20 Golden Gems for Life
- you've never read these before, ever-
// A THREAD //
- you've never read these before, ever-
// A THREAD //
1.Learn the Art of Social Reciprocity.
Instead of whatsapping, pick up the damn phone! Bring back the art of normal conversation. Connect with "real" people: use your voice, mesmerize with your words, hypnotize with your eyes.
Instead of whatsapping, pick up the damn phone! Bring back the art of normal conversation. Connect with "real" people: use your voice, mesmerize with your words, hypnotize with your eyes.
2. Learn How to Apologize Properly.
5 magic letters that can do so much: S O R R Y. Own up to your shortcomings, lead with heartfelt honesty. Look into their eyes, speak slowly, mean what you say. You will gain more trust & respect in the process.
5 magic letters that can do so much: S O R R Y. Own up to your shortcomings, lead with heartfelt honesty. Look into their eyes, speak slowly, mean what you say. You will gain more trust & respect in the process.
3. Mind your Manners.
Courtesy, patience and respect help in every situation. Secret languages that get you Brownie Points. PRO TIP: Learn Table Manners, not many people do.
Courtesy, patience and respect help in every situation. Secret languages that get you Brownie Points. PRO TIP: Learn Table Manners, not many people do.
4. Develop Courage: moral & practical.
You’re no longer a kid. Stop avoiding conflict, relationships, authority, commitment, failure, or being laughed at. Own your fear, work on it and get on with your life. It’s the only way to grow.
You’re no longer a kid. Stop avoiding conflict, relationships, authority, commitment, failure, or being laughed at. Own your fear, work on it and get on with your life. It’s the only way to grow.
5. Choose your Top 3 Priorities to Accomplish in Life.
They deserve all your time, energy and attention. Make them your Obsession.
They deserve all your time, energy and attention. Make them your Obsession.
6. Live Life in the World, Not Through a Screen.
Move your body. Walk to town. Look at people in the eye. Smile. Open your mouth. Ask Questions. Get your hands dirty. Live in the real world and put your phone away. Become a Brand New You.
Move your body. Walk to town. Look at people in the eye. Smile. Open your mouth. Ask Questions. Get your hands dirty. Live in the real world and put your phone away. Become a Brand New You.
7. Learn the Difference between Wanting and Needing.
You usually want more than you need, and need less than you want. Think about that..
You usually want more than you need, and need less than you want. Think about that..
9. Learn to Cook and Iron
It’s a great feeling to cook when others enjoy your culinary delights, thank and complement you, the Chef. Imagine being able to iron your own clothes too, become a Super Smart Chef!
It’s a great feeling to cook when others enjoy your culinary delights, thank and complement you, the Chef. Imagine being able to iron your own clothes too, become a Super Smart Chef!
10. Learn How to Keep a Clean House.
And I mean: R E A L L Y clean! Don't expect your girlfriend or wife to do it for you. If you're married, you're in a team. When you do the housework, you're doing your share.
And I mean: R E A L L Y clean! Don't expect your girlfriend or wife to do it for you. If you're married, you're in a team. When you do the housework, you're doing your share.
11. Learn the Art of Compromise.
It’s not at all weak to meet others halfway. It’s a win win. Both of you give up something to reach an agreement. But never accept a compromise that damages your integrity or well-being. Just not worth it.
It’s not at all weak to meet others halfway. It’s a win win. Both of you give up something to reach an agreement. But never accept a compromise that damages your integrity or well-being. Just not worth it.
12. Passion, Interest and Curiosity
Should form part of your action words, at the top of your list. Interested people are interesting. Curious people make others curious. Passion inspires passion.
Should form part of your action words, at the top of your list. Interested people are interesting. Curious people make others curious. Passion inspires passion.
13. Compassion.
It doesn't cost a thing. Throw it around like confetti.
It doesn't cost a thing. Throw it around like confetti.
14. Learn to Talk to People.
Take emotional and professional risks. Learn the realities of intimacy, emotional & physical, practice them. It's scary, but it's not okay to be “socially awkward" when you’re already 30. Work on this, get help if required.
Take emotional and professional risks. Learn the realities of intimacy, emotional & physical, practice them. It's scary, but it's not okay to be “socially awkward" when you’re already 30. Work on this, get help if required.
15.Your Time is Precious, Treat it Like Gold.
Don't waste it on crap, because time never comes back.
Don't waste it on crap, because time never comes back.
16. Nurture Self-Esteem.
Be proud of who you are. Be generous. Care for your friends and then let them care for you once in a little while.
Be proud of who you are. Be generous. Care for your friends and then let them care for you once in a little while.
17. Shut Down Abuse.
Whether it’s negative self talk, verbal abuse directed towards others. Put a stop to it.
Stand up for yourself and stand up for others.
Whether it’s negative self talk, verbal abuse directed towards others. Put a stop to it.
Stand up for yourself and stand up for others.
18. Generally, People Don't Change.
Accept and decide if they should be in your life or not. It's really that simple.
Accept and decide if they should be in your life or not. It's really that simple.
19. Build a Strong Community
Having people who are there for you to make you stronger is a hack. No one has become great by themselves. You won't either.
Having people who are there for you to make you stronger is a hack. No one has become great by themselves. You won't either.
20. Be Relentless in your Intentions yet Flexible in Your Approach
Have goals. Pursue them like your life depends on it, but be flexible when the unexpected occurs. Remain human.
Have goals. Pursue them like your life depends on it, but be flexible when the unexpected occurs. Remain human.
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