1. Always be true to yourself. |
2. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. |
3. Everything you do, whether good or bad, WILL come back to you. |
4. When giving criticism, phrase it the way you would be most comfortable with, were the tables reversed. |
5. You aren't promised tomorrow, you can't go back to yesterday. |
6. Live every day like it's your last. |
7. Don't worry so much about what other people say, and worry more about what your heart says. |
8. Don't ridicule those whose beliefs are different from yours. Remember, your beliefs are different from theirs. |
9. Always remember: Flowers are prettier when you stop to smell them. |
10. Live your life for yourself. |
11. Always be sure you're happy with the decisions you make. You're the one who has to live with them. |
12. Never max out your credit. There might be a real emergency. |
13. When you make a mistake, admit it. |
14. Don't apologize unless you mean it. It's easier on you. |
15. Always remember: True beauty lies within. |
16. You are your own best friend. As long as you're honest with yourself. |
17. Always have at least one good friend outside your marriage. That way you always have someone to talk to, who isn't directly involved. |
18. Always be the friend you want the other one to be. |
19. Don't emphasize your opponents weaknesses. Instead, emphasize your strengths. |
20. Take time for the small things in life. They will later become the most important. |
21. Be trusting, without allowing yourself to be used. |
22. Be paranoid, but only rationally. |
23. Be generous, without spoiling. |
24. Blow bubbles every day. It reduces stress. |
25. It reduces more stress if you chase the bubbles. |
26. Enjoy life to the fullest. |
27. Never be ashamed of who you are. |
28. Always be truthful. |
29. Always respect others. |
30. Never give less respect then you receive. |
31. Never expect more respect than you give. |
32. Always respect those who are "enemies". You may need a favor one day. |
33. Allow past "problems" to fade from memory. Multiply past "victories". |
34. Be sure you never do anything you would be ashamed for your children and grandchildren to know. |
35. Never profess one thing and practice a different one. |
36. When giving advice, as well as punishment, try to remember what it was like when you were in the other person's place. |
37. Don't expect everyone you know to think the same as you. Variety makes it fun! |
38. Be sure to always keep a few junk food items on hand. |
39. Be able to laugh at yourself. |
40. Always enjoy a rainbow. |
41. Find the moon every night. Thank her for being "Nature's Flashlight". |
42. Never forget how tiny we are in relation to the universe. |
43. Never forget how huge we are in relation to amoebas. |
44. Always remember: weathering the bad times makes it easier to recognize the good ones. |
45. Play with play-doh. |
46. Make it a point to create memories. |
47. Keep momentos. |
48. Think in terms of your life, not in terms of months or days. |
49. When choosing a life partner, look at WHO the person is, and not WHAT they look like. |
50. Don't refuse friendship. |
51. Learn all you can. About everything you can. |
52. Enjoy nature. |
53. Don't litter. |
53. Don't litter. |
54. Make a budget and stick to it. |
55. Help yourself BEFORE asking others for help. |
56. Take care of your family. Then, if resources allow, help others. |
57. Never feel like you have to prove yourself. The only person you have to prove yourself to is you. |
58. When someone offers advice, accept. Several viewpoints help point to the truth. |
59. Accept advice with a grain of salt. Personal experience causes bias. |
60. If you aren't comfortable with something, DON'T DO IT!!! |
61. Never try to force someone else to do something they aren't comfortable with. |
62. Just you believeing something, doesn't make it true, and it doesn't mean others will believe the same thing. |
63. People with differing opinions can be great friends. |
64. Don't try to label people. |
65. There is at least one exception to every rule. |
66. For every word there are at least two possible interpretations. |
67. Learn another language. |
68. When you're sick, rest. |
69. Always tell those close to you that you love them. You never know when you'll see them again. |
70. You aren't promised tomorrow. |
71. Never trust other drivers. |
72. Always drive as if your most precious possession is in the vehicle with you. |
73. Always be your most precious possession. |
74. Never be someone else's possession. |
75. Remember: Everyone has their own unique perspective. Each as important as the next. |
76. Just because it "looks cool" on TV doesn't meanit will in real life. |
77. Always take time to relax. |
78. Learn to look inside yourself for answers. |
79. Expect what you pay for. |
80. Never have sex with someone you don't like AND respect. |
81. Respect the rules of the home you're in. |
82. Enforce the rules in your home. |
83. Draw in the sand. |
84. Jump over waves. |
85. Always have a backup plan. |
86. Plan for life. Don't expect life to plan for you. |
87. Keep a suitcase of any weather clothes packed at all times. You never known when you may need it. |
88. Keep your house clean enough that you wouldn't be disgraced if someone walked in unannounced. |
89. Never keep a house so clean it doesn't look lived in. |
90. Be polite. |
91. Communicate. |
92. Be open. |
93. Love each other. Never again will the relationship of brother and sister be duplicated. |
94. Be tolerant. |
95. Be charitable. |
96. Be proud. |
97. Be open-minded. |
98. Nothing is impossible. |
99. Your reality is not the same as the next person's. |
100. Seek out your path in life. |
101. Hard work pays off. |
102. True happiness can only come from within. |
103. Never need a relationship more than you want it. |
