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.
  • #51
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.
 
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  • #52
76ci : Most complex problems involve incorrect arguments
 
  • #53
76cj: Complex problems can have many dimensions.
 
  • #54
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 ! :mad:

76cii: Complex problems can have many dimensions.

76ciiA : Complex, multidimensional problems often posses no complete basis.
 
  • #55
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 ! :mad:

I meant the hypercomplex j. Get off my axis.

Are you catching up yet? :wink:
 
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  • #56
77. Every solution had a problem.
 
  • #57
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
 
  • #58
80. Enjoying two things simultaneously is a heavy workload.
 
  • #59
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!
 
  • #60
84. Most difficult things should be done first.
 
  • #61
Lisa! said:
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!
82b) All handsome gay guys are taken already :cry:
 
  • #62
arildno said:
82b) All handsome gay guys are taken already :cry:
82b1) all handsome gay guys live in Netherland, Belgium, Spain or Canada! :wink:
 
  • #63
83. The fastest way to spread a word is internet , still faster is tell a women about it.
 
  • #64
86. All big problems are made up of lots of small problems.
87. Even the longest journey starts with a single step.
 
  • #65
88. You can never know someone if you don't see them when they're angry. And you can know your friends better when you take a trip with them.
 
  • #66
89. If you continue on your present path, you'll likely end up where you're going.
 
  • #67
90.Always listen to Iva's advice!
91. when you have nothing to say, you'd better to stay quiet!
 
  • #68
Lisa! said:
91. when you have nothing to say, you'd better to stay quiet!

Why don't u take ur own advice :biggrin:
 
  • #69
kaos said:
Why don't u take ur own advice :biggrin:
:smile: :smile: I did! In fact I'd said to myself!
 
  • #70
92. Generalization is dangerous!
 
  • #71
93. Driving whilst your eyes are closed is dangerous.
 
  • #72
94- You should embrace and be proud of your ethnic background and cultural heritage, unless you are white British/American, and then you are being racist apparently.
 
  • #73
Too true :(
 
  • #74
95. "Better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot."
96. "No person really becomes fool until he stops asking questions."
 
  • #75
88b. To truly test a relationship before taking the big step to marriage, go on a long road trip together; if the relationship survives the trip, you're ready to get married.
 
  • #76
97. Never get into fights with ugly people; they have nothing to lose.
 
  • #77
#98 Everybody seems to be lying, which is no problem since nobody seems to be listening.
 
  • #78
Andre said:
#98 Everybody seems to be lying, which is no problem since nobody seems to be listening.
Should I listen to this one or it's a lie? :wink:
 
  • #79
Daminc said:
86. All big problems are made up of lots of small problems.
87. Even the longest journey starts with a single step.
Or sometimes, a slight slip which plummets you off the side of a 500 meter cliff.
 

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