Comments on: Things I Wish Everybody Knew About Life

By: John

John — Wed, 05 May 2010 17:45:20 +0000

Thanks Kellie! Glad to hear it. I really seek to give value with every post. I'm glad a few people got something out of it. .-= John´s last blog ..The Pretty Lies We Tell Ourselves Debunked =-.

By: John

John — Wed, 05 May 2010 17:39:16 +0000

Valentina, thank you very much. I too love the fact we are no longer subject to our environment. As children, we couldn't really escape who we were surrounded by because we wanted to belong. Now, as grown up men and women, we can pick who we surround ourselves with. I agree that self-reflection is an invaluable skill that helps us rise to even greater heights. Never forget its importance. .-= John´s last blog ..The Pretty Lies We Tell Ourselves Debunked =-.

By: John

John — Wed, 05 May 2010 17:30:28 +0000

Exactly, Val. Everyone should feel entitled to their own opinion and should not feel bad if people don't agree. Take the criticism that you feel necessary, but make your own decision based on what you believe is right. Everyone has a gift to share. Just give yourself a chance to make it shine through. .-= John´s last blog ..The Pretty Lies We Tell Ourselves Debunked =-.

By: John

John — Wed, 05 May 2010 17:17:50 +0000

Thanks Giulietta! I hope so too — I just can’t see myself working for that long doing something that may or may not be interesting work.

And 8 to 5:30? That’s insane! What do they expect them to do with all that time?

They should be using that time to learn important skills. For example, this summer, I’m really upping the ante on Spanish. The plan is 4 hours a weekday, so that should prove interesting. It’ll be my first life experiment on the blog!

Thanks for your encouragement. I hope to be have a business soon enough.
.-= John´s last blog ..The Pretty Lies We Tell Ourselves Debunked =-.

By: John

John — Wed, 05 May 2010 17:08:31 +0000

Happy to hear it Emily! Although it is important to live in the present, understand that your present actions still, in a way, alter you future. Know the hard work you put in now will eventually pay off in the end. Nothing else (what negative things people say, for example) matters as much as your own ultimate end that you see for yourself. .-= John´s last blog ..The Pretty Lies We Tell Ourselves Debunked =-.

By: John

John — Wed, 05 May 2010 16:51:19 +0000

Thanks Mike! I’m glad I could help you out in some small way. It pays to have someone mentor you on the hardships and truths of life. I’ve experienced plenty and I’m glad that I can share what I know.

In regards to my quote, I’ve taken a leap into the unknown world of blogging to inspire people.

You can do it to, my friend. Just believe and take action.
.-= John´s last blog ..The Pretty Lies We Tell Ourselves Debunked =-.

By: John

John — Wed, 05 May 2010 16:39:22 +0000

Thanks so much Jennifer.

I’m sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. I’m glad that you and I can understand how she felt before she passed on. It’s important to live every day of our lives learning something about ourselves, helping to improve the world in however small way we can.

Be well, and take care.
.-= John´s last blog ..The Pretty Lies We Tell Ourselves Debunked =-.

By: Kellie Frazier

Kellie Frazier — Wed, 05 May 2010 12:16:08 +0000

I can't really say anything different than what others have already shared but I just want to thank you for sharing it! One of the best posts out there right now because it speaks to the heart of every individual in one form or another. I'll continue to follow your posts because of it. Kellie Frazier dot com .-= Kellie Frazier´s last blog ..From Low Self Worth To Careers From The Kitchen Table – Anything is Possible! =-.

By: Valentina

Valentina — Wed, 05 May 2010 03:12:14 +0000

Lovely, every bit of it!~

Some of the points you list are really rites of passage as we pass first one decade then another.

There is a threshold that most actually do cross and that is that you become comfortable with who you are and are happy with your own company. When that happens you realize that not only do you not need to please everyone or be liked by everyone, but that you can stand up and disagree, that you can choose whom YOU want in your circle and not the other way around.

Learning, now that’s a different story. Actually we never stop although sadly many of us do not reflect on that which life teaches us. But learning of the other kind – the concentrated effort to understand something, be knowledgeable, improve your intelligence, now that is a worthy pursuit that should never stop.

Thank you for light the old sawdust burner .-= Valentina´s last blog ..Collecting Experiences vs Things =-.

By: Val Wilcox

Val Wilcox — Tue, 04 May 2010 15:51:35 +0000

Great post on life.
The things you listed as must knows are very, very good. We get so caught up in what we feel everyone thinks we should do & say that we forget to listen to our own voice and stand out for who we are.

Everyone has a special gift to share with the world. to find that is truly living full out!
Val
.-= Val Wilcox´s last blog ..A Journey into Self- Discovery =-.