10 HARD Ways to Make Your Life Better

[accadacca]

I thought this list/article was a good read.



1. Start a business

My dad, who has been self-employed almost all his life, used to tell me that

[DiscGo]

I don't know why, but I LOVED this! I am going to do everything on this list!

[Rented mule]

I like it! especially the TAKE UP A SPORT- I think they really hit home when they said this: AMEN!

Sure, you want to be healthy, but the whole treadmill-running, iPod-listening, 45-minutes-after-work thing is a little anti-social, don

[DiscGo]

P.S. I tried art/pottery ..... D'oh!

[Deathcricket]

Great read! I liked them all except for this one sentence.

[quote]There are lots of people who can

[R]

1. Start a business

No.

2. Organize a group

No.

3. Volunteer

Not yet.

4. Take an active role in your children

[greyhair biker]

I never quite thought of it much before but Ive always done stuff like this....all my life. You know the ol' saying, 'give it to a busy person if you want it to get done', well, Ive done/am doing everything on this list except for writing a book
....and, WHY NOT?! I Love it! Dont limit yourself. Just do it applies to every aspect of your life.

[tapehoser]

1. Start a business - Tried and failed. And I'm OK with that.

2. Organize a group - Started the Neighborhood Watch in my area.

3. Volunteer - Serve with the youth in my church twice a week.

4. Take an active role in your children

[Scott Card]

1. Start a business - Been there done that, a couple of times

2. Organize a group - many times

3. Volunteer - several hours a week with Church activities

4. Take an active role in your children

[sparker1]

I have done all those things at one time or another. Maybe that's why I'm so gosh-darned happy.

[Alex]

You guys are too perfect , I believe I failed at every one of those

[sparker1]

I'll confess, my book isn't a big seller. It's titled: How To Operate a Motor Home toilet For Dummies. At least it served a need, kept me from going in and explaining the buttons, not to mention the dos and don'ts.

[cachehiker]

I really like this list. I'm wondering just what percentage of people go through life without being able to check off more than 3 or 4 out of the ten.

1. Start a business - Pimped my laser and automation skills out as contract labor for 18 months. Didn't have a clue what I was doing but will do it again sometime. Fortunately, my unique technical abilities allow me to dictate a few more terms to my employer than most.

2. Organize a group - I host dinner parties and BBQ's all the time and a few regular attendees (including me) actively compete to see whose dish will be the biggest hit. I'm also a member of several local clubs just so I can get updates about what is on their calendar. I lead a group hike once or twice per year, group ski once per year, and a half-dozen group rides too.

3. Volunteer - I try and keep a 501c3 non-profit cycling advocacy group together. Most of the money from our annual fundraiser goes to provide disabled persons access to outdoor activities. It's like herding cats, nobody's ever happy with the job I do, and nobody's ever willing to step in and do a better one either.

[b]4. Take an active role in your children