Recently, a question
was posed to those over the age of 60. The question was this: “What advice
would you give to those who are half your age?” While the question seems
simple, the answers may surprise you.
1. People always say,
“Make sure you get a job doing what you love!” But that isn’t the best advice. Almost nobody has a job they love every day. The right job is the job you love some days, can tolerate most days, and still
pays the bills.
2. Years go by in the
blink of an eye. Don't marry young. Live your life. Go places. Do things. If
you have the means or not. Pack a bag and go wherever you can afford to go.
While you have no dependents, don't buy stuff. Any stuff. See the world. Look through
travel magazines and pick a spot. GO!
3. Don’t take life so
seriously. Even if things seem dark and hopeless, try to laugh at how
ridiculous life is.
4. A true friend will
come running if you call them at 2am; everyone else is just an acquaintance.
5. The most important
person in your life is the person who agreed to share their life with you.
Treat them as such.
6. Children grow up
way too fast. Make the most of the time you have with them.
7. Nobody ever dies
wishing they had worked more… Work hard, but don’t prioritize work over family,
friends, or even yourself.
8. You might live a
long life, or you might live a short one - who knows. But either way, trust me
when I say that you’re going to wish you took better care of yourself in your
youth.
9. If you're getting
overwhelmed by life, just return to the immediate present moment and savor all
that is beautiful and comforting.Take a deep breath, relax.
10. Eat and exercise
like you're a diabetic heart patient with a stroke - so you never actually
become one.
11. We have one time
on this earth. Don't wake up and realize that you are 60 years old and haven't
done the things you dreamed about.
12. Maybe this one
isn’t as profound as the others, but I think it’s important… Floss regularly,
dental problems are awful.
13. Don't take anyone
else's advice as gospel. You can ask for advice from someone you respect, then
take your situation into consideration and make your own decision. Essentially,
take your own advice is my advice…
14. Stuff is just
stuff. Don’t hold onto material objects, hold onto time and experiences
instead.
15. The joints you
damage today will get their revenge later. Even if you think they've recovered
completely. TRUST ME!
16. I would say to
appreciate the small things and to be present in the moment. What do I mean?
Well, it seems today like younger people are all about immediate gratification.
Instead, why not appreciate every small moment? We don't get to stay on this crazy/wonderful
planet forever and the greatest pleasure can be found in the most mundane of
activities. Instead of sending a text, pick up the phone and call someone. Call
your mother, have a conversation about nothing in particular. Those are the
moments to hold onto.
17. Pay your bills
and stay the hell out of debt. If I could have paid myself all the money I've
paid out in interest over the years, I'd be retired already.
18. Jealousy destroys
relationships. Trust your significant other, because who else are you supposed
to trust?
19. If you have a
dream of being or doing something that seems impossible, try for it anyway. It
will only become more impossible as you age and become responsible for other
people.
20. When you meet
someone for the first time, stop and realize that you really know nothing about
them. You see race, gender, age, clothes. Forget it all. You know nothing.
Those biased assumptions that pop into your head because of the way your brain
likes categories, are limiting your life, and other people's lives.
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