Person #28

Don't depend on a man. Have your own independence, or you are left vulnerable.

Person #27

Value your own decision over other people's decisions.

Person #26

 

Most important lesson is you can do anything you put your mind to.

I feel like it applies to everything else.

My parents drove it into my mind.

It took years maybe decades in order to appreciate what it means.

Person #25 - Part Two

Nobody can pass life lesson to me. It can only be learned by myself, learned the hard way.

Person #25 - Part One

No pain, no gain.

Person #24

I was looking at Erica's notebook, and found these words,"enlightenment"," Candide". Becka was with me and told me about the book "Candide" written by Voltaire in 18c. The book gave me many answers to my questions, what's the meaning of life.

Person #23 - Part Three

Good luck comes through hard work.

Person #23 - Part Two

Be ready for today, it could be your last day so go and live.

Person #23 - Part One

Be yourself, stay simple.
 

Person #22 - Part Two

Hmm well I don't know if they are the MOST important lessons...but what comes to mind is my dad telling me to look for the good in every person, because it is easy to find faults but concentrating on the positive can make a world of difference.

Person #22 - Part One

And as to the first question... I feel like there are so many. Maybe it's to try not to dwell on past mistakes/actions because they can cause way too much anxiety and stress and it's just not worth it.

Erica Teevens

Love even if you don't get loved back.

Person #21 - Part Two

On advice passed down: My boss in 1996. I've passed this advice along countless times, not to mention living by it every day. "When you're not sure what the right thing to do is, just ask yourself, 'what would your customer want you to do?' Then you have your answer." I've found this to be applicable in work and non-work situations.

Person #21 - Part One

Quoting all airline flight attendants..."Put your oxygen mask on first before you help others." You can't help others, which I believe is one reason we're here on earth, if we don't take care of ourselves first. This is NOT selfishness--This selflessness. Put your mask on and then HELP OTHERS who deserve the help.

Person #20 - Part Two

The lesson that someone passed on me is that you are entitled to fail. Everyone has it's own path and just because you are not where you want to be at the moment it doesn't mean that you failed. Maybe the lesson is not that you are entitled to fail but more to be gentle to yourself.

Person #20 - Part One

I will say for the life lesson not to get attached too easily to people, to things. Everything is temporary so really enjoy the given moment that is a blessing. Whether it's a good or bad experience it will always help you grow.

Person #19 - Part Two

Life is not fair, suck it up buttercup. 

 

Person #19 - Part One

My most important lesson I've learned is that regardless of someone's vocation they are important to society. Society will fall apart without janitors as easily as it would without doctors or CEO's.

Treat everyone with respect regardless of what they do in life...if they earn it. Whatever you choose to do, Do it to the best of your ability.

Person #18 - Part Two

Love is a decision.

Person #18 - Part One

Nothing good ever happens after midnight. 

 

Person #17 - Part Two

Well honestly, John has taught me to have more fun in life. Things don’t always have to be so serious. We balance each other out well, but he honestly is a huge inspiration. He takes in every single moment, detail by detail. Always finding something positive in it.

Person #17 - Part One

It’s okay to ask questions & not have all the answers.

People appreciate when you sincerely want to learn about them, their lives, careers, etc. I shy away from it sometimes because I don’t want to seem unaware, but I’ve always found people being willing to share.

Person #16 - Part Two

Risks expands you. To make positive changes in your life you often must take risk!! My mom is a risk taker! Example: my mom’s cleaners. She put a little money in at first then she expanded in her business and had gained many customers!

Person #16 - Part One

Don't take life for granted. Enjoy life and live your life to the fullest.

Person #15 - Part Two

Self-consciousness: being self-conscious isn’t a bad thing as society has let us to believe, it is a good thing - it means you are aware that your words/actions have an impact on your environment and people and you take that impact seriously.

Person #15 - Part One

Start with why (there is a whole book by Simon Sinek/ted talk). Essentially why do you do what you do? Why is it important? Why should anyone care? If you live/work by your why you will live a passion filled life.

Person #14 - Part Two

Money is just a number in an account if you aren't able to have fun in life.

Person #14 - Part One

Don't dwell on the past. 

 

Person #13

Well, probably the most important lesson I have learned is to admit when you’re wrong, apologize, and be humble about it, accepting the consequences with grace. Eventually your character is revealed, and how you respond to situations says more about you than your mistakes.