- Posted by
sam
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March 20, 2008
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I saw the visits to the site go crazy when I posted 16 rules to live by. I also know I wasn't too detailed when I talked about Randy Pausch and the things I brought away from his video. So here I am doing my interpretive dance of what I feel are 8 more values/rules you should think about.
1. Decide if your a tigger or Eeyore.
This is just about having fun. If your a Tigger, then your just having fun every day. That's it. You have to decide wether your a Tigger or an Eeyore. I would consider my self a Tigger.
2. Never lose the child like wonder.
Never lose your childhood fun and excitement. Always be a kid at heart. Its just too important, this child inside everyone is what drives us to have fun and succeed. Keep up with the kid inside of you and your life will be more joyful every day.
3. Help others.
There would be peace in the world if everyone helped one another. Teach someone by example. Volunteer and do something that excites you in helping people. Go to a homeless shelter. Donate your things to Goodwill. The world would be a better place if everyone just passed it on and helped other people.
4. (For the Ladies) He says this is one of the greatest quotes he has ever heard, "When it comes to men that are romantically interested in you, just stop listening to what they say and watch what they do."
One of those lessons that can be used in every woman situations.
5. Tell the Truth
Just one of those that every man of every faith should do.
6. Be Earnest.
People will take a Earnest person over a hip person any day.
7. Apologize when you screw up.
People will not only respect you more, but will still give you things they can trust you with.
8. Focus on others and not your self.
This will make you more of a humble person.
9. Never Give up.
Don't stop at what your doing. Accomplish your dreams. Finish what you started.
- Posted by
sam
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March 17, 2008
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Ladies and gents, I must say that the little things in life are what matter most. It is the little things that make life worth every second you have. Do you as a person use the phrase "I'm too busy, maybe later?" Well I am here to tell you that its just an excuse and you only use it to spend less time on something like kids or your family. Life is too short to actually miss the little things in life. Children do not care about a paycheck, your wife or girlfriend does not care how much money you make. They care about the time spent. I know I have slacked off in areas where I said I was just too busy to do something. Everyone has, but how about saying "ya, okay lets go for it" Bottom line, life is too short to always be chasing the dollar so that your family lives comfortably. I know one person in particular who has neglected his kids because he was always chasing the dollar. I say, take a break and relax. Take some time off to rekindle the relationship. Take some time off to just get away or even play with your kids if you have them. Honestly, what will it hurt? Work will always be there and if you don't do it, someone else will. Work gets done by someone else, the job DOES NOT need you. They only want you.
I know what you can do, devote at least an hour every night to do something you want to do or is self fulfilling. Volunteer, go to the park, participate in church activities.
Just get out and relax, stop chasing that dollar!