Proverbs of a Great-Grandfather

My children, and children of my children, and children of children of my children, it is so important not to waste even one second of your life. Should I take the time instead of writing this book of advice to write about my own life and its ups and downs, errors, blessings? Will it bring value if I write about the many un-blessings I have brought upon myself in my life? You may say, "Yes, this may keep me from making the same mistake." The truth is this (please grasp this so it does not escape you): telling you about my mistakes will not fully stop you from making the same or similar mistakes. Telling you about my successes will not fully make you successful. Telling you about all my car accidents will not fully make you a better driver. So in conclusion, a fun and interesting autobiography is not what God has led me to write so why should I waste time writing that which I suppose could be nothing more than an ego booster. May the proverbs of this book change your life.