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https://www.bobdylan.com/songs/forever-young/
May God bless and keep you always
May your wishes all come true
May you always do for others
And let others do for you
May you build a ladder to the stars
And climb on every rung
May you stay forever young
May you grow up to be righteous
May you grow up to be true
May you always know the truth
And see the lights surrounding you
May you always be courageous
Stand upright and be strong
May you stay forever young
May your hands always be busy
May your feet always be swift
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift
May your heart always be joyful
May your song always be sung
May you stay forever young
What is Young and Old?
Young and old are states of mind.
I had a young best friend who was in his 90s.
I have friends who were old in their 20s.
You have many different ages.
Your chronological age.
Your emotional age.
Your financial age.
Your physical age.
They are not the same.
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The book was the subject of much publicity, when it appeared, due to both its subject and author. Despite his ill health at the time, Sherman went on a two-week media tour to promote The Rape and appeared on many radio shows.[3] He died on November 20, 1973, just two months after the book was published.
Plato: we chase goals that don't lead to happiness in many cases
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Plato was once asked two questions.
The first, “What are the behaviours of people that surprise you the most?”
Plato replied “They get bored in childhood and hurry to grow up but then they miss their childhood. They lose their health to earn money but they pay money to regain their health. Worried about tomorrow, they forget about today.
In the end, they live neither today nor tomorrow. They live as if they will never die, but they die as if they have never lived.”
The second question was, “What do you suggest?”
The sage replied, “Don’t try to get anyone to like you, the only thing to do is to leave yourself to be loved. And the most important thing in life is not to have the most, but to need the least.”
Plato, whose real name was actually Aristocles, was a brilliant philosopher who lived in Greece around 2,400 years ago.
These excerpts from the Dialogues of Plato highlight that the modern lifestyle currently plaguing humanity isn’t actually very modern at all.
It is in fact, old af.
It certainly begs the question, “Have we evolved as a species in the last two millennia?” |
Relationships
How to Talk So People Listen
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/06/27/3-ways-to-talk-to-kids-so-they-will-actually-listen.html
the ability to listen is critical
You get what you want and they get what they want. It’s win-win
Say what you see - without judgements
Say what you see. Rather than imposing your judgement on other’s behavior, resist the urge to react and quite literally vocalize what you see.
Ask how they feel about it.
Listen. Don't judge.
Acknowledge and clarify
Show you understand how they feel.
Ask the right questions. How can I help? How do feel about X? Why? What if X?
If they are concerned or frustrated, ask how you can help.
Offer specific, simple choices to get feedback
Adjust your thoughts, feelings, questions and responses as needed
End on a Strength and a Commitment
Agree on their strengths and opportunities
Help them find their next step
Offer your support where it makes sense
Get their commitment and follow up tasks on both ends
Ray Dalio on life long meaningful relationships
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"You want to associate with people who are the kind of person you'd like to be. You'll move in that direction. And the most important person by far in that respect is your spouse"
"If you want a marriage to last, look for someone with low expectations," he said.
His guidance on choosing a partner with low expectations is a nuanced perspective on marriage that warrants interpretation. Rather than suggesting people should settle for anyone willing to commit, Buffett’s insight emphasizes the significance of maintaining standards.
Lessons parents need to teach kids
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