a slice of life at 20-something as told through babble and poetry...

Sunday, August 12, 2007

21 Words of Wisdom


I don't normally enjoy cheesy chain letter forwards I get in my inbox ~ but this is rather profound and reflective ~ a great guide to self-improvement. Enjoy and take it in... (


ONE. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.

TWO. Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you
get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other.

THREE. Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have, or sleep all you want.

FOUR. When you say, "I love you," mean it.


FIVE. When you say, "I'm sorry," look the person in the eye.


SIX. Be engaged at least six months before you get married.


SEVEN. Believe in love at first sight.

EIGHT. Never laugh at anyone's dream. People who don't have dreams don't have much.

NINE. Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the only way to live life completely.


TEN.. In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling.


ELEVEN. Don't judge people by their relatives.


TWELVE. Talk slowly but think quickly.

THIRTEEN. When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, smile and ask, "Why do you want to know?"

FOURTEEN. Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.


FIFTEEN. Say "God bless you" when you hear someone sneeze.


SIXTEEN. When you lose, don't lose the lesson


SEVENTEEN. Remember the three R's: R espect for self; Respect for others; and R esponsibility for all your
actions.


EIGHTEEN. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.

NINETEEN. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.

TWENTY. Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice.

TWENTY-ONE. Spend some time alone.


I think #8 and #11 are my favorites. They are simple notions that ground a caught up person. And #3 is a good reminder for motivation. It's my new favorite quotation.

What are your favorites? Why?
Do you feel you've mastered any of these?
Do you disagree with any of them?

I love to excite good conversation... :)


~ J

2 comments:

GMEyster said...

Someone told me #13 a while back, and I LOVE it. I use it particularly with my Grandpa Sickafoose...he's very inquisitive and judgemental. :o)

books said...

I love 8 and 11 also. ;-) My favorite is to smile when you pick up the phone. That made me smile.