⚡ THE LIST ⚡
“37 Things That Took Me
37 Years To Learn”
The idea of “Normal” is a made-up construct.
For the smoothest flight, choose the aisle above the wing.
Nobody cares if you can’t sing well. Never pass on your turn during karaoke.
What people love about what you do, and what people despise about what you do, will often be the same thing.
TODAY is “the good old days.”
Buying music gear is often the fantasy that you can buy talent.
Life often feels like toilet paper. You’re either on a roll, or taking shit from assholes.
Most first-year marriage problems are often just roommate problems.
Never trust how you feel about your entire life past 10 PM.
Be a perfectionist, but focus on achieving it over a long period of time and over multiple drafts.
Never make the mistake of thinking the audience is dumber than you.
Pretend you’re the host, even if it’s not your party.
A toast is the ultimate act of inclusion.
You can get there faster alone but further together.
Write shit down.
Someone who is nice to you but rude to the waitstaff is not a nice person.
I never learned a damn thing while I was talking.
Cultivate the art of picnicking in atmospheric settings.
If you want people to find you interesting, be interested.
Invest in people who ask you questions.
A bottle of whiskey opens every door.
“No” is a complete sentence.
Want to see the world? Make travel plans based on the cheapest flights leaving your airport.
Decide how much you’re going to tip, then add $1.
The greatest cure I’ve found for anxiety is familiarity.
Learn to read metaphorically.
If possible Use fewer words.
A person’s name is their favorite word. Learn it and use often.
Being curious and motivated counts for more than being smart and talented.
“Quote Yourself.” - Rob Morgan
People who can’t control their emotions are often compelled to control other people‘s behavior.
If we were all on trial for our thoughts, we’d all be hanged.
Trust your gut while also remembering, first impressions are often wrong.
Master the art of “The Irish Exit.”
Changing your mind isn’t a threat to your integrity. It’s a sign of growth and being open to new information.
Almost every goal I ever met was thanks to compound interest.
Life isn’t binary.