Often times we sit and recap about the life we've spent, some old memories are superb while some were bad. Irrespective of that, we've learnt a great lessons.
Some of the hidden life rules that I learnt later and late in life are;
Maintain your weight whilst you are still young , because not watching your weight might give you serious of problem later in life, always exercise and eat moderately and properly.
You may not gain respect if you are trying to please everyone. Stay by your words and speak for yourself always.
Always try to listen more than you talk. It's necessary and important.
Only share things when you are established. People are full of enviness and may try to destroy your plans ahead of the accomplishments
Don't be with someone who's family do not like you. You may have to fight an everlasting battle that you may either win or lose.
In Africa culture, we think and were made to understand elders knows the best but in the actual and real sense they do not.
So many times and instances, confidence is much more valuable than books.
Social skills are very paramount in life, it can get you further and far. You should learn how to make good connections.
Dont ever think its all your families that want the best for you.
Don't snooze on this one, that no one will value you until you really hit it in a big way.
Be careful with taking too much alcohol, its very addictive and at the same time very easy to buy. It's actually the worst drug out there, stay away.
Dont always follow the multitude.. So many times, the majority are not always right.
That i am very useless without The Almighty.
Be careful with what you use your tongue for, it could either break you or build you.
Flee far away from fornication, life is always much more stress less.
Listen to your wife, dont just bullshit what she says, in every thing you call nonsense, there's always a sense
Formal education will make you living but self education will make you a fortune. True life education is experienced outside the classroom.
If they stand behind you, protect them. If they stand beside you, respect them. But if they stand against you, destroy them.
Never be afraid to walk alone, instead be afraid to walk mindlessly with the crowd. Your mind can be your greatest asset and could also be your greatest liability, depending on if you nourish it well.
The weaker you are the more fight you will get into. The stronger you are the less fight you will get into.
Which other ones did you realize late in life??
Quite some great lessons, well we keep learning everyday