LIFE'S LITTLE INSTRUCTION BOOK 1-300

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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.