By the time you’re 40 and over, life has become nothing but a relentless teacher.
Life has a way of teaching us lessons that only time and experience can reveal.
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“Take care of your body.
You only get one.”
“There is no job security.
Keep your resume up to date, and keep current personal and professional references.
Trust nobody at work with any personal details or opinions.
It is just a job.
Work smart, not hard.”
“If you wait too long to make a choice/decision, it’ll often be made for you.
Defaulted decisions aren’t a good way to go through life.”
“Never let a boyfriend or girlfriend influence decisions you want to make in your life.
If they do, move on.
I gave up so many wonderful opportunities for past boyfriends that I still regret to this day.”
“Very few people actually follow through on what they say they’ll do.
When you find people who DO, cherish them.
“Live in the present, not the past.
“Just because you like kids doesnt mean you should necessarily have your own.
It doesnt mean youre cut out for parenting.”
“Sometimes the problem is you.”
“Tomorrow is never promised.
Always tell them you love them when you say goodbye.”
“Knowing when to say ‘no.’
Doing that is more important than saying ‘yes.'”
“Your partner is the most important decision you make and reversing that shit is incredibly hard.
“Don’t tie your identity to your job.
Don’t get invested in office politics.
“Not everyone will like you, and that’s okay.
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