30 Rules of Life

Here's part two of a double feature on my blog tonight. This is a compilation of 30 of my rules of life. If you follow me on twitter, sorry for the repeat.

#1 rule of life: be your own toughest critic, and be generous with others.

#2 rule of life: if you can afford to go to a full service restaurant, tip well. those people need it. I try to do about 33%.

#3 rule of life: you're never as cool as you think you are. don't be so easily impressed.

#4 rule of life: treat people better than they treat you. don't expect return for kindness.

#5 rule of life: learn the difference between personal preference and something worth dying for. I doubt coke vs. pepsi is that important.

#6 rule of life: try new things. explore. travel. be spontaneous. keep an open mind.

#7 rule if life: earn people's respect. it goes a lot better than trying to demand it.

#8 rule of life: you can't control circumstances. you can control your attitude. choose to laugh instead of cry.

#9 rule of life: people are meant to be loved, things are meant to be used. not the other way around.

#10 rule of life: your opinion is a lot less desired by others than you think.

#11 rule of life: don't be on either side of a one way relationship. both people must give effort.

#12 rule of life: be content. don't take any friendship, any breath, any blessing for granted.

#13 rule of life: can't keep promises? don't make them.

#14 rule of life: listen more, talk less.

#15 rule of life: there's no taxes on being a servant. live for more than yourself.

#16 rule of life: don't be afraid of being right. if you know the truth, make it known.

#17 rule of life: a lady is a lady. treat her like one. and ladies, let a man treat you like a lady.

#18 rule of life: don't be afraid to challenge the norm.

#19 rule of life: take care of your body. it's the only one you get. not caring does not make you cool.

#20 rule of life: study history. you'll find it's lessons much more practical than you think.

#21 rule of life: black/white, man/woman, republican/democrat, american/not american, we're all people. respect life.

#22 rule of life: even in an issue you may disagree with someone on, you will find a positive lesson from his/her perspective.

#23 rule of life: when it comes to speaking, being understood is better than being impressive.

#24 rule of life: handle success as if it's all you know. handle failure as if you'll never know it again.

#25 rule of life: love isn't proven by what you say. it's proven by what you do.

#26 rule of life: "one may tolerate a world of demons for the sake of an angel." (thank you doctor who) be the angel.

#27 rule of life: "don't give up. don't ever give up."-- jim valvano

#28 rule of life: always believe in the good around you. hang on to life's bright moments. don't let go of true friends.

#29 rule of life: think outside the box. unless, of course, you're a doctor who fan, in which case your box is bigger on the inside.

#30 rule of life: transcend circumstances. live above haters. live beyond yourself.




I hope those were somewhat insightful or interesting. Let me know what you think. Maybe even add your own "rules of life."

-RST