1.God first
2.Family second
3.It’s better to chase my passion than to chase the money
4.Education is the ticket up
5.Good grammar matters
6.Being on time shows the other person respect
7.It’s OK to have standards, I set the bar where I am comfortable
8.Home is where the heart is, my home is my sanctuary
9.Good friends are priceless
10.Loyalty is underrated
11.Books are the gateway to endless possibilities, read often
12.Travel as much as possible – it has broadened my horizons
13.I need to own my “stuff”, sometimes it is Me
14.Forgiveness is for Me
15.See people for who they are, not what I want them to be
16.Written goals give me something nice to look forward to
17.Saying I love you to the people that matter most isn’t always easy
18.Please, Thank You, Yes Sir, and Yes Ma’am, go a long way
19.Dress not to impress, but to make an impression
20.Matchy-matchy isn’t all bad
21.A good shoe is not broken in, it just feels good
22.A good handbag and wallet are an investment
23.A little black dress comes in handy – interview, funeral, cocktail party…
24.A handwritten thank you note, beats an e-card any day
25.Responding to an RSVP is much appreciated by the Host or Hostess
26.Cooking is a skill I should have acquired, still hate it
27.Piano lessons weren’t so bad, should have stuck with it
28.Learning to drive was freeing
29.Store brands work really well and cost less
30.Recess was for my own good, still hated it
31.Being teacher’s pet wasn’t the best situation
32.Being in a sorority has been invaluable
33.Traveling solo was less scary than I imagined
34.Setting up automatic savings deposits was a good thing
35.Thankful for swimming lessons, should be a life skill
36.Exercise is not a chore, it’s a necessity
37.My Fitness Pal and meal prep make a huge difference
38.Flossing makes a big impact on overall health
39.Don’t be embarrassed to ask the doctor anything
40.Tip 20%, the math is easier
41.Learning to us the right knife and fork in a formal table setting is very cool-outside to inside
42.It’s OK to be the first one in and the last one to leave, but not every day
43.If a job doesn’t exist, create it – it’s OK to be the first one to do something
44.If I don’t know, I don’t know – but then I go find out
45.Shy, Introverts can be successful
46.When people show you who they are the first time, believe them – Thanks Maya
47.Give the gift of Goodbye – Thanks TD Jakes
48.God can dream a bigger dream for you than you could ever dream for yourself – Thanks Oprah
49.I have loved and lost, but I still love
50.I wish I had done this at 21, 25, 30, and 40!
What have you learned?
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Beckey says
Robin- I just love this so SO much! So many of these ring of my truth also. I want to do one for my 45th birthday later this year. Such a great idea.
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robi9832 says
Hi Beckey,
Thank you very much!I’ve learned a lot and girl, still learning! I’m looking forward to reading your list!!!
joni says
Fantastic list! It made me think of things I value and have learned over the years. Like “don’t start crossing that bridge until you get to it.” Not sweating the small stuff, being authentic, education is so important, always learning and staying interested in things, doing kind things for others. It’s a lot of work to compile a list as long as yours. Thanks for the assignment! 😉
robi9832 says
Hi Joni,
Some great additions, love “doing kind things for others” and “always learning and staying interested in things”, that’s what keeps us young in mind and spirit! Have a wonderful day!
Antionette Blake says
Fantastic list, I so wish I had done the same for #27.
robi9832 says
Hey Antionette,
Thank you, me too would have been awesome! Have a great Thursday!
Treshelle says
I love this… I will do this for my 40th… I’m learning from you!
robi9832 says
Hey Treshelle,
Thanks Soror, can’t wait to read it! Have a fantastic day!