- When you hear a kind word spoken about a friend, tell him so.
- Never hesitate to do what you know is right.
- Don't work for recognition, but do work worthy of recognition.
- Remember that a kind word goes a long way.
- Take some silly photos of yourself and a friend in an instant photo booth.
- Earn your success based on service to others, not at the expense of others.
- Spend twice as much time praising as you do criticizing.
- Seek respect rather than popularity.
- Never forget that it takes only one person or one idea to change your life forever.
- When you need a little advice, call your grandparents.
- Teach your son as well as your daughters to cook.
- Shoot a few hoops.
- Never ignore an old barking dog.
- Never criticize your country when travelling abroad.
- Keep a pad and pencil by every phone.
- Never let the odds keep you from persuing what you know in your heart you were meant to do.
- Count you change.
- Celebrate even small victories.
- Cut your toenails in private.
- After going to bed, refuse to worry about problems until the morning.
- Make an effort to attend weddings and funerals.
- Don't forget that a couple of words of praise or encouragement can make someone's day.
- Don't take medicine in the dark.
- Know where to find a gas station that's open twenty-four hours with a working bathroom.
- Remember that you can miss a lot of good things in life by having the wrong attitude.
- Take a course in public speaking.
- Write a letter to the editor at least once a year.
- Give young children the opportunity to participate in family decision making; their insight will surprise you.
- Never miss an opportunity to go fishing with your father.
- Hold child's hand when crossing the street.
- Never deny anyone the opportunity to do something nice for you.
- Never tell a woman you liked her hair better before she had it cut.
- When playing golf and tennis, occasionally play with someone better than you are.
- Use good stationery when you want your written comments to be taken seriously.
- Hold puppies, kittens and babies any time you get the chance.
- Ask your boss what he expects of you.
- Don't play your car stereo so loud that you can't hear approaching emergency vehicles.
- Dress for the position you want, not the one you have.
- Keep a couple of your favourite inspirational books by your bedside.
- When taking a true-false test, remember that any statement that includes the word any, always, never or ever is usually false.
- Let your children know that regardless of what happens, you 'll always be there for them.
- Be the first to apologize to a family member after a disagreement.
- Become knowledgeable about antiques, oriental rugs and contemporary art.
- Don't get caught glancing at your watch when you're talking to someone.
- Remember that life's most treasured moments often come unannounced.
- Never tell anybody they don't have a good sense of humor.
- Remember that every age brings new opportunities.
- Eat lightly or not at all before giving a speech or making a presentation.
- Go for long, hand-holding walks with your wife.
- Record the birthday heights of your children on the kitchen doorjamb. Never paint it.
- Become the world's most thoughtful friend.
- When taking family photos, include a few routine, everyday shots.
- Remember that anything worth doing is going to take longer than you think.
- Never marry someone in hope that they'll change later.
- Own a world globe.
- Don't drink anything blue.
- When traveling, always pack a white dress shirt and a tie.
- Buy your mom flowers and your dad a new tie with your first paycheck.
- Be positive.
- Criticize the behavior, not the person.
- Never leave the fun to find fun.
- Rebuild a broken relationship.
- On long distance road trips, make sure that someone besides the driver stay awake.
- Ask your child to read a bedtime story to you for a change.
- Remember that bad luck as well as good luck seldom lasts long.
- When walking a dog, let the dog pick the direction.
- When going to buy a car, leave your good watch at home.
- Don't be so open minded that your brains fall out.
- Put a love note in your wife's luggage before she leaves on a trip.
- Root for your team to win, not for the other team to lose.
- Be grateful that God doesn't answer all your prayers.
- Eat at a truck stop.
- When a child is selling something for a dime, give a quarter.
- After someone apologizes to you, don't lecture them.
- Make your wedding anniversary an all day celebration.
- When you complete a course, shake the instructor's hand and thank him or her.
- Carry a small Swiss Army knife on your key chain.
- When you really like someone, tell them. Sometimes you only get one chance.
- Never make fun of people who speak broken English. It means they know another language.
- Read acknowledgments, introductions and prefaces to books.
- Learn your great grandparents' names and what they did.
- Don't use your teeth to open things.
- If you ask someone to do something for you, let them do it their way.
- Protect your enthusiasm from the negativity of others.
- Share the remote control.
- Stand out from the crowd.
- Once in your life, paint a picture.
- Remember, it's not your job to get people to like you, it's your job to like people.
- Ask yourself if what you're doing today is getting you closer to where you want to be tomorrow.
- Always offer guests something to eat or drink when they drop by.
- Hug a cow.
- Remember that nothing important was ever achieved without someone's taking a chance.
- When babies are born into your family, save the newspaper from that day. Give it to them on their eighteenth birthday.
- When you're angry, take a thirty minute walk; when you're really angry, chop some firewood.
- Marry someone who loves music.
- Learn the history of your hometown.
- When asked take the time to give out-of-town visitors complete and clear directions.
- If you know you're going to lose, do it with style.
- Teach by example.
- Laugh loudly.
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