Advice on life from elders
#1
Posted 2007-February-26, 18:45
Im 23, coming to a potential fork in the road, no idea which path to take, no idea about the meaning of life etc. all quite scary, any gems of wisdom you wish to hand down?
Thanks,
D
#2
Posted 2007-February-26, 19:07
Words of wisdom are overrated, people who don't know you can't help you. See if you can talk with someone (somewhat contradicting my first line).
- hrothgar
#4
Posted 2007-February-26, 20:22
Deanrover, on Feb 26 2007, 07:45 PM, said:
Whatever you do, don't watch 23
#5
Posted 2007-February-26, 20:51
Deanrover, on Feb 26 2007, 07:45 PM, said:
Im 23, coming to a potential fork in the road, no idea which path to take, no idea about the meaning of life etc. all quite scary, any gems of wisdom you wish to hand down?
Thanks,
D
I can't believe I'm going to seriously answer this, especially since my life is not one to emulate....
1. Follow your conscience.
2. If you follow #1, you'll regret the things you didn't do far more than the things that you did.
3. You're more likely to get something if you ask for it.
Now, if I could only follow my own advice...
#6
Posted 2007-February-26, 21:40
#7
Posted 2007-February-26, 21:44
Don't follow the money, follow your heart.
Fred is a prime example of the latter.
Also when you have a family, spend time with them. No project is more important than the family one.
#8
Posted 2007-February-26, 22:38
In any area of conflict, no matter how trivial or how important, do not look for reasons to blame another or to point out their mistakes but only ask yourself one question: what was my part? What could I have done, thought or said differently that would have led to a better outcome.
You cannot change anyone else; the only control you will ever have is over yourself.
#9
Posted 2007-February-27, 00:46
Do everything possible to perpetuate the above state of affairs.
Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.
"Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius".
#10
Posted 2007-February-27, 02:22
Because, as jtfanclub said, you'll regret the things you didn't do far more than the things that you did.
And also because if you want to find the meaning of life you have to look for it. That's far better than reading, asking or thinking about it.
#11
Posted 2007-February-27, 02:38
I'm 58, coming to a potential fork in the road, no idea which path to take, no idea about the meaning of life etc. all quite scary.....
Honest, there's more than one turning point I guess, and, much to my surprise, there can be more than one 'second chance'.
Geoff
#12
Posted 2007-February-27, 03:41
Oh... but I'm younger than you. So I'm not so much an elder. Therefore I may be horribly wrong.
#13
Posted 2007-February-27, 04:01
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Don't look for a meaning of life, instead give your life meaning yourself.
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Don't think too much about what path to take, instead explore all paths you would possibly want to take, one will present itself as long as you keep active.
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Agree! Last summer I was at a fork in the road, and decided to go to a World Bridge Championship 1 week in advance with a partner I had never met except on BBO. It was a lot of fun and we didn't do that badly either
#14
Posted 2007-February-27, 05:48
#17
Posted 2007-February-27, 09:22
Remember that you were given every element that you need to accomplish and learn from every experience that life will bring to you. In this respect, treat life as one long test of your mettle.
After each and every experience, reflect on its meaning and how it related to you and your place in life and the universe.
Remember that the past is dead and the present is for preparing the future.
Good luck with that.
#18
Posted 2007-February-27, 10:14
If you don't like the first fork, go back and try the second fork (if it is still available) if it is not still available and you don't like your fiirst choice, you have learnt a lesson and that is all part of lifes rich tapestry.
Do in life what you feel is right at the time, hindsight is something none of us have and no one probably ever will
#19
Posted 2007-February-27, 10:16
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Do not listen to this advice, sometimes people that do not know you can help you more than you can imagine
sorry Hannie
#20
Posted 2007-February-27, 10:21
1) Don't take advice from the internet
2) Just because someone is older, doesn't mean they are wiser... it just means they were born before you, so don't be in a rush to take advise from elders.
Now, if you are paying attention to the above, you might not listen to the following (or the above for that matter).
3) Do what you enjoy, you will make eventually make money at it, and if not, at least you will have fun doing it.