Monday, January 26, 2015

6 Pretty Goods Rules to live a Happier Life

So why do we need more rules when we have the Ten Commandments.  We probably don't but it appears no one is paying much attention to the Ten Commandments, so I thought it would be good to lay down some simple straightforward rules.

1. Don't be a dumb ass
    Make common sense a priority in your life.
    Don't blame others for your bad choices and behavior.
    Celebrate your achievements and the achievements of others.
    Don't be jealous of others.

2. Don't commit crimes (This might be the most important rule)
    Expect to go to jail if you commit a felony crime.  Jail will be life altering but not in
        a good way.
    There's an old saying "If it walks like a Duck and quacks like a Duck, it's probably a
        Duck".  So don't expect to be treated like an upstanding citizen if you walk and act
        like a criminal.

3. Treat others with respect and kindness
     How you like to be treated is how you should treat others.
     Other people want the same thing as you, so be kind to them.
     Act like you are happy and successful and others will respond positively.

4. Get as much education as possible
     Formal education; not the chemical content for making meth.
     Share your knowledge with others.
     Being born does not automatically entitle you to money & success, you need
        knowledge and hard work.

5. Don't wear your feelings on your shoulder.
    Lighten up, don't take everything so serious.
    Don't assume everyone is out to get you, laugh it off.
    Some people will be cranky for no reason, don't let that affect you.

6. Live your life looking to the future without dwelling on the past.
    Lose the "Everybody hates me, nobody loves me, I'm gonna eats some worms"
         attitude.
    Your ancestors may have been mistreated but you can't undo that so remember it,
         but move forward in a positive manner.
    Everyone needs help sometime in life, so ask for help when you need it.

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