A Short List of Life Learnings

A short, unordered collection of important learnings acrewed over the years: - I am here - Be present - Be mindful of your inner dialogue, make it positive - Be humble - Take care of your body and mind, you only have one - How you do anything is how you do everything - Food should always taste amazing - Food tastes best when shared - Listen to lots of new music and try new foods - Take lots of photos and never delete them - Winter is the best season - Do exactly what you want - Time is your most important resource, try not to waste it - Life can change for the better in just one day or even one moment so stay viligant - Be the brother, friend, son you wish you had - What you say can build or break people - It is easier to shape the future than to predict it - The Law of Equivalent Exchange: to gain something, one must first give up something of equal value - Slow motion is better than no motion - You can only control your thoughts and actions, everything else is beyond your control - If you can't control yourself, how can you expect to control outcomes - The little things, both good and bad, add up over time - Restraint is strength - Surround yourself with good people - Focus on being a good person - Be happy - Be kind - Your successes and failures are often influenced by circumstance; this should make you more humble and compassionate towards others