What has been the best (life) advice anyone has ever given you?

[foweler]

My grandma who went through the depression: This too shall pass.

My dad: If you want to figure out what's going on, follow the money.

I've amended that to follow the money, if you can.

 

[serendipity22]

People aren't thinking about you, cause they're too busy thinking about themselves.

 

[riderbecky]

I forgot this one from a plaque at my G-ma's house.

Don't get mad, get even. Live long enough to be a burden to your children!

 

[Biddieacres]

"A leopard never changes its spots" Don't try to change people.

 

[Year of the Rooster]

Don't sweat the small stuff

 

[chickenbuddy]

Never eat bad clams.

 

[sundance]

from my DH Marrie, SHUT YOUR MOUTH.

 

[Beekissed]

Here's a couple from my granny:

Carrying hatred around for someone is like drinking poison... hoping that they die!

And....


If you've always done what you've always done, you will always have what you always had.

 

[Mahonri]

From one of my room mates in college:

"Poop, or get off the pot."

From my grandmother.

"You can make more money in 10 minutes across the altar than you can make in a lifetime"

... it worked for my wife.

 

[Beekissed]

Some people are like slinkies...not good for much, but they make you smile when you push them down the stairs!