Age and wisdom

scientific1982

What important things have you learned as you grow older. I learned that you cant please everyone so you might as well please yourself. You cant be friends with everyone and sometimes having enemies is fun. I also learned that you cant really plan your life.

Links234

you've only got one life, don't waste it

Scuid Mhór

i'm sixteen but i'd consider myself well learned for my age in comparison to others. one thing i've learned over time from the internet is that the coolest people online are those who can have a RAGING ARGUMENT with you on a forum and still will talk to you like an old friend on an instant messing client at the SAME TIME.

don't feel like going into real life anecdotes - it'd take too much time.

brummytom

I used to trust everyone, as I've grown up; I realise it's now best to assume everyone's a cunt

Snakeblood

scientific1982 wrote: »

What important things have you learning as you grow older. I learned that you cant please everyone so you might as well please yourself. You cant be friends with everyone and sometimes having enemies is fun. I also learned that you cant really plan your life.

I learned that in general terms it's best to move on and NOT OBSESS ABOUT WHY THAT BITCH LEFT ME.

Also, using caps lock can occasionally be used for comic effect.

Donkey Oaty

scientific1982 wrote: »

What important things have you learning as you grow older.

Plumbing tip: lefty-loosey, righty-tighty.

kfallon

Everyone you know will let you down at some stage so never expect too much of anybody!

phasers

That overdrafts are a terrible thing.

anniehoo

Drinking <25 years old= happy days
Drinking >25 years old = beer belly & never ending hangovers

curlzy

I've learned that letting go of anger and resentment will make you feel better than hating someone. I've learned to never wait for someone to get their cumuppance, they'll get it in ways you'll probably never see. I've learned that if you give EVERYONE a chance you'll end up with a hell of alot of friends. Oh and doing nice things for others will pay you back in ways you never imagined.

Oh and coachroaches are sneaky ****ers and you should never turn your back to one.

easyeason3

You will always have to work with a selfish pr!ck at some stage.

If you're trying to avoid someone then it's a certainty that you will trip up & fall down in front of them.

The guy you have had you're eye on for ages will most likely make a move on you the night before you're due some waxing maintenance & you probably have some nicely discoloured knickers on for added affect.

If you continue to drink Mickey Finns then you will puke up green stuff.

And never, ever eat yellow snow.

scientific1982

kfallon wrote: »

Everyone you know will let you down at some stage so never expect too much of anybody!

Yep thats another hard lesson we all have to learn at some stage. Humans are far from perfect, even close friends and family.

up for anything

Never ever say that you won't take a certain course of action. Life has a habit of throwing you right into that scenario and inevitably you (I) take the action you swore you never would.

cowhands

Ive learnt in my 26 years the no-one is perfect no matter how "better" their life may seem everyone has problems. To try to be grateful for the things you have and the grass if definately not greener on the other side.

kincsem

Some people are psychopaths (or sociopaths for the PC brigade). You are not misunderstanding them, they are evil, and will do anything to improve their lot.

Beware people with charm / gift of the gab.

Sykk

I once ate yellow snow.



Never again.

Kasabian

Life experience has taught me that love will come and go but family is forever.

Also if you want something done right,do it yourself.

Learning from one's mistakes is wisdom.The longer you live the more mistakes you will have to learn from.

GavRedKing

25, learned a few things, mainly that no matter how you try and how much effort you put into something wether it be work, relationships, friendship or anything really, you cant rely on another idiot to screw it up for ya.

stovelid

Contrary to your misguided youthful perceptions, your ears are actually far from stony soil for hair.

Mashyling

As I got older I realised that to be okay you dont have to please everyone. Do your best for you and who counts. After that anyone that ever put you down for no reason can be bitter and hurtful if they want to be. Its their choice to waste time doing it! Whoop!

Kimono-Girl

I've learnt that life takes you on many unexpected journeys but if you can stay optimistic then it will take you somewhere better than before!

Feeona

I've learned that people will say they believe in equality/freedom of speech/miniature American flags for all etc but it all goes out the window when money/job promotion/one's own standing in society is at stake.

justplainme

Don't expect & you won't be disappointed...

Shenshen

scientific1982 wrote: »

What important things have you learned as you grow older. I learned that you cant please everyone so you might as well please yourself. You cant be friends with everyone and sometimes having enemies is fun. I also learned that you cant really plan your life.

I've learned that age and wisdom aren't necessarily linked.

thebigbiffo

as often as possible sit by yourself and look at something simple and beautiful like the setting sun and remind yourself how lucky you are to be alive, free and not starving and contemplate what you have in life, not what you dont.

Wibbs

Don't automatically assume because you feel about something a certain way, that others will feel the same.
Life is precious. Every day is precious.
There are a lot of nutters out there and you're one of them.
Self centeredness is the default position of most and requires thought and consideration to overcome it.
Nothing is written in stone, but your grave marker.
We all fcuk up so as you ask forgiveness of yourself, do the same for others. Many claim they do, few actually do.
No matter how badly you feel at the moment there are people out there with seconds to live who would give anything to feel like you do if it meant five more minutes of life.

Dudess

Mountains of stuff - most of it based along the lines of "Don't be hard on yourself if you cock up - you're all right".

Jelly2

Don't give up. What seems unbearable now will be bearable in the future. Distance may never heal a wound fully but if you let time stitch it, the threads will hold.

Kasabian

Age and Wisdom, see Biggins and you decide.

Dudess

brummytom wrote: »

I used to trust everyone, as I've grown up; I realise it's now best to assume everyone's a cunt

Definitely don't agree with that - most people are all right. Small example here: look at that thread recently about the Anglo Irish Bank guy who committed suicide - the vast, vast majority of posters were sympathetic and understanding of his plight. The callous/attention-seeking peeps were very much in a minority, and even some of those who made questionable comments in relation to suicide were well-meaning, if misguided...

Jelly2

Dudess wrote: »

Definitely don't agree with that - most people are all right. Small example here: look at that thread recently about the Anglo Irish Bank guy who committed suicide - the vast, vast majority of posters were sympathetic and understanding of his plight. The callous/attention-seeking peeps were very much in a minority, and even some of those who made questionable comments in relation to suicide were well-meaning, if misguided...

That is true. You can't assume everyone's a c***, or you'll turn into a mistrustful, cynical, and bitter person, and will never give anyone the opportunity to bring you back from that mean-spirited and depressing place.

Pauleta

Ive grown to not care about anything anymore.

Chuchoter

I've learnt not to trust people automatically and never think you know anyone. Treat trust like its a part of your soul, never give it away unless you absolutely have to.

I've also learnt that it is OK to just accept and move on, and fight as hard as you can not to stop moving.

However what I've found is that the more I find out about myself/life in general the less I understand it. I'm more afraid than ever.

Red Hand

I really haven't learned that much. I still think much the same way that I did when I was a teen.

Never expect that much of people.

Life isn't fair. And is kind of pointless.

You can put in the work, but it still won't be good enough.

My da was always right

HeadPig

brummytom wrote: »

I used to trust everyone, as I've grown up; I realise it's now best to assume everyone's a cunt

Just about the most improper use of a semi-colon I have ever observed tbh.

HeadPig

Never rely on anyone to do anything for you.

Never let a girl come between you and a friend.

If you try to like people, you may actually find that you genuinely like them.

Get up early and not late, there will be plenty of time for sleeping in the grave.

Gratitude and positive thinking work.

Never sell yourself short.

Socialise whenever you can as life is about people.

"Just get in the van" is the most effective pick-up line.

Dave_24irl

Smiling at someone changes the whole dynamic of the interaction

Never borrow for something you absolutely don't need

Sometimes the last thing you feel like doing is the best thing for you

Just because your angry with someone in the moment doesn't mean you will be 2 or 3 years down the line so temper what you say

foxinsox

I've learnt that you can't possibly know it all, you are always learning.

Life is one big lesson...


Sometimes great...

Sometimes horrendous..

But you learn from it and move on...

Asphyxia

Don't let anyone stop you doing what you want to do no matter who they are.

They are some people in this world who will always want you to fail... PROVE THEM WRONG.

Big Nasty

*Awaits Biggins post*

When you're 20 you're on top of the world. You more than likely don't have too many financial obligations, you couldn't gove a toss about work - you may do a good job but if things go pear shaped another job will come along. Paycheque = spend money on entertaining yourself, be it socialising, clothes, holidays, cars, etc. You probably are only beginning to realise that you can't take everyone at face value and there are a lot of lying, cheating cnuts out there. These are the best days of your life - live them to the full! Eat, drink, shag, do mild narcotics, travel, spend everything you can and enjoy every minute of it!

Flash forward to, say 35? You tend to have more respect for yourself and others, have obligations be it financial, family or whatever. You realise that there's a lot of cnuts out there that you can't trust and some of them are your so called friends. Most people are out for themselves at the end of the day and if things go pear shaped they will look after number one and not be knocking on your door to make sure you've food on the table. You'll learn that you can't treat everyone on the level, that you have to 'handle' different people in different ways - either in order to progress or sometimes just for a quiet life. You'll learn that after all, your parents are not only older but yes indeed wiser than you. You'll learn that you do not know everything - in fact you'll learn that you know shag all, but every day you do learn a litle more. You'll come to realise that your friends, family and parents are not going to be there for ever. One day they will die, once you don't die first. You'll learn that you are not invinvible - you could be struck down by cancer, run over by a bus, etc. As these things start happening to the odd family and friend member you'll very suddenly realise how short life is.

Personally, I'm here for a good time not a long time. Do the best you can, work to live don't live to work. Treat people as nice as you can, if you realise they're cnuts give them a wide bearth. Try to achieve your ambitions but don't sacrifice the rest of your life doing so. No matter how much you achieve, there's no point in achieveing so much that the 'achievement' itself is your life. Do you think Bill Gates is much happier than you? I doubt it. The key is to find a happy medium and above all else, enjoy yourself.

QED

ishvalian

Working hard all the time will mostly only earn you the work of others who just aren't arsed all the time. It's up to you to decide if this is a good or bad thing.

The best friends are not the ones that you talk with the most but the ones you can happily sit in silence with.

paky

ive learned that friends are just people who you share similar circumstances with. when your circumstances change so do your friends..

think your fabulous ( even if others think your deluded)
wear what you want
say what you mean
love
laugh
and let go of hate and bitterness
play the cards you have been dealt