Believe it or not, I saw this years ago on a poster on the bathroom wall in Party Time Doughnuts, a breakfast joint in Sacramento. I was having breakfast with my parents (we were eating in the restaurant, not in the bathroom :-). I borrowed a pen to write it down (paper wasn’t a problem). It’s always stayed with me. It’s amazing where you gain inspiration.
21 Suggestions for Success
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- 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.
