Born in the 1930s, I have lived and learned wisdom over the decades. I pass on these seven sensible suggestions as advice to young people.
1. BEST—Always do your best. When I was a freshman in college, gym (which I disliked) was mandatory. The instructor had us line up and run the length of the gym at full sprint. As the “winner” by a few strides, I was asked to go out for track. I made the team as a walk-on and was put on full scholarship at the Division I university. (I held the indoor scholarship record for 14 years.)
2. DISPUTES—Always listen to both sides of an issue and never try to silence the opposing view nor interrupt. Present your statements of facts and then your statements of opinions. Rudeness has no place in disputes….