K I S S

 

Some of you might think I look older, others might think I look younger than 78, but that is my age...  not counting the nine months spent inside the womb.

I have lived almost 8 decades but over half a century...  and, what have I learned from this life?

One - that one must learn from one's mistakes but it will take several mistakes before that happens.

Two - that not all mistakes are actually mistakes but what we must do to get there from here.

Three - don't look back but always plan for the future even though that plan is or will be or should be constantly changing.

Four - don't trust immediately...  that is to say trust must be earned, but you must also execute due diligence.

Five- put family and friends ahead of fame, fortune, and one's career if you want to have a pleasant retirement.

Six - if you want to live a quality life, spend time exercising, sleeping, an eat healthy.

Seven - if you want to live a quality life, eliminate anger and revenge.

Eight - not only should you treat others as you want to be treated but do so with animals as well.

Nine - do not join a political party but always support and vote for the PERSON who you think is best for the country.

Ten - learn to create a budget and don't go in debt unless you have to, paying it off as fast as you can, buying only what you need not what you want.

OBVIOUSLY...

many people will disregard this ten points as this is not what they have been taught or because it overlooks the AMERICAN DREAM and one's desire for GREED and to become wealthy.

Getting what you want is not always as pleasant as simply wanting what you want...