What is one piece of knowledge/advice that you have found to be true and worth sharing to someone?

2016-08-26T07:58:55-04:00

I expect some fun and witty responses and some really thought out responses as well. Thanks and have fun!

Response by SrA Edward Vong made Aug 26 at 2016 7:59 AM

2016-08-26T07:59:55-04:00

Always be honest with yourself.

Response by SSG Steven Mangus made Aug 26 at 2016 8:05 AM

2016-08-26T08:05:23-04:00

Life is like playing "let's make a deal" there is always a booby prize behind one door..

Response by Cpl Jeff N. made Aug 26 at 2016 8:19 AM

2016-08-26T08:19:52-04:00

No I wouldn't but you cannot live every day of your life like it is the last day of your life. You would never plan for the long term, you wouldn't want to go to work and do the things that need to be done. You wouldn't save for your kids education or retirement of the first home or dream home etc. etc. etc.

The quote seems to imply you can simply do what you want to do rather than what you need to do. Most of us don't work a job that is our sole passion in life as a matter of fact, very few do. This is the pop psychobabble that leads many astray and to shirk responsibility and to do longer term thinking.

Response by SGT David T. made Aug 26 at 2016 8:32 AM

2016-08-26T08:32:30-04:00

Do not under any circumstances eat yellow snow.

Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made Aug 26 at 2016 10:03 AM

2016-08-26T10:03:15-04:00

Be the change that you want in the world. Don't wait for the world to change for you, it has to start with you. It's also never to late to make a change in your own life.

I did the college thing, I worked in different jobs but I wasn't getting the satisfaction I wanted from life. Stepped on the yellow footprints and became a Marine when I was 28 years old. Gave me a different perspective on life. Now I've got a job I love, a wife, kids, even a dog. Living the American Dream and all I had to do was find the courage to make a change in my own life.

Response by Maj Lenore Cappelluti made Aug 26 at 2016 11:37 AM

2016-08-26T11:37:03-04:00

I have learned to trust the process. Things will play out the way they are meant to whether you spend the entire time worrying about it or not!. My leaders supported me, they are true leaders, not just bosses or managers and I appreciate their mentorship and support during the past few weeks. I will pass this on to my troops when the time comes if it should.
If today was the last day of my life I would want to spend it loving my family and telling them how important they are to me.

Response by CW5 Jack Gaudet made Aug 26 at 2016 11:58 AM

2016-08-26T11:58:39-04:00

Be where you are supposed to be and be doing what you are supposed to be doing.

Response by SFC Pete Kain made Aug 26 at 2016 12:01 PM

2016-08-26T12:01:49-04:00

That which cannot be remedied, Must be endured.
From a Willie Nelson movie. Think it was Barabas. Memory is not what it used to be.

Response by SN Greg Wright made Aug 26 at 2016 12:30 PM

2016-08-26T12:30:26-04:00

This, too, shall pass.

Also, completely ignore anything Steve Jobs said. Ever.

Response by SGT Philip Roncari made Aug 26 at 2016 2:54 PM

2016-08-26T14:54:26-04:00

" The Athenians,alarmed at the internal decay of their Republic,asked Demosthenes what to do,his reply; " Do not do what you are doing now"--sorry have forgotten authors name.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 26 at 2016 8:00 PM

2016-08-26T20:00:02-04:00

1. Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity.

2. Self-inflicted wounds are the most painful.

Response by SFC Everett Oliver made Aug 26 at 2016 9:18 PM

2016-08-26T21:18:12-04:00

Nothing fun or witty, but thought out very thoroughly some years back.

Education, Education, and Education....

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 26 at 2016 11:10 PM

2016-08-26T23:10:59-04:00

Been stuck in bed with a bad cold.

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Aug 27 at 2016 12:58 AM

2016-08-27T00:58:30-04:00

IF IT RUNS, YOU DONT FIX IT!

IF IT DONT RUN, YOU PAINT IT!