Nevin's Data "Points"

Life has many lessons to teach us, some more painful than others – and some we’d just as soon be spared. But as graduates everywhere look ahead to the next chapter in their lives, it seems a good time to reflect on some lessons learned along the way. It’s handy to know at least a little about sports and the weather. Paying the minimum due on your credit cards is dumb. Be willing to take all the blame – and to share the credit. Know that there actually  are  stupid questions. Try not to be the one asking them. Shun those who are cruel to others – and don’t laugh at their “jokes” – sooner or later, you’ll be a target. Never say you’ll never. “Bad” people eventually get what’s coming to them, though you may not be around to see it. Always sleep on big decisions. When it seems too good to be true, it’s generally not good nor true.  Never let your schooling stand in the way of your education. Sometimes the grass on the othe...

Life has many lessons to teach us, some more painful than others – and some we’d just as soon be spared. But as graduates everywhere look ahead to the next chapter in their lives, it seems a good time to reflect on some of the lessons we’ve learned. Here are some nuggets I’ve picked up along the way…. Be willing to take all the blame – and to share the credit. There actually are stupid questions. Shun those who are cruel – and don’t laugh at their “jokes.” Never say you’ll never. Be on time. “Bad” people eventually get what’s coming to them. But you may not be there to see it. Always sleep on big decisions. Sometimes the grass looks greener because of the amount of fertilizer. Never email in anger – or frustration. And be extra careful when using the “Reply All” button. If your current boss doesn’t want to hear the truth, it may be time to look for a new one. Never pass up a chance to say “thank you.” If you wouldn’t want your mother to learn about it, don’t do it....