Unkind people are unhappy people.


8, 18



Spend time with people you admire, in person and biographies, documentaries, novels and movies.


14-17, 21



Just focus on shining on your own terms. Your shine is not dependent on anyone or anything else.


15



If you’re having trouble finding your passion, read biographies and memoirs of people from all walks of life. There are so many worlds out there! You’ll find one that excites you, where your unique talents and skill set can shine.


19



Enrich your mind. Refresh your body. Renew your spirit. - Andrew Weil, MD.


13, 16, 19, 21



Sometimes procrastination is part of the process. Eventually though, doing the thing is easier than stressing over it or hiding from it.


10. 12, 15, 21



Never pretend o know what you don’t know. But you can bluff your way through a lot of interviews just by doing a 30 minute Google search. Research the company, the industry, its governing body, key terms, awards, criticism, etc. Check out their social media.


17, 19, 21



Open a Bank Account


8-12



“The Greatest Generation” by Tom Brokaw Listen to audio or read together


14



Kids Can Make a Difference is a great resource for teaching little kids about poverty and equality.


6-10



Anger is the bodyguard of sadness.


14



It’s not fair to resent someone for being exactly who they are.


17, 21



The mind replays what the heart wants to heal.


16



Look into Rustic Pathways to see the world and do some good.


15



1

“I need help. But I don’t know what I need help with. Could you ask me a few questions and help me figure it out?” Keep this one in your back pocket.


5, 7, 11, 13, 16, 19, 21



“Human beings are linked, not ranked.” - Gloria Steinem (f*ck the patriarchy)


15



Save where you can. Spend when you have to. Splurge every once in a while.


15, 21



Don’t worry if they’re not listening to what you say...They watch what you do. They study it.


13



Explain the concept: "You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar."


6



One of my favorite scenes in a movie is James Bond with Pierce Brosnan. Bullets are whizzing by him and he just so of gives a mildly annoyed look while focusing on what he’s doing. It’s quintessential cool.


15, 21



“Where you stand depends on where you sit.” It means your personal situation informs your stance on issues. Try to imagine how you’d vote if you were sitting at a less privileged place.


15, 21



Have dinner guests sign the under side of the dining room table. Let the kids’ friends sign too - or have their own version of a guestbook - the inside of a cabinet or the basement door, etc.


5, 12-14



Spend time with people you admire, in person and biographies, documentaries, novels and movies.


14-17, 21



Look into language school. Now is a good time to start learning Chinese, Spanish or Arabic.


5-8



If you have to pretend to be someone else to get or keep a relationship or job, etc. then that relationship/job is not for you!


15, 17, 21



The whole point of Pride is a recognition and celebration of the fact that you don’t have to be anything other than your truest nature (as defined by you!) No matter gay, straight, bi, trans, etc. Be proud of who you are.) xo


10, 14, 18, 21



YouTube Randy Pauch The Last Lecture. Watch together.


14



Girls forget a good bit of compliments they receive but they remember every single insult. Speak gently, remind them they’re beautiful. Never qualify it.


12, 14, 17



Look for answers where truth, laughter, kindness, beauty, compassion and love are found. (Not in outward appearances or illusions of perfection. Not in cynicism, apathy or destructiveness.)


10, 13, 16, 19, 21



Overflowing toilet 101: Teach how to turn off the water valve and how to plunge. From now on, you break it, you fix it.


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