Wisdom

  1. Never cancel dinner plans by text
  2. Don’t knock it till you try it
  3. If a street performer makes you stop walking, you owe him at least a buck
  4. When entrusted with a secret, keep it
  5. Just because you can doesn’t mean you should
  6. Don’t dumb yourself down
  7. You only get one chance to notice a new haircut
  8. When your wife or girlfriend ask, did you see how pretty she was? The correct response is who, I didn’t notice.
  9. If your wife / girlfriend ask, do I look fat? Honesty is NOT always the best policy in the case.
  10. Never jump head first into a pool under 5 foot deep
  11. If you’re staying more than 1 night, unpack.
  12. Never park in front of a bar
  13. Keep pictures of all the important things in life. First car, first love, first fish, etc.
  14. Hold your heroes to a high standard
  15. Never pay for a suntan, go out into the sun
  16. NEVER lie to your doctor and attorney
  17. All guns are loaded
  18. It’s better to be tried by 12 than carried by 6
  19. Don’t tell someone, wow you have a sunburn… they already know!
  20. Wear that shirt or sweater at least once, no matter how much you hate it!
  21. Do a tech free vacation for at least 1 week per year!
  22. Don’t fill up on the bread
  23. A handshake beats an autograph
  24. If you want to know what makes you unique, sit for a caricature
  25. Always do what you think the right thing is.
  26. Never be embarrassed to express your feelings toward someone.
  27. Never get your haircut the day of a special event
  28. Spend your money on good work shoes not dress shoes, your feet will appreciate it.
  29. Never eat at your desk if you can avoid it
  30. A good pair of sheets is priceless
  31. When you with new friends don’t keep talking about the old ones.
  32. Eat lunch with the new kids.
  33. It’s never too late for an apology
  34. Don’t pose for pictures with booze in your hand, it’s unbecoming later in life
  35. If you have the right of way, TAKE IT.
  36. You don’t get to choose your own nickname.
  37. When you marry someone, remember you marry their entire family… for life!
  38. Never back someone into a corner with no way out
  39. Under NO circumstances should you ask a woman if she is pregnant.
  40. It’s not enough to be proud of you ancestry, live up to it.
  41. Don’t make a scene.
  42. When giving a thank you speech, short and sweet is the best
  43. Know when to ignore the camera.
  44. Never gloat
  45. Invest in great luggage, you’ll have it for years!
  46. Make time for your mother on your birthday! It’s special for her too.
  47. When opening presents, no one likes a good guesser.
  48. Sympathy is a crutch. Never fake a limp.
  49. Give credit. Take blame.
  50. Suck it up every now and then.
  51. Don’t stare
  52. Never be the last one in the pool.
  53. Address everyone that carries a firearm.
  54. Stand up to bullies. You only have to do it once!
  55. Once your point is made, shut up.
  56. When you’re wrong, admit it.
  57. If you offer to help, don’t stop until you’re finished
  58. Look people in the eye when you thank them.
  59. Thank the bus driver and everyone for what they do for you.
  60. Never answer the phone at the dinner table unless it’s an emergency call.
  61. Forgive yourself for mistakes.
  62. Know at least one good joke
  63. Don’t boo. Even the referee is somebody’s son.
  64. Know how to cook one great meal
  65. Learn to drive a stick shift
  66. Be cool to younger kids, Reputations are built over a lifetime
  67. It’s okay to go the movies by yourself.
  68. Dance with your mother/father, never be embarrassed by them.
  69. Don’t lose you cool. Especially at work.
  70. Always thank the host.
  71. If you don’t understand, ask before it’s too late.
  72. Know the sizes of you wife/girlfriend and kids
  73. There is nothing wrong with a plain t-shirt
  74. Keep your word
  75. Be a good listener, and shut up sometimes
  76. In school sit near the front, those who do make better grades
  77. Carry your mothers bags, she carried you for 9 months
  78. Don’t be one of those talkers / texters in a movie
  79. The opposite sex likes people who shower.
  80. Think before you talk.
  81. You are what you do. Not what you say.
  82. Learn to change a tire
  83. Be kind. Everyone has a hard fight ahead of them.
  84. An hour spent with an elder is an hour well spent. Ask for advice when you need it.
  85. Don’t litter
  86. Get to know your brothers / sisters partners, your opinion is more important than you realize.
  87. You won’t always be the strongest or the fastest. But you can be the toughest.
  88. Never call someone before or after 9am and 9pm.
  89. Make the little things count.
  90. You’re never too old to need your Mom.
  91. Know the words to the National Anthem.
  92. You may not be the best dancer, but I promise making a fool of yourself is more fun than sitting on the bench alone.
  93. Smile at strangers
  94. Always make goals.
  95. Don’t be in a big hurry to leave home.
  96. Don’t tell someone you love them unless you do.
  97. Falls don’t kill you, it’s hitting the ground.
  98. Never say, Hey watch this…
  99. Everyone has feelings. Some people just hide theirs well.
  100. If you have to fight, punch first and punch hard.

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