With all the wisdom and knowledge I see outside me every day, I often forget the wisdom that I, myself, have. This is the wisdom I have for myself today. What wisdom do you have for yourself?

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Be wary of people who tell you not to wear white after Labor Day.

When a well-intentioned person speaks to you (or tweets you or emails you or sends you a letter), respond.

Your energy is more important than what you say. Don’t worry about sounding silly. Your people know you mean well.

Always take off your shoes in people’s homes, even if they say you don’t need to.

Wear loud socks, preferably ones that don’t match. Befriend the people who like this most.

Feel your feelings as much as you can.

When you need a cookie recipe, look in The Good Cookie first. It has never let you down.

When you get in a funk, exercise or sleep.

Befriend weirdos.

Sink into discomfort. See how much you can stand.

Be curious about the way people live, even and especially when it’s different from your way.

Don’t assume you know what people mean.

Assume that people like you until proven otherwise.

Stop and smell the lilacs. Make sure there aren’t any bees there when you do.

When someone asks you to take a day off work to go on vacation, do so.

Don’t discuss religion or politics unless you’re in the mood for it.

Try new foods.

Buy underwear that are comfortable. Throw out the pairs that aren’t.

Always assume you need more time to get things done than you think you do.

Assume that people mean well.

When your girlfriend gets mad at you, give her a hug.

Make a suggestion once. If someone doesn’t take it, let it go.

Don’t drink caffeine. You will think it won’t affect you, and you will be wrong.

Buy Trader Joe’s dark chocolate peanut butter cups, not Reese’s. Reese’s don’t taste all that good.

If you don’t like your doctor, keep looking. There’s a better one out there.

Ask questions.