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Things It Takes Most Of Us 50 years to learn
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The discussion revolves around humorous life lessons that many people learn over time, originally inspired by Dave Barry. Key points include observations on societal norms, such as the questionable value of daylight-saving time and the universal belief in being an above-average driver. Participants share insights on personal relationships, emphasizing that true friends accept you as you are and that one should avoid making assumptions about others, especially regarding sensitive topics like pregnancy. The conversation also touches on the futility of meetings, the importance of separating career from life, and the realization that many regrets stem from missed opportunities. Additional contributions expand on these themes, highlighting the complexities of human behavior, the inevitability of aging, and the humorous absurdities of life, such as the perception of organized protests and the nature of friendships. Overall, the thread captures a blend of wisdom and wit, reflecting on the lessons learned through life's experiences.
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people will constantly be telling you all the things that they are certain you will not understand until you are older...stupid!
parents spend the first months of their childs life desperately trying to convince them to stand and speak, once accomplished they spend the rest of their lives deperately trying to convince them to sit down and shut up.
we all really do become our parents no matter how hard we try to avoid it, or ignore it.
parents spend the first months of their childs life desperately trying to convince them to stand and speak, once accomplished they spend the rest of their lives deperately trying to convince them to sit down and shut up.
we all really do become our parents no matter how hard we try to avoid it, or ignore it.
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60 You may get less than you've paid for, but never more. That is, it doesn't pay to be cheap.
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61. Some music rots with time , which don't makes you rot with time.
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62. If you complete your projects ahead of schedule, your boss with think you don't have enough work to do and give you more. But if you procrastinate to finish all your projects just as the deadline hits, you'll be praised as a lifesaver and admired for your dedication to meeting tough deadlines.
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63.Nevet trust a man completely! 
64.Don't judge about people by their appearances!
64.Don't judge about people by their appearances!
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65. There can always be a slip between the cup and the lip.
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62a: If you want a bigger budget for your department next year, spend as much as you can this year.
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62a.1: If you have money left over at the end of the year, your budget WILL be cut for next year.
62a.2: When projecting a budget for next year, always inflate it by at least 10% because it will always be funded about 10% below your request.
62a.2: When projecting a budget for next year, always inflate it by at least 10% because it will always be funded about 10% below your request.
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66. It's all in the wrist.
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arildno, that would be 62b. it goes
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67. Statistics are like mini-skirts. they reveal more than what they hide.
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68.Never forget #62,#62a,#62a.1,2 
69.Don't get upset if you're busy now because you're free at last!
70. The first 100 years of life are difficult, the second ones are impossible!
69.Don't get upset if you're busy now because you're free at last!
70. The first 100 years of life are difficult, the second ones are impossible!
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71. Trying is the last thing you do before you accept defeat.
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72. Though 90% of the people replying to this thread are below 50, whatever they say is not true, because it should actually take them 50 years to learn what they told others that they know it even when they are below fifty.
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I learned all mine from my parents and grandparents when they were over 50 so does that count?
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Daminc said:
Ofcourse!
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One's parents and (especially) grandparents don't know when to stop lying to you...
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74. Smurfs are the coolest cartoon ever
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75. Contrary to 74, Garfield is :D
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76a: Don't sweat the small stuff.
76b: It's all small stuff.
76c (exception to 76b): Some problems are complex, but the imaginary part usually lasts a lot longer than the real part.
76b: It's all small stuff.
76c (exception to 76b): Some problems are complex, but the imaginary part usually lasts a lot longer than the real part.
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76ci : Most complex problems involve incorrect arguments
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76cj: Complex problems can have many dimensions.
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Ivan : That's "i" as in the little Roman numeral for 1, not the letter before "j" in the English alphabet. You're completely messing up the numbering convention here ! 
76ciiA : Complex, multidimensional problems often posses no complete basis.
76ciiA : Complex, multidimensional problems often posses no complete basis.
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Gokul43201 said:Ivan : That's "i" as in the little Roman numeral for 1, not the letter before "j" in the English alphabet. You're completely messing up the numbering convention here !
I meant the hypercomplex j. Get off my axis.
Are you catching up yet?
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77. Every solution had a problem.
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78. Some people SHOULD NOT be allowed to run their own lives
79. You are the only one capable of dealing with other peoples relationships
79. You are the only one capable of dealing with other peoples relationships
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80. Enjoying two things simultaneously is a heavy workload.
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81. If you want to have a rainy day, wear your best clothes!
82."All handsome guys are taken or gay!"
83.If you want everyone hears you, speak loudly! but if you want everyones listen to you, speak softly!
82."All handsome guys are taken or gay!"
83.If you want everyone hears you, speak loudly! but if you want everyones listen to you, speak softly!
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84. Most difficult things should be done first.