As I approach the big 4-0, I was thinking back on life and taking stock of the past 10 years. I have been through a lot this decade, divorce, war, marriage and a myriad of personal issues that I care not to discuss at this time (I am not going to put my business on a blog or facebook, ever). Here are some of the things that I have learned in the past ten years:
1. Trust is something so valuable, that you do not realize its value until you either lose it, or others lose it in you.
2. Presentation is 75% of the matter (when you have no idea what is going on). Ergo, if you present yourself correctly, people will believe you.
3. If the dealer is showing six, stand. (Vegas reference)
4. Music is getting progressively dumber and anybody can make it now, no talent required. (I have too many examples to begin naming...)
5. Technology is the "gift and the curse." What if I really don't want to talk to you, nor know that you have called?
6. It takes 15 voicemail messeges to fill up my voicemail box. (See number 5)
7. Family is MOST important (after GOD).
8. Living in Detroit (metropolitan area) is...
9. Higher education leads to a higher paying job, which leads to more bills.
10. There is a reason that it is called a "business PLAN."
11. It is not WHAT you know but who you know. However, it then becomes WHAT they know.
12. I no longer like South Park, after the movie it was just over for me. I attribute it to age...
13. I fuss like my mother, yet I have my fathers demeanor (it is a demonstration of opposites).
14. The entire cast of Seinfeld are a rich collection of blithering idiots...operative word? Rich.
15. "Fraser" is the funniest show ever written.
16. The value of time is something that should never be "wasted" or "killed" i.e. wasting time, killing time etc.
17. There is an understated value in having a good attorney.
18. That value is even greater when you are the attorney. (Candace and Marquita)
19. Read everything in its entirety, before you sign...
20. GOD loves us, unconditionally, however, HE hates some of the things that we do...(69 verses in the Bible tells these things i.e. homoesexuality, lying, pride etc)...and that is what can get you out of HIS favor.
21. If you know someone is doing wrong and you assist in any way, you are just as guilty...
22. If you want nice things, make sure you can afford to keep them up.
23. The less a man makes declaretive statements, the less likely he is to look foolish in retrospect. (Ok I cannot take credit for that one, Quentin Tarrentino-"Four Rooms")
24. You can walk into any African American family reunion and ask, "How is Peaches doing?" or "I don't see Sam out here." and they will probably give you a plate and let you eat.
25. No problem that you have will cause the world to stop spinning, anything that is messed up can be repaired. Just do NOT hide it.
26. People have an insatiable desire to continue to push the envelope, no matter what the area.
27. I hate driving long distances.
28. Relaity television is no substitute for REAL LIFE.
29. Texting can probably be traced to the decline in language arts skills in children (I just don't know how yet).
30. Guys, look at her mother, cause this is who she will be in 40 years.
31. Ladies, look at how he treats his mother, cause this is how he will treat you.
32. Ladies, if he doesn't open the door for you, don't open a door for him...(read between the lines).
33. It is no longer worth it if you are borrowing to invest and constantly getting nowhere.
34. All sunshine makes a desert, all rain makes a swamp, the right combination makes a beautiful garden.
35. Being a Pastor is a CEO position, if you have no business sense, just be an evangelist.
36. Faith without works is dead. (Let that sink in for a minute).
37. You can teach someone everything they know, but never teach everything that you know.
38. Diligent hands makes one rich. (Let that sink in too).
39. Being alone is NOT the same as being LONELY.
40. Fat meat really is greasy and that has nothing to do with the price of tea in China. (Y'all know what I am talking about...LOL)
and as always,
Be Blessed!
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