I read this today and just wanted to share.

Guidelines for Life

1. Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.

2. When you lose, don't lose the lesson.

3. Follow the three R's: Respect for self, Respect for others, Responsibility for all your actions.

4. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.

5. Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.

6. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.

7. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.

8. Spend some time alone every day.

9. Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values.

10. Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.

Each one of us needs to create some personal guidelines to live by, which is based on our values and our goals. So now is as good a time as ever to start doing so. And each day review the list, so hopefully you will find that the more you review, the more you will follow, and the happier you will become.