What would you say many people or most people fail to do that would benefit them if they did?

Don't make assumptions, for one.

Don't take things personally.

(Two of The Four Agreements from Don Miguel Ruiz's book --  I'm reading it now; excellent) This post was edited by WelbyQuentin at July 10, 2018 4:19 AM MDT

Separating opinions from facts.  Maybe most don't but far too many do...

This post was edited by Beans/SilentGeneration at July 10, 2018 4:19 AM MDT

(I thought it'd help if I rewrote my answer to better fit your question's wording. I hope I wasn't unclear originally.) This post was edited by WelbyQuentin at July 10, 2018 4:20 AM MDT

Go to bed early and make Hay while the sun don't shine....  We actually make a lot of Hay in our house....:)D 

Being honest. Not simply just telling the truth, but working honestly and treating others honestly. People also need to do a major and honest self reflection. People continuously lie to others and themselves. Too many people don’t take an honest look at the content of their character and personality. A few years back I spent a few weeks doing an honest self reflection. I realized how many bad traits I had that I ignored or didn’t notice. I have changed for the better. This post was edited by Rizz at July 10, 2018 4:20 AM MDT

Think before they speak and then shut up before they speak.





This post was edited by WM BARR . =ABSOLUTE TRASH at July 10, 2018 4:15 AM MDT

They spend too much money and save too little.

A simple "Hello". You'd (or they'd in this case) be surprised by the stuff that follows. Not everybody is out to get you (or them in this case).