Forget perfection. Nothing is perfect. No relationship, job, house, or day is perfect. Let go of expectations, be open to the mess.


18



Little trick for acne treatment: dandruff shampoo. Wash your face with Head and Shoulders and watch your skin clear up.


13-17



Colin Powell’s 13 rules: 1. It ain't as bad as you think. It will look better in the morning. 2. Get mad, then get over it. 3. Avoid having your ego so close to your position that when your position falls, your ego goes with it. 4. It can be done. 5. Be careful what you choose. You may get it. 6. Don't let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision. 7. You can't make someone else's choices. You shouldn't let someone else make yours. 8. Check small things. 9. Share credit. 10. Remain calm. Be kind. 11. Have a vision. Be demanding. 12. Don't take counsel of your fears or naysayers. 13. Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.


11, 14, 18



Open a Bank Account


8-12



A hard day’s work is something to be proud of, not afraid of.


8, 12, 15, 20



When the poop hits the fan, that's when real discipleship begins.


15-18



Your job is to help your kids find themselves, not to implant an agenda of your own.


1, 5, 10, 15, 20



Read JAMA article by Brooke Peterson Gabster.


18



Born To Dance has lessons and also does birthday parties. A dance class is a good way to get up and out of the house on Saturday mornings during the winter months. It'll be fun at this age - while he's still young enough to enjoy it without being self-conscious. Also a good way to get exercise before he's ready for organized sports.


4-5



Be ready to learn from around you. Curiosity = adventure. And when you’re curious, there’s no room for judgment.


17



It’s possible (even common) to feel conflicting emotions simultaneously. You can be glad you’re not with a girl and still be jealous if she finds a new love. You can be glad you’ve moved on and still miss what once was. You can be sad that something happened and grateful for something that came of it. Humans are complex. Two or more conflicting thoughts can exist in our heads at once. It’s not a betrayal or a character flaw.


17



“A recipe for being mistaken: 1. Dislike someone who's often right. 2. Never agree with someone you dislike.” ——- Paul Graham


16



"Love is nothing more and nothing less than relentlessly showing up for your people." - Glennon Doyle


18-21



Keep in mind the human tendency (rightly or wrongly) to think “how it ends is how it was”. Could be a work shift, a class, a relationship, etc. try to end on a good note.


16, 21



Micro-internships. Check out Parker Dewey for ideas.


16, 17, 18



Toddler years: Tater tots make everything better. The smaller ones cook faster and you don't have to turn them.


2



Best song for a good cry: “And so It Goes” by Billy Joel.


15, 21



Anger is the bodyguard of sadness.


14



Rain, snow or sleet...Always return the shopping cart to the proper spot in the parking lot.


17



Check in on your friends. Even the ones that seem fine.


14-21



You can’t be a good parent if you’re a miserable person. Take care of yourself. Make the changes necessary to get in a good place. Ask for help. The happier you are, the happier they will be.


1, 10, 15



Let's find little ways to practice self-control and build that muscle.


11



Read “Raising a Screen Smart Kid” by Julianna Miner before you consider giving him a phone.


10



Great message about not letting people hurt you just because they have painful scars. Their scars aren’t yours to heal, and you deserve to be treated well. Very well. https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPd2beHxu/


15, 21



Sex is not an act, it’s a pool. Stay in the shallow end for as long as possible. Have fun. Be safe. Be respectful.


15



Robin Williams was one of the best examples of how to be a good human.


15, 19, 21



Consider the source. Consider whose company they are in. You may not know much about issue xyz but look and see who endorses them. If people you trust place trust in them.


11, 13, 15, 18, 21



If they like you you’ll know. If they don’t you’ll be confused.


15, 21