A friend sent this to me very recently and while it seemed kinda funny. it made a lot of sense and impacted me a lot. Felt i really had to share it.
ADVICE FROM AAN OLD MAN
Author Unknown
- Have a firm handshake.
- Look people in the eye.
- Sing in the shower.
- Own a great stereo system. Music is life.
- If in a fight, hit first and hit hard.
- Don't expect life to be fair.
- Never give up on anybody. Miracles happen everyday.
- Always accept an outstretched hand.
- Be brave. Even if you're not, pretend to be. No one can tell the difference.
- Whistle.
- Avoid sarcastic remarks.
- Choose your life's mate carefully. From this one decision will come 90 per cent of all your happiness or misery ABSOLUTELY!.
- Make it a habit to do nice things for people who will never find out.
- Lend only those books you never care to see again.
- Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all that he has.
- When playing games with children, let them win.
- Give people a second chance, but NOT a third.
- Be romantic.
- Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
- 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 our convenience, not the caller's.
- Be a good loser.
- Be a good winner.
- Think twice before burdening a friend with a secret.
- When someone hugs you, let him be the first to let go.
- Be modest. A lot was accomplished before you were born.
- Keep it simple at everytime.
- Beware of the person who has nothing to lose.
- Don't burn bridges. You'll be surprised how many times you have to cross the same river.
- Live your life so that your epitaph could read, NO REGRETS.
- Be bold and courageous. When you look back on life, you'll regret the things you didn't do more than the ones you did.
- Never waste an opportunity to tell people you love them.
- Remember no one makes it alone. Have a grateful heart and be quick to acknowledge those who helped and loved you.
- Take charge of your attitude. Don't let someone else choose it for you.
- Visit friends and relatives when they are in hospital; you need only stay a few minutes.
- Begin each day with some of your favourite prayer
- Once in a while, take the scenic route.
- Send a lot of greeting cards. Sign them, 'Someone who thinks you're terrific.'
- Answer the phone with enthusiasm and energy in your voice.
- Keep a note pad and pencil on your bed-side table. Million-dollar ideas sometimes strike at 3 a.m.
- Show respect for everyone who works for a living, regardless of how trivial their job.
- Send your loved ones flowers. Think of a reason later.
- Make someone's day by paying the toll for the person in the car behind you.
- Become someone's hero.
- Marry only for love, it is key to your happiness if every other thing fails.
- Count your blessings.
- Compliment the meal when you're a guest in someone's home.
- Wave at the children on a school bus/house/street/
- Remember that 80 per cent of the success in any job is based on your ability to deal with PEOPLE. That is emotional intelligence.
- Share this to help your friends.
- Make sure someone says THANK-YOU to you every day....