What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness? Health My daughter Cecelia My old junky truck The ability to cook and take care of myself Peace, where I can find it
Tag: life lessons
The Lady Doth Protest too Much, Methinks
When someone says they aren’t something, and you never asked, BEWARE!
Learn how to get Things Done
The title of this lesson is larger than stated. Easy to say, I know. but it takes a diligent mindset to figure out who makes the decisions, who doesn’t who acts like they do but don’t (way more of these than ever needed) and connect all the dots so you can see the chain of……
Make Sure to Always Read the Manual and Instructions. Twice. Or More.
Good design affords us an ability to ignore instructions, sometimes, but do it at your own peril and expense. I recommend not just reading them but learning them. And save those manuals!
Don’t Ever Second-Guess Yourself
Stick to your guns! Stay your ground! Your first choice is usually the right one. (Except when it isn’t.)
Writing, Writing & More Writing
I’ve been writing a lot lately. I just haven’t been publishing any of it because of delicate natures. 87 drafts!
Credibility is Important
Credibilty is like trust: hard to build easy to lose. And as with many things like this, some people care and some don’t. But their lives would be better if they did.
Learn to Distinguish Between What You Can Control & What You Cannot
I’ve had a short line of people remark to me throughout my life, especially recently with so much turbulence and disruption coming my way from an ex-family member, ask me why I don’t react how they seem to believe I should, given the circumstances or event(s) that come my way. They expect me to flip……
Preparation
Preparation is responsible for as much as 99% of the success of any given project or endeavor. That’s true. Ask anyone at the top of their game in any field or business, or sport, art, or anything, and the key to getting to the very top is PREPARATION. That’s why college prep schools, which are……
A Small Yet Critical Tip for Bowden Tube Printers
When I was brand new to this sport, knew nothing about 3D printing, as do most people. And we all want to help each other out. So there’s the internet to guide us. What could go wrong? Well, this (this is an example illustrating one of my Life Lessons to my daughter on this very……