Compliment three people each day
Watch a sunrise at least once a year
Look people in the eye
Say "thank you a lot.
Say "please" a lot
Live beneath your means
Treat everyone you meet as you want to be treated
Make new friends but cherish the old ones
Keep secrets
Don't waste time learning the "tricks of the trade", Instead, learn the trade
Admit your mistakes
Be brave. Even if you're not pretend to be. No one can tell the difference.
Choose a charity in your community and support it generously with your time and money
Used credit cards only for convenience, never for credit.
Never cheat
Learn to listen. Opportunity mosetimes knocks very softly.
Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all he or she has
Pray not for things, but for wisdom and courage
Never take action when you're angry
Have good posture. Enter a room with purpose and confidence.
Don't discuss business on elavators. You never know who may overhear you.
Never pay for work before it's completed.
Be willing to lose a battle in order to win the war.
Don't gossip.
Beware of the person who has nothing to lose.
When facing a difficult task, act as though it is impossible to fail.
Don't spread yourself too thin. Learn to say no politely and quickly.
Don't expect life to be fair.
Never underestimate the power of forgiveness.
Instead of using the word problem, try substituting the word opportunity.
Never walk out on a quarrel with your wife.
Regarding furniture and clothes: if you think you'll be using them five years or longer, buy the best you can afford.
Be bold and courageous. When you look back on your life, you'll regret the things you didn't do more than the ones you did.
Street musicians are a treasure. Stop for a moment and listen; then leave a small donation.
When faced with a serious health problem, get at least three medical opinions.
Wage war against littering.
After encountering inferior service, food or products, bring it to the attention of the person in charge. Good manager will appreciate knowing.
Don't procrastinate. Do what needs doing when it needs to be done.
Get your priorities straigth. No one ever said on his deathbed, "Gee if I'd only spent more time at the office".
Don't be afraid to say "I don't know"
Don't be afraid to say "I'm sorry".
Make a list of 25 things you want to experience before you die. Carry it in your wallet and refer to it often.
Call your mother.
By H,Jackson Brown, Jr.
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Always give cake to friends who ask for some.
:P
Always give a punch to friends who ask for stupid demands =)
Don't be afraid to say "Sorry, it's not a McAfee Product, therefore you can go screw yourself" to customers.
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