I wrote my first philosophy blog on Dec 2, 2012. That blog included my daily rules, how to live the best, and my life beliefs. My second version is less serious. There are more philosophy blogs coming soon. I discover new ways of living, better ways I think about my life, and changes to my existing lifestyles. Here are my answers for those who have life's questions and confusions. Enjoy!
Never buy cheap on the following: gas, underwear, toilet paper, cooking spices, cooking oil, motor oil, and bed pillows. To elaborate on gas, you pay for what you get. Auto mechanics are smiling for cheap gas. Car owners who fill up on cheap gas are more likely to have engine problems. My experience on brand name gas is positive. I get better gas mileage, more power, higher performance, and my car burns cleaner. I save a dime on cheap gas to prevent spending dollars on car problems.
Tipping your server. I always tip 18-20% as long as the service meets my minimum satisfaction. Get the order correct, refill water at least once, smile and begin in a friendly way, and show a little professionalism. The hourly wage sucks and the employer makes up for loss tips by law. I don't want to see my server overstressing a job that requires less than average brain power.
I forgot the last time I tipped 15% or below.
Dress for success. I believe in wearing appropriate clothes for all occasions. I wear casual clothes when I'm socializing. I wear hiking clothes when I hike. I wear workout clothes when I go to the gym. I wear business casual long sleeve button shirts and slacks when I work. I never mix clothes for all social, business, and being at home situations.
Likewise for shoes. I have many shoes when I wear slacks, jeans, and shorts. I have two pairs of shoes when I workout at the gym. I have two pairs of shoes for hiking. I have a pair of leather boots for heavy duty purposes.
Appearances and presentations are important when I interact with people in all situations. I don't want to portray myself as lazy or spending little time preparing myself. An extreme example is wearing a three piece suit to a club on a Fri night or wearing business clothes on a hike.
Breakfast IS the most important meal of the day. I fail to understand how people function in the mornings on an empty stomach. It was a miracle I survived many semesters at San Jose State since I never ate breakfast. It was a miracle I concentrated on the professor's lecturers.
A productive day starts with a good breakfast. It's worth the time to eat well so I can be strong, concentrate, learn, and make as few mistakes as possible.
Fill up your gas. I believe in refilling a car's gas when it reaches half a tank. I feel reassurance nothing bad can happen as long as I have at least half a tank. I never ran out of fuel on the road. I never want to run out of fuel on the road. Furthermore, a fuel tank with at least half of the gallons keeps your fuel pump cool.
Board games are a social activity. That's the number one reason why I like board games. I fail to understand why people dislike board games. I spend time with people. I have an opportunity to meet new people.
Dump the junk. I wrote a blog on Wed June 12 titled "Stuff And Things Are Just That". I believe in getting rid of junk. If you don't use it, it's junk. Stuff is stuff. There is always going to be something better. Hording is not in my life. My lifestyle is open and relax without a pile of useless things. If I have no room for something new, something old is going out.
If you have trouble standing up straight, then lean back when you walk. Don't lean back too far such that you're going to fall backwards. Lean back, keep you head up looking straight, chest out, shoulders down, and feel your back straight along your spine. Don't be a hunchback in your senior years. I've seen a few in my gym. They look horrible.
Jumper cables and a car fire extinguisher. These two items are a must in a car. Nobody knows when a car battery stops working. Learn how to use jumper cables. Visit YouTube. And a car fire extinguisher can save a car and a person's life.
Writing. I recommend writing a blog for people who write little on a routine basis. Emails don't count. Practice good writing.
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