Life’s little instruction book

•         Have a firm handshake.
•         Look people in the eye.
•         Sing in the shower.
•         Own a great stereo system.
•         If in a fight, hit first and hit hard.

•         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.

•         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 they have.
•         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 your convenience, not the caller’s.
•         Be a good loser.
•         Be a good winner
•         Wave at the children on a school bus.

•        When someone hugs you, let them be the first to let go.

•         Be modest. A lot was accomplished before you were born.
•         Keep it simple.
•         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 one’s you did.
•         Remember no one makes it alone. Have a grateful heart and be quick to acknowledge those who helped 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 favorite music.
•         Once in a while, take the scenic route.

•         Send a lot of Valentine 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.

•         Count your blessings.
•         Compliment the meal when you’re a guest in someone’s home.
•         Remember that 80 per cent of the success in any job is based on your ability to deal with people.

•         Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.

•         Don’t expect life to be fair.

– fwd: raymond dsouza