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Tip 260 - Go with your instinct.
It's usually right.
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Ha, ha like it.
Tip 260 - Go with your instinct.
It's usually right.
Definitely!Quote:
Originally Posted by Neely
This one's a Japanese proverb...
Tip 261. Head cool, feet warm, stomach 80%
Dude, you don't even know. Or maybe you do. But yeah . . eating less prolongs life. Actually - a low calorie, high nutrient diet turns on a gene in the body that affects most of the other genes; makes them waste as little as possible . . also a reduced calorie, high nutrient diet in mices was found to increase their lifespan by like 30%. . the scientific basis for fasting. But also, it just makes you overall so much healthier.Quote:
Originally Posted by Neely
Gah, Nik, I know this is true, but why are we drawn to those dratted high calorie foods???
Tip 262-Moderation in all things. I think someone else said this first, but it is a good one, maybe all we really need.
I don't know Neely - this has really gotten me in trouble lately!Quote:
Originally Posted by Neely
Tip 263 - Practice makes perfect, I really hope.
And I hope I don't get fired or banned before I learn. What do you do if you're socially inept? I go into a room and think, "I love the women here!", and I say it. Then I realize that there's 3 and I only like 2 of them, so I say, "What I meant was, I love 2 of them!" Then I realize: ooops, got that wrong! The forum is great because I can sometimes edit. In life I can't edit. In life it's the supervisor I exclude, and there's no edit. Thankfully, she's not the employer, though.
tip 264: (From a Zen saying) 80% is perfect. So don't go worrying about the other 20.
Tip 265. Aim for perfection, but settle for excellence.
Well put.
However, should the settled-for excellence ever bring the subject up over breakfast, don't mention the one that represented the aimed-for perfection.Quote:
Originally Posted by prendrelemick
Nothing but habit, Qi.Quote:
Originally Posted by qimissung
Tip 266. Meditate daily.
No, no I'm sure you're fine on that.Quote:
I don't know Neely - this has really gotten me in trouble lately!
Oh really? I've ate less this weekend, due to eating too much Friday and being a tad ill, but I vow to continue with the eat less philosophy, but that also comes with the following:Quote:
Dude, you don't even know. Or maybe you do. But yeah . . eating less prolongs life. Actually - a low calorie, high nutrient diet turns on a gene in the body that affects most of the other genes; makes them waste as little as possible . . also a reduced calorie, high nutrient diet in mices was found to increase their lifespan by like 30%. . the scientific basis for fasting. But also, it just makes you overall so much healthier.
Tip 267 - Eat more vegetables.
Yes, yes I am fresh from seeing Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall talk and watching his new series, but I think it is a good idea anyway. Tomorrow, I'm having vegetable stir-fir for tea with nuts and orange!
Yep, the little mice really and truly lived like 30% longer.Quote:
Originally Posted by Neely
But what percentage fun did they have? Because that's all that matters.Quote:
Originally Posted by NikolaiI
I thought literature was all that matters.
Having a great life is what matters. Hey do you still live in Pullman? You're my neighbor. Oops off topic! You could come over for a couple of drinks!!Quote:
Originally Posted by NikolaiI
Edit: I mean some meditation.
never get on the internet when you've been drinking!
Thanks for the invitation, but no, I don't live in Pullman anymore. Sometimes I miss it though. It's a lovely town.
Aw that's too bad. It's across the WA border, so quite bohemian to me actually. Well, I'll find somebody, there's a sweet one in Illinois, near Chicago I think, no I'm kidding, LOL!Quote:
Originally Posted by NikolaiI
For a good time call Jenny 867-5309 :lol:
Too much time on the boat!
edit: I think I'll go ahead and accept that friend request I got a couple of months ago.
edit again: area code: 208!
Tip 268 - Don't mix drugs (even prescription drugs) and alcohol
For an hour I was clinging to the bathroom floor face down, with people threatening to call 911, and me swearing I'd never forgive them if they did!
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Originally Posted by Vonny
Although it can lead to some interesting posts!
HaHa! I still haven't looked at everything I wrote tonight - too embarrassing! I never used to get into trouble because I never drink in public, but now that I go online it's possible to get myself into all kinds of trouble from home. :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by prendrelemick
Tip 269. Don't drink alcohol. It's everywhere in our society, but in my experience I learned it's not a good thing. I see my friends drink and see how it affects them negatively. Our society pressures us to drink, it does, in so many ways; and it makes it seem normal, sociable, acceptable, preferable, but the fact is that alcohol is a hard drug. It's better not to do any hard drugs, including alcohol, in my opinion - however unpopular that opinion may be.
I'll put this up as a Serious Dicussion thread as well, since it would probably generate some heat.
Tip 270: When you realise you're on a rollercoaster ride, it will be less painful if you relax, breathe and laugh the whole goddam way!
Nothing on earth would possess me to go near a rollercoaster ride.Quote:
Originally Posted by Delta40
Tip 271 - Don't bother changing your fuel supply.
With the onslaught of the coming winter and energy companies continually hiking up fuel costs (in search of record profits) people are encouraged to switch energy suppliers all the time. Don't bother. You often have to wait a full year to see any saving by which time the other energy company will have also hiked up their prices above the supplier you switched from. This means that you will find yourself back at square one having saved next to nothing.
Instead, you should just realise that there is nothing you can do about and just accept that you are being ripped off, yet again, by big business. I also suspect that the constant advice to switch is just a way to deflect the real issues involved.
Top Tip 272: Introduce criminal law that leads to severe punishments for those who use clichés.
I'm also happy to chair some kind of quango to identify, categorise and publicise clichés that will fall within the auspices of the new legislation. I know, I know - you don't feel that any human being should be subjected to the kind of relentless horror for which I'm volunteering. But - hey - my own well-being is of no consequence, given the crisis.
It's great to get a good example from someone who thinks outside the box.Quote:
Originally Posted by MarkBastable
Top Tip 273: Don't stick the end of your tongue into the cavity left by a tooth pulled a moment ago to see what the naked bone feels like. There is a risk of infection which outweighs the introduction to your skeleton.
Ah, good. The legislation kicks in.Quote:
Originally Posted by Paulclem
If you'd just like to put your right thumb on this butcher's block, I'll be with you in a minute.
Oh, and I thought you were married! I'm mistaken. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Neely
Glad you're keeping warm. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Neely
A bit over the top don't you think? After all, a thumb on the hand is worth two in the mincer.Quote:
Originally Posted by MarkBastable
Tip 273 - Divisiveness is more toxic than hard drugs.
It's good for some to :cheers2:, and for others, not such a good idea :sick:
no need to campaign for one or the other.
Tip # 274. Whistle sometimes.
Tip #275: Some things are not in our control and we can adapt to changing situations.
Tip 276. Understand that when you are talking to someone, the thing they are saying now is not all of who they are. Also, people can engage in a debate taking a side that isn't what they believe in. Even the opposite. We did it in my school when I was a kid, as an exercise. But rather, what is more likely, people are not creatures of black and white and it's possible to have two conflicting thoughts at the same time. I'm pretty sure some fairly big-name philosopher even made a point about something like this. :p
Nice point - but I might not mean it later :goof: seriously though it's a good point!Quote:
Originally Posted by NikolaiI
Hm, that's not exactly what I'm talking about, but okay.Quote:
Originally Posted by Delta40
lol. I'm not doing do well here today!Quote:
Originally Posted by NikolaiI
Tip 277: When you're misreading the things people are saying, stop replying!!!
Oh, don't worry; again, my fault. A bit gunshy, I hope you'll forgive me. I understand you now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Delta40
Tip 278; One of the greatest secrets to being happy is simply, Be Happy. It seems overly simplistic and how could it be helpful to say "Don't worry, be happy," but actually it's one of the best ways to see the world, and can be very powerful.
Tip 279 - Get yourself a kindle or other ereader.
Stop messing about.
Tip 280 - Men, never go shopping with women.
Most men have now got wise to this, but just in case...
Tip 281-Or just read a regular old book.
Tip 282-Go to bed and go to sleep when you are tired.
Hmmm, I guess it's time to take my own advice.
I do that all the time, no one learns anything in a debate that's one-sided. Those are just boring.Quote:
Originally Posted by NikolaiI
But for me, I need to feel that there's some merit to the opposing side, even if it's not what I personally believe in.Quote:
Originally Posted by JuniperWoolf
There's no need for people to ramble just to hear the sound of their own voice.
And being quiet isn't boring.