7 Important lessons I have learned in life.
Lessons are teachings. Life teaches you every day.
Yet, I would like to share 7 important lessons I have learned in 3 decades of worldly existence.
- Be truthful to your parents, just not entirely.
I say this because I’ve been a gangster on some occasions, and I’ve never let my loving parents know. It’s better that way, or else my children would be listening to disastrous versions of stories, which would instead give them an upper hand over my slightly strict parenting style.
2. Never do a job for free.
I took up my first stint as a journalist and worked my halaal ass day and night. Only to hear the boss scream, you should pay me for giving you an opportunity. I continued working there, for the title of a trainee journalist at 17 was too precious to let go. I was the youngest. I spent 9 months there and left. Because I found an opportunity that paid for my worth. Nonetheless, made some amazing friends and have one hell of an experience!
3. Never fall in love with your best friend.
Young love is beautiful and if and when that ends, you lose the love and the mate you share every piece of your life with. Period. There is no turning back. To love or friendship. The boat has sailed. Get on the next.
4. Children?
The question mark is because I will not deny the blatant fact that from plotting to get rid of them to squishing their little bums I’ve balanced immensely. Also, the government only gives a bonus, and that is not the only money spent on them. Also if one day their grown-up version wishes to walk away. Don’t come back to me with kids, asking for assistance.
5. Document your child’s every (as much as you possibly can) move.
Thanks to technology, easy picture taking, and writing tools. Unlike my parents and grandparents, I shall have evidence of all nasty baby things I have experienced. I plan to send them out to the kids when the situation demands after they are all grown up. So they know, they cant play play! Also if god willing I have grandchildren, it is going to be one hell of a party. Imagine being the coolest grandparent.
6. Cherish your Grandparents and Parents.
Once gone, their nonexistent physical presence will break you down. The smallest actions, memories will trigger such heavy emotions. I’ve grown up with my grandparents very close. The loss hits heavily when I share memories with my sibling. I encourage my children to share and create stronger bonds with their grandparents. Some true learnings do come from experience.
7. Live and let live.
It’s one of the most cliched phrases of our times. Yet never been more true. Live with kindness and let others live with theirs. Some may not be at par, but really, who am I to judge.
That's for now. I guess I’ll post more life lessons when I'm 60!
