It’s surprising what wisdom you might see at the mall parking lot. Pretty good for a sculptor. 😉
“Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely.”
Tag: wisdom
“Hearing ‘no’ doesn’t mean ‘never'”, and what to do about it
This quote that came up on a list of quotes to help you deal with rejection. It underscores the idea that rejection is a milestone, a sign of progress, a proper kick in the butt. It’s a sign that you need to work on something, be patient, or change your direction.
Whether it’s for a job, a goal, or a relationship, rejection is oddly empowering. You took a risk; you put it out there. You should be proud. Hopefully you leaned something and know how to move forward with new wisdom.
Hearing “no” doesn’t mean “never.” The only things you can do are to constantly pursue growth … and make sure you’re prepared to walk in the room.
Antoinette Robertson
I like how this quote focuses on self-reflection and growth rather than wasting your time feeling bad or, worse yet, becoming resentful.
“Do what you want to do, because it’s what you want to do.”
One of my favorite books, I Suck at Girls, written by the Sh*t My Dad Says guy, is full of said dad’s advice, which happens to be both obscenity-laced and wise.
In this snippet, the son is deciding how to respond to his ex’s invitation to lunch while still hurting from a breakup. So he asks his dad’s opinion.
“You’re not fucking perfect,” says the dad.
The son is confused by this response and asks for some clarification.
Noting that “You do dumb shit. She does dumb shit. Everyone does dumb shit,” 😆 the dad gives some great advice.
Don’t do something, or not do something, to punish someone because you think they did something dumb. Do what you want to do, because it’s what you want to do.
The son follows the advice, which is brilliantly both forgiving and self-empowering, and goes for lunch.
Spoiler: he does not regret it.
Note: “what you want to do” should still fit in with ethical norms, legal constraints, and personal values. 🤷🏻♂️😆 Don’t do your own dumb shit.
“It’s not National Geographic. Or The New York Times.”
In one of our regular before-school conversations at Mozart’s Coffee, my daughter and I were talking Instagram.
I told her I keep pretty high standards on what I post. “Each post has to be unique and interesting – something nobody has seen before, and preferable well-composed.”
My daughter, who is 17 and posts anime edits regularly, caught onto a hint of perfectionism creeping in and encouraged me to post more often and just archive what I don’t love.
“Dad, it’s not National Geographic,” she said. And then, knowingly, after a little pause, “Or The New York Times.”
My daughter speaks wisely, and she knows me better than I know myself.
In another life, I may be a jet-setting New York Times photographer or even a reporter tracking down warm criminals. But in this life, I’ll be happy with posting some cool photos around town.
I love it when people I know tell me wise and useful things.
Mental Break Town 