10 things my mother told me that have lifelong meaning

The following 10 things are really meaningful and are provisions for each child to step into life firmly.

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1. Don't just say what you want to say. The ancients taught: "Think seven times before you speak", so you must always remember to think carefully before saying anything, especially important or sensitive matters.

2. Don't rush to conclusions when faced with a problem. Even when you have found a solution to the problem, don't rush, because there may be better answers. Learn to stay calm in all situations, try to change your perspective to think from many angles, and from there find the most reasonable solution.

3. Make big things small, small things nothing. “Simplification” is the secret to help us deal with complex, difficult problems.

4. In this world, no love comes naturally, no hatred is without a reason. Don't participate in other people's comments, just "listen, know, leave it at that", avoid getting caught up in the vortex of love and hate of the world.

5. Saving is a good habit but it is completely different from a frugal life, "tightening your belt". Remember that having money is a blessing, using money is wisdom.

6. Always cherish the feelings of others towards you. Whether you can reciprocate those feelings or not, never despise them or take advantage of them for your own benefit.

7. “Debts of money, debts of silver, the most fearful are debts of gratitude.” If you are a transparent person, you will find a way to repay debts. In fact, repaying material debts is easy, but repaying debts of gratitude is difficult. Remember those who have taken care of you and be ready to help them when they need it.

8. Being tolerant with others is also being tolerant with yourself. Because when you forgive others' mistakes, it means you are also removing the emotional ties and psychological rocks that weigh down your heart. Your soul will be relaxed and relieved because it is no longer bothered by anger or hatred.

9. Don’t easily trust someone who has lied to you before. If they lie to you once, they will probably do it again a second or third time… Trust is a precious asset of a person. Don’t lose it, but don’t give it away easily. Remember, being gullible is also harming yourself.

10. Do not mock or belittle others to flatter yourself. Putting others down does not make you more excellent or perfect, but only shows your selfishness and short-sightedness.

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