May I give you my shoulders to stand on? Now you see farther than me. Now you see for both of us. Wont you tell me what you see? Compliment three people every day. Have a dog. Watch a sunrise at least once a year. Remember other peoples birthdays. Buy whatever kids are selling on card tables in their front yard.
Have a firm handshake. Life is short. Eat more pancakes and fewer rice cakes. Say thank you a lot. Say please a lot. Learn to play a musical instrument. Sing in the shower. Use the good silver. Buy great books, even if you never read them. Learn to make great chili. Plant flowers every spring. Be the first to say hello. Live beneath your means. Drive inexpensive cars, but own the best house you can afford.
Be forgiving of yourself and others. Learn three clean jokes. Wear polished shoes. Floss your teeth. Drink champagne for no reason at all. Ask for a raise when you feel youve earned it. If in a fight, hit first and hit hard. Return all the things you borrow. Teach some kind of class. Be a student in some kind of class. Never buy a house without a fireplace. Once in your life own a convertible. Plant a tree on your birthday. At meetings, resist turning around to see who has just arrived late.
Donate two pints of blood every year. Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated. Learn to identify the music of Chopin, Mozart, and Beethoven. Make new friends but cherish the old ones. Keep secrets. Take lots of snapshots.
Never refuse homemade brownies. Dont postpone joy. Write thank-you notes promptly. Show respect for teachers. Show respect for police officers and firefighters.
Show respect for military personnel. Dont waste time learning the tricks of the trade. Instead, learn the trade. Keep a tight rein on your temper. Buy vegetables from truck farmers who advertise with handlettered signs. Put the cap back on the toothpaste.
Take out the garbage without being told. Avoid overexposure to the sun. Surprise loved ones with little unexpected gifts. Stop blaming others. Take responsibility for every area of your life. Never mention being on a diet. Make the best of bad situations. Support a high school band. Admit your mistakes. Ask someone to pick up your mail and daily paper when youre out of town. Those are the first two things potential burglars look for. Use your wit to amuse, not abuse.
Remember that all news is biased. Take a photography course. Be brave. Even if youre not, pretend to be. No one can tell the difference. Let people pull in front of you when youre stopped in traffic. Always accept an outstretched hand. Demand excellence and be willing to pay for it. Give to charity all the clothes you havent worn during the past three years. Never forget your anniversary. Never pay for work before it's completed. Keep good company. Keep a daily journal.
Keep your promises. Avoid any church that has cushions on the pews and is considering building a gymnasium. Teach your children the value of money and the importance of saving. Be willing to lose a battle in order to win the war.
Don't be deceived by first impressions. Seek out the good in people. Never discuss money with people who have much more or much less than you. Never buy something you don't need just because it's on sale. Drink eight glasses of water every day. Respect tradition. Be cautious about lending money to friends. You might lose both. Never waste an opportunity to tell good employees how much they mean to the company. Buy a bird feeder and hang it so that you can see it from your kitchen window.
Never cut what can be untied. Wave at children on school buses. Tape record your parents' memories of how they met and their first years of marriage. Show respect for others' time. Call whenever you're going to be more than ten minutes late for an appointment. Hire people smarter than you. Learn to show cheerfulness, even when you don't feel like it.
Learn to show enthusiasm, even when you don't feel like it. Take good care of those you love. Be modest. A lot was accomplished before you were born. Keep it simple. Purchase gas from the neighborhood gas station even if it costs more.
Next winter when it's six degrees and your car won't start, you'll be glad they know you. Don't jaywalk. Never ask a lawyer or accountant for business advice. They are trained to find problems, not solutions.
When meeting someone for the first time, resist asking what they do for a living. Enjoy their company without attaching any labels. Avoid like the plague any lawsuit. Every day show your family how much you love them with your words, with your touch, and with your thoughtfulness. Take family vacations whether you can afford them or not. The memories will be priceless.
Don't gossip. Don't discuss salaries. Don't nag. Don't gamble. Beware of the person who has nothing to lose. Lie on your back and look at the stars. Don't leave car keys in the ignition.
Don't whine. Arrive at work early and stay beyond quitting time. When facing a difficult task, act as though it is impossible to fail.
If you're going after Moby Dick, take along the tartar sauce. Change air conditioner filters every three months.
Remember that overnight success usually takes about fifteen years. Leave everything a little better than you found it. Cut out complimentary newspaper articles about people you know and mail the articles to them with notes of congratulations. Patronize local merchants even if it costs a bit more.
Fill your gas tank when it falls below one-quarter full. Don't expect money to bring you happiness. Never snap your fingers to get someone's attention.
It's rude. No matter how dire the situation, keep your cool. When paying cash, ask for a discount. Find a good tailor. Don't use a toothpick in public. Never underestimate your power to change yourself.
Never overestimate your power to change others. Practice empathy. Try to see things from other people's points of view.
Promise big. Deliver big. Discipline yourself to save money. It's essential to success. Get and stay in shape. Find some other way of proving your manhood than by shooting defenseless animals and birds.
Remember the deal's not done until the check has cleared the bank. Don't burn bridges. You'll be surprised how many times you have to cross the same river. Don't spread yourself too thin. Learn to say no politely and quickly. Keep overhead low. Keep expectations high. Accept pain and disappointment as part of life.
Remember that a successful marriage depends on two things: 1 finding the right person and 2 being the right person. See problems as opportunities for growth and self-mastery.
Don't believe people when they ask you to be honest with them. Don't expect life to be fair. Become an expert in time management.
Lock your car even if it's parked in your own driveway. Never go to bed with dirty dishes in the sink. Judge your success by the degree that you're enjoying peace, health, and love. Learn to handle a handsaw and a hammer. Take a nap on Sunday afternoons. Compliment the meal when you're a guest in someone's home.
Make the bed when you're an overnight visitor in someone's home. Contribute five percent of your income to charity. Don't leave a ring in the bathtub. Don't waste time playing cards. When tempted to criticize your parents, spouse, or children, bite your tongue. Never underestimate the power of love.
Never underestimate the power of forgiveness. Don't bore people with your problems. When someone asks you how you feel — say, "Terrific, never better. Learn to disagree without being disagreeable. Be tactful. Never alienate anyone on purpose. Hear both sides before judging. Refrain from envy. It's the source of much unhappiness. Be courteous to everyone. Wave to crosswalk patrol mothers. Don't say you don't have enough time. When there's no time for a full work-out, do push-ups.
Don't delay acting on a good idea. Chances are someone else has just thought of it, too. Success comes to the one who acts first. Be wary of people who tell you how honest they are. Remember that winners do what losers don't want to do.
When you arrive at your job in the morning, let the first thing you say brighten everyone's day. Seek opportunity, not security. A boat in a harbor is safe, but in time its bottom will rot out. Install smoke detectors in your home. Rekindle old friendships. When traveling, put a card in your wallet with your name, home phone, the phone number of a friend or close relative, important medical information, plus the phone number of the hotel or motel where you're staying. Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.
Ever so often push your luck. Don't interrupt. Reread your favorite book. Live your life so that your epitaph could read, "No regrets. Never walk out on a quarrel with your wife. Don't think a higher price always means higher quality. Don't be fooled.
If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. When talking to the press, remember they always have the last word. Regarding furniture and clothes: if you think you'll be using them five years or longer, buy the best you can afford. Be open to new ideas. Try everything offered by supermarket food demonstrators. Be bold and courageous. When you look back on your 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. Own a good dictionary. Own a good thesaurus. Remember the three most important things when buying a home: location, location, location.
Keep valuable papers in a bank lockbox. Don't miss the magic of the moment by focusing on what's to come. Go through all your old photographs. Select ten and tape them to your kitchen cabinets.
Change them every thirty days. To explain a romantic break-up, simply say, "It was all my fault. Evaluate yourself by your own standards, not someone else's. Be there when people need you.
Don't be rushed into making an important decision. People will understand if you say, "I'd like a little more time to think it over. Can I get back to you tomorrow? Be decisive even if it means you'll sometimes be wrong. Don't let anyone talk you out of pursuing what you know to be a great idea. Be prepared to lose once in a while. Don't rain on other people's parades. Know when to keep silent. Know when to speak up. Every day look for some small way to improve your marriage.
Every day look for some small way to improve the way you do your job. Don't flush urinals with your hand—use your elbow. Acquire things the old-fashioned way: Save for them and pay cash. Remember no one makes it alone. Have a grateful heart and be quick to acknowledge those who help you. Go the distance. When you accept a task, finish it. Do business with those who do business with you. Just to see how it feels, for the next twenty-four hours refrain from criticizing anybody or anything.
Give your clients your enthusiastic best. Let your children overhear you saying complimentary things about them to other adults. Work hard to create in your children a good self-image. It's the most important thing you can do to insure their success. Take charge of your attitude. Don't let someone else choose it for you. Save an evening a week for just you and your wife. Carry jumper cables in your car. Get all repair estimates in writing. Forget committees. New, noble, world-changing ideas always come from one person working alone.
Pay attention to the details. Be a self-starter. Be loyal. Understand that happiness is not based on possessions, power, or prestige, but on relationships with people you love and respect.
Never give a loved one a gift that suggests they need improvement. Compliment even small improvements. Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth.
Wear expensive shoes, belts, and ties, but buy them on sale. When undecided about what color to paint a room, choose antique white. Carry stamps in your wallet. You never know when you'll discover the perfect card for a friend or loved one. Street musicians are a treasure. Stop for a moment and listen; then leave a small donation. Support equal pay for equal work. Pay your fair share. Learn how to operate a Macintosh computer.
When faced with a serious health problem, get at least three medical opinions. Remain open, flexible, curious. Never give anyone a fruitcake.
Never acquire just one kitten. Two are a lot more fun and no more trouble. Start meetings on time regardless of who's missing. Focus on making things better, not bigger. Stay out of nightclubs. Don't ever watch hot dogs or sausage being made. Begin each day with your favorite music. Before leaving to meet a flight, call the airline first to be sure it's on time. When attending meetings, sit down front.
Don't be intimidated by doctors and nurses. Even when you're in the hospital, it's still your body. Read hospital bills carefully. Every once in a while, take the scenic route. Don't let your possessions possess you. Wage war against littering. Send a lot of Valentine cards. Sign them, "Someone who thinks you're terrific.
Cut your own firewood. When you and your wife have a disagreement, regardless of who's wrong, apologize. Say, "I'm sorry I upset you. Would you forgive me? Don't flaunt your success, but don't apologize for it either. After experiencing inferior service, food, or products, bring it to the attention of the person in charge.
Good managers will appreciate knowing. Be enthusiastic about the success of others. Don't procrastinate. Do what needs doing when it needs to be done. Read to your children. Sing to your children. Listen to your children. Get your priorities straight. No one ever said on his death bed, "Gee, if I'd only spent more time at the office. Take care of your reputation. It's your most valuable asset.
Turn on your headlights when it begins to rain. Don't tailgate. Sign and carry your organ donor card. Don't allow self-pity. The moment this emotion strikes, do something nice for someone less fortunate than you. Share the credit. Don't accept "good enough" as good enough.
Do more than is expected. Be prepared. You never get a second chance to make a good first impression. Select a doctor your own age so that you can grow old together.
Use club soda as an emergency spot remover. Improve your performance by improving your attitude. Have a friend who owns a truck.
Question your goals by asking, "Will this help me become my very best? Make a list of twenty-five things you want to experience before you die.
Carry it in your wallet and refer to it often. Have some knowledge of three religions other than your own. Answer the phone with enthusiasm and energy in your voice. Every person that you meet knows something you don't; learn from them.
Tape record your parents' laughter. Buy cars that have air bags. When meeting someone you don't know well, extend your hand and give them your name. Never assume they remember you even if you've met them before. Do it right the first time. Laugh a lot. A good sense of humor cures almost all of life's ills. Never underestimate the power of a kind word or deed. Don't undertip the waiter just because the food is bad; he didn't cook it.
Change your car's oil and filter every three thousand miles regardless of what the owner's manual recommends. Conduct family fire drills. Be sure everyone knows what to do in case the house catches fire. Don't be afraid to say, "I don't know.
Don't be afraid to say, "I made a mistake. Don't be afraid to say, "I need help. Don't be afraid to say, "I'm sorry. Never compromise your integrity. Keep a note pad and pencil on your bedside table.
Million-dollar ideas sometimes strike at 3 A. Show respect for everyone who works for a living, regardless of how trivial their job. Stand when greeting a visitor to your office. Send your loved one flowers. Think of a reason later. Attend your children's athletic contests, plays, and recitals. When you find a job that's ideal, take it regardless of the pay.
If you've got what it takes, your salary will soon reflect your value to the company. Don't use time or words carelessly. Neither can be retrieved. Look for opportunities to make people feel important.
When planning a trip abroad, read about the places you'll visit before you go or, better yet, rent a travel video. When a child falls and skins a knee or elbow, always show concern; then take the time to "kiss it and make it well.
Never admit at work that you're tired, angry, or bored. Don't insist on running someone else's life. Respond promptly to RSVP invitations. If there's a phone number, call; if not, write a note. Watch for big problems. They disguise big opportunities. Keep several irons in the fire. After you've worked hard to get what you want, take the time to enjoy it. Be alert for opportunities to show praise and appreciation. Commit yourself to quality.
Be a leader: Remember the lead sled dog is the only one with a decent view. Never underestimate the power of words to heal and reconcile relationships. Your mind can only hold one thought at a time. Make it a positive and constructive one.
Become someone's hero. Marry only for love. Count your blessings. Call your mother. Believe in love at first sight. Never laugh at anyone's dreams. Overpay good baby sitters. Never refuse jury duty. It is your civic responsibility, and you'll learn a lot. Accept a breath mint if someone offers you one.
When you feel terrific, notify your face. Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt, but it's the only way to live life completely. Never apologize for being early for an appointment. Open the car door for your wife and always help her with her coat. Discipline with a gentle hand. When reconvening after a conference break, choose a chair in a different part of the room. Use your past successes as a trampoline, not an easy chair.
Rake a big pile of leaves every fall and jump in it with someone you love. Sometimes the jobs no one wants conceal big opportunities.
Never drive while holding a cup of hot coffee between your knees. Carry Handi-Wipes in your glove compartment. Use a travel agent. It costs no more and saves time and effort. Have a professional photo of yourself made. Update it every three years. Never miss an opportunity to ride a roller coaster. Never miss an opportunity to have someone rub your back.
Never miss an opportunity to sleep on a screened-in porch. Sign all warranty cards and mail them in promptly. Remember the advice of our friend Ken Beck: When you see a box turtle crossing the road, stop and put it safely on the other side.
Create a little signal only your wife knows so that you can show her you love her across a crowded room. Never be the first to break a family tradition. Park next to the end curb in parking lots. Your car doors will have half the chance of getting dented. Keep a diary of your accomplishments at work.
Then when you ask for a raise, you'll have the information you need to back it up. Never sign contracts with blank spaces. Drive as you wish your kids would. Never speed or drive recklessly with children in the car. In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling. Never take the last piece of fried chicken. When you go to borrow money, dress as if you have plenty of it. When you know someone has gone to a lot of trouble to get really dressed up, always tell them "You look terrific.
Eat a piece of chocolate to cure bad breath from onions or garlic. Seize every opportunity for additional training in your job. When travelling, leave the good jewellery at home. Put your address inside your luggage as well as on the outside.
Never give your credit card number over the phone if you didn't place the call. Remember that everyone you meet is afraid of something, loves something, and has lost something.
Check hotel bills carefully, especially the charges for local and long-distance calls. Learn the rules. Then break some. No matter how old you get, hug and kiss your mother whenever you greet her. Remember that everyone is influenced by kindness. Put love notes in your child's lunch box.
Encourage anyone who is trying to improve mentally, physically, or spiritually. Remember that half the joy of achievement is in the anticipation. Go to rodeos. When someone has rendered a service for you and doesn't know what to charge, ask "What do you think is fair?
Remember that the best relationship is one where your love for each other is greater than your need for each other. When you need assistance, ask this way: "I've got a problem. I wonder if you would be kind enough to help me?
Get involved with your local government. As someone said, "Politics is too important to be left to the politicians.
Never swap your integrity for money, power, or fame. Never tell an off-color joke when ladies are present. Never sell yourself short. Fool someone on April 1st. Never remind someone of a kindness or act of generosity you have shown him or her.
Bestow a favor and then forget it. Help your children set up their own savings and checking accounts by age Learn to play "Amazing Grace" on the piano. Put on old clothes before you get out the paint brushes. Never be ashamed of your patriotism. Never be ashamed of honest tears. Never be ashamed of laughter that's too loud or singing that's too joyful. Always try the house dressing. Don't trust your memory; write it down. When you get really angry, stick your hands in your pockets. Do all you can to increase the salaries of good teachers.
At least once, date a woman with beautiful red hair. For easier reading in motel rooms, pack your own watt light bulb. If you lend someone money, make sure his character exceeds the collateral. Whether it's life or a horse that throws you, get right back on. Be cautious telling people how contented and happy you are.
Many will resent it. Hang up if someone puts you on hold to take a "call waiting. Accept the fact that regardless of how many times you are right, you will sometimes be wrong. Talk slow but think quick. When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, smile and ask, "Why do you want to know? Don't admire people for their wealth but for the creative and generous ways they put it to use. Take along two big safety pins when you travel so that you can pin the drapes shut in your motel room.
Never betray a confidence. Never claim a victory prematurely. Never leave the kitchen when something's boiling on the stove. Say "bless you" when you hear someone sneeze. Make the punishment fit the crime. Remember that just the moment you say, "I give up," someone else seeing the same situation is saying, "My, what a great opportunity.
For emergencies, always have change in your pocket and a ten dollar note hidden in your wallet. Never give anybody a fondue set or anything painted avocado green.
Don't let your family get so busy that you don't sit down to at least one meal a day together. Remember the three Rs: Respect for self; Respect for others; Responsibility for all your actions. Carry your own alarm clock when travelling. Hotel wake-up calls are sometimes unreliable. When you lose, don't lose the lesson. Keep the porch light on until all the family is in for the night. Plant zucchini only if you have lots of friends.
Take along a small gift for the host or hostess when you're a dinner guest. A book is a good choice. Don't overlook life's small joys while searching for the big ones. Keep a well-stocked first-aid kit in your car and at home. Never be photographed with a cocktail glass in your hand.
Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship. Don't marry a woman who picks at her food. For peace of mind, make decisions in concert with your values.
To dry wet shoes, stuff them full of newspaper and let them dry naturally. Read a book about beekeeping. When lost or in distress, signal in "threes"—three shouts, three gunshots, or three horn blasts. Don't be surprised to discover that luck favors those who are prepared.
When asked to play the piano, do it without complaining or making excuses. Don't expect your love alone to make a neat person out of a messy one. Take off the convention badge as soon as you leave the convention hall. Look for ways to make your boss look good. Every so often, invite the person in line behind you to go ahead of you. Carry a small pocket knife. Remember that the person who steals an egg will steal a chicken.
Meet regularly with someone who holds vastly different views than you. Don't go looking for trouble. Don't buy someone else's trouble. Approach love and cooking with reckless abandon. Be the first to fight for a just cause.
When you have the choice of two exciting things, choose the one you haven't tried. Remember that no time spent with your children is ever wasted. Remember that no time is ever wasted that makes two people better friends. Avoid approaching horses and restaurants from the rear. There are people who will always come up with reasons why you can't do what you want to do. Ignore them. Check to see if your regular car insurance covers you when you rent a car.
The insurance offered by car rental companies is expensive. If you need to bring in a business partner, make sure your partner brings along some money. Never say anything uncomplimentary about another person's dog. If you have trouble with a company's products or services, go to the top. Write the president, then follow up with a phone call. Don't ride in a car if the driver has been drinking.
Don't tell the end of movies and good books. Think twice before accepting the lowest bid. Never miss a chance to dance with your wife. When in doubt about what art to put on a wall, choose a framed black-and-white photo by Ansel Adams. When uncertain what to wear, a blue blazer, worn with gray wool slacks, a white shirt, and a red-and-blue striped silk tie, is almost always appropriate.
When boarding a bus, say "hello" to the driver. Say "thank you" when you get off. Write a short note inside the front cover when giving a book as a gift. Never give a gift that's not beautifully wrapped. Make the rules for your children clear, fair, and consistent. Don't think expensive equipment will make up for lack of talent or practice. Learn to say "I love you" in French, Italian, and Swedish. Read a magazine every week that has nothing to do with your hobbies or work.
Memorize your favorite love poem. Ask anyone giving you directions to repeat them at least twice. When you are totally exhausted but have to keep going, wash your face and hands and put on clean socks and a clean shirt. You will feel remarkably refreshed. Make allowances for your friends' imperfections as readily as you do for your own.
Steer clear of any place with a "Ladies Welcome" sign in the window. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it. Be ruthlessly realistic when it comes to your finances. Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice. Set high goals for your employees and help them attain them. If you can't, write your creditors a letter describing your situation. Send them something every month, even if it's only five dollars. Do your homework and know your facts, but remember it's passion that persuades.
Don't waste time trying to appreciate music. Spend the time with music you love. Always put something in the collection plate. When concluding a business deal and the other person suggests working out the details later, say, "I understand, but I would like to settle the entire matter right now. Ask yourself if you would feel comfortable giving your two best friends a key to your house.
If not, look for some new best friends. Do the right thing, regardless of what others think. Wear a shirt and tie to work, even for a job unloading trucks.
Judge people from where they stand, not from where you stand. When shaking a woman's hand, squeeze it no harder than she squeezes yours. Be open and accessible. The next person you meet could become your best friend. Never wash a car, mow a yard, or select a Christmas tree after dark. Life will sometimes hand you a magical moment. Savor it. Learn how to make tapioca pudding and peanut brittle in the microwave.
Set aside your dreams for your children and help them attain their own dreams. Dress a little better than your clients but not as well as your boss. Take the stairs when it's four flights or less. Never threaten if you don't intend to back it up. Learn to save on even the most modest salary. If you do, you're almost assured of financial success. Buy a used car with the same caution a naked man uses to climb a barbed-wire fence.
Hold yourself to the highest standards. Buy the big bottle of Tabasco. Don't confuse comfort with happiness. Don't confuse wealth with success. Be the first to forgive. When talking to your doctor, don't let him or her interrupt or end the session early.
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