Things I have learned

I've been silent for a while. Life goes on where I am. And I've had loads of time to think, in my old age, what I've learned along the way. Some are from people who have passed my way, some from the school of hard knocks. This list isn't exhaustive. (Yes, I'm plenty wise.)

* If you want things done your way, do it yourself.

* All good things must come to an end. (So if you have been gettting a good run, wait for the other shoe to drop.)

* Too many things to do, too little time. So prioritise. Be brutal. You can't be everything to everyone.

* If anything is going to have your name on it, it must be worth doing, and worth doing well. Otherwise, don't bother.

* Do something for someone. It gives a good feeling.

* Family is important. Don't argue.

* So are friends. And I'm not talking about those people make on Facebook or similar sites.

* Exercise is good for you.

* Getting off your butt is a whole different matter.

* People are generally good. Its their predisposition to sloth, greed, ... etc [Insert remaining five deadly sins here] that turns them bad.

* There's so much bad that when someone does something good, you realise how long it's been. Everyone then talks about faith in mankind restored. It's sad.

* Listen to everyone, even the humble. They too have stories that will tell you something.

* The Internet has bred people who expect info for free and who hide behind nicknames like mega cowards when they have views to express.

* Installation art is pretentious, self-indulgent crap.

* Just do it. (Nike really knows life.)

* It's a megatonne world. Don't have a milligram mind.