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20. Be forgiving of yourself and others.
26. If in a fight, hit first and hit hard.
41. Don't postpone joy.
42. Write "thank you" notes
promptly.
43. Never give up on anybody. Miracles
happen every day.
54. Surprise loved ones with little
unexpected gifts.
55. Stop blaming others. Take
responsibility for every area of your life.
62. Use your wit to amuse, not abuse.
66. Don't make the same mistake twice.
67. Demand excellence and be willing to pay
for it.
68. Be brave. Even if you're not, pretend
to be. No one can tell the difference.
78. When someone wants to hire you, even if
it's for a job you have little interest in, talk to them. Never close the door
on an opportunity until you've had a chance to hear
the offer in person.
93. Choose your life's mate carefully. From
this one decision will come ninety percent of all your happiness or misery.
96. Lend only those books you never care to
see again.
99. Think big thoughts, but relish small
pleasures.
112. Don't expect others to listen to your
advice and ignore your example.
131. Don't buy cheap tools.
139. Never deprive someone of hope; it
might be all they have.
141. Give yourself an hour to cool off
before responding to someone who has provoked you. If it involves something
really important, give yourself overnight.
152. Give people the benefit of the doubt.
156. Strive for excellence, not perfection.
159. Be tough minded but tenderhearted.
164. Be punctual and insist on it in
others.
165. Don't waste time responding to your
critics.
166. Avoid negative people.
173. Be kinder than necessary.
175. Give people a second chance, but not a
third.
177. Never take action when you're angry.
178. Learn to recognize the
inconsequential, then ignore it.
182. Be romantic.
183. Let people know what you stand for—and what you won't stand for.
185. Never criticize the person who signs
your paycheck. If you are unhappy with your job, resign.
188. Become the most positive and
enthusiastic person you know.
204. Choose work that is in harmony with
your values.
206. Give your best to your employer. It's
one of the best investments you can make.
210. Commit yourself to constant
self-improvement.
213. Don't waste time grieving over past
mistakes. Learn from them and move on.
215. Don't plan a long evening on a blind
date. A lunch date is perfect. If things don't work out, both of you have only
wasted an hour.
221. Don't major in minor things.
237. Seek out the good in people.
249. Hire people smarter than you.
250. Learn to show cheerfulness, even when
you don't feel like it.
251. Learn to show enthusiasm, even when
you don't feel like it.
252. Take good care of those you love.
285. Never overestimate your power to
change others.
291. Remember the deal's not done until the
check has cleared the bank.
293. Don't spread yourself too thin. Learn
to say no politely and quickly.
297. Remember that a successful marriage
depends on two things: (1) finding the right person and (2) being the right
person.
300. Don't expect life to be fair.
