If I Knew Then

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If I Knew Then

My dad used to say, “Kid, most of what you worry about ain’t never gonna happen.” He said this to me all the time. If I had known this (I mean, really known this) when I started my business, I would have spent a lot less time lying awake and staring at the ceiling. Most of the scary stuff never happened.

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Larry Weingarten

Dan, I believe that we are here to learn and grow, and enjoy life as we can along the way. These recollections of yours reinforce my belief in the most eloquent way! There's a lot of truth in there. Thankyou!

Yours, Larry

Jamie Hall

What a wonderful little essay... and so true, so true.

DanHolohan

Thanks, guys. I haven't read that one in years. I just read it again, smiled, and nodded. All that I said is even more true in these times than it was then.

And yes, especially the part about the LEGO. Grandkids.

Tinman

Great advice Dan. When my girls were in their teens and after I had a chance to learn a hard lesson or two about life, I’d tell them to write down the current catastrophic problem on a piece of paper and revisit it in a week. Most times, they barely remembered it.

DanHolohan

Good advice, Steve. I always told my daughters not to bleed before they’re shot. 

Ironman

Wonderful words of wisdom.

DanHolohan

Thanks. 

Steven_Bangs1966

So true. We often overwhelm ourselves with scenarios that are beyond our control and to forgive is sometimes hard but once you do and move on you will be happier

dopey27177

Dan, Those words are so true.

Even though we know the catastrophe a'int going to happen (imaginary disaster) if we do not ponder or lay awake at night worrying or planning our next step we will never be successful in our indeavor's. Pondering is a release from the fear of the unknown.

In my case I was born a little fearless, that was ok even though at times I made big mistakes, we learn from our mistakes and become better.


Pondering leads to good planning, so whats to worry! For those that are at my age (80) I had a good friend His name was ALFRED NEWMAN his main lesson was WHAT ME WORRY!!.

Jake