If spouse needs to talk, listen. If spouse needs to talk a lot, listen a lot. Be there.
Don’t criticize at that time, just listen and understand.
The only way to make sure a plumbing part won’t leak is to tighten it until it breaks. — Dave Barry
Try to be the master of your own fate and the captain of your own soul.
Always question authority.
The working class and the employing class have nothing in common.
First line in the Preamble to the Constitution of the Industrial Workers of the World, 1905
My daddy had an endless number of sayings for pretty much any set of circumstances. Among his favorites:
- One man’s meat is another man’s poison.
- Never look a gift horse in the mouth.
- A fool and his money are soon parted.
- Pride goeth before a fall.
You can only have one number one priority.
And the master of your domain.
Oops! Sorry! Okay, number one, then:
One man’s meat is another man’s poison.
Lol, that was my quote! I had a friend who used to say that all the time.
I’m not doing well!
Okay, number 2, then:
“Never look a gift horse in the mouth.”
Don’t sit down before you’ve adjusted stuff.
Wherever you go, there you are.
I don’t know why but this tickled me so, but it did.
Also, don’t try to solve or fix the issue - just listen.
Giving people a second chance is allowing them to fool you a second time.
Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me eight or more times…
DON’T buy the extended warranty on retail consumer goods (tvs, laptops, appliances, autos, etc.). Instead, take note of how much the extended warranty costs and start a savings account with the money. Use this account to pay for repairs on the goods you bought. You WILL end up ahead in the long run.
Solid advice!
Measure twice, cut once.
If you ever go to Cambodia, stay out of Chinatown.