35 pearls of wisdom from old people 👴

  • Spend time with your parents. They will not always be there for you.

  • Hate less and try to forgive more. You will be much happier this way.

  • Don't postpone your dreams. If you don't have five minutes in a day for yourself, then you are not living.

  • Don't spend money that you don't have.

  • Find a passion, something that you love to do. It will keep your life fulfilled even when you are alone.

  • Life is not fair, but it is still good.

  • Don't compare your life to other people's lives. Your happiness and wellbeing are independent of anything else.

  • Spend time with your children. They grow fast, really fast.

  • It's never too late to live your childhood.

  • Live your age. Don't rush it.

  • Don't waste time. It runs out fast, really fast.

  • The ability to forget can be bliss. Time heals in ways you can't imagine.

  • You don't have to win every argument. Sometimes it is best to concede.

  • Save for your retirement before it is too late.

  • If a disaster hits you, ask yourself the following question: "Will this matter in five years?". The answer is almost always "No".

  • Don't be afraid to apologize and say sorry.

  • Make friends. They will be there for you when your loved ones are not around.

  • Work less. There is not enough time in the world to finish everything that you wanted to do or accomplish all the things that you wanted to achieve.

  • Take risks. Nothing feels worst than regret from wasted opportunities.

  • Express your feelings more often. Tell the people that you love how much you love them.

  • Money alone will not make you happier, it only make things a bit easier.

  • Never go to bed angry.

  • You may not always get what you want and that is just fine.

  • No matter how desperate or sad you are, you will recover.

  • Take your time with love. Don't rush into it.

  • Compatibility and respect are more important than love.

  • Travel more while you can. You will not be able to do it when you are older.

  • Prevention is much cheaper than medication. Take good care of your body and your health.

  • Be careful before you speak because you can't take back your words. People forgive but they don't forget.

  • It is up to you to be happy.

  • The joy of life is within the details. Enjoy the little things: your cup of coffee, your morning walks, etc.

  • Live with a cat. It is the weirdest, funniest, and best companion that you can have.

  • Work is essential for your life. Don't feel bad because you have to go to work every day. Even billionaires do it.

  • You have to like what you do. If you find a job you love, you will never have to work a day in your life.

  • Take fewer pictures and live the moment. You will never see half the pictures that you captured.