I've kind of been following The Art of Manliness's
30 Days to a Better Man. I haven't
been on a date, yet (I mean recently-I have been on dates), and haven't
made a bucket list. I haven't memorized
"If." Here's my first attempt at finding my
NUTs (Non-negotiable, Unalterable Terms):
- I speak up if I have a problem. I do not hide from problems. I believe that we should each try to change the universe for the better (probably a reason I'm in engineering). If you hide from problems rather than dealing with them, you're fooling yourself if you think things will get better. Remaining silent has never helped.
- I do what I say I'm going to do. There are too many undependable people in the world. I don't want to be another one. Sometimes, I forget stuff, though. Remind me if I forget.
- I am forgiving. Many people would think that I give too many "second chances."
- I want to be better. I'm not the best at anything, but I am good at a lot of things, and I want to be better at all of them. I am always trying to learn something new.
In the past, when I've neglected any of the above, my mental/emotional well-being has suffered. The people I admire most have these same values.