Some lessons I wish I learned earlier in life
As I get older, I realize I’ve learned some lessons that I wish I had picked up sooner in life. Most of these lessons were learned through experience, many through the various mentors (Thanks, guys!) I’ve had along the way and a few from various books I’ve read here and there.
When most people today hear the word “lesson,” they usually don’t think of it as a good thing. Teaching a lesson may be looked at as being bossy or perhaps a know-it-all. While having learned a lesson may be viewed as a sign of weakness.
However, learning lessons is far from being weak. In fact, George Washington once said, “We ought not to look back unless it is derive useful lessons from past errors and for the purpose of profiting by dear bought experience.” Well said, sir.
Without further ado, here’s the list:
- The 80/20 rule.
- Parkinson’s Law.
- Batching.
- First, give value. Then, get value. Not the other way around.
- Be proactive. Not reactive.
- Mistakes and failures are good.
- Don’t beat yourself up.
- Your attitude changes your reality.
- Don’t compare yourself to others.
- 80-90% of what you fear will never really come into reality.
- Don’t take things too seriously.
- Write everything down.
- There are opportunities in just about every experience.
In order to save you some time, starting next week and continuing each week, I’m going to highlight one of the lessons that you can focus on throughout the week.
Until then, why not send me a note and tell me about the lessons you’ve learned along the way. I’ll add the good ones to this list.
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