Ask HN: What have been your best decisions in life?

Post by sutee » Sat, May 12, 2018, 10:22 PM UTC

Post by justonepost » Sat, May 12, 2018, 10:24 PM UTC

corporateslaver wrote: post #2

Being ruthless about removing people from my life who are bringing me down, or who have a view of me that may be accurate, but is pessimistic.

Post by rectang » Sat, May 12, 2018, 10:25 PM UTC

Post by gremlinsinc » Sat, May 12, 2018, 10:25 PM UTC

analog31 wrote: post #16

toomuchtodo wrote: post #13

Picking the right spouse. Edit: Picking the wrong partner can be catastrophic financially and emotionally. Pick someone you can trust, rely on, and who compliments your strengths and weaknesses. Be prepared to go to great lengths for them when necessary.

Same here, and I would add, picking the right kids. ;-)

Post by justonepost » Sat, May 12, 2018, 10:27 PM UTC

ardit33 wrote: post #8

1. Working out regularly (3 times a week lifting weights), eating healthy, and playing team sports (co-ed soccer and volleyball). In my 30s, and still in the best shape I have ever been. There was a time when I didn't work out regularly, and I have to say that a 'weak' body affects you in many way down the road. Trying to 'save time' by skipping working out, or not doing physical activities is counter productive. Sim…