Week 281
Positive post Sunday, July 10, 2022- Week 281.
You have likely heard the saying, “The cart before the horse”, an idiom or proverb used to suggest that when something is done contrary to the natural or normally effective sequence of events, there can be consequences. This reminded me of other idioms, or expressions, that highlight the value and importance of doing things in the proper sequence. A few of my favorites, “Before you speak – Listen” and “Before you spend – earn”, are noted in the “Six ethics of life” list below. Perhaps if we all took the time to act on these in the right sequence our communications would be more informed and thoughtful, and our lives would be more fulfilling.
Speaking of lives (or life), made me think about the many life lessons I have experienced over the years. Some I have learned from and made the necessary adjustments and others, as I’m certain my family and coworkers will attest, are still a work in progress for me. Below are links to 3 lists of life lessons that I researched. I’ve noted a few from each list that resonated with me, either because I believe in them and/or I need to work on them! As you might expect, there are duplicates so I didn’t list the common ones under each list. I encourage you to review one of the lists (or all 3 if you are ambitious) and identify a few lessons that you will commit to work on.
4. Take care of your health early
7. Learn to develop good habits
23. Never stop learning
28. Stand by your principles
46. Exercise should be included in your priorities
52. Being of service to others gives meaning to life
59. Overthinking can immobilize you
71. Do not wait for retirement to do something for yourself
116. Surround yourself with people who encourage you to reach your potential
132. To be happy, be more generous
https://www.lifehack.org/…/10-life-lessons-people…
1. Money Will Never Solve Your Real Problems
4. Your Health Is Your Most Valuable Asset
10. Patience Is a Virtue
28. Don’t Hesitate When You Should Take Action
33. Don’t Take Anything for Granted
https://www.clevergirlfinance.com/…/important-life…/
2. Learning from your mistakes is an important life lesson
5. The early bird gets the worm
8. The only way to make progress is to start
12. Your network determines your net worth
18. Nothing in life is free is the ultimate life lesson
Where have you put the cart before the horse in your life, and what are you doing to turn it around?
How well do you practice the Six Ethics of Life? Which ones will you work on?
Which life lessons are still a work in progress for you, and what are you doing to adjust?