19 Truths That You'll Learn As You Get Older, So You May As Well Hear About It Now
by N/A, 10 years ago |
3 min read
My dad always used to say, "Walks like a duck, talks like a duck–must be a duck." Truths aren't always as cut-and-dry, but that doesn't mean there isn't some underlying nugget of wisdom. Well, these axioms are chock full o' wisdom nuggets.
1. There's no shame in relying on family for support.
2. Cell phones are great tools of convenience, but they can be burdensome and annoying.
3. You will never know when your bananas are exactly the right amount of ripe. This is a metaphor for timing. The bananas may not be perfect, but eat them anyway.
4. Even the cutest, furriest things can be deathtraps.
5. Violence is never the answer.
6. Always drink responsibly.
7. If you don't believe in yourself, you will never find success. However you define success.
8. Procrastinating is a terrible habit to get into.
9. You have to learn how to manage yourself and your time. Always leave room for playtime. It will make you healthy, wealthy, and wise.
10. Always treat others with respect. If you don't, your actions will come back to bite you.
11. Life isn't fair and you won't always get what you wish for.
12. You will always look better in your profile pic than you do in a photo one of your friends tags you in. And that's okay.
13. Life doesn't care about your schedule.
14. Hypocrisy is everywhere and all you can do is shake your head.
15. No matter how much you love your job, work isn't easy.
16. Life has a funny way of ending up differently than you planned.
17. Every now and then, it's important to put down the device and enjoy what's around you using nothing but your own perception.
18. Eating healthy is crucial to a happy life.
19. Every problem has a solution.
Now get out there with your truths and tackle life like the winner you are.
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