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Putting my hard-won Life Lessons into a thread
#LifeLesson #1
When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.
- Maya Angelou
Often we're judgemental about people we don't know well & too willing to make excuses for those who are close to us
Putting my hard-won Life Lessons into a thread
#LifeLesson #1
When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.
- Maya Angelou
Often we're judgemental about people we don't know well & too willing to make excuses for those who are close to us
#LifeLesson #2
Count your blessings. Always.
No matter what the situation, you are definitely much better off than many others in the world.
The fact that you're reading this on Twitter itself is evidence of this.
Never forget that!
Count your blessings. Always.
No matter what the situation, you are definitely much better off than many others in the world.
The fact that you're reading this on Twitter itself is evidence of this.
Never forget that!
#LifeLesson #3
Being trusting, kind, non judgemental may be touted as superpowers but they're exactly what may lead you to be in the cross-hairs of a conman
Not realizing that people totally without conscience exist can be a big trap
Q: Do you try to change yourself? Or not?
Being trusting, kind, non judgemental may be touted as superpowers but they're exactly what may lead you to be in the cross-hairs of a conman
Not realizing that people totally without conscience exist can be a big trap
Q: Do you try to change yourself? Or not?
#LifeLesson #4
Be there for your friends at their lows: poor health, grief, job loss, legal trouble. Whatever be it. Even if you can't DO anything, just BE there
LifeLesson #4A
When you're the one who needs help, don't hesitate to ask. It doesn't make you smaller. Only human
Be there for your friends at their lows: poor health, grief, job loss, legal trouble. Whatever be it. Even if you can't DO anything, just BE there
LifeLesson #4A
When you're the one who needs help, don't hesitate to ask. It doesn't make you smaller. Only human
#LifeLesson #5
Never ever cry over sunk costs. And not just in business.
You've already wasted time, money whatever. It may even be decades of your life or a whole lot of money.
Don't waste more of your life brooding over it. You are only compounding your losses.
Move on!
Never ever cry over sunk costs. And not just in business.
You've already wasted time, money whatever. It may even be decades of your life or a whole lot of money.
Don't waste more of your life brooding over it. You are only compounding your losses.
Move on!
#LifeLesson #6
When you think anything nice about anyone: friend, family, waiter, whoever, tell them!
Very often we think it, even mention to another but neglect to tell that person
You may make their day, week & more!
I know there are compliments I've cherished for years
When you think anything nice about anyone: friend, family, waiter, whoever, tell them!
Very often we think it, even mention to another but neglect to tell that person
You may make their day, week & more!
I know there are compliments I've cherished for years
#LifeLesson #7
Cut your losses!
Simple. But not always easy to implement & not just in investing
Are they/it going to change? Your work, Your company, your boss, your friend or even your partner?
Is it acceptable to you if they don't?
If not, make the change. Cut your losses
Cut your losses!
Simple. But not always easy to implement & not just in investing
Are they/it going to change? Your work, Your company, your boss, your friend or even your partner?
Is it acceptable to you if they don't?
If not, make the change. Cut your losses
#LifeLesson #8
Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger
It may be unexpected bereavement & grief, betrayal by someone close, losing a job/ business, financial losses, but you're still alive, still standing
This too shall pass
There's always light at the end of the tunnel
Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger
It may be unexpected bereavement & grief, betrayal by someone close, losing a job/ business, financial losses, but you're still alive, still standing
This too shall pass
There's always light at the end of the tunnel
#LifeLesson #9
It is possible to overdo 'Forgive and Forget'!
Letting go of things & incidents with a 'Jaane do' means you are not processing the information in front of you
Never forgive without processing the information...else someone may be able to fool or cheat you again
It is possible to overdo 'Forgive and Forget'!
Letting go of things & incidents with a 'Jaane do' means you are not processing the information in front of you
Never forgive without processing the information...else someone may be able to fool or cheat you again
#LifeLesson #10
Be Bold. Be Fearless. Own Your Life.
Always tell Yourself a Good Story about Your Life.
Be Bold. Be Fearless. Own Your Life.
Always tell Yourself a Good Story about Your Life.
#LifeLesson #11
What to do if someone (especially one who is close to you) plays petty and dirty
Treat their actions like garbage thrown at you and then...
Take a leaf out of nature's book:
Turn it into compost to help you flower πΊ πΈπΉ
A great mental flip π
Try it!
What to do if someone (especially one who is close to you) plays petty and dirty
Treat their actions like garbage thrown at you and then...
Take a leaf out of nature's book:
Turn it into compost to help you flower πΊ πΈπΉ
A great mental flip π
Try it!
#LifeLesson #12
We are often asked about the advice we want to give our younger self or to the young
Flip the question around: think about whether the teenage (or younger) you would be proud of what you are doing and the kind of person you've become
That can be a wake-up call
We are often asked about the advice we want to give our younger self or to the young
Flip the question around: think about whether the teenage (or younger) you would be proud of what you are doing and the kind of person you've become
That can be a wake-up call
#LifeLesson #13
Often told to concentrate only on doing work, not on who gets the credit? Doesn't work in the real world
My hard-learnt lesson: Don't let anyone else take credit for your work, no matter how close or friendly or 'sweet' they are
Beware if you see that happening
Often told to concentrate only on doing work, not on who gets the credit? Doesn't work in the real world
My hard-learnt lesson: Don't let anyone else take credit for your work, no matter how close or friendly or 'sweet' they are
Beware if you see that happening
#LifeLesson #14
I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better
- Maya Angelou
Remember this when you're beating yourself up for being stupid or for the wrong decision/action, not being able to see thru a con...whatever
Forgive yourself. Learn. Do better.
I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better
- Maya Angelou
Remember this when you're beating yourself up for being stupid or for the wrong decision/action, not being able to see thru a con...whatever
Forgive yourself. Learn. Do better.
#LifeLesson #15
Never confuse kindness, gentleness, goodness, caring, trust with weakness- a mistake men make often
Just because someone is nice, kind & loving doesn't mean that they aren't strong
Never forget!
Never confuse kindness, gentleness, goodness, caring, trust with weakness- a mistake men make often
Just because someone is nice, kind & loving doesn't mean that they aren't strong
Never forget!
#LifeLessons #16
Always opt for Optimism!
We spend a lot of time worrying abt future disasters - almost all of which never happen
Instead of battling with worst case scenarios in your head, visualize the 'best case'. Believe it. Give thanks as if it has happened
It's magic π
Always opt for Optimism!
We spend a lot of time worrying abt future disasters - almost all of which never happen
Instead of battling with worst case scenarios in your head, visualize the 'best case'. Believe it. Give thanks as if it has happened
It's magic π
#LifeLesson #17
"The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing"
- Sarah Elizabeth Lewis
So easy to get distracted in today's world
Ask yourself if you're moving the needle on what you truly care about
Or are days (and life) passing you by?
Do a periodic review π
"The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing"
- Sarah Elizabeth Lewis
So easy to get distracted in today's world
Ask yourself if you're moving the needle on what you truly care about
Or are days (and life) passing you by?
Do a periodic review π
#LifeLesson #18
Always be a student. Always be a teacher.
True now more than ever
The old model of learning in school/univ & applying it for the rest of life won't work
We need to reinvent & relearn all thru life. Embrace it instead of resisting
Teach what YOU know.Mentor too
Always be a student. Always be a teacher.
True now more than ever
The old model of learning in school/univ & applying it for the rest of life won't work
We need to reinvent & relearn all thru life. Embrace it instead of resisting
Teach what YOU know.Mentor too
#LifeLesson #19
"You can't control the hand that's dealt to you...you can only control how you deal with it"
Cribbing, crying, self-pity beyond a point, lead you nowhere
Do your best!
Look at the glass as half full
Remember: Happiness is the best revenge - on fate or peopleπ₯³
"You can't control the hand that's dealt to you...you can only control how you deal with it"
Cribbing, crying, self-pity beyond a point, lead you nowhere
Do your best!
Look at the glass as half full
Remember: Happiness is the best revenge - on fate or peopleπ₯³
#LifeLesson #20
Kids learn what you do, not what you say
A few things I learnt by osmosis from my parents
-Say only what you mean
-Treat people the same whatever their networth/usefulness
-In-laws are same as your family
-Find time for hobbies
Much more
None of it was 'taught'
Kids learn what you do, not what you say
A few things I learnt by osmosis from my parents
-Say only what you mean
-Treat people the same whatever their networth/usefulness
-In-laws are same as your family
-Find time for hobbies
Much more
None of it was 'taught'
#LifeLesson #21
Be kind. Be nice. Be warmhearted.
Doesn't take much.
Listen.
Ask the right questions - even if it's virtually.
How are you feeling?
How did your father's medical test turn out?
Did your kid get admission?
Often that's all that takes. To convey someone cares.
Be kind. Be nice. Be warmhearted.
Doesn't take much.
Listen.
Ask the right questions - even if it's virtually.
How are you feeling?
How did your father's medical test turn out?
Did your kid get admission?
Often that's all that takes. To convey someone cares.
#LifeLesson #22
Accept with gratitude what come easily & effortlessly to you
Work hard but don't have limiting beliefs like 'This will take a long time to achieve','You can't get there without effort'
Try the powerful affirmation
"All My Life comes to Me with Joy, Ease & Glory"
Accept with gratitude what come easily & effortlessly to you
Work hard but don't have limiting beliefs like 'This will take a long time to achieve','You can't get there without effort'
Try the powerful affirmation
"All My Life comes to Me with Joy, Ease & Glory"
#LifeLesson #23
Hard-won lesson
Don't bail out someone or clean up their messes repeatedly (kids get more chances π)
Likely to become greedy & entitled
And no matter how kind or generous you are, you'll never satisfy an ungrateful person
You can save their very lives but...
Hard-won lesson
Don't bail out someone or clean up their messes repeatedly (kids get more chances π)
Likely to become greedy & entitled
And no matter how kind or generous you are, you'll never satisfy an ungrateful person
You can save their very lives but...
#LifeLesson #24
There will be times in your life when you may drown in turbulent waters, unless you're borne aloft in the arms of friends.
Friends are precious.
"Those friends thou hast, and their adoption tried,
Grapple them unto thy soul with hoops of steel"
- Shakespeare
There will be times in your life when you may drown in turbulent waters, unless you're borne aloft in the arms of friends.
Friends are precious.
"Those friends thou hast, and their adoption tried,
Grapple them unto thy soul with hoops of steel"
- Shakespeare
#LifeLesson #25
"Being over-competitive kills creativity & joy. Being truly inspired can take you in directions that can make concepts of competition obsolete"
Why anchor yourself to what everyone's doing?
Think what inspires you. YOUR passion
Many memories from my own journey
"Being over-competitive kills creativity & joy. Being truly inspired can take you in directions that can make concepts of competition obsolete"
Why anchor yourself to what everyone's doing?
Think what inspires you. YOUR passion
Many memories from my own journey
#LifeLesson #36
Be kind...to yourself
Forgive yourself - sometimes the hardest thing to do, even if it's for being 'idiotic enough' to fall for a con!
Cut yourself some slack
A good hack:
Think of what advice you would give to a good friend who was exactly in your position
Be kind...to yourself
Forgive yourself - sometimes the hardest thing to do, even if it's for being 'idiotic enough' to fall for a con!
Cut yourself some slack
A good hack:
Think of what advice you would give to a good friend who was exactly in your position
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