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20 Rules Of Life From The Elderly To Put Things In Perspective

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As the generations before us age further and further out, their life experiences and wisdom, shaped by many years of reflection only become more valuable. They're able to prepare us for what lies ahead, at least in a broad sense, and let us know what becomes truly valuable in older age.

We out to listen intently, passing their advice on to younger generations in order to build a brighter, more aware future. By learning the lessons and stories of those who have already lived through their youth, newer generations can know they have the power to shape their own destiny – and the destinies of countless others. Read onwards to learn more!

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Taking It Slow

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A beautiful piece of advice to start off with, Edna's right in that there's no need to be rushing around all the time! Younger generations, though it may not feel like it sometimes, truly have all the time in the world to enjoy everything around them.

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Being Good, Staying Good

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You'll find that being good or kind will be a common theme in the upcoming pieces of advice, but that's because kindness is one of the strongest tools we have at our disposal. Just by being good, you can change someone's world!

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Running With It

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Having a passion you can always return to is a great comfort, just be sure you don't burn yourself out on it! Use it to keep growing and developing, measuring your success along the way.

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One And Only

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Similar to the last one, but with a person instead of a hobby. Once you find someone you know you're going to love for a long time, foster that love healthily and happily. Put your love for them at the forefront of all things so your heart will lead the way.

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There's No Telling

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Bob's right, no one's able to completely predict their future! On any day, anything could happen to us, so we ought to not only remain open to opportunity, but also make sure we live every day as fully as we can.

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Family Connections

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Helping out one's parents is always time well spent, though this advice seems particularly geared for those with younger siblings. If you are the younger sibling, remember to cherish your older siblings and all they do for you, too! If you're an only child... well, just get home on time then.

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The Three Tenents

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Infusing joy into even the necessary acts we have to do every day to survive will only make life that much more worth celebrating, and will ensure us that we'll be able to experience happiness on even our darkest days.

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Thorough And Precise

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Rosemary's got her advice on lock. She's covered all the pertinent areas, keeping each piece short and easy to understand. Follow her instructions and you'll be set for life!

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Good To All

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Another piece of simple advice that couldn't be truer! being good to others is what makes the world go round, and you never know who you'll come across who's silently desperate for just one act of kindness being thrown their way.

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Short And Sweet

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Two words could never be more true. To get the most out of life, you're going to have to work hard, whether it be at your actual job or in whatever other area you want to dedicate the time to, so long as it's something you love.

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Plus One

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Bert thought one more word ought to be added to Archie's advice, study! Studying hard is one of the earliest things you can do to get a good head start, though school has grown to become about much more than just letter grades.

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Study, yes, always be learning new things to the best of your ability, but also don't be shy about making connections with those around you.

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Loud And Proud

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Wanda's poetic advice rings true for everybody's life. Anything worth doing in this life is worth doing poorly, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't try your best at it either way! Always be doing the most, that way you can never say you didn't try.

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Driving Confidence

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It's easy to let, well, a lot of things in life get you down. Be it judgmental words from others, pressures from family, or simple unfortunate happenstance, it's easy to fall victim to life's negativities.

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But know that it will all pass with time, all of it. By keeping your head up like Joyce advises, you can push your way through anything!

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Joy To The World

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The world always needs more kindness, and you always have the opportunity to be the one to bring it forth. By aiming to do good, you can make the world a better place every single day!

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Take Your Time

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Paul's got the spirit! Even today, he's clearly finding joy and humor where he can and wanting to spread it with others. That's the best way to stay young at heart and ensure that you're always bringing positivity to those around you!

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Payment's Due

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This is probably one of the more practical pieces of advice on this list, but it isn't wrong either. Don't let important things like bills fall behind, as they can take a lifetime to catch up to once they've gotten out of hand.

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Keeping It Clean

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Trouble is a very alluring thing at a young age, as it feels exciting, dangerous, even addictive for those who've already tested it. It's hard to see what consequences trouble could have when you're caught up in it, but know that it's usually never worth the price you might have to pay one day.

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Seek Them Out

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There are people in this world who are very much in need of a kind act, some genuine help, or just a shoulder to cry on. By being someone people can rely on, by actively searching for those who could use your assistance, you'll quite literally be saving lives. What a legacy to leave!

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Striving High

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Both of these pieces of advice will set you up well for the future. Having a nice career is great and all, but maintaining that healthy, loving relationship with your parents is forever priceless.

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The Most Important Reminder Of Them All

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Life happens fast. Louise is right, before any of us know it, we'll be in the same position as all the people on this list. That's nothing to be scared of, it's just life and it's bound to happen eventually, but it's a healthy reminder that we shouldn't let anything stop us from relishing in the time we have.

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Daniel Mitchell

Dan is a content writer with three years of experience under their belt, having mostly covered viral media but now shifting toward spirituality and astrology. He's a strong believer in using one's beliefs as a means of self-improvement and being in touch with whatever messages the universe has to offer. He can't wait to share his insights with an audience who wants to foster change and betterment within themselves. Outside of writing, Dan enjoys reading tarot cards, playing video games, all things horror, coffee, and his cat!

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