Ask HN: What was your biggest life lesson in 2015?

Hey All,

I want to know what you have learned in 2015 that you never realised before. I am going to start with my self, I learned one thing: 1. Identifying people who really matters in life is super important. We generally don't think like this but when the person is not around you, you will realise how the person was in your life. And don't forget to show your gratitude you never know when it's the end.

I would really like to know your life lesson. May be some of us learn from other and can use in 2016.

Thanks in advance.

2015 was, for me, mostly just an extension of 2014 in this regard, as I had a big "life altering" experience late in 2014. I had a heart-attack in November 2014 and could well have died. Luckily I live close to a good ER and what-not and got prompt treatment and I'm mostly fine now. I'm on a bunch of new medicines, but otherwise things are mostly back to normal. I did some mountain bike racing this summer, before I tore my rotator cuff in a fall and switched to mostly road cycling until I get my shoulder fixed up.

Soo... to answer the question... and hopefully without sound to glib, I'd say "take your health seriously. Stuff creeps up on you". That is, all the warnings you hear about "eat right, exercise, keep your cholesterol down", etc... yeah, that stuff does matter. And yes, it can happen to you. I know, because I was one more person walking around thinking "that stuff only happens to other people" until I was on the back of an ambulance wondering if I was going to die.

I really don't like being the preachy type, but if I have any useful advice to share, I'd say it's this... invest in taking care of your body. And by "invest" I mean, time, knowledge, money, exercise, food, whatever elements you need to leverage to maximize your health. Read a book like Cholesterol Clarity and understand how this cholesterol stuff really works. If you're a little overweight (or a lot) find a way to start getting more exercise. Buy a bicycle, or a skateboard, or a surfboard, or just some comfortable walking shoes, whatever. Throw out the Doritos and sugary sodas and shit. Learn to eat healthy. Quit smoking if you smoke. That sort of thing.

Babies make you tired

Always look seconds ahead when driving

2015 was the most boring year for me. I didn't even venture out of my own city the whole year. So I guess my life lesson is to travel more, try new things, don't be afraid to take risks etc.