Trust me when I tell you that one day you’ll look back and realize you judged people unfairly and you held strong to convictions only to end up changing your mind about in the light of life experience. Leave a little space open for second impressions or the possibility that you could be wrong.


17



You have to learn how to not start, and how to stop abruptly when you’re turned on. Doesn’t matter how much you want it, nothing happens unless she gives enthusiastic consent, and nothing continues if she were to withdraw consent for any reason or at any time. Look up the making tea analogy for consent. It’s perfect.


14, 15, 16, 17, 18



If you want to know what a woman wants in a man, I have a simple answer for you: watch the movie Scent of a Woman starring Al Pacino. Specifically, the tango scene.


14, 17, 21



Read Harry Potter series to him / with him.


9-10



No matter how successful you become you’re still expected to act with integrity and respect.


14, 18, 21



“Pay yourself first” means save before you spend. You never know when you’ll need to tap into savings, so build it up early and heartily.


18



Consider what you value. Act accordingly.


10, 14, 17, 20



Start explaining wants vs. needs. Continue explaining for the next 30 years. We don’t always get what we want. That’s okay. 4 year olds can begin to understand this.


4



Quit trying to uncrazy the crazies


17, 21



“I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it.” - Maya Angelou


12, 15, 21



Introduction to 70’s Southern Rock. Skynyrd, Allman Bros, etc.


14



Teach tuck to drive


15



It's natural to avoid change. Try to learn to accept change, embrace it if you can! Change is good. :)


15



Your brain seeks novelty. Try new things as long as you live. Take risks (but not safety risks!)


20



General rule for health and happiness: avoid excess.


10, 14, 17, 21



“Growth is painful. Change is painful. But nothing is as painful as remaining where you no longer belong, or where you’re unable to be yourself and thrive.” Mandy Hall (paraphrased.)


21



Follow love and kindness wherever they may take you and you’ll be fine. xoxo


13, 17, 21



Chemistry is not the same thing as compatibility.


16, 19, 21



Misquoting someone here: “It’s not about getting everything you want, it’s about giving everything you have.” Stuff will never satisfy. Pouring yourself into something heart and soul will.


16, 21



Like Cindy Crawford said, "I eat anything I want … I just don't eat as much as I want." Be mindful of portions. No need to eliminate the junk food but keep it to a minimum.


17, 21



Walk up the Washington monument. No elevator!


11



Model being a considerate person.


2-18



Set up a dog agility course in the backyard. Use household items or toys, etc and lots of dog treats for training.


8



Begin again. Whether by choice or necessity, sometimes there’s no other option.


15, 21



Watch Parts Unknown together.


14-16



Monty Python movies.


12-15



Plants eat sunlight. Eat mostly plants.


14, 17, 21



Start the tradition of First Sunday dinners. On the first Sunday of the month, have a "mini-holiday" dinner. Invite family, friends. Use the nice dishes, make a big meal. Celebrate family.


4-18



“Courage is cheaper than Channel. It works better too.” - Scott Galloway


14, 15, 16, 21



Be discerning about your sources of information. Some red flags: Too good to be true. Get rich quick. Chosen race. Any race or group blamed for societal problems. Fear of change. Threats of real or metaphysical harm (I.e. $@!#%) or bribes with reward.


12, 14, 16. 18, 21