Happy Birthday, Trey Anastasio! For fans of Phish, the band isn't just a band, it's life. Since forming in 1983, we've grown up with their music, and our story has developed with theirs. For these reasons, it comes as no surprise that we've learned some serious life lessons along the way. In celebration of Trey's 51st birthday, we're proud to bring you, "51 of the Most Important Life Lessons Learned from Phish."

 

 

1. Don’t let the problems of everyday life get you down.

 

2. People will knock you down, but all that matters is that you get up.

 

 

3. There are no regrets, only lessons.

 

4. Keep looking forward to the future.

 

5. Never waste a minute of your life.

 

6. Don't put off for tomorrow what you can do today.

 

7. Don't despise what you've been through, and don’t blame yourself.

 

8. Be kind to others.

 

9. Appreciate nature.

 

10. Live your life out loud and take your fate into your own hands.

 

 

11. Share the communal experience of music with others.

 

12. Life is a one-way street. No matter how many different paths you take, none of them lead you to the beginning. Enjoy every moment while you can.

 

13. True friends will always be there for you.

 

14. A small gesture is all it takes to show someone you love them.

 

15. Sometimes the world will carry you away.

 

16. Find someone to love.

 

17. Our memories will linger on long, even after our footprints are gone.

 

18. Surrender to the flow of life and all its possibilities.

 

19. Be forever young at heart.

 

20. Don’t isolate yourself from others.

 

 

21. Read the f*cking book!

 

22. Live life to the max, and do it all with passion and drive.

 

23. Phish cares about us.

 

24. It's important to stay grounded.

 

25. No one can take away your experiences and life lessons.

 

26. Material things don't matter.

 

27. Every challenge you overcome puts you one step closer to your goal.

 

28. Why be miserable when you can be happy?

 

29. Discover the truth for yourself.

 

30. Don’t be afraid to speak out.

 

31. You only get one life, live it to the fullest.

 

33. The truth will set you free.

 

34. Don’t look back, you’re not going that way.

 

35. If you fail, pick yourself up and try again.

 

36. It's your life, go out there and make it happen. There's a reason birds don't stay in the same place. Go out there and fly!

 

37. When life leaves you gasping for air, take a moment to catch your breath.

 

38. You won't achieve happiness by destroying others.

 

39. You can count on Phish (or Grand Funk Railroad) to bring the party to you.

 

40. Take a close look at yourself and value your uniqueness.

 

41. Be patient and enjoy the world around you.

 

42. Follow your destiny.

 

43. Only time will tell.

 

44. Sometimes there's nobody to blame but yourself.

 

45. Getting old is mandatory. Growing up is optional!

 

46. Live in the now.

 

47. A true friend is someone you can count on.

 

48. Take caution on your journey through life.

 

49. Don’t be ashamed of being you!

 

50. If you can dream it, you can achieve it.

 

51. Most importantly...