Saturday, October 17, 2009

Life's Little Instruction Book

Worth carrying in our pocket.....
  • Have a firm handshake.
  • Look people in the eye.
  • Sing in the shower.
  • Keep secrets.
  • Be romantic.
  • Be a wise loser.
  • Be a good winner.
  • Count your blessings
  • Avoid sarcastic remarks.
  • Whistle.(but not on women)
  • Marry only for love. (I mean .. ! ..)
  • Always accept an outstretched hand.
  • Wave at the children on a school bus.
  • Once in a while, take the scenic route..
  • Beware of the person who has nothing to lose.
  • Never give up on anybody. Miracles happen everyday.
  • When someone hugs you, let them be the first to let go..
  • Be modest. A lot was accomplished before you were born.
  • Live your life so that your epitaph could be read in history.
  • Begin each day with some of your favorite music.( try it out.)
  • Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
  • Think twice before burdening a friend with a secret. (the better one)
  • Take charge of your attitude. Don't let someone else choose it for you.
  • Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.( ok.......i love u )
  • Be brave. Even if you're not, pretend to be. No one can tell the difference.( true)
  • Show respect for everyone who works for a living, regardless of how trivial their job.
  • Don't burn bridges. You'll be surprised how many times you have to cross the same river.
  • Visit friends and relatives when they are in hospital; you need to only stay a few minutes.
  • Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all that they have.( doctors... are u listening?)
  • Send a lot of Valentine cards. Sign them, 'Someone who thinks you're terrific.'
  • Make it a habit to do nice things for people who will never find out.
  • Compliment the meal when you're a guest in someone's home.
  • Answer the phone with enthusiasm and energy in your voice.
  • Lend only those books you never care to see again. (so true)
  • Send your loved ones flowers. Think of a reason later.
  • When playing games with! children, let them win.
  • Give people a second chance, but not a third.
  • 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.
  • Remember no one makes it alone. Have a grateful heart and be quick to acknowledge those who helped you.
  • Choose your life's mate carefully. From this one decision will come 90 per cent of all your happiness or misery.(100 percent true)
  • Be bold and courageous. When you look back on life, you'll regret the things you didn't do more than the one's you did.( isn't it true...?.......)
Remember that 85 per cent of the Success in any job is based on your ability to Deal with People.