6. Avoid people who do not share your "core" values - This one can be hard, because sometimes it can involve family members. This one should be a no brainer. If a person isn't honest, or pleasant or ...add your own adjectives here... why would you want them in your lives? They say there is honor among thieves. Don't believe it! If you are not a thief, then don't associate with one.
I, like many people, have a Facebook page and have many contacts. While I enjoy keeping up with what is happening with my friends lives, there are some people I just have to turn off the newsfeeds for. These people have a constant stream of complaints about people and things that just make me not want to hear about it any more. While everyone has the occasional bad day and may vent about it, the people I am talking about are the ones who continually make bad decisions, and then are surprised when things turn out wrong! Ever hear of the woman who likes the "Bad boy" image, and then complains and cries after the guys she dates cheat on her or steal from her...or are "lazy"? Or what about the friend who constantly drinks too much, but complains about the hangover or is annoyed at the cops for giving him a DWI. Ugh! they never learn. My advice, turn them off and tune them out. Spend time with people who share your values. You'll be happier! 7. Surround yourself with people you love, like, or respect - This rule works hand in hand with rule 6! Life is just so much more enjoyable when you surround yourself with people who are pleasant and comfortable to be around. Now, I don't mean that I want to surround myself with people who think exactly like me. No, I like to hear many different points of view on all types of subjects. What I mean is that I want people in my life that I can trust and enjoy their company. 8. Let logic dictate your actions - If turning right on Elm Street leads you to a dead end on Monday, then it is pretty damn certain that turning right on Tuesday or any day will lead you to that same dead end! Although my example is simple, many people can't seem to make that same leap in other parts of their life. Here are some easy ones that people seem to always get wrong: The odds are stacked against you when you play the lottery, or go to the casino..."Someone has to win it!" does not justify your poor decision! Excessive drinking can kill you. Just ask my wife...when you get to heaven, that is, since it did kill her. There is only a fine line between excessive drinking and what you do. If you are having more than one, you are having too many. And if you are only having one, then why do it? My favorite: If the value of every fiat currency in the history of the world has eventually collapsed to zero, why do people expect the fate of the U.S. dollar to be any different? The dollar has already lost more than 95% of its value since it was first instituted in 1913. Where is the value in that? So what does logic dictate? Let me guess, you'll think about it over a couple of glasses of wine tonight. My heart weeps for many of you. 9. If you make a promise, try to over deliver - Everyone loves to get more than they expect. If you say you will do something for someone, do it with a gracious heart and without expectation of reward. I find when I do this, good things happen to me in return. Not only from the person I have helped but from unexpected directions! I don't know why this works, it just does. This goes back to knowing yourself. If you don't want to do something, then don't promise to do it! If you do promise to do it, then do it to the best of your ability. 10. Be flexible - Life brings many changes. If you don't change with it, you may get overwhelmed. Not everything will always go to plan. When you realize this, you'll be more apt to change your plan. Notice I said, change your plan and not your goal...there is a difference! If a tree falls across my path, I will make a new path around or over it. Being flexible in thought and action will allow you to overcome your obstacles. I hope you enjoyed my 10 rules for living, and that they at least made you think. What are your rules to live by? Leave yours in a comment. I'd love to some day write a post on all of the different rules of life that my readers follow.
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