36 Things I Know For Sure – Life Experiences

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Today March 21, 2013, is my Birthday!!! Hooray for me!!! I got the best compliment today from a beautiful young lady. She gave me a hug and asked how old was I. My response was 36 years young. She smiled and said wow! You look so young. I thought at least 29 or 30. I kissed her forehead and said you are a blessed young lady!

Now these 36 things are from my experience. These are the beliefs that I had developed and prayerfully they can help someone reading this now. Hopefully, my children, nieces, and nephews will take heed and learn from my life experiences.

36 Things I Know for Sure

1. My family loves me! They really love me!
2. My friends have stuck by me no matter how selfish I might have been, how arrogant I may have gotten, and forgiven me when I messed up royally.
3. When I listen, keep my mouth shut, and let the other person finish speaking before interrupting them… I learn something new.
4. Proving someone wrong just to make a point can ruin a relationship. Let the other person save face. They will appreciate you for it.
5. Waking up early and taking action has never ruined my day.
6. I have the best business partners in the world. They have my best interest in mind and help me become successful.
7. Seed Time and Harvest (Gen. 8:22). The law of sowing and reaping will never change. Karma can be your best friend or she can be your worst enemy. There is a consequence for every action you take. What you plant be prepared to pluck.
8. 20% of the people you know will love you no matter what you do. 20% of the people will hate you no matter what you do. The other 60% will respond to the way you present yourself.
9. Kids remember everything you say, do, and promise. Please keep your promises!
10. There are no shortcuts to success. There are “No Magic Pills” out there to get you from zero to hero. Athletes train for years to get to college, the pros, and the Olympics. What makes you think you can be successful by pushing a button and not putting in the time and effort?
11. You are not rewarded for doing anything.
12. You can’t get over on people for long.
13. Just being “good enough”, “just getting by”, and “giving a half-ass effort” will never get you where you deserve to be.
14. Your beliefs will guide your life.
15. When you fail to show up, flake, and do not follow through… the phone stops ringing.
16. Being late hurts your reputation.
17. Always say “please”, “thank you”, and “excuse me”, and do it with a smile.
18. My dad was right most of the time.
19. When I tithe, give an offering, and give to charities, I always have enough left over.
20. Remember, “A Part of All You Earn is Yours to Keep.” Try to put away at least 10% of all of your income and then learn how to grow it. Learn from people who are successful in growing money.
21. Nothing beats Prayer, Persistence, Perseverance, Patience, Productivity, and Consistency.
22. When I commit to a plan and follow through until completion. I always succeed in some way. Even if the plan failed I learned a valuable lesson for life’s next journey.
23. Having an Emergency Fund is wise and a blessing. Make it a goal to have at least $1000 put away for emergencies.
24. You must “Be” and “Do” before you can “Have.”
25. At the beginning of anything. You must do what you “Have to do” before you can do “What You Want To Do”.
26. To Do the Impossible… You Must See the Invisible.
27. Leaving little love notes for your lady (or man) really makes her (his) day!
28. Don’t forget to go to church and fellowship.
29. Someone is always watching you. You are a role model to somebody.
30. My mouth gets me into trouble a lot. Being a smart ass all the time is not good. Don’t burn bridges with your words.
31. Always show up. Be on time. Plan ahead for emergencies. The other person will appreciate it.
32. The most important person in your life is the one you are speaking to.
33. Procrastination Kills! Procrastination is the assassination of your motivation. Procrastination kills your goals, motivation, and momentum. Don’t do it. In fact, procrastinate on procrastination.
34. Read for 30 minutes a day. Keep reading to get better, learn history, or a new skill. Just read damn it!
35. Keep a journal and write in it every day. Then every week read what you wrote. You will see patterns, you will get hunches, flashes of brilliance, and change your life.
36. Embrace who you are. Embrace your experiences good or bad. Love your skin color your eyes, your hair. You Matter! There is only one of you! God made you! So thank Him and Honor Him by being obedient and faithful.

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