What is something you have learned as you have matured?

[Runwildboys]

I have not read the thread, so someone may have posted this observation already:

A significant number of people (not every individual in the world but waaaaay more than one) will argue (not debate but bicker) how their viewpoint is factual (despite evidence to the contrary) and that their position should not be questioned since it is only their opinion. And 'as everyone is supposed to know', opinions are neither 'right nor wrong'.

There are many lessons I have learned along the road to my mid-fifties. They have taught me what is both good and bad about us humans who inhabit this planet. I cannot discuss some of the inherit conclusions because of site rules but that particular lesson has made the most impact upon my worldview.

Honestly, it took awhile for the lesson to hit home. I owe CowboysZone in large part for helping hammer the lesson through my hardheaded skull. Regrettably THAT effort was accomplished with an industrial grade jackhammer. Thanks CowboysZone.

Uhhh, nope...........Nope, nobody had posted that observation yet.

 

[csirl]

People under estimate the importance of being reliable. One piece of advice I often give young people starting their careers is that there is no point in being brilliant at your job if you cannot be depended upon. Dont ever be the guy who's always late, hungover, "sick", absent due to "something unexpected"etc.

 

[MWH1967]

People under estimate the importance of being reliable. One piece of advice I often give young people starting their careers is that there is no point in being brilliant at your job if you cannot be depended upon. Dont ever be the guy who's always late, hungover, "sick", absent due to "something unexpected"etc.

I only have one of those 4. I was even late for my own wedding.

 

[Cowboys_22]

Live within your means...don’t worry about keeping up with the Joneses

Everyday is a sunny day..it all depends on your altitude

 

[JoeKing]

Attitude is everything. The hardest hell on earth can be endured with the right attitude. But with a bad attitude, even winning the lottery won't make you happy.

 

[rynochop]

I only have one of those 4. I was even late for my own wedding.

I was on time for mine but hungover as heck, so I have one as well.ha

 

[DallasEast]

While maturing with Cowboyszone, I learned this link exists in an alternate universe, separated by time and space that some members cannot click to.

Ripley's Believe It! Or Not!

 

[nobody]

While maturing with Cowboyszone, I learned this link exists in an alternate universe, separated by time and space that some members cannot click to.

Ripley's Believe It! Or Not!

Regarding rule one..are you SURE that's a good idea?

 

[DallasEast]

Regarding rule one..are you SURE that's a good idea?

I see what you did there.

 

[Runwildboys]

I see what you did there.

Do you really?

 

[DallasEast]

Do you really?

oh youse guys.

quit it!

 

[MWH1967]

#9 gets broken ALOT!

 

[YosemiteSam]

While maturing with Cowboyszone, I learned this link exists in an alternate universe, separated by time and space that some members cannot click to.

Ripley's Believe It! Or Not!

In the Mirror, Darkly

 

[Runwildboys]

In the Mirror, Darkly

You're the goatee'd Spock, aren't you?

 

[Crazed Liotta Eyes]

I'm much more willing to spend more money on something up front rather than going through multiple cheaper options. I spent $200 on my last pair of dress shoes, but they have lasted me 5 years. The $30 Walmart ones lasted 5-6 months.

I agree. One thing I've learned over the years is to spend more on something you will actually use regularly. I'm talking vehicles, beds, linens, TVs, stereo equipment, shoes, kitchen knives, etc. I used to spend big money on things that tended to sit in the corner or in a closet that didn't actually improve my enjoyment of life.

 

[DallasEast]

In the Mirror, Darkly

I am a Star Trek: Enterprise fan but I think it is okay for me saying you are an even bigger fan of the series than me.

 

[DallasEast]

You're the goatee'd Spock, aren't you?

You may be thinking of Mirror Mirror from The Original Series.

 

[Runwildboys]

You may be thinking of Mirror Mirror from The Original Series.

You're right. I was confusing it with the Enterprise episode.

 

[DallasEast]

You're right. I was confusing it with the Enterprise episode.

You did better than me. My first thought was Crossover from DS9. Not sure why my mind connected with that episode first.

 

[YosemiteSam]

You're right. I was confusing it with the Enterprise episode.

I think TOS, Enterprise, DS9, and Discovery all have the mirror mirror / darkly type episodes. While Voyager doesn't have one that I can recall. They do have as somewhat similar episode called "Living Witness" in I believe season 4. Though it's not an alternate universe, but the crew acts like the Mirror episodes. (chaotic evil) It's about 700 years in the future and history being written incorrectly. The Doctor's backup (he is a hologram for those that do not know) is found and he is turn on to set the record straight.