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Today is my birthday. I turn 70. I\u2019ve learned a few things so far that might be helpful to others. For the past few years, I\u2019ve jotted down bits of unsolicited advice each year and much to my surprise I have more to add this year. So here is my birthday gift to you all: 103 bits of wisdom I wish I had known when I was young…<\/p>\n
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\u2022 For a great payoff be especially\u00a0curious about\u00a0the things you are not interested in.
\n\u2022 Focus on directions rather than destinations. Who knows their destiny? But maintain the right direction and you\u2019ll arrive at where you want to go.
\n\u2022 Every breakthrough is at first laughable and ridiculous. In fact if it did not start out laughable and ridiculous, it is not a breakthrough.
\n\u2022 If you loan someone $20 and you never see them again because they are avoiding paying you back, that makes it worth $20.
\n\u2022 Copying others is a good way to start. Copying yourself is a disappointing way to end.
\n\u2022 The best time to negotiate your salary for a new job is the moment AFTER they say they want you, and not before. Then it becomes a game of chicken for each side to name an amount first, but it is to your advantage to get them to give a number before you do.
\n\u2022 Rather than steering your life to avoid surprises, aim directly for them.
\n\u2022 Dont purchase extra insurance if you are renting a car with a credit card.
\n\u2022 If your opinions on one subject can be predicted from your opinions on another, you may be in the grip of an ideology. When you truly think for yourself your conclusions will not be predictable.
\n\u2022 Aim to die broke. Give to your beneficiaries before you die; it\u2019s more fun and useful. Spend it all. Your last check should go to the funeral home and it should bounce.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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