I was at the school, mapping out my daughter's plans for college with the counselor. On the wall of his office was a large poster with these suggestions from H. Jackson Brown. They're such good suggestions, I wanted to share them. I'd also like to play them on a continuous cycle while my kids sleep and have them ingrained in their minds and hearts. Imagine what the world would be like if we lived by these suggestions.
I especially agree with what he picked for his number 1. Oh how I hope my children marry people who will make their lives easier and not harder.
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I especially agree with what he picked for his number 1. Oh how I hope my children marry people who will make their lives easier and not harder.
- Marry the right person. This one decision will determine 90% of your happiness or misery.
- Work at something you enjoy and that's worthy of your time and talent.
- Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.
- Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
- Be forgiving of yourself and others.
- Be generous.
- Have a grateful heart.
- Persistence, persistence, persistence.
- Discipline yourself to save money on even the most modest salary.
- Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.
- Commit yourself to constant improvement.
- Commit yourself to quality.
- Understand that happiness is not based on possessions, power or prestige, but on relationships with people you love and respect.
- Be loyal.
- Be honest.
- Be a self-starter.
- Be decisive even if it means you'll sometimes be wrong.
- Stop blaming others. Take responsibility for every area of your life.
- 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.
- Take good care of those you love.
- Don't do anything that wouldn't make your Mom proud.
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