In this episode, John shares 11 statements of wisdom and life lessons on the eve of his 11th Birthday in his own words.

1. Don’t get stuck on thoughts of the past, always look forward. 
2. Never give up on the things that are important to you. 
3. Aesop's fable "The Fox and Grapes"
4. It’s okay to be sad, but don’t let it get you stuck in the mud. 
5. Always set goals or you’ll end up nowhere. 
6. Books are like scrolls of knowledge. Without them you can’t live. 
7. Play LEGO every day to keep your creative juices flowing. Don't just build, create stories. 
8. If you always live a life of anger and jealousy, your life will be short and sad. 
9. Always be kind to others, because you don’t know what they are going through. 
10. Prioritize collecting experiences over things. 
11. Life is so short, enjoy it while it lasts.

Music for today's episode:

Happy Birthday cello performance by John Tugcu

Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The Show Must Be Go by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4509-the-show-must-be-go 

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/