Thanks by Dave

Hard Life Lessons Everyone Learns

Life often teaches us tough truths that foster resilience and clear-sightedness. These lessons encourage realistic expectations and personal responsibility.

Health is your greatest asset. Wealth is great, but nothing beats being able to run up the stairs without wheezing.
Time is priceless. Every hour you give is an hour you’ll never get back. Guard it, protect it.
Balance is a myth, but prioritizing is a not. Perfect work-life balance is not real.
Networking isn’t a dirty word. Who you surround yourself with determines how far you go.
You are your best investment. Build what people can’t take away from you- your resilience, character, EQ.
Saying “I don’t know” is damn good thing. Admitting you don’t have all the answers shows confidence.
Your work can wait. Your well being can’t. Take that break, book that yoga class, go on that trip.
Failure sucks but is not optional. It feels awful. But there is no other formula to grow.
Relationships matter. Especially in a hyper ‘connected’ world where more and more people are feeling lonely.
It’s true that money can’t buy happiness but... it can buy stability. Financial security is crucial.
Listening is twice as powerful as talking. Everyone loves a good listener. It’s why you have two ears and one mouth.
Trust yourself. No one knows you better. People will have opinions, but they don’t live your life.
Dinosaurs are extinct. Kindness is not. Small acts of kindness adds up to a big reputation.
In the age of instant gratification, patience is a super power. Great things take time. Period.
Titles are vanity. They don’t define you. People remember character, not titles.
Changing the past is like putting the tooth paste back in the tube. Not possible. Learn and move on.
Your thoughts shape your reality. You don’t become what you feel, you become what you think.
Your gut is your second brain. If it doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t.
Everything teaches you something. Even that nightmare gig and that toxic relationship leave you with a few valuable lessons.
Detachment from outcome brings peace. Focus on your efforts, not the result. Let go of what you can’t control.
It’s not about what you achieve. It’s how people think of you, it’s about how positively you impact them.