Live a life that is a statement

Live a life that is a statement not an apology.

In my mind I always knew what this meant to me, but trying to define my life philosophy has proved more elusive than” greased up deaf guy”. Any life philosophy is difficult to enumerate. If it is true that “all the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players; they have their exits and their entrances and one man in his time plays many parts” then I guess what I mean by living a life that is a statement not an apology is to tackle those many parts we all play with a zealousness heretofore unknown. Be bold, be daring, be memorable (moments of “ jack assery” like going down a flight of stairs in a shopping cart are acceptable as long as they are few and far between). Mistakes will be made, I know this better than anyone, but make your life a statement , a living testament to what you believe in and hold dear. Don’t be a spectator, or try to please the masses. Don’t be afraid to be a contrarian when it’s called for, but never be one just for the sake of being one. Doing those things turns your life in to an apology, a sorry ass way to live.


Stand up for what you believe in and leave little to doubt about as to where you stand. Love unconditionally, and laugh uncontrollably…doing these two things alone will make your life complete. Find something to dedicate yourself to (a worthwhile hobby that will make you a well rounded person…reading, writing, fitness, an instrument etc). Treat your body well, when you get older you will be happy you did. You only get one and you can’t trade it in. Surround yourself with good people, in doing so good things will happen to you and you will be able to take on anything that life throws at you, ANYTHING. Believe that. I know it to be true. Never abandon someone in need, for one day it may be you who needs the shoulder to cry on, or help up off the ground.

Never give up. Recognize that life’s biggest disappointments/setbacks are actually life’s biggest learning opportunities. True story. It will never seem it at the time, but remember, nothing worth learning can be taught. Work to live, don’t live to work, otherwise the statement you are making is the wrong one and you will owe an apology to your spouse/kids/friends bc you weren’t around enough. Your time means more to them than anything else. The key question to keep asking is, Are you spending your time on the right things? Because time is all you have, and you may find one day that you have less than you think. So make your life a statement bc one day it will flash before your eyes, and you need to make it worth watching.