- Never shake a man’s hand sitting down.
- In a negotiation, never make the first offer.
- When entrusted with a secret, keep it.
- Hold your heroes to a higher standard.
- Return a borrowed car with a full tank of gas.
- Play with passion or don’t play at all…
- When shaking hands, grip firmly and look them in the eye.
- Don’t let a wishbone grow where a backbone should be.
- Carry two handkerchiefs. The one in your back pocket is for you. The one in your breast pocket is for her.
- When you marry the girl, or boy, you marry his or her family.
- Be like a duck. Remain calm on the surface and paddle like crazy underneath.
- Experience the serenity of traveling alone.
- Never be afraid to ask out the best looking girl in the room.
- Never turn down a breath mint.
- Try writing your own eulogy. Never stop revising.
- Thank a veteran. Then make it up to him/her
- Eat lunch with the new kid.
- After writing an angry email or letter read it carefully. Then delete it.
- Ask your mom to play. She won’t let you win.
- Manners maketh the man.
- Give credit. Take the blame.
- Stand up to Bullies. Protect those bullied.
- Write down your dreams.
- Take time to snuggle your pets, they love you so much and are always happy to see you.
- Be confident and humble at the same time.
- If ever in doubt, remember whose son or daughter you are and REFUSE to just be ordinary!
- In all things lead by example not explanation.
- Never, never, never leave angry or go to bed angry. Remember, we are not promised tomorrow. The present may be all we have.
- Don’t let day to day problems, accidents, and misunderstandings control your relationships with your loved ones, especially little children.
- Last and most important: Keep God’s Will as your priority! He will always love you and never leave you.
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I am simply sharing what I learned throughout my life.
Thank you for sharing wisdom. You have a great talent that reaches out to others. You are an encourager and I feel blessed to have you as a sweet friend. ❤️🙏
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These are all good. My Dad said ‘never shake a man’s hand sitting down…and several of the others…Thanks. Hope you are well.
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I love the rules to teach our sons and daughters! You should post this on Facebook so everyone can see….It’s beautiful and special!
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