In Light of some heated “debate” over a recent blog post and my looming 40th birthday on Wednesday, I decided to do a little soul searching. A little reflection if you will, about how I can tweak myself and hopefully be a better, more enjoyable person over the next 40. Here are 10 thoughts (in no particular order) which i will try and remember/follow.
1. Be grateful for what and who you have in your life. i.e. loving wife (love you), roof over your head and a job to go to every day (thank you).
2. Don’t take life too seriously. Slow down and enjoy life. You only get one ride on this roller coaster so make the most of it.
3. Stop living in our own little worlds. Be more conscious of others and how our actions may impact them.
4. Stop and think before we speak. Or write!
5. As my mother used to tell me growing up, it is not what you said but how you said it! I especially need to constantly remind myself of this one!
6. Strive to be better than I was yesterday. While no one is perfect, it doesn’t hurt to try and improve. Remember to use every experience as an opportunity to learn & grow
7. Learn to laugh more. Stop being so negative. say NO to pessimism and YES to optimism.
8. Realize that even though I may make all of the points that I’m trying to make, if presented (written or verbal) in the wrong manner it may have a completely different effect than was intended.
9. Everyone has an opinion to which they are entitled. However, we should all make our own decisions. Just because one person says that he/she didn’t like a movie, thought that was the best bottle of wine they’ve had or that was the worst restaurant they’ve ever eaten at, doesn’t mean you/I will have the same feelings or experiences. Go see that film, try that bottle of wine and take your spouse to dinner at that restaurant and make your own decision. Everyone’s tastes are different!
10. Lastly, if you don’t have anything nice to say, it is better to not say anything at all!
Thank you for listening. What would you change or add? Leave me a comment and let me know YOUR Thoughts
Kevin,
How funny that both of us posted retrospective posts on the same day. These are all great reminders and I thank you for sharing. Sorry we didn’t get a chance to meet up on this trip to Phx. I’m sure we’ll meet in real life soon!
Josh
Great stuff for all of us to think about. It’s always good to take some time to reflect on our approach, and I can tell that you have really given some contemplation to how you can improve, personally and as a writer. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Great post, Kevin. #5 is probably my favorite. Tact is an art form. Those of us who make our opinion heard need to harness that artistry for the benefit of those who we speak about and those who we speak to. Thanks for sharing!
Cheers,
Allie
Best post to date…thanks for posting and looking forward to spending many evenings playing cards, drinking some good wine and enjoying the new Kevin. (Actually, I thought the old Kev (pre 40) was pretty darn good too so don’t change too much.)
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