Best advice you’ve ever gotten? (Short and sweet)

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This isn’t the E.R., it’ll be fine. Nobody is dying on the table from the work we do.

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Or they don’t, they just want to show they are doing something

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Be kind.

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Care less

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You dont get what you deserve, you get what you negotiate

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it's all a game
-from an SM 2 months before exiting

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Don’t stay late, I don’t care

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Don't show all your cards at once

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Never be comfortable. If you’re comfortable you’re not growing.

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Or, get comfortable at being uncomfortable.

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Don’t take yourself too seriously.

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There’s people who are so uptight and sensitive and cannot let loose.

Use lube

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When motivation wanes, discipline will keep you going

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In a marriage, focus in what u can do for ur SO than the other way round.

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It’s a marathon, not a sprint

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Health first.

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Your kids are more important than your job

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Don’t sweat the petty things, don’t pet the sweaty things.

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My dad taught me this one growing up😂

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Relax, it’s only work.

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You never meet someone just once

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Yep, work both ways you never know 🤷‍♀️ actually this is a really good advice. Thanks D7!

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You can make any mistake, but only once

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Listen to “Everybody’s Free (to wear sunscreen)” by Baz Luhrmann. Every piece of advice you need is in that one song.

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