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27 Lessons My Brother Learned In 27 Years

To honor my brother turning 27 last week, I thought I'd share with you 27 lessons he has learned in his 27 years of life.

Jacqueline Dorsett

Jul 28, 2019

Villanova University

27 Lessons My Brother Learned In 27 Years

Jacqueline Dorsett

My brother, Matt, is one of the most thoughtful, hilarious, and humble person I know. He never fails to make others laugh and have a good time. For anyone who wishes they had an older brother to learn from or wants to here some great life advice, take a look at what my brother has to share.

1. Treat others the way you'd want to be treated.

2. The world is full of lonely people just waiting to make the first move.

3. Everyone has their own story; don't judge quickly.

4. You can always make more money, but making memories is more important. Don't let money stop you from having fun.

5. Family first.

6. Who cares what other people think about you. Be happy with who you are.

7. You've got to experience failure if you want to achieve anything.

8. Actions have consequences.

9. Whatever is supposed to happen will happen. You can't worry and try to control everything.

10. Meet people you thought you never would. They help to expand your perspective.

11. Traveling = perspective

12. Be thankful for what you have. Some people have it worse than you.

13. Change = tough but necessary

14. Dogs > Cats

15. Listening is better than talking.

16. Sometimes little actions can have a huge consequence for others.

17. There are certain times when you need to be selfish.

18. Always get the aisle seat on a plane.

19. The ability to talk and relate to people can sometimes be more important than being the smartest person in the room.

20. High school can be rough; life gets a lot better.

21. When you say you're going to do something you do it; stick to your word.

22. Always dance at a wedding. No one likes the person that just sits there.

23. Stay active. It's not as bad as you think it is to workout.

24. True friends are hard to find, but the most valuable thing in the world.

25. Never do things in moderations; always give it 100%.

26. Learn from your bosses; whether good or bad there's something to learn.

27. Forgive but don't forget.

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27 Lessons My Brother Learned In 27 Years

To honor my brother turning 27 last week, I thought I'd share with you 27 lessons he has learned in his 27 years of life.

1. Treat others the way you'd want to be treated.

2. The world is full of lonely people just waiting to make the first move.

3. Everyone has their own story; don't judge quickly.

4. You can always make more money, but making memories is more important. Don't let money stop you from having fun.

5. Family first.

6. Who cares what other people think about you. Be happy with who you are.

7. You've got to experience failure if you want to achieve anything.

8. Actions have consequences.

9. Whatever is supposed to happen will happen. You can't worry and try to control everything.

10. Meet people you thought you never would. They help to expand your perspective.

11. Traveling = perspective

12. Be thankful for what you have. Some people have it worse than you.

13. Change = tough but necessary

14. Dogs > Cats

15. Listening is better than talking.

16. Sometimes little actions can have a huge consequence for others.

17. There are certain times when you need to be selfish.

18. Always get the aisle seat on a plane.

19. The ability to talk and relate to people can sometimes be more important than being the smartest person in the room.

20. High school can be rough; life gets a lot better.

21. When you say you're going to do something you do it; stick to your word.

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23. Stay active. It's not as bad as you think it is to workout.

24. True friends are hard to find, but the most valuable thing in the world.

25. Never do things in moderations; always give it 100%.

26. Learn from your bosses; whether good or bad there's something to learn.

27. Forgive but don't forget.

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

It's mandatory to have these conversations.

1. What do you do for a living?

2. What's your favorite color?

3. Do you have any siblings?

4. What's your favorite television show?

5. When is your birthday?

6. What's your biggest goal in life?

7. If you had three wishes granted to you by a genie, what would they be?

8. What's your favorite childhood memory?

9. If you could change one thing about your life, what would it be?

10. Are you a cat or a dog person?

11. Do you believe in a religion or any sort of spiritual power?

12. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

13. What is your ideal date night?

14. Who was/is your celebrity crush?

15. What's a good way to cheer you up if you're having a bad day?

16. Do you have any tattoos?

17. Can you describe yourself in three words?

18. What makes you the most nervous in life?

19. What's the best gift you have ever received?

20. What do you do to relax/have fun?

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