Life Lesson #65: It’s All Been Done Before

Have you ever felt like maybe you’re the only person in the world who has the feelings you feel, the thoughts you think, and the pain that you may be enduring?

Well you know, it’s a big world out there, and there’s really nothing new. It’s all been done before. You see, thoughts and feelings often lead to action, and somebody somewhere has felt what you feel and has done whatever you’re doing or thinking about doing. They’ve either felt good about the results of their actions, or they have had regrets.

Talk to people, especially older people who have had a little experience in life. Seek advice about any decision that you don’t already have first-hand experience with. Look ahead and visualize the long term results of your actions. And remember that someone has already done it before and has already lived with the results.

– Jim Lord