Wise lessons from valuable people

In the last month, I've made a conscious effort to spend more time talking to people. Just talking, knowing that if i listen hard enough, i'd be able to learn something from that person.

These are some things i particularly liked and have pasted on my notice board in front of me:

1) There is no train to catch

- Why are we living life so stressed, worried and in such a hurry to do the next thing. The people around you won't like it and honestly, neither would you. Make time for everything you do. It doesn't mean you have to do any less, just plan your time properly and be calm

2) The only person to compare yourself with is you

- I can choose to compare myself with the students in the International Trading Track. Or perhaps I should compare myself with the social science students landing masters places or jobs in the ministries. Oh wait, what about my friend in medical school. It's never going to end. Set your own targets and know where you are in relation to that.

3) Be Happy and at Peace with your current status while staying aware of the opportunities that present itself

- This ties in with 1 & 2 and simply means, don't be frantic about 'improving yourself' and don't worry about where others are, just know where you are now in relation to your goals, be content that you are there and keep your eyes open to opportunities that come your way. It will also help to pre empt how you react when they do come your way.

4) Life is meant to make you smile more than you frown

5) There should be time for ice cream on a sunny day

6) Don't forget the few seconds for God