Lessons learned in 2007

Back in 2005 I blogged about the lessons I learned that year, instead of making new years resolutions for 2006 that I wouldn't keep. I decided to do the same thing this year, so here are my top lessons learned in 2007:

1. I can say "no" without having to give a reason
2. Don't go into business with friends
3. Trust your gut (still get burned by this one occasionally)
4. Don't expect other people to treat you the same way you would treat them
5. Instead of being frustrated with people who don't share my beliefs, I should surround myself with those who do (which isn't easy)
6. It's not the actions of myself or others that cause stress and anxiety -- it's the way I interpret those actions
7. Just because someone doesn't share my belief system, it doesn't make them a bad person
8. Changing your irrational beliefs and thought processes takes forever

As you can tell, I've spent a lot of time on the couch this year. Hopefully I can put what I've learned into use in 2008!