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32 Life Lessons

11/6/2011

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The high holydays this year have passed, and it was a time of deep introspection and re-thinking of life for me and my family.

I particularly enjoyed hearing my rabbi's sermon this year, and I wanted to share it with anyone interested. It's a lot more wisdom than religion, and I think it has something for everyone. Below are my main takeaways from it; the full speech can be read here.
  • Life isn't always fair.
  • Whatever befalls us, life is still good.
  • Life is short; cut your losses earlier.
  • Let go of your desire to accommodate difficult people or situations.
  • Only do what enhances you spiritually and morally.
  • The time to plan for retirement is when you're young.
  • Develop your passions and interests.
  • Make peace with your past so it won't confound your present.
  • One doesn't have to win every argument.
  • Love the people close to you.
  • Don't compare your life to anyone else's. You already have all you need.
  • Who is happy? One who is content with his own portion.
  • If you can't publish what you want to say or do, don't say or do it.
  • You don't need to publish all your thoughts -- no need to over-share.
  • Don't gossip. Guard your tongue.
  • Speak the truth but only when you know you can be effective and only when it won't do harm; otherwise, stay quiet.
  • Don't procrastinate seeing your doctor. Eat less and better; exercise more.
  • Carpe diem
  • Joy and happiness come from humility, gratitude, and generosity.
  • Breathe deeply as it calms the heart, mind, and soul.
  • Take your shoes off wherever you are.
  • Too much alcohol dulls the mind.
  • To know the purest and sweetest love, get a dog.
  • When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
  • Over-prepare, strive for excellence, and then go with the flow.
  • Loosen up more to release yourself from entrenched habits.
  • It's not what you say, it's how you say it.
  • Stand up to bullies, wherever they are.
  • Time does heal all wounds.
  • Change is natural, necessary, and an opportunity for growth.
  • Being outdoors is always better.
  • Be modest.
  • Be forgiving.
  • Be kind.
  • Be generous.
  • Be grateful.
2 Comments
Lawrence DiRe link
11/7/2011 08:23:16 pm

Max,
Found your blog through MBA-social.com So much wisdsom and truth in this posting. Mind if I share the link?
Thanks,
Larry DiRe

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Max
11/8/2011 01:23:37 am

Of course!

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