A few months back, I began compiling a list of life tips that I have learned over the years. I took these tips and posted them on my twitter with the handle #DougAdvice. (It's only a matter of time until it takes off, trust me) Some of these lessons I have even expanded upon in some of my previous pieces.
This is a variety of lessons ranging from moronically simple to exceptionally insightful, but they all have one thing in common. They are all completely valid tips that can be quite eye opening. So now, I share with you everything I have learned in my life up to this point. Well, maybe not everything.
1. They say distance can be good, but it can also be bad.
2. Sometimes, when you think you've found the one, maybe you didn't.
3. If you don't have the courage to go talk to the person that you like, honestly, you aren't alone.
4. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Unless, or course, the tree is on a hill and the apple rolls when it lands.
5. Just do it... Or don't. You are your own person and can make your own decisions.
6. You don'f know for sure until you know, for sure.
7. When in doubt, you should probably do something to reassure yourself. Seriously, doubt can become a serious issue in your life.
8. It you never say anything, you can't get in trouble, right?
9. Just get the ball to the hole. Unless it's the wrong hole, in which case get it to a different hole.
10. Although alcohol may seem like a viable option, it's probably not the best answer.
11. There's no need for over the top displays of affection. In reality, it's the little things that matter.
12. It doesn't matter how fast you finish something. Make sure it's done to the best of your abilities. You'll get further in life that way.
13. Never be late, and don't even be on time. To be early is to be on time.
14. Stuff happens, and even if there isn't a reason, it doesn't matter. All that matters is how you react to, learn from, and move on from the experience.
15. It is what it is.
16. Life is like a multiple choice test. Unfortunately, it's one of those cruel tests where none of the answers are actually wrong.
17. Don't be afraid to fall in love for fear of getting hurt. The right "doctor" can fix a broken heart.
18. You don't need a lot of friends, just a few close friends that are there for you enough to be able to insult you on a daily basis just for the sake of fun.
19. If a simple dance could last a lifetime, oh what a life that would be.
20. Life should be about making lasting memories, but also the could haves and what ifs that keep us thinking.
