Life Lessons from an 80 Year Old Man...

 Hey there!  

Happy Valentine's Day!  I was reading Proverbs earlier this morning because I'm always thirsty for some sage wisdom, and it's probably my favorite book in the Bible.  And, then right after that, I saw a write up called "Life Lessons From an 80 Year Old Man" online.  I thought I'd share this as my special gift to you today.  Sharing is caring, after all.  Unfortunately, I do not know the name of the man to attribute this to. 

Life Lessons from an 80 Year Old Man: (which one is your top pick?  Drop me a comment on your favorite(s)...I have quite a few.  I guess I'm an old soul.)

1. Have a firm handshake.

2. Look people in the eye.

3. Sing in the shower.

4. Own a great stereo system.

5. Keep secrets.

6. If in a fight, hit first and hit hard.

7. Never give up on anybody.  Miracles happen everyday.

8. Always accept an outstretched hand.

9. Be brave, even when you're not, pretend to be.  No one can tell the difference.

10. Whistle.

11. Avoid sarcastic remarks.

12. Choose your life's mate carefully.  From this one decision will come 90% of all your happiness or misery.  

13. Make it a habit to do nice things for people who will never find out.

14.  Lend only those books you never care to see again.

15. Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all that they have.

16. When playing games with children, let them win.

17. Give people a second chance, but not a third.

18. Be romantic.

19. Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

20. Loosen up.  Relax.  Except for rare life-and-death matters, nothing is as important as it first seems.

21. Don't allow the phone to interrupt important moments.  It's there for our convenience.  Not the caller's.

22. Be a good loser.

23. Be a good winner.

24. Think twice before burdening a friend with a secret.

25. When someone hugs you, let them be the first to let go.

26. Be modest.  A lot was accomplished before you were born.

27. Keep it simple.

28. Beware of the person who has nothing to lose.

29. Don't burn bridges. You'll be surprised how many times you have to cross the same river. 

30. Life your life so that your epitaph could read, "No Regrets."

31. Be bold and courageous.  When you look back on life, you'll regret the things you didn't do more than the things you did.

32. Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them. 

33. Remember no one makes it alone.  Have a grateful heart and be quick to acknowledge those who helped you.

34.  Take charge of your attitude.  Don't let someone else choose it for you.

35. Visit friends and relatives when they are in hospital; you need only stay a few minutes.

36. Begin each day with some of your favorite music.

37. Once in a while, take the scenic route.

38.  Send a lot of Valentine's cards.  Sign them, "Someone who thinks you're terrific."

39. Answer the phone with enthusiasm and energy in your voice.

40.  Keep a note pad and pencil on your bed-side table.  Million-dollar ideas sometimes strike at 3 a.m.

41. Show respect for everyone who works for a living, regardless of how trivial their job.

42.  Send your loved ones flowers.  Think of a reason later.

43. Make someone's day by paying the toll for the person in the car behind you.

44. Become someone's hero.

45. Marry only for love.

46. Count your blessings.

47. Compliment the meal when you're a guest in someone's home.

48. Wave at the children on the bus.

49. Remember that 80 percent of the success in any job is based on your ability to deal with people.

50. Don't expect life to be fair.

Thanks for stopping in!  And, BUY the chocolate!

Love, 

Kimmie