What is a lesson that took you too long to learn?

[Bretrick]

Not to lend money to so called friends.
I lost thousands over the years, lending to people and never being paid back.
One day I said no more.
It has been at least 20 years since I have lent anyone my money.
These days I may give someone money, not expecting it back.

 

[Murrmurr]

Two simultaneousy : Never sell a car to a family member, and My cousin's grandson is a total jerk.

 

[Geezerette]

That people don’t always do what they say they will do. Say they’ll do something or other just to get off the hook.
I’d rather just not promise or agree to do something if I can’t or don’t want to.

 

[Sassycakes]

I learned over the years that no matter what help you give people they will still turn against you.

 

[Nathan]

What is a lesson that took you too long to learn?

Getting married numerous times.

 

[HarryHawk]

To shut up and listen

 

[dseag2]

After being bullied in my childhood (as many of you may have been), resulting in many years of low self-esteem, I've learned that I am as valuable as any other person on this earth.

 

[Tish]

That it's okay to walk away from toxic relatives.

 

[Aunt Bea]

Don't pay attention to what people say watch what they do.

People always find the time and the money to do the things that are important to them.

I suppose the most important is to never share a confidence.

“Wise men don't need advice. Fools won't take it.” - Ben Franklin

 

[Wren]

Don’t get involved in other people’s business, keep your eyes and ears open and your mouth shut

 

[Fyrefox]

That life isn’t fair, isn’t a strict merit system, and we can’t necessarily count on receiving the same things and experiences in life as everyone else…

 

[horseless carriage]

When you're in a hole, stop digging.

 

[Ruthanne]

To ignore ignoramus bullsh$#t!! I have before let stuff really get to me...No more!

 

[hollydolly]

I learned over the years that no matter what help you give people they will still turn against you.

That's my experience too sadly.... ..and unbelievably it's taken me until now in my 60's to realise that despite all I do for people there are still backstabbers amongst them,and in fact sometimes it seems the more you do for people the less you're thought of...... so now with the exception of my own daughter, I will no longer do anything for anyone unless it suits ME

 

[katlupe]

That I am never happy living with another person. Stay single. Live alone.

 

[Pepper]

This is My Life. It is My Story. The people who somehow fell by the wayside are characters in My Story. Not meaning to say Life is only about me; trying--badly--to say my life should have carried on better despite all the loss.

 

[Pinky]

Not to just trust everyone immediately .. people who don't tell the truth can be very good at it.

 

[horseless carriage]

This wasn't a lesson that took a long time to learn. Being a manager meant being in charge, the head honcho. But as a very wise regional manager once said, "Don't try to be the big fish in a small puddle, on the contrary, work hard and be humble." That mantra paid dividends, I gained trust, esteem and respect.

 

[Irwin]

This is My Life. It is My Story. The people who somehow fell by the wayside are characters in My Story. Not meaning to say Life is only about me; trying--badly--to say my life should have carried on better despite all the loss.

I've heard it said that we should play the leading role in our own lives — not just a bit part, and that we're not here to live up to the expectations of others.

 

[officerripley]

That all or most people don't care what I think.

 

[JustinCase]

That I didn't have all the answers, so it was easier to say I don't know!

 

[twinkles]

thats my grandsons favorite answer(i dont know)he just turned 30 yesterday) i can ask him what he ate for lunch and here comes my answer(i dont know)

 

[RadishRose]

To keep my big mouth shut.

 

[Colleen]

Marriage is not for everyone.

 

[Mr. Ed]

Every lesson I learned came at its appointed time and place