By Andy Rooney

I’ve learned…. the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.
I’ve learned…. when you’re in love, it shows.
I’ve learned…. just one person saying to me, ‘You’ve made my day!’ makes my day.
I’ve learned…. having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world.
I’ve learned…. being kind is more important than being right.
I’ve learned…. you should never say no to a gift from a child.
I’ve learned…. I can always pray for someone when I don’t have the strength to help him in some other way.
I’ve learned…. sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand.
I’ve learned…. simple walks with my father around the block on summer nights when I was a child did wonders for me as an adult.
I’ve learned…. life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.
I’ve learned…. we should be glad God doesn’t give us everything we ask for.
I’ve learned…. money doesn’t buy class.
I’ve learned…. it’s those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.
I’ve learned…. under everyone’s hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.
I’ve learned…. to ignore the facts does not change the facts.
I’ve learned…. when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you.
I’ve learned…. love, not time, heals all wounds.
I’ve learned…. the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am.
I’ve learned…. everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.
I’ve learned…. no one is perfect until you fall in love with them.
I’ve learned…. life is tough, but I’m tougher.
I’ve learned…. opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you miss.
I’ve learned…. when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.
I’ve learned…. I wish I could have told my Mom that I love her one more time before she passed away.
I’ve learned…. one should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them.
I’ve learned…. a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.
I’ve learned…. everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you’re climbing it.

smiles,
🙂 Lee
The MEGA Coach

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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