Lessons With A King

There are some rules of thumb that we all have for different things. What matters is that you don’t push it on others and be comfortable with tweaking it as needed. For instance, don’t use your teeth is one I use and it works in certain situations but not in others. I need my teeth for steak but not for some other situation.

PROMPT: What arbitrary rules do you have?

I used to suck as a traveler when it came to packing.  I’d travel for a weekend but would pack as if I was going away for a month. It was a difficult lesson to learn cos I’d go to my destination and barely use any of the items I packed and maybe even paid for. I took a trip traveling with just a carry-on and it was such a satisfying experience. When I travel now, I go with as little as possible and it makes life a lot easier.

PROMPT: What are the essentials you pack when you travel?

Envy will keep you from growing. When someone has success, rather than let envy overwhelm you, learn to celebrate the person. Once Envy creeps in, it gets dark from there and you might find that even with success way beyond what the other person had, you won’t be satisfied. It’s best to celebrate people’s growth.

PROMPT: How do you handle feeling envious?

Have you taken a drive on a super wet day and you notice how many cards have skidded off-road? Scary. Well, in life, there are times we have to deal with slippery situations. The best approach is to slow down and go carefully. If you rush, you just might find yourself in a ditch.

PROMPT: How do you navigate slippery situations?

When you use something, make sure you return it back to its rightful place.

PROMPT: How do you handle people not returning their “carts”?