It’s been said that advice is only worth what you pay for it, and it’s also true that nothing comes for free. When asking for tips on a particular situation, then, it’s a good idea to find someone who has gone through it before and can hence speak from experience.With this in mind, X userSahil Bloomhad a smart idea. In the month leading up to his 32nd birthday, he reached out tosenior citizensto ask them for one piece of advice they’d give to their 32-year-old selves. Bloom then took to X to list the top 40 pearls of wisdom he received.More info:XImage credits:SahilBloomThis post may includeaffiliate links.
It’s been said that advice is only worth what you pay for it, and it’s also true that nothing comes for free. When asking for tips on a particular situation, then, it’s a good idea to find someone who has gone through it before and can hence speak from experience.With this in mind, X userSahil Bloomhad a smart idea. In the month leading up to his 32nd birthday, he reached out tosenior citizensto ask them for one piece of advice they’d give to their 32-year-old selves. Bloom then took to X to list the top 40 pearls of wisdom he received.More info:X
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This post may includeaffiliate links.
Allow your kids to fail. You will hate it, but it’s so important.
If something has a minor issue, repair it. Minor issues become major issues over time. Applies equally to love, friendships, health, and home.
Now and then, break out the fancy china and drink the good wine for no reason at all.
With the pace of modern technology, social media, and more news channels than ever before, it’s easy to dismiss the elderly as being out of touch. However, one thing that shouldn’t be forgotten is the wealth of knowledge these senior citizens have racked up over their long lives.A lot of their wisdom has been hard won over a lifetime ofexperiences. They’ve been through a vast number of failures and successes, positioning them particularly well to divulge thetruthsof a life well-lived and lessons learned the hard way.
With the pace of modern technology, social media, and more news channels than ever before, it’s easy to dismiss the elderly as being out of touch. However, one thing that shouldn’t be forgotten is the wealth of knowledge these senior citizens have racked up over their long lives.
A lot of their wisdom has been hard won over a lifetime ofexperiences. They’ve been through a vast number of failures and successes, positioning them particularly well to divulge thetruthsof a life well-lived and lessons learned the hard way.
Do one good deed every single day, but never tell anyone about it.
Find the things that make your eyes light up. Do more of those.
It doesn’t have to be perfect for it to be wonderful.
A great deal of theadvicein the X thread deals with things like avoiding regret, overcoming fear, improving the world for yourself and those around you, and seizing every day for all that it’s worth.These fragments ofwisdomare at once both thought-provoking and poignant and might have you questioning things. Topics dealt with include work, self-awareness, wellness, romance, and morality. One senior dispensed this gem: “Treat your body like a house you have to live in for another 70 years.”
A great deal of theadvicein the X thread deals with things like avoiding regret, overcoming fear, improving the world for yourself and those around you, and seizing every day for all that it’s worth.
These fragments ofwisdomare at once both thought-provoking and poignant and might have you questioning things. Topics dealt with include work, self-awareness, wellness, romance, and morality. One senior dispensed this gem: “Treat your body like a house you have to live in for another 70 years.”
Tell your partner you love them every night before falling asleep. Someday you’ll find the other side of the bed empty and wish you could.
Always remind yourself that your track record for making it through your bad days is perfect.
Treat your body like a house you have to live in for another 70 years.
Bloom’s 40-point list is a virtual treasure trove of keen insights and hard-won advice. Having mined the minds of these senior citizens, he’s uncovered wisdom that younger generations would do well to pay attention to. A recurring theme seems to be that one shouldn’t sweat the small stuff; too much time and energy is wasted on things that don’t actually matter that much in the end.
Give everybody a second chance, but never a third.
There’s nothing wrong with shedding old relationships as you grow and change.
Stubborn pride is the downfall of many men and women. Learn to forget the slight hurts and avoid grudges.
On experiencing the sheer joy of life, one senior said, “Laugh loudly and unapologetically whenever you feel like it.” This one rings so true; the worldwouldbe a better place with more laughter in it, don’t you agree?
Stop trying to change people who don’t want to be changed.
Time doesn’t heal anything when it comes to relationships. Don’t delay difficult conversations.
Don’t fear sadness, as it tends to sit right next to love.
Do one thing that challenges your mind every single day. A crossword puzzle, math problem, anything. Daily “exercise” will keep your mind sharp for the long haul.
Turning to the elderly to find out what’s really important in life makes sense. Time is a teacher, after all. Inan articlefor The New York Times, reporterJohn Lelandwrites that the population age 85 and up has been growing at five times the rate for the city as a whole, doubling since 1980 to about 150,000.He goes on to say that a paradox of old age is that older people have a greater sense of well-being than younger ones - not because they’re unreservedly blissful, but because they accept a mixture of happiness and sadness in their lives, and leverage this mixture when events come their way. They waste less time on anger, stress and worry.As Ping Wong, 90, put it: “When you’re young, the future is so far away, and you don’t know what will happen to you and the world. So when you’re young you have more worries than the elderly. But I don’t worry now.”
Turning to the elderly to find out what’s really important in life makes sense. Time is a teacher, after all. Inan articlefor The New York Times, reporterJohn Lelandwrites that the population age 85 and up has been growing at five times the rate for the city as a whole, doubling since 1980 to about 150,000.
He goes on to say that a paradox of old age is that older people have a greater sense of well-being than younger ones - not because they’re unreservedly blissful, but because they accept a mixture of happiness and sadness in their lives, and leverage this mixture when events come their way. They waste less time on anger, stress and worry.
As Ping Wong, 90, put it: “When you’re young, the future is so far away, and you don’t know what will happen to you and the world. So when you’re young you have more worries than the elderly. But I don’t worry now.”
If your kid wants to dance in line at the store, join them.
The most damning lie you can tell is the lie you tell to yourself.
If there’s something bothering you, ask yourself whether it will matter in one month. If not, let it go right now.
Looking presentable is a matter of self-respect.
Smile and say good morning to strangers on the street.
You may occasionally disappoint others, but make sure to never disappoint yourself.
Never raise your voice, except for at a ballgame.
Getting old is no picnic, but it’s much better than the alternative.
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If it’s raining on a warm summer evening, go outside and dance in it.
When prompted for one piece of advice he’d like to share with the readers about asking advice from the aged, Leland had this to say, “I’ll paraphrase the avant garde filmmaker Jonas Mekas, who was in his 90’s when I spent time with him. An interviewer asked him what advice he had for a young person who wanted to be a filmmaker. His answer was perfect: Get a camera! So that’s it: just jump in. Don’t worry if the conditions aren’t perfect or you don’t know what you’re doing. If you want an answer, ask a question. Chances are that the older person will be glad to share the wisdom he or she learned from living a long time.”
No amount of money is ever worth trading for your peace of mind.
When in doubt, love. We can always use more love.
If something isn’t working and your gut tells you to try harder, first ask whether there’s just an easier way to do it.
Laugh loudly and unapologetically whenever you feel like it.
The “good old days” are always happening right now.
Taking no risk is the biggest risk you can take. Regret from inaction is always more painful than regret from action.
If you’re going to lose a fight, make sure the other person thinks twice before fighting you again.
No one has ever argued their way to happiness.
Dance at weddings until your feet are sore.
Whenever you hug someone, make sure they are the one to let go first.
You may win the argument, but if you lose the friend, what was the point?
When you’re feeling down, smile at yourself in the mirror for a full minute.
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