33 Reflections on 33 Years

1. Looks are very important

2. Money is also (though less so)

3. Buy once, buy cheaply, use until the wheels fall off

4. Buy and hold the S&P 500 or similar index

5. Turn off your phone volume when around others

6. Notice who else is in the room

7. Say please and thank you

8. Only sweat the small stuff

9. A house should be set to 72 in the winter and 68 in the summer

10. Yes I would like a straw

11. Yes I would like some napkins

12. Yes I would like disposable silverware

13. Yes I would like a bag

14. When Harry Met Sally is the best movie

15. All planes must have televisions

16. All indoor spaces must have air conditioning

17. There should be more bathrooms everywhere

18. There should be exorbitantly high-paying jobs to keep all bathrooms clean

19. Healthy food tastes worse and is more expensive; there is no way around this

20. Unhealthy food tastes better and is cheaper; this is a blessing

21. Look for the helpers

22. Be a helper

23. Think about the vibe of your funeral

24. Smile when you greet people

25. Never show up empty handed

26. Try new things

27. Never stop learning the people you love

28. Don’t be embarrassed to ask what the happy hour special is

29. Take a break every once in a while

30. Show up

31. Try your best

32. Take a deep breath

33. You’re doing great, sweetie