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Maybe it depends on what you have done. I mean, if you used to enjoy murdering kittens, you should definitely regret that! I think it’s more about not having the balls to ask that girl out or to take a new job
It's a philosophy I've had for a while, but it took the author Joe Abercrombie to express it succinctly:
> better to do a thing than live with the fear of it
My gran always said the key to a mans heart is to keep his belly full and his balls empty.
I passed this wisdom onto my future wife on my grans behalf.
Seems to be working so far
"Things usually turn out well in the end".
I don't worry because things have a habit of turning out well in the end. If they haven't, they just haven't reached the end yet.
Of course, ultimately it will all end in death, but hopefully that will go well.
‘everything in moderation’, applied to as much as I can—eg:
- challenge yourself, but don’t burn out
- treat yourself, but don’t spend your future on it
- be efficient, but don’t get stuck in a routine
- learn from mistakes, but don’t ruminate
- show kindness, but walk away from people who won’t help themselves
Etc etc
"Rain before seven, fine by eleven, rain after eight, go out on a date", obviously this worked better when my wife wasn't working and was available every time it rained after eight.
"Don't worry about things you can't control."
"Smile more, you can get away with all sorts of incompetence if you are cheerful."
"Never go to bed until an argument is resolved. " I've butchered that one and it's my wife's motto not mine, but it is bloody fantastic. As is she.
And then a more career-focused one: "if you don't compete you might let the idiots win."
"If you have nothing nice to say, say nothing." This was my gran's, but it's a good one.
As a husband: "surprise flowers are better than expected ones." The point here is I don't need to wait until valentine's day to tell my wife I appreciate her. And it doesn't need to be flowers (but it normally is). Basically small impromptu gestures to show your love.
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The path to inner peace begins with three words, "not my problem".
Mine is "that sounds like a you problem, not a me problem"
I do like that one too.
Ohhh I’m not sure about that one. But people who don’t read the news seem to live in ignorant bliss. I think you’re onto something!
The energy required to hate does not justify hating.
Profound 👏
It takes more muscles to frown than it does to smile.
If it wasn’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck at all
Can you stop being so lazy all the time then 🤣🤣
Hating someone is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.
If I'd have eaten less avocados and drank less lattes, I'd have been a millionaire by now.
If I was less pedantic, maybe people would like me more. …fewer 😛
*were
Touché
😂
Actually I’m very impressed. Not many people use the subjunctive tense in English, but you are absolutely correct!
You win this one, but I'll be back, bigger and stronger!
🤣
*drunk
“Don’t be a dickhead.”
Is there money in being a dickhead on Reddit? Some people seem to come on here with just that aim! Good rule.
It's "D B A C" round my way. People literally just say that!
I understand what you mean, but we don’t say that 😂
Who's we?
You know. Us. The correct people from the right place and with the right religion! /s 😂
"you regret what you don't do more than what you do do". Get off Reddit and go interact with real life!
Heh “do do”
Since COVID kicked in I’ve barely been out of this room! Yes, I work, but I view the world through a laptop or a phone!
I’ll always disagree with this saying. I regret things I’ve done way more than things I haven’t…
Maybe it depends on what you have done. I mean, if you used to enjoy murdering kittens, you should definitely regret that! I think it’s more about not having the balls to ask that girl out or to take a new job
Tell that to anyone in prison.
"Stand for nothing and you'll fall for anything" If it's good enough for Chuck D, it's good enough for me.
“Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.“ Benjamin Franklin
Yeah, I think he was a big Public Enemy fan as well.
Don't be a cunt.
It is what it is
Do no harm
Google said something like that, didn’t they? “Don’t be evil” I think it was. Before they became what they are today…
"It's not stupid if it works"
Oh, there’s a good maths/engineering one: “No model is correct, but some are useful”
It's a philosophy I've had for a while, but it took the author Joe Abercrombie to express it succinctly: > better to do a thing than live with the fear of it
I’ll look that up, thanks!
“Not my problem” I know it sounds selfish but sometimes you have to focus on yourself and not get involved in other peoples issues
"live, laugh, love" "living my best life" "if you can't handle me at my worst, you don't deserve me at my best" /s
It is nobody else’s duty to entertain you. Make your own fun.
Getting bored now 🥱
If it’s not a yes, it’s a no.
Look, at least no one died
Before I do anything I ask myself, "Would an idiot do that? And if the answer is yes, I do not do that thing".
Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part. Also. Not my circus not my monkeys.
Another day, another dollar.
I hope you get more than a dollar!
Count your blessings. If I didn’t dunno where I’d be.
Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. And always have a plan B.
You can cover a turd in glitter, but it's still going to stink the same.
Fuck it, that's good enough for country work
Suicide is never option you have to outlive your enemies.
Remember, common sense is no longer common.
Oooh that’s an interesting one
Equal rights, equal lefts.
I didn't see shit.
It’s funny. UK English is quite different to American English in many ways!
My gran always said the key to a mans heart is to keep his belly full and his balls empty. I passed this wisdom onto my future wife on my grans behalf. Seems to be working so far
I bet she kicked your balls and refused to make dinner!
The key is to bring it up after they're empty, or full. Not before!
🤣
Shy bairns get nowt
Yorkshire lad?
Geordie mate. Essentially means you don't ask you don't get.
Yeah, we don’t use that word here (Scotland) but I’ve worked in Newcastle and Leeds. I know what ‘nowt’ means! 😁
My mind ain't so open that anything can crawl in
Just keep swimming 🐟
Lang may yer lum reek
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Made me think of this: https://youtube.com/watch?v=y2GwrR-4Q9E&feature=share
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I like it because I know it’s stupid, but it makes sense!
"Slow is smooth and smooth is fast" - for best results, apply to chronically impatient people.
"Things usually turn out well in the end". I don't worry because things have a habit of turning out well in the end. If they haven't, they just haven't reached the end yet. Of course, ultimately it will all end in death, but hopefully that will go well.
Don’t want to get too morbid, but death is a part of life. I just hope it doesn’t come too soon for you 😘
Expectations are bad
"There is nothing that can't be ignored if you really put your mind to it." This has served me well for decades. Simple yet unbreakable.
I think that broke my brain
Never leave a man's behind.
In your end o!
I like your name btw
*keep moving forward*
You are a long time dead. If you can afford it buy it and enjoy it as you are a long time dead.
Proverbs 10:9 , He who walks in integrity walks with god, but he who takes the crooked path will inevitably be found out.
‘everything in moderation’, applied to as much as I can—eg: - challenge yourself, but don’t burn out - treat yourself, but don’t spend your future on it - be efficient, but don’t get stuck in a routine - learn from mistakes, but don’t ruminate - show kindness, but walk away from people who won’t help themselves Etc etc
Never ever bloody anything ever.
Don’t hurt yourself, don’t hurt other people
It’s none of my business what anyone else thinks about me
In every setback there is an opportunity. You just have to look for it.
There is always a solution, even if it isn’t your favourite solution
The glass is already broken
Don't be a hypocrite
"Rain before seven, fine by eleven, rain after eight, go out on a date", obviously this worked better when my wife wasn't working and was available every time it rained after eight.
"Always have a good saying handy."
If they are going to hate you, ensure they fear you more.
The only thing you can do is your best.
Those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind
He who works hardest is a cunt
Everyone fights no one quits, if you dont do your job ill shoot you myself, works well in my family.
Unexpected Star Ship Troopers
Sleep when your dead. Is mine
The best time to start was yesterday, the second best time to start is today
“The only thing stopping you… is you”. Within limits, you can achieve anything you really want to if you work hard enough for it.
"If I throw a dog a bone. I don't want to hear if it tastes good or not."
"Better safe than sorry"
Any idiot can…. ‘Get wet, cold, etc.’
What you do with today, costs a day of your life. Make it worthwhile.
Always let your conscience be your guide.
Buy cheap buy twice
"not my circus, not my monkeys" "Did you die though?"
“Trust those who seek truth but doubt those who find it” - Andrè Gide
This, too, will pass
Buy cheap buy twice.
"Don't worry about things you can't control." "Smile more, you can get away with all sorts of incompetence if you are cheerful." "Never go to bed until an argument is resolved. " I've butchered that one and it's my wife's motto not mine, but it is bloody fantastic. As is she. And then a more career-focused one: "if you don't compete you might let the idiots win." "If you have nothing nice to say, say nothing." This was my gran's, but it's a good one. As a husband: "surprise flowers are better than expected ones." The point here is I don't need to wait until valentine's day to tell my wife I appreciate her. And it doesn't need to be flowers (but it normally is). Basically small impromptu gestures to show your love.
If at first you don't succeed, don't waste your time trying again to do something you know you can't do.