by Stephen Wayner | Nov 24, 2018 | Simple Rules to Live By
I remember when I was about 8 years old, my father died. When my mother’s birthday arrived, I only had 56 cents in my savings box. I went to our local drug store to purchase a birthday gift for her. I could not find anything for my 56 cents. The pharmacist noticed I...
by Stephen Wayner | Nov 3, 2018 | Respect for Others, Simple Rules to Live By
Never take action when you’re angry. PopPops Additional Comment: I remember my Rabbi saying to me just before getting married: “Don’t go to sleep angry at your spouse”. I have tried to follow that precept and it has definitely worked for me. It is better to be shot...
by Stephen Wayner | Oct 27, 2018 | Life's Journeys
Be aware 360 Degrees – you never know from which direction the next accident will happen. PopPop’s Additional Comment. My car has a backside camera, which allows me to see who is coming in my direction on the back side of my car. My wife’s car has three cameras...
by Stephen Wayner | Oct 20, 2018 | Life's Journeys, Simple Rules to Live By
Don’t spread yourself too thin. Learn to say no politely and quickly. PopPop’s Additional Comment: By the time you read this life lesson, there should be an additional Life Lesson giving very good instructions on how to say NO. Learn to disagree without being...
by Stephen Wayner | Oct 13, 2018 | Life's Journeys
See problems as opportunities for growth and self-mastery. PopPop’s Additional Comment: I think I have said this in another way in one of our other lessons, but: I will repeat it: “Problems are Opportunities in Disguise”. A couple of years ago I had to have hip...
