25 Life Lessons Written By A 100-Year-Old Man

Andy Anderson, also known as “Mr. Cheese”, is a 100-year-old man who doesn’t actually feel old yet. He has lived his life to the fullest, making true what a man can dream of- a beautiful family, a long-lasting love, a good, rewarding position in a job to work hard for.

If not him, who can teach us about what is important in life and what is the right behavior to reach our goals?

1. Find your sense of humor…

Always maintain a good sense of humor and use it every day!

2. Work hard, be humble harder

Grandpa Cheese’s work-related suggestions are enlightening- always take what you get, even if you need to start at the bottom.

3. Always be in good shape!

No pain no gain, right? Exercise every day- it is worth it, both for your body and mind.

4. Save up as much as you can

You never know what you are going to need in the future. Always remember to keep a part of the money you make for future emergencies.

5. Vitamins are key

A glass of orange juice every day, and you are good to go.

6. Relationships like fairytales can be real

Keep believing in love at first sight, and that your true one, the chance to meet your soulmate, exists and is going to happen sooner or later.

7. You must survive!

Even though it is not your dream job, take it seriously. It is still better than starving! Remember, it’s better to have a bad job than having no job all.

8. Waste less food

Living consciously means to waste less- food, clothes- we need to have what we actually use. Health corresponds to the ability to measure.

9. Cherish your family

Your family and the love shared with one another are the most important things in life.

10. Proteins make you stronger

Protein is life! So continue to eat the recommended portions and savor each bite.

11. Listen to your needs

Don’t think ignoring the moment your mind needs a pause will make you a hero- stop to reflect about your needs, find a solution and move on in a better shape.

12. Believe in yourself

The first step to achieve anything is to be your true self, relentlessly- life is too short to pretend to be someone else.

13. Buy what you need

Fast fashion makes us buy lots of clothes we won’t ever wear. Stop being greedy and keep what you know you can wear everyday.

14. Forgive

It is not easy to forgive, but it will teach you important lessons.

15. Spend your money in the future

Make a financial plan for when you will be older.

16. True love requires work

A relationship is not always going to be easy- you have to put effort into it.

17. See the positive side of every situation

Life has its ups and downs- it is important to keep our chin up and maintain a good sense of humor to lighten up bad, awkward situations.

18. Learn to move on with problems

If you have an issue with something and there is no way out, forget about it.

19. Believe in your dreams

If you do what you are passionate about, you will always be happy. Don’t be afraid of the obstacles that could be in your path- be determined, dreams do come true.

20. Common sense does not equal education

Education in life. According to Grandpa Cheese, it is not necessary, as long as you do keep learning.

21. Curiosity needs to be your fuel

Be interested in the world, do as much as you can to experience it all.

22. Be less serious

Try to not be so critical of yourself.

23. Don’t be scared to aim at the top

Why just be anybody?

24. Common sense is the answer to every situation

Internalize what life has taught you- if you have no common sense, you are in big trouble.

25. Always decide for yourself- and be grateful for it

Life is a gift worth unwrapping!

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