endure.
51.
No matter how much progress you make there will always be the people who insist that whatever youre
trying to do is impossible. Or they may incessantly suggest that the idea or dream as a whole is utterly
ridiculous because nobody really cares. When you come across these people, dont try to reason with
them. Instead, forget that they exist. They will only waste your time and energy.
52.
We are all weird. And life is weird. And when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours,
we call it love.
53.
Saying no to right people gives you the time and resources required to say yes to right opportunities.54.
Living a life of honesty creates peace of mind, and peace of mind is priceless. Period. Dont be dishonest
and dont put up with people who are.
55.
If you catch yourself working hard and loving every minute of it, dont stop. Youre on to something big.
Because hard work aint hard when you concentrate on your passions.
56.
Bulls**t might help you get you to the top, but it wont keep you there. The truth always rises to the top
and buries the bulls**t eventually.
57.
After 40 years of teaching at a local college Ive come to realize that a teacher is nothing but a clever
student.
58.
Sooner or later, you just want to be around the people who make you smile.59.
Forgiving yourself is far more important (and difficult) than getting others to forgive you.60.
Simplicity is often a major factor of success. But the process of simplifying things is rarely easy.61.
There are few joys in life that equal a good conversation, a good read, a good walk, a good hug, a good
smile, or a good friend.
62.
Laughter is the best medicine for stress. Laugh at yourself often. Find the humor in whatever situation
youre in.
63.
Everything that happens in life is neither good nor bad. It just depends on your perspective.64.
When you spend time worrying, youre simply using your imagination to create things you dont want.65.
Maturity is more about education and life experience than it is about age. I know plenty of mature
30-somethings and immature 50-somethings.
66.
When passion and skill work together, were often left with a masterpiece.67.
Youre not alone. Everyone has problems. Some people are just better at hiding them than others.68.
True friendship and true love do sustain the tests of distance and time.69.
Its the simple things in life that are the most extraordinary. I believe this to be true and have experienced
this with my own family. When I think of the times where we laughed the most or had the most fun it
was when we were doing simple, everyday things like swimming in a pool, combing a beach for shells,
playing a board game or sharing a delicious meal.
70.
Get up 30 minutes earlier so you dont have to rush around like a mad man. That 30 minutes will help youavoid speeding tickets, tardiness, and other unnecessary headaches. (ReadGetting Things Done.)
71.
It is okay to be angry. It is never okay to be cruel.72.
Arguments are natural. An argument between two close friends doesnt show a lack of love or respect, its
simply a disagreement. In fact, quite often, the only reason we get frustrated with people and argue with
them is because we care about them. Which is why we need to remember not to get too carried away.
73.
Money and stuff are not all that important. Yes, you want enough to be comfortable and do the things you
want to do. But accumulating for the sake of accumulating is boring and empty. Trust me, it gets old fast.
So feed your soul, not your ego.
74.
Hang out with younger people. Stay connected with what the generation behind you is doing and thinking.75.
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Establish friendships with them. You will benefit and learn from each other. Dont act superior, because
younger people may know a whole lot more than you do.
There is nothing to hold you back except yourself. There is only one question to ask yourself here: What
would you do if you were not afraid? Think about it.
76.
No matter how it turns out, it always ends up just the way it should be. Either you succeed or you learn
something. Win-Win.
77.
Either youre going to take action and seize new opportunities or someone else will. You cant change
anything or make any sort of progress by sitting back and thinking about it.
78.
Your years spent at school, reading and learning will seem short compared to a lifetime of minimum wagejobs. Get a good education, concentrate on areas that interest you and pursue your dreams.
79.
Keep six months of your salary in an emergency savings account just in case you lose your job or have an
emergency that prevents you from working for a prolonged period of time. And keep a few extra hundred
dollars on hand for unexpected expenses, such as car and home repair.
80.
A hero is someone who makes a positive difference in someone elses life even if its only one other
persons life.
81.
Youre never too old to follow your dreams, whatever they may be. I didnt start my first business until I
was 46 (something I always wanted to do). Now at 53, my business is more successful than I ever could
have dreamed.
82.
Let your kids fail. Your kids will be okay, even if you think they are headed for the juvenile hall right now.
Dont come to their rescue all the time. Dont manage every detail of their lives or over-schedule themwith karate or viola lessons. Give them some boundaries, and then relax.
83.
Be vulnerable. Allow yourself to feel, to be open and authentic. Tear down any emotional brick walls you
have built around yourself and feel every exquisite emotion, both good and bad. This is real life. This is
how you welcome new opportunities.
84.
Theres no such thing as risk free. Everything you do or dont do in life has an inherent risk.85.
Take a step back to gain some perspective. Usually when were worried or upset, its because weve lost
perspective. In the grand scheme of things, this one problem means almost nothing.
86.
Every mistake you make is progress. Mistakes teach you important lessons. Every time you make one,
youre one step closer to your goal. The only mistake that can truly hurt you is choosing to do nothing
simply because youre too scared to make a mistake.
87.
The greatest adventure is the ability to INQUIRE, TO ASK QUESTIONS. Sometimes in the process of
inquiry, the search is more significant than the answers. Answers come from other people, from the
universe of knowledge and history, and from the intuition and deep wisdom inside yourself.
88.
If it were easy everyone would do it. This is why get rich quick schemes will never be true. If it was so
quick and easy then everyone would be millionaires. Making money and accomplishing tasks is hard work,
but well worth it.
89.
If you awake every morning with the thought that something wonderful will happen in your life today, and
you pay close attention, youll often find that youre right.
90.
If you keep doing what youre doing, youll keep getting what youre getting.91.
Count your blessings every day. I know, this is a refrigerator magnet line, but practice it daily anyway.
There is so much good, so much beauty, so much love in your life. What more do you really need? You
have so much right now, you just need to pause long enough to appreciate it.
92.
Its not about getting a chance, its about taking a chance. Youll rarely be 100% sure it will work. But youcan always be 100% sure doing nothing wont work. Sometimes you just have to go for it!
93.
The one with nothing to hide is always the one left standing tall.94.
There is only one way to learn, and that is through action. Trying to learn without doing is like trying to
lose weight by watching someone else exercise. Its just not going to work.
95.
Change happens for a reason. Roll with it. It wont be easy, but it will be worth it.96.
Experience life before you settle down. Whatever it is you want to do or experience, do as much of it as
you can before you have children. Especially travel. Live in a hostel in Costa Rica for a month or drive
across the country from coast to coast if you have to. But go have some really great, amazing,
mind-blowing experiences.
97.
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Life gives and takes away. During difficult times, be committed to resolving problems, but also lighten up
and ride the waves of impermanence. What is a monster problem today will be a forgotten thought in the
future.
98.
When two people cooperate instead of competing against each other their teamwork accomplishes far
more than either of them could have achieved on their own.
99.
Between what happened and what will happen is your choice. So choose to be positive in everyday tasks.100.
The best feeling in the world is getting paid to do what you love to do.101.
Good looks attracts the eyes. Personality attracts the heart.102.
If youre smiling right now, youre doing something right.103.If you live your life consumed by the past, you waste the great moments you still have left to live.104.
Treat every small interaction with another person as an opportunity to make a positive impact in both your
lives.
105.
Theres a big difference between knowing and doing. Knowledge is useless without action.106.
Time is of the essence. You are born and you will die. Dont waste the time in between. Use a time
management system to control events, rather than have events controlling you.
107.
The French have an aphorism that you dont appreciate something until you dont have it anymore. In 40
years from now what is it that you will regret not having accomplished, appreciated or attempted? Do it,
appreciate it, attempt it NOW!
108.
If its out of your control, why fret about it? Concentrating on things you can control is how you make
good things happen.
109.
Never send a text message, email or photo to someone thats unfit for the eyes of the entire world. In this
digital age you never know what might slip into the public eye.
110.
The acquisition of knowledge doesnt mean youre growing. Growing happens when what you know
changes how you live.
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sbanerjee
May 16th, 2011 at 4:35 am
Thank You so much M&A.
Just Brilliant.
Abhishek Sainani
May 16th, 2011 at 9:03 am
Wow !! Such a long and exhaustive list !! :)
No matter how many mistakes you make or how slow you progress, you are still way ahead of everyone
who isnt trying.
So true !! The first thing someone ask us to do is try and the last thing one wants to do is try something
new or different!
Eduardo Thomas
May 16th, 2011 at 9:35 am
Thanks Marc, very inspiring lessons
Melody | Deliberate Receiving
May 16th, 2011 at 10:09 am
What a fantastic idea! I would add: Dont take anything personally. What others say and do has nothing to
do with you.
Hugs,
Melody
Marc
May 16th, 2011 at 11:38 am
Thanks for the additions Melody and Abhishek. Well add them into the Everyday Life Lessons queue for
you.
Shubhajit
May 16th, 2011 at 8:28 pm
I have taken noticed that the deeper I know about myself, the clearer I understand others.
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This is the way every hurdle can be crossed, this is the way, what we call bliss, can be attained and this is
the only way.
I am glad to read some of your posts.
farouk
May 17th, 2011 at 4:45 am
thats really an awesome post, great thing to start with in the morning as a i just woke up moments ago
LeonM
May 17th, 2011 at 10:03 am
Thank you Marc and Angel for another inspiring list. I am so down and out at this moment and will soon
have to sleep in my car, but these thoughts are water for my thirsty mind.
David B
May 17th, 2011 at 11:01 am
Dont marry someone you can live with, marry someone you cant live without.
Jennifer
May 17th, 2011 at 1:00 pm
As usual I absolutely loved this post. Keep up your wonderful posts, I look forward to reading them.
Thank you;)
Bryce Christiansen
May 17th, 2011 at 2:08 pm
Cancer taught me to never give up. A few chemotherapy treatments, radiation sessions, a bone marrow
transplant, and 12 years of remission later and Im still trucking along like nothing ever happened.
Sibyl
May 17th, 2011 at 9:27 pm
WOWwhat an amazing post and list. I think this is something we all need to read over and over again
from time to time. It is filled with so much wisdom and so many great lessons that we need to keep top of
mind. It is hard to pick a favorite, but I think the line that struck me the most was that Every mistake is
progress. I totally love that quote. Great post.
Leo
May 20th, 2011 at 2:07 pm
Great work! This list gave me chills! (the good kind).
#2 resonates the most with me!
If you could compress the most important lesson you have learned in your life into 1 sentence what would
it be?
Nitin
May 22nd, 2011 at 10:56 am
#58 says A teacher is nothing but a clever student.
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What exactly does this mean?
John McClean
June 4th, 2011 at 12:27 pm
Amazing and inspiring stories!
Saif
July 4th, 2011 at 7:53 am
Amazing ..
anan
July 19th, 2011 at 11:59 pm
#15.. i love it
mini
July 21st, 2011 at 8:23 am
Wonderful life lessons. They make my mind feel lighter.
Tracy
July 26th, 2011 at 12:29 am
Very inspirational. What a wonderful way to end the day. Many ideas to contemplate and rejoice over.
Thank you for posting.
Patti
July 26th, 2011 at 10:55 am
Time heals all wounds, right? Doesnt feel that way today. Feeling totally trapped emotionally and
financially. Screwed if he stays, screwed if he goes. We are both to blame. The postings are greatreminders that I can get through this and Ill keep reading. Just so tired. Thank you for the words of
wisdom and hope.
Razal
August 5th, 2011 at 8:24 am
My life lesson to add:
There is no problem without a solution. Problems are part of life. Face it, live it, and overcome the
difficulties you have.
Lauren HSeptember 23rd, 2011 at 11:08 pm
Wonderful postthings like this list always help give some perspective.
As a recent kidney donor, I have learned so many things this year but the biggest thing I think is that we
often underestimate how strong we are and our ability to influence the lives of other people (especially
those not known to us). We are far more brave than we think (when required) and we have the ability to
impact the lives of people around us if we just try.
Friend
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November 16th, 2011 at 12:04 am
Thank you. Thank you. These life lessons are priceless.
Roy Marvelous
November 21st, 2011 at 9:13 pm
Beautiful lessons - thank you!
Free Spirit
November 21st, 2011 at 11:11 pm
Great Post! I really enjoyed reading these life lessons!
Ivan Staroversky
November 21st, 2011 at 11:33 pm
Thank you for this wonderful compilation of life wisdom. This post must be saved and re-read once a year.
Steve Wells
November 22nd, 2011 at 6:21 am
Amazing list. Thanks for sharing!
Croatia
November 22nd, 2011 at 7:18 am
Lovely list of life lessons! Very inspiring.
shanti
November 22nd, 2011 at 9:49 pm
Simple and inspiring. Thanks. Namaste.
rick hudnett
November 27th, 2011 at 9:42 pm
Its always nice to see whats important to others and to re-evaluate ones own priorities.
Suneel Jain
December 6th, 2011 at 9:45 am
Nice thoughts. very informative for living a happier life.
JennieDecember 11th, 2011 at 10:34 am
Thank you for such inspirational tips! They have opened up many new ways of thinking for me this
morning
beverly
December 12th, 2011 at 8:35 am
What a wonderful and inspiring read! Keep up the good work on this site. I love it!
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taylor
January 12th, 2012 at 7:16 pm
Thanks for this inspirational read. It was very touching.
Shelley
January 23rd, 2012 at 5:51 am
Thank you so much for writing this inspirational list it definitely taught me lessons of life & changed my
perspective. It inspired me ALOT to look at all the things I was missing out on. Im truly glad & blessed to
have come across this
Danny
February 26th, 2012 at 7:32 am
Thank you for all of the amazing advice! I truly appreciate everything you put together
Sonia Jones
March 17th, 2012 at 12:46 am
Life can change at any minute and leave us with hard situation, when we face them. We should ride onfaith, with hope on our back and courage in our pockets!~Sonia Jones Quotes
Brent B.
April 28th, 2012 at 2:18 pm
You have put into words on this list the answers to most of lifes problems. I fully appreciate this list and
have bookmarked it a long time ago, but continue coming back to read it again. I do feel a lot of this is
something that I already live by, but I still find eye openers in here.
Thank you for this,
Brent B.
AIDY
June 25th, 2012 at 12:26 am
Lessons to live by. Bookmarked. Thank you. Now to spread the love.
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