Top Tips for a Happy Life

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Originally Posted by Neely

Nothing on earth would possess me to go near a rollercoaster ride.

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Oh, and I thought you were married! I'm mistaken. :)

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Originally Posted by Neely

Tip 271 - Don't bother changing your fuel supply.

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Glad you're keeping warm. :)

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Originally Posted by MarkBastable

Ah, good. The legislation kicks in.


If you'd just like to put your right thumb on this butcher's block, I'll be with you in a minute.

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A bit over the top don't you think? After all, a thumb on the hand is worth two in the mincer.

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

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Originally Posted by NikolaiI

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

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Nice point - but I might not mean it later :goof: seriously though it's a good point!

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Originally Posted by Delta40

Nice point - but I might not mean it later :goof: seriously though it's a good point!

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Hm, that's not exactly what I'm talking about, but okay.

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Originally Posted by NikolaiI

Hm, that's not exactly what I'm talking about, but okay.

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lol. I'm not doing do well here today!

Tip 277: When you're misreading the things people are saying, stop replying!!!

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Originally Posted by Delta40

lol. I'm not doing do well here today!

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Oh, don't worry; again, my fault. A bit gunshy, I hope you'll forgive me. I understand you now.

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.

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Originally Posted by NikolaiI

Also, people can engage in a debate taking a side that isn't what they believe in.

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I do that all the time, no one learns anything in a debate that's one-sided. Those are just boring.

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Originally Posted by JuniperWoolf

I do that all the time, no one learns anything in a debate that's one-sided. Those are just boring.

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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.

There's no need for people to ramble just to hear the sound of their own voice.

And being quiet isn't boring.