Lesson's Learned

[2BNTV]

I have an 98 year old uncle who I admire very much and I have learned the following lessons from him.

Spending - "First you see what you like and then buy what you can afford".

Money - "As you get older, you should look for easier ways to make money".

Realtionships - "I just want to do the right thing".

What have you learned from someone you admire?

[Trish Crocker]

From my husband, I'm learning patience, he is the most patient person I have ever known. He's also teaching me what it means to really love. From his mom and dad I have learned that you are never to old to have fun and learn and that a good marriage can last forever. From my dad I learned honesty and ethics. From my kids, I learned that you can put up with anything if you have enough wine.:wine:

[bkcunningham1]

My mother taught me to enjoy each and every day. She always said, "Life is short and time goes by fast. The older you get; the faster it goes."

My former mother-in-law always said, "The truth will stand when the world is on fire." I always like that comment and use it when someone is twisting the truth and trying to rationalize.

From God, I've learned you reap what you sow: "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap." Galatians 6:7-9.

That is the real lesson I live by when trying to enjoy something about each day with truth and dignity.

I really like your lesson from your kids, Trish. LOL Seriously, I'm glad you have found love.

Your uncle is a wise man, 2BNTV. Very nice.

[eremite06]

It's nice to be important.....but it's more important to be nice!

[GeorgeT]

I learned from my wife what Trish has learned from her husband how to love and patience.

Every day I learn something from someone and I will continue to do so until the day I die. The trouble is sometimes I forget.

Good thread!

[kittylecroix]

From my grandmother, I learned not to ever criticize someone elses children because you never know when yours will do something.

From my 7th grade teacher I learned never to tell your best friend something that you wouldn't want them to know if they weren't your best friend anymore.

From Ben Franklin I learned that "Whatever someone says about you behind your back is none of your business."

[Bill-n-Brillo]

......What have you learned from someone you admire?

From my parents: Their parenting methodology was to provide me some insight and direction guidance yet allow me set my own direction and profit by my own experiences. They let me become my own person, not who they wanted me to be. Their mentality has always served me well.

From my wife: Patience.....at least to a degree! :D She's always telling me, "Have some patience, dear. Relax!" To which I generally reply, "I'm not a doctor. I don't need any "patience"!" (read: patients) Sandy is without question THE most patient person I know. I learn a lot from her.

Bill :)

[cybermuda]

I have learnt, through foreign travel, that the preconceived ideas I may have about people of other nations are often proved wrong when I meet the people themselves.

The media (and Governments) have a lot to answer for.

[pooh]

From my Dad....no one is better than you and you are no better than anyone else.

[Mikeod]

From my Dad - If something is worth doing, it is worth doing it right the first time. It has served me well at home and office.

[eweissenbach]

I have learned so many things from so many people I admire that I could spend the rest of the day detailing them all, and would still miss some great ones. The best lessons however are the most timely ones, the ones that make a point at just the right time.

When I was 10 or 11 years old the television was on and President Eisenhower was making a speech. I wasnt't paying any attention to the TV and I commented on something totally unrelated with a statement that "That's stupid, or He's stupid" I don't remember for sure what I said, but my mother overheard me and said to me "Don't ever say something like that, he is your president and you should show proper respect", thinking I was commenting on the President or his speech. Now to put this in context, my mother was a staunch Roosevelt Democrat, and I knew it, so it impressed me that she was defending the honor of a man I knew she seldom agreed with, and would never have voted for. It is a lesson that has stuck with me for more than 50 years, and one I am grateful for, disagreement is fine, but lack of respect is not. I wish our politicians and many of the more rabid members of the public had learned and practiced the message my mother so memorably delivered.

[Pturner]

From my Dad, I learned a strong work ethic; to see humor in most things; that mistakes are for learning; and that among my goals should be to make someone laugh, make someone happy, learn something important and do something I enjoy every single day. From my Mom, I learned that kindness is always it's own reward. From both of them, I learned that happiness is love, generosity, honor and integrity.

From Stephen Covey, I learned, "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People," and "Principle Centered Leadership".

From Gracie I learned that it's never too late for a second childhood.

[mrfixit]

"PAST experience is a GUIDE post, NOT a HITCHING post"...was taught to me by my beloved MAMA.

[LI SNOWBIRD]

From my Dad, I learned a strong work ethic; to see humor in most things; that mistakes are for learning; and that among my goals should be to make someone laugh, make someone happy, learn something important and do something I enjoy every single day. From my Mom, I learned that kindness is always it's own reward. From both of them, I learned that happiness is love, generosity, honor and integrity.

From Stephen Covey, I learned, "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People," and "Principle Centered Leadership".

From Gracie I learned that it's never too late for a second childhood.

Well said and succinct. I agree but would like to add: I learned how to raise children from my children.
:BigApplause:

[ariel]

I'm human; I'll make mistakes. I'll always be a work in progress. Learn to say I'm sorry and mean it. Be quick to forgive others and be slow to react with anger. The Golden Rule is great advice no matter your religious beliefs.

[redwitch]

From my dad: If you can look yourself in the mirror every day and not be ashamed of what you did that day, you've succeeded. If you can't, work hard to do better the next day.

From my mom: Don't be ashamed of who you are or what you do. Just do your best and do what is right for you.

From both: Never judge another by anything but their actions. That is all that ever matters.

I'll always be grateful for the lessons learned from these two people. I wished they were around so I could tell them

[Oren L Miller]

I was raised to say please & thank you, to have respect for my elders, lend a helping hand to those in need, hold the door for the person behind me, say excuse me when it's needed, & to love people for who they are, not for what you can get from them! I was also taught to treat people the way I want to be treated!

[tpop1]

From an old boss:

"If you don't know where you're going ,
Any road will get you there!

[Ohiogirl]

Thanks for the thoughts. Only thing I can add is that I'm trying to be less judgmental as I age - maybe more of a "live and let live" philosophy.

[KatzPajamas]

Dad showed me that it is possible to love others unconditionally. Mom showed me that when I think I have it bad, I can always find someone less fortunate to help. I have always felt that I am the luckiest person alive to have had them as my Mom and Dad!

[pooh]

So many wonderful responses. Makes me wonder what our children have learned from us.

[Pturner]

So many wonderful responses. Makes me wonder what our children have learned from us.

How lucky they are for having parents with great values, for one thing.

[2BNTV]

So many wonderful responses. Makes me wonder what our children have learned from us.


Children Learn What They Live
By Dorothy Law Nolte, Ph.D.
If children live with criticism, they learn to condemn.
If children live with hostility, they learn to fight.
If children live with fear, they learn to be apprehensive.
If children live with pity, they learn to feel sorry for themselves.
If children live with ridicule, they learn to feel shy.
If children live with jealousy, they learn to feel envy.
If children live with shame, they learn to feel guilty.
If children live with encouragement, they learn confidence.
If children live with tolerance, they learn patience.
If children live with praise, they learn appreciation.
If children live with acceptance, they learn to love.
If children live with approval, they learn to like themselves.
If children live with recognition, they learn it is good to have a goal.
If children live with sharing, they learn generosity.
If children live with honesty, they learn truthfulness.
If children live with fairness, they learn justice.
If children live with kindness and consideration, they learn respect.
If children live with security, they learn to have faith in themselves and in those about them.
If children live with friendliness, they learn the world is a nice place in which to live.

Copyright © 1972 by Dorothy Law Nolte

[pooh]

Children Learn What They Live
By Dorothy Law Nolte, Ph.D.
If children live with criticism, they learn to condemn.
If children live with hostility, they learn to fight.
If children live with fear, they learn to be apprehensive.
If children live with pity, they learn to feel sorry for themselves.
If children live with ridicule, they learn to feel shy.
If children live with jealousy, they learn to feel envy.
If children live with shame, they learn to feel guilty.
If children live with encouragement, they learn confidence.
If children live with tolerance, they learn patience.
If children live with praise, they learn appreciation.
If children live with acceptance, they learn to love.
If children live with approval, they learn to like themselves.
If children live with recognition, they learn it is good to have a goal.
If children live with sharing, they learn generosity.
If children live with honesty, they learn truthfulness.
If children live with fairness, they learn justice.
If children live with kindness and consideration, they learn respect.
If children live with security, they learn to have faith in themselves and in those about them.
If children live with friendliness, they learn the world is a nice place in which to live.

Copyright © 1972 by Dorothy Law Nolte

Thank you, this is lovely.

[2BNTV]

Your welcome. It just came to mind from what you said.

IMO - Children learn a lot of things, verbal and non-verbal. They are always watching to pick -up signals.