Life’s little instruction book
§ 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 every day.
§ 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 your 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 you can say while at your death bed, No Regrets
§ Be bold and courageous. When you look back on life, you’ll regret the things you didn’t do more than the ones 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 favourite 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 or at railway crossing.
§ Remember that 80 per cent of the success in any job is based on your ability to deal with people.
§ Call people by their name.