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Originally Posted by SteveC  Most people are here because they want to help others, not pick on them.
Secondly, in my personal opinion you really can't seperate "life lessons" from advice on the aviation profession. I speak from experience.
As far as learning life lessons, I'm of the opinion that you should never quit. The older you get, the more that you realize that experience is a great teacher, and learning from others' experiences is a very valuable tool. Let's see, you've been an "adult" for 12 - 13 years. Kristie has been so for 20+ (almost twice as long), and I was an adult when you were born (close to three times as long). Maybe, just maybe there is something that we can add to what you've already learned. Maybe not. But if you shut us off from even offering info I can guarantee that you won't learn from our experience.
Please, just keep in mind that people are here to help, especially Doug and Kristie. Really.  |
I loves me some Steve C <3 <3 <3
I've been an adult for . . . well nevermind
but some of my mentors are nearly half my age! I try to soak it all in and take the advice that fits, and just appreciate that some one was willing to spend the time to share the rest.
As Steve mentions, experience is a great teacher. That reminds me of a plaque that was on my kitchen wall from when I was a small child that read,
"Learn from the mistakes of others . . . you won't have enough time to make them all yourself."
Well . . . enough of that.
OK . . .One last thing, some of the people I have met through this site I have become very fond of. As a matter of fact I have had dinner with seven of them over the last few weeks in two different cities. I refer to them as my "internet friends" but my life is enriched by them, and I have learned from each of them, not just about aviation, but about life (and a lot about you kids lingo!).
This place is special.
Welcome to JC and hopefully we will meet you at one of our M and G s or even at the big event in Las Vegas this October.
Dale