An edition of The rules of life
(2005)
The rules of life
[Rev. ed.].
by Richard Templar
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The rules of life: a personal code for living a better, happier, more successful kind of life
2006, Pearson Prentice Hall
in English
027370625X 9780273706250
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The Rules of Life: A Personal Code for Living a Better, Happier, More Successful Kind of Life
November 2005, Pearson Prentice Hall
Hardcover
in English
027370625X 9780273706250
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Table of Contents
Rules for you
keep it under your hat
You'll get older but not necessarily wiser
Accept what is done is done
Accept yourself
Know what counts and what doesn't
Dedicate your life to something
Be flexible in your thinking
Take an interest in the outside world
Be on the side of the angels, not the beasts
Only dead fish swim with the stream
Be the last to raise your voice
Be your own adviser
No fear, no surprise, no hesitation, no doubt
I wish I'd done that and I will
Count to ten or recite : baa baa black sheep?
Change what you can change, let go of the rest
Aim to be the very best at everything you do, not second best
Don't be afraid to dream
Don't dwell on the past
Don't live in the future
Get on with life, it's whooshing past
Dress like today is important
Have a belief system
Leave a little space for yourself each day
Have a plan
Have a sense of humour
Choose how you make your bed
Life can be a bit like advertising
Get used to stepping outside your comfort zone
Learn to ask questions
Have dignity
It's ok to feel big emotions
Keep the faith
You'll never understand everything
Know where true happiness comes from
Know when to let go, when to walk away
Look after yourself
Maintain good manners in all things
Prune your stuff frequently
Remember to touch base
Draw the lines around yourself
Shop for quality, not price
It's ok to worry, or to know how not to
Stay young
Throwing money at a problem doesn't always work
Think for yourself
You are not in charge
Have something in your life that takes you out of yourself
Only the good feel guilty
If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all.
Partnership rules
Accept the differences, embrace what you have in common
Allow your partner the space to be themselves
Be nice
You want to do what?
Be the first to say sorry
Go that extra step in trying to please them
Always have someone or something that is pleased to see you
Know when to listen and when to act
Have a passion for your life together
Make sure your love making is making love
Keep talking
Respect privacy
Check you both have the same shared goals
Treat your partner better than your best friend
Contentment is a high aim
You don't both have to have the same rules
Family and friends rules
If you are going to be a friend, be a good friend
Never be too busy for loved ones
Let your kids mess up for themselves : they don't need any help from you
Have a little respect and forgiveness for your parents
Give your kids a break
Never lend money unless you are prepared to write it off
There are no bad children
Be up around people you love
Give your kids responsibilities
Your children need to fall out with you to leave home
Your kids will have friends you don't like
Your role as a child
Your role as a parent
Social rules
We're all closer than you think
It doesn't hurt to forgive
It doesn't hurt to be helpful
Take pride in what we do collectively
What's in it for them?
Hang out with positive people
Be generous with your time and information
Get involved
Keep the moral high ground
Have a plan for your career
Learn to see your community as part of a bigger picture
Look at the long-term ramifications of what you do for a living
Be good at your job
World rules
Be aware of the damage you are doing
Be for the glory, not the degradation
Be part of the solution, not the problem
Check what history would say about you
Keep your eyes open at all times
Not everything can be green
Put something back
Find a new rule every day or occasionally at least.
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