These are some of the rules of life that I live by as consistently as I can.
- Always express gratitude as soon as you wake up.
- Listening to someone is the greatest compliment you can offer.
- Give those around you as much as you feasibly can, you may get hurt, but you’ll never regret it.
- Good things don’t always happen to good people, sometimes you have to create your own good.
- It’s okay to cry but never show weakness to your enemies.
- Never quit, it’s a lot harder to stop, then trying to go again than it is to push through initially.
- Be cautious of people who spend most their time talking about others behind their back, they’ll do the same to you.
- Fear is often a sign that you’re on the right path, be courageous.
- It’s okay to be hurt or sad or upset, but don’t make too many decisions based on those emotions solely.
- Tell the people you love that you love them, you never know when it may be your last chance.
- Happiness is overrated, it comes and goes, seek joy. Either way you control both, never give anyone else that power.
- People who slander you do it because they feel threatened by who you are, take it as a compliment.
- Never make fun of the way somebody dresses, it’s a reflection of who they are.
- Forgive yourself, you’ll make mistakes.
- Keep a notepad near your bed, your dreams may reveal something your conscious won’t.
- There will always be people who try to bring you down to the level they’re at, pay attention to how they do it, some are very clever.
- Not everyone wants you to succeed, even the ones who say they do, remember that.
- People always reveal pieces of their true self under pressure or when offended, again, pay attention.
- Hold doors open for women, even when it’s the awkward in between distance and they have to speed walk.
- Wine is for intimacy, Beer is for casual (unless you’re on a college campus), liquor is for fun.
- If you’re not taking chances you’re not doing it right.
- Sometimes you have to laugh at yourself.
- People who only make fun of you are not your friends, people who only praise you aren’t either.
- Beware of the person with nothing to lose.
- If you don’t remember someone’s name it’s fine to ask them again. A third time however then you should introduce that person to a friend such as “Hey, this is my friend Z” and allow them to say their name to your friend.
- Be brave even when you’re afraid, nobody can tell the difference.
- Compliment the meal when you’re a guest in someone’s home.
- Say thank you and please, too many people don’t.
- People who pretend to be too cool for anything are the most insecure, it’s better to always care too much than always too little.
- Tip generously.
- Wear nice clothes when you can, people do judge books by their cover.
- Never ruin a long term friendship with sex unless you plan on dating.
- Allow your body to heal naturally, it’s designed too.
- It’s polite to stand when you meet somebody.
- Work out as often as you can, you’ll thank yourself later.
- Set yourself apart from the passive men and the cowards and seek mentorship from those you admire.
- Be happy who you are all alone in the silence.
- If you sweep a girl off her feet then make sure you’re ready to carry her.
- You’re mom is right about more things than you think she is, the older you’ll get the more you see.
- Some people will hate you because you’re not like them, others will try to make you conform, stay true to you and never switch sides.
- Giving the person you love small random gifts often mean more than the ones you give on birthday’s or anniversary’s.
- Go out of your way to make somebody’s day when you can.
- Be passionate in everything you do.
- If you write your name on something make sure it’s your best work.
- Dance like nobody is watching.
- Talking too much can reveal how little you actually know, be silent, understand before you seek to be understood.
- People settle in bad relationships and bad friendships all the time, don’t let comfort make you commit the same mistake.
- Keep your goals from the trolls.
- Forgive those who’ve hurt you, no matter how serious but never forget.
- Pray even when you have little faith.