38 Things I Learned This Year (The Birthday Edition)
October 29th was my 38th birthday (thanks everyone for those bday wishes)…
And although I’m just a few days away from launching the brand new site, I thought it would be appropriate to talk about the 38 things I learned this year – both the good and the bad.
After reading them through, I’d be interested to hear your comments, thoughts and whether you can add or relate to any of them (they’re in no particular order).
Ready?
Make a call instead of sending an email – a lot of times people will misinterpret what you say. Not only that, you can’t add a voice inflection over an email.
Not everyone will get your sense of humor.
Just because someone calls you and wants to do business, still doesn’t guarantee you’ll do business with them.
When someone sends you an email, return it.
It’s always better to tell someone the truth in business, but not everyone will appreciate it.
Meet and do business with someone face to face (Skype doesn’t count).
Talk. Don’t text.
You can accomplish far more in a year, if you actually take the time to stop and look back on it.
It’s really easy to gain 30 lbs.
You need people in your life you can trust.
Dogs don’t always listen as well as they should.
It’s really hard to find great people to work with. Someone who’s both professional and creative.
It’s really hard to be nice sometimes, when people aren’t nice back.
Instead of seeking revenge, know that what goes around comes around (it’s out of your hands).
The voice inside your head is really powerful. You have to tell it to shut up every once and a while.
Most of the thoughts inside your head, aren’t yours.
You’re worth more than you think you are.
Being patient isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
Having high standards costs a lot more.
Some people misinterpret passion as anger.
It’s hard to tell who can take a joke (and who can’t).
Watch the Comedy Channel more often.
Pat yourself on the back at least once a day over something great you did (even if it’s not as “great” as you think).
Believe that everything’s going to be ok.
Don’t forget to breathe.
It’s ok to smile.
A great designer and someone who can implement great design into a web site are two completely different things.
Some people think they know you, but they never will take the time to.
Style is important (but not to everyone).
Nice clothes make you feel better than crappy ones.
You can be open to everyone, but be careful how “open” you are to others that don’t really know you.
You don’t need a lot to be happy.
Friends are just as important as family.
Aromatherapy (at least once a week) really helps.
Paying attention to the details is really important, but just getting something out there is probably more important (you can tweak things later).
I’m still amazed at how important having a great mentor is (and why more people don’t have one). Here’s a great place to start (it’s free).
Corgis are the best dog ever!
Being yourself always seems like the right thing to do, but it can also be hardest.
Anything I missed? Have something else you like to add? Comments are open.
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