Your "philosophy of life" statements

[Bob Dole]

Anyone beyond the age of 25 probably has a few, and if you really believe, you should probably want to share them with your fellow man. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I think we should all be thankful for the pearls of wisdom that are sure to follow.

I'll go first.

Even if you immediately know it's impossible, tell the person requesting it that you'll think about it and get back to them.

"What the **** is wrong with you?" is not generally an acceptable response to anything, ever.

If you weren't meant to eat it, you'll throw it up later.

[displacedinMN]

Originally Posted by Bob Dole

I hope education hasn't fallen to that depth. I always strove to read the most books in first and second grade. I always wanted to win the math races in front of the classroom. I always wanted to finish at the top of any art or music competition. I wanted the high score on the California Achievement Test. I wanted the best score on the ACT. That's the only thing I knew as a student.

the bar is pretty low

[Rain Man]

My 2.5 key things are:

1. Always make the decision that is best for the long term, as long as the short term doesn't kill you.

2. Related, make decisions that will optimize your happiness for 24 hours a day, not just 8 hours per day. (Related mostly to jobs, but also other things.)

3. Choose friends who have their act together better than you do, or at least as well as you do.*



* - Does not apply to Chiefsplanet, obviously.

[DrunkBassGuitar]

Originally Posted by JimNasium

Eat less cheese as you get older.

no

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by ptlyon

Think there was an old fairy tale about crickets and frogs about that

Originally Posted by ShortRoundChief

I heard a similar story about ants and a lazy frog.

I thought it was ants and grasshoppers.

[stumppy]

Never ever stick your dick in crazy!


Took me a long time to learn that.

[ptlyon]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

I thought it was ants and grasshoppers.

You may be right. We came from middle class families, we couldn't afford luxuries like books.

[Raiderhater]

In a world full of BWillies, be a Rain Man.

[DrunkBassGuitar]

Originally Posted by Raiderhater

In a world full of BWillies, be a Rain Man.

don't be gay be autistic?

[Raiderhater]

Originally Posted by DrunkBassGuitar

don't be gay be autistic?

I wasn’t really thinking of it like that but, okay.

[RedRaider56]

Don't get your pu*** and paycheck at the same place

[Jimmya]

Always sign a prenup and I mean ALWAYS

[crayzkirk]

Before saying something to someone you care about, consider whether this is going to bring you closer or push you apart.

Everyone has the right to be wrong, especially me.

[Mr_Tomahawk]

Grew up in a military family, and it was communicated very early in my childhood, "If you want nice things, you have to keep them nice."

Simple....but amazing how many people dont take care of their shit and then complain about it.

[ptlyon]

Originally Posted by Mr_Tomahawk

Grew up in a military family, and it was communicated very early in my childhood, "If you want nice things, you have to keep them nice."

Simple....but amazing how many people dont take care of their shit and then complain about it.

Dad was in the ANG. He wore a size 13 boot. Not a big deal these days, but back then new boots in that size came few and far between. He took very good care of them, waxing and polishing them just about every week I think.

[TinyEvel]

Originally Posted by Bob Dole

I have met you and I respect you. Don't be BWillie on this one.

(I am not implying that this is a serious conversation, because it clearly is not. But you're better than this after your journeys through the advertising world. Be that wisdom guy and share real shit you've learned along with the funnies.)

Thanks Bob Dole.

1: Have fun and make a difference.

2: Life is a comedy, not a drama. (I've had trouble keeping this in mind lately)

3: Life is what happens while you're making other plans.

4: Friends and relationships are the greatest asset in this world. Find people you can feel safe to be yourself around and who you can confide in.

Love your kids unconditionally, they may not do the things you expect them to, they have their own will and dreams that are likely different than what you imagined for them.

IMO great parenting is seeing the world through their eyes, not making them see it through yours.

I truly appreciate what Bob Dole said calling me out for being a joker in my firs post. You've pointed out something that has been a characteristic my whole life: trying to make people laugh -- which I think is a good trait but sometimes I forego the opportunity to be sincere and go for the gag. Fine in an anonymous message board, terrible if you're a parent or boss.

Stay grateful no matter what -- the good and the bad, there's always someone going through worse. Live like these are the good times. 30 years from now you'll wish you were able to do the things you can do right now.