As we roll into 2025 I want to pass along 14 common sense pieces of simple wisdom and practical advice I’ve received and tried to live over the years.

1. Seek God.
2. Do hard things, lift heavy things.
3. Take long walks as often as possible.
4. Nobody gives a shit. Work harder.
5. Control your appetites.
6. Go to war with evil.
7. Make your bed in the morning.
8. People will let you down and life isn’t fair. Get over it.
9. Learn to focus. One thing at a time.
10. Know when to bend – but never break.
11. Don’t fear change, fear complacency.
12. Cherish your family daily.
13. Stir the pot, ruffle the feathers.
14. Get a good night’s sleep.

Happy New Year.