6 Indispensable Life Lessons That Barney Stinson From 'How I Met Your Mother' Taught Us!

Barney Stinson is iconic : he legit invented the modern bro code and also brought to the world the concept of 'suiting up'.  Neil Patrick Harris infused life into the vapid yet deplorable character.  Like him or hate him, but Barney was hard to ignore. 

On Neil Patrick Harris' birthday, let's look at some life lessons his most iconic character taught us through the years:

Dress to impress

Barney was always in suits; no matter the situation, he always dressed to impress. His suit portrayed him as a confident, succesful, suave and powerful man, even if the situation was otherwise. Hence, the basic key to success is to portray yourself as a confident individual, wearing your heart on your sleeve.

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Variety is the spice of life

Leading a dull and monotonous life does not constitute living, only surviving. It is very important to have variety in life, in order to live life to the fullest. So start socializing, meet new people, try out a new hangout place. You never know what life has in store for you!

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Life can throw many challenges towards you; accept them with grace

Barney never said 'no' to a challenge. He took every challenge with confidence and readiness. You should too,  no matter what the outcome is!

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No matter what you do, make it LEGEN wait for it DARY!

Barney didn't need validation from anyone. Whatever he did, he made sure that he did it to the best of his abilities and make it Legendary, in a sense. He was confident of himself, ultimately leading a positive life. Take lessons!

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Everyone needs a pat on the back!

Barney high five-ed through everything in his life. On some days, you may need it too when you're feeling dejected. No matter the situation, never lose hope. Collect yourself, lift your chin up and appreciate yourself.

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Condidence never goes out of vogue!

Confidence comes from within, and with confidence, you ultimately become more awesome. With a little confidence, you can be as legendary as Barney!

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Thank you Barney, for the laughs and the valuable lessons which inspire us, even today!