This is what you shall do:
Begin with the end in mind, never sacrifice the long-term goal for the short-term good, live within your means, never cease to look for excellence in others, celebrate small victories, never mistake quantity for quality, seek to understand the viewpoints of others before asking them to understand yours, never fail to learn from the mistakes of others, realize your potential, never take yourself too seriously, make wise choices, never remain angry when it is within your power to do otherwise, laugh until tears run off your face and your collarbones ache.
Value people above objects, and the experience of those who have gone before you. Treasure the gift of time spent with those you love. Value integrity. Love the truth. Cherish a goal attained. Revere the sacrifices others have made to enable you to enjoy the life you have. Prize good health and a sound mind. Value the love that others offer to you. Appreciate the person upon whom you can depend.
Scorn those who promote evil. Look with disdain upon intentional rudeness, malicious destruction, selfish ambition and persistent stupidity. Refuse to associate with those hellbent on the ruination of themselves and others. Scorn those who are wasteful of natural resources or their own talents.
Question inconsistencies in religious teachings and the abilities of those in political power to make sound fiscal decisions. Examine an educational system that insists that all students are equally able to succeed. Question the skew on the information relayed by the media. Be skeptical about the wisdom of tattoos and piercings in light of their permanency. Question the acceptance as “normal” things that were once considered deviant. Check the inclination to see the grass as being greener on the other side of the fence.
Love justice, extend mercy and grace to those who don’t deserve it.
Value people above objects, and the experience of those who have gone before you. Treasure the gift of time spent with those you love. Value integrity. Love the truth. Cherish a goal attained. Revere the sacrifices others have made to enable you to enjoy the life you have. Prize good health and a sound mind. Value the love that others offer to you. Appreciate the person upon whom you can depend.
Scorn those who promote evil. Look with disdain upon intentional rudeness, malicious destruction, selfish ambition and persistent stupidity. Refuse to associate with those hellbent on the ruination of themselves and others. Scorn those who are wasteful of natural resources or their own talents.
Question inconsistencies in religious teachings and the abilities of those in political power to make sound fiscal decisions. Examine an educational system that insists that all students are equally able to succeed. Question the skew on the information relayed by the media. Be skeptical about the wisdom of tattoos and piercings in light of their permanency. Question the acceptance as “normal” things that were once considered deviant. Check the inclination to see the grass as being greener on the other side of the fence.
Love justice, extend mercy and grace to those who don’t deserve it.
Count the cost of any project you undertake in terms of money, effort, and passion required to bring it to completion before you begin. Surround yourself with people who expect the best from you. If your conscience whispers that you probably shouldn’t do something, run from that action. Heed these words and when your bones lie dry and dusty in your grave, you will have made a mark on this world that is worthy of no regret.
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