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Lessons From Dr. Gregory House
Hugh Laurie played Dr. Gregory House M.D, a world-renowned doctor known for his unique genius ability to diagnose complex medical cases that no other doctor could solve. A modern Sherlock Holmes so to speak! But he was also frequently a jerk. But between his cynical (often humorous) comments and his childish actions, he managed to slip some pearls of wisdom on life.
  • You can't always get what you want.
    • House's cases don't always end with him being right or go as planned, but it's important to remember to be flexible and try to adapt to the curve balls life throws at you despite things not going your way.
  • But if you try sometimes you get what you need.
    • Often we have higher expectations or desires that what is practical of what we really need, so try to find loopholes to get what you want done! Even if you don't accomplish you goal you at least have the satisfactory that you know you did everything you could.
  • People don't change.
    • House frequently says that people don't change; which can not be more accurate people can and will vary in different setting and when various pressures, but essentially people are always what they are.
  • Friends matter. A lot of things go wrong on the show for House and in life, but luckily House knows he can count on Wilson. Sure, they argue and have drastically different opinions on some topics but in the end they're always there for each other.
  • Be confident!
    • Despite the stress of medically treating a patient House speaks with conviction and rarely ever apologizes, and when he has a hunch he follows it.
  • Being optimistic doesn't automatically make things better.
  • Some thoughts should be spoken.
  • (Though some things are better left unsaid..)
  • Transform your weaknesses to strengths
  • Everyone has secrets.
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