Life's Instructions

Mar 04, 2012 01:13

    • Have a firm handshake.
    • Look people in the eye.
    • Sing in the shower.
    • Own a great stereo system.
    • If in a fight, hit first and hit hard.
    • Keep secrets.
    • Never give up on anybody. Miracles happen everyday.
    • Always accept an outstretched hand.
    • Be brave. Even if you’re not, pretend to be. No one can tell the difference.
    • Whistle.
    • Avoid sarcastic remarks.
    • Choose your life’s mate carefully. From this one decision will come 90 per cent of all your happiness or misery.
    • Make it a habit to do nice things for people who will never find out.
    • Lend only those books you never care to see again.
    • Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all that they have.
    • When playing games with ! children, let them win.
    • Give people a second chance, but not a third.
    • Be romantic.
    • Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
    • Loosen up. Relax. Except for rare life-and-death matters, nothing is as important as it first seems.
    • Don’t allow the phone to interrupt important moments. It’s there for our convenience, not the caller’s.
    • Be a good loser.
    • Be a good winner.
    • Think twice before burdening a friend with a secret.
    • When someone hugs you, let them be the first to let go.
    • Be modest. A lot was accomplished before you were born.
    • Keep it simple.
    • Beware of the person who has nothing to lose.
    • Don’t burn bridges. You’ll be surprised how many times you have to cross the same river.
    • Live your life so that your epitaph could read, No Regrets
    • Be bold and courageous. When you look back on life, you’ll regret the
    • things you didn’t do more than the one’s you did.
    • Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.
    • Remember no one makes it alone. Have a grateful heart and be quick to acknowledge those who helped you.
    • Take charge of your attitude. Don’t let someone else choose it for you.
    • Visit friends and relatives when they are in hospital; you need only stay a few minutes.
    • Begin each day with some of your favorite music.
    • Once in a while, take the scenic route.
    • Send a lot of Valentine cards. Sign them, ‘Someone who thinks you’re terrific.’
    • Answer the phone with enthusiasm and energy in your voice.
    • Keep a note pad and pencil on your bed-side table. Million-dollar ideas sometimes strike at 3 a.m.
    • Show respect for everyone who works for a living, regardless of how trivial their job.
    • Send your loved ones flowers. Think of a reason later.
    • Make someone’s day by paying the toll for the person in the car behind you.
    • Become someone’s hero.
    • Marry only for love.
    • Count your blessings.
    • Compliment the meal when you’re a guest in someone’s home.
    • Wave at the children on a school bus.
    • Remember that 80 per cent of the success in any job is based on your ability to deal with people.
    • Don’t expect life to be fair
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