Thanks to my cousin for this post which
was originally from The Good Men Project as
well as from Tim Hoch
1.
Never shake a man’s hand who is sitting down.
2.
Don’t enter a pool by the stairs.
3.
The man at the BBQ Grill is the closest
thing to a king.
4.
In a negotiation, never make the first
offer.
5.
Request late check-out.
6.
When entrusted with a secret, keep it.
7.
Hold your heroes to a higher standard.
8.
Return a borrowed car with a full tank
of gas.
9.
Play with passion or not at all…
10. When
shaking hands, grip firmly and look them in the eye.
11. Don’t
let a wishbone grow where a backbone should be.
12. If
you need music on the beach, you’re missing the point.
13. Carry
two handkerchiefs. The one in your back pocket is for you. The one in your
breast pocket is for her.
14. You
marry the girl, you marry her family.
15. Be
like a duck. Remain calm on the surface and paddle like crazy underneath.
16. Experience
the serenity of travelling alone.
17. Never
be afraid to ask out the best-looking girl in the room.
18. Never
turn down a breath mint.
19. A
sport coat is worth 1000 words.
20. Try
writing your own eulogy. Never stop revising.
21. Thank
a veteran. Then make it up to him.
22. Eat
lunch with the new kid.
23. After
writing an angry email, read it carefully. Then delete it.
24. Ask
your mom to play. She won’t let you win.
25. Manners
maketh the man.
26. Give
credit. Take the blame.
27. Stand
up to Bullies. Protect those bullied.
28. Write
down your dreams.
29. Always
protect your siblings (and teammates).
30. Be
confident and humble at the same time.
31. Call
and visit your parents often. They miss you.
32. The
healthiest relationships are those where you’re a team; where you respect,
protect, and stand up for each other.
33.
Take stock of where you’ve been but don’t dwell on
it.
34.
Don’t let your past mistakes own you, but keep the
scars from those mistakes close at hand. They’re part of you.
35.
Set goals and work like hell to accomplish them.
But later you’ll realize the journey was a lot more enjoyable than the end
result.
36.
Offer those less fortunate a helping hand even
though some may not deserve it and most will never appreciate it.
37.
In business, it’s best to try and get along. But
remember there are some people you will run across who don’t understand
anything but a hard kick in the balls. Make sure your aim is good.
38.
Don’t ever assume that someone else is looking out
for your best interests. Some people are. Most people are not. If you find
someone who is, guard and treasure that relationship above all others.
39.
Be open to, and unashamed of, the possibility,
however slight, that you might be wrong.
40.
Take a couple of backroad trips to California. Take
a mix CD (heavy on Jerry Jeff Walker), a journal and a camera (on second
thought, never mind the camera).
41.
Volunteer because you want to, not because you feel
like you have to.
42.
Develop your spiritual side but do not be a slave
to form or ritual. Cultivate your own relationship with God.
43.
Understand the importance of leverage. But, if it’s
with recourse, don’t borrow more than you can afford to pay back.
44.
Doing good is just as important as doing well.
45.
Time is not just your most precious commodity, it
is your only commodity. Don’t waste it. And don’t give it to people or projects
that don’t respect it.
46.
Try new things.
47.
Be decisive.
48.
Do what you love but find a way to make money doing
it or you won’t be able to do it very long.
49.
Don’t be an ideologue or a demagogue. The world has
plenty of those.
50.
Don’t vote straight ticket. Think for yourself. If
you think one political party has all of the answers, you’re not asking the
right questions.
51.
Don’t buy into dogmatic bullshit. Opinions are not
facts.
52.
Give people the benefit of the doubt, until you
doubt the benefit. Then stop. You’ll know when that is.
53.
Most of your life should be spent running uphill.
If you’re not, then you’re not challenging yourself.
54.
Don’t bring home stray kittens. Someone other than
you is probably better equipped to take care of them.
55.
Most of your life your only company is yourself.
Like yourself.
56.
If you want to get a tattoo, go to your closet and pick
out your favorite shirt. Wear it every day and every night for 2 years. If
you’re not tired of wearing it after 2 years, go get your tattoo.
57.
Don’t worry about trying to impress people with
your knowledge or experience when you’re young. Just be interested, engaged and
eager to learn.
58.
If you show up to class on time and sit in one of
the first three rows, you will succeed.
59.
It’s often easier to effectuate change by working
within the system rather than outside the system. When it’s not, be sure to
find strong allies.
60.
If the police officer or the professor is talking,
you’re listening.
61.
It’s not always chess; sometimes it’s just
checkers.
62.
In things both big and small, always be someone
upon whom others can rely. Help your friend move into his new apartment. Return
phone calls. Keep your word. Follow through.
63.
Read leisurely for at least 30 minutes every day.
This will broaden your point of view and increase your curiosity about the
world.
64.
Kindness can be disarming.
65.
Stand up straight, look people square in the eye
and be the first to offer a firm handshake.
66.
Have a toothbrush and toothpaste close at hand. A
vigorous tooth brushing right before an important meeting is a confidence
builder.
67.
Don’t talk about how much ass you kicked in high
school when you’re in college. No one gives a damn.
68.
You’re always working for yourself, even when
you’re working for someone else.
69.
Don’t assume that an obvious question has already
been asked.
70.
When you review a proposal from someone else, don’t
feel constrained by the parameters of their proposal.
71.
Embrace and celebrate the things that make you feel
different from everyone else.
72.
Resist the insidious, slow progression toward
cynicism.
73.
Don’t get frustrated just because your immediate
needs are not the priority of others. They seldom will be.
74.
If you see someone who is alone, go out of your way
to tell them hello.
75.
Buy a box of nice stationery and write lots of
“thank you” and “thinking of you” notes.
76.
Look for beauty in the mundane.
77.
Always carry some cash.
78.
Wait at least 24 hours before sending a letter with
the salutation “Dear Judge Dumb Ass.”
79.
Pay your fair share. Don’t be a moocher.
80.
Don’t major in the minors.
81.
Exercise regularly.
82.
No matter what is in front of you, walk toward it
with confidence.
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