basic rules of life, work, relationships, success, family, friendhips

RULES FOR YOURSELF

1. learn to ask questions
2. keep your rules and secrets under your hat
3. keep your success under your hat
4. mind your own work and business
5. stay busy
6. keep your mouth shut
7. accept what is done is done, look ahead
8. know what counts and what doesnot
9. be flexible in your thinking and approach
10. only dead fish swim with the stream
11. be the last to raise your voice- stop arguing and control anger
12. be your own adviser, teacher, trainer, guide, director, way-shower, mentor
13. if you regret something, do it- I wish I had done that, and I will
14. aim to be the very best at everything you do- not second best
15. get on with life- its whooshing past- have fun, stay active, do things you wants, strive for your goals, be aggressive and assertive, work hard, play hard, do things that you like and enjoy, stay happy, feel good, think good
16. dress like today is important
17. have a sense of humour
18. get used to stepping outside your comfort zone
19. have dignity
20. maintain good manners in all things
21. prune your stuff frequently
22. remember to touch base and keep in touch
23. draw the lines around yourself
24. its ok to worry or know how not to- learn to relax, manage stress, take actions, solve problems, handle conflicts
25. stay young
26. have something in your life that takes you out of yourself
27. if you cant say anything nice dont say anything at all

RULES FOR RELATIONSHIPS

1. accept the differences, take what you have in common
2. allow your partner the space to be themselves
3. be the first to say sorry
4. know when to listen and when to act
5. keep talking
6. respect privacy
7. check you both have the same shared goals
8. treat your partner better than your best friend

RULES FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS

1. never be too busy for loved ones
2. give your kids a break
3. never lend money unless you are prepared to write it off
4. there are no bad children
5. be up around people you love
6. your children need to fall out with you to leave home
7. your role as a child
8. your role as a parent

RULES FOR SOCIETY

1. we are all closer than you think
2. it doesnot hurt to forgive
3. it doesnot matter to be helpful
4. be generous with your time and information
5. keep the moral high ground
6. look at the long term ramifications of what you do for a living
7. be good at your job

WORLD RULES

1. not everything can be green
2. put something back
3. find a new rule everyday- or occasionally at least