Anyone who has watched the show "Parks and Recreation" has probably grown a fondness to the simple, no frills, no craps character of Ron Swanson. With his hate for public government and his love for all things made of meat, he is one of the true highlights of the show. Here are some of the life lessons one can learn from Nick Offerman’s character, Ron Swanson.
1. Be direct and know your limits.
Why beat around the bush? You know exactly what you want, so go and get it. Be sure to give clear instructions that way you have a better chance of getting what you desire. Be like Ron when ordering his beloved breakfast food.
2. Know the value of hard work.
Hard work will always get you places. The more effort you put in to something, the better the outcome will be. If you are like Ron Swanson, the earlier you start the more you will get done, and a greater variety of opinions will form.
3. Be confident in what you know.
Like Ron Swanson, you may not know one thing, but you are darn sure that you know another. So, be confident in that, that you are a thousand percent sure of.
4. Know how to keep people in their place.
If you are fed up with someone or don't want them to become too "chummy," be like Ron Swanson. Be discrete and shocking all at the same time. Remind them where they stand in a proper fashion.
5. Keep in mind those who are most important to you.
There are certain people in everyone's lives that are the most important to you. These individuals have always been there for you, and it kills you when you lose one of them. Ron Swanson knows who his people are and shows what they mean to him in his own way.
As you go forth, keep in mind those wise words and phrases of the Ron Swanson. Keep in mind his seriousness that you can't help but smile at, and his very singular outlook at life. Know where you stand and understand what you are about. Thank you, Nick Offerman, for portraying this iconic character.
