Life's Little Instruction Book

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Got this in the mail.Since i was lazy to pen down my own version of this, i am pasting the mail contents. But it's a really cool one.The words are great :).

• Have a firm handshake.


• Look people in the eye.


• Sing in the shower.


• Own a great stereo system.


• If in a fight, hit first and hit hard.


• Keep secrets.


• Never give up on anybody.


• Miracles happen everyday.


• Always accept an outstretched hand.


• Be brave. Even if you're not, pretend to be. No one can tell the difference.


• Whistle.


• Avoid sarcastic remarks.


• Choose your life's mate carefully. From this one decision will come 90 per cent of all your happiness or misery.


• Make it a habit to do nice things for people who will never find out.


• Lend only those books you never care to see again.


• Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all that they have.


• When playing games with children, let them win.


• Give people a second chance, but not a third.


• Be romantic.


• Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.


• Loosen up. Relax. Except for rare life-and-death matters, nothing is as important as it first seems.


• Don't allow the phone to interrupt important moments. It's there for your convenience, not the caller's.


• Be a good loser.


• Be a good winner.


• Think twice before burdening a friend with a secret.


• When someone hugs you, let them be the first to let go.


• Be modest. A lot was accomplished before you were born..Keep it simple.


• Beware of the person who has nothing to lose.


• Don't burn bridges. You'll be surprised how many times you have to cross the same river.


• Live your life so that your epitaph could read, No Regrets.


• Be bold and courageous. When you look back on life, you'll regret the things you didn't do more than the one's you did.


• Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.


• Remember no one makes it alone. Have a grateful heart and be quick to acknowledge those who helped you.


• Take charge of your attitude. Don't let someone else choose it for you.


• Visit friends and relatives when they are in hospital; you need only stay a few minutes.


• Begin each day with some of your favorite music.


• Once in a while, take the scenic route.


• Send a lot of Valentine cards.. Sign them, 'Someone who thinks you're terrific.'


• Answer the phone with enthusiasm and energy in your voice.


• Keep a note pad and pencil on your bed-side table. Million-dollar ideas sometimes strike at 3 a.m.


• Show respect for everyone who works for a living, regardless of how trivial their job.


• Send your loved ones flowers. Think of a reason later.


• Make someone's day by paying the toll for the person in the car behind you.


• Become someone's hero.


• Marry only for love.


• Count your blessings.


• Compliment the meal when you're a guest in someone's home.


• Wave at the children on a school bus.


• Remember that 80 per cent of the success in any job is based on your ability to deal with people.


• Don't expect life to be fair.