The rules of life : a personal code for living a better, happier, more successful life

Templar, Richard 1950-2006 (Author).

Summary: "Think about the world's happiest, most contented, most fulfilled people ... how'd they get they way? Is it their genes? No. Money? Abslutely not. It's about the small choices they make, everyday. Things you can do. Things you can change. It's about what they know and you can learn: 'The Rules of Life'. Here they are: 100 personal, practical rules for dreaming, planning, living, loving, and overcoming even life's toughest adversities ... For knowing what matters ... learning from experience using your intuition ... changing what you can ... de-stressing ... staying younger ... getting stronger. Read 'em. Learn 'em. Live 'em. You'll feel better. You'll live better. You'll be a better friend, partner, parent, child, human being. You'll do it: one small, simple step at a time. One step a day, everyday. Starting today"--P. [4] of cover.

Item details

ISBN: 0131743961 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN: 9780131743960 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Physical Description: print
xiv, 219 p. ; 22 cm.
Publisher: Upper Saddle River, NJ : Pearson Prentice Hall, c2006.

Contents / Notes

Formatted Contents Note:

Rules for you -- keep it under your hat -- You'll get older but not necessarily wiser -- Accept what is done is done -- Accept yourself -- Know what counts and what doesn't -- Dedicate your life to something -- Be flexible in your thinking -- Take an interest in the outside world -- Be on the side of the angels, not the beasts -- Only dead fish swim with the stream -- Be the last to raise your voice -- Be your own adviser -- No fear, no surprise, no hesitation, no doubt -- I wish I'd done that--and I will -- Count to ten--or recite "baa baa black sheep" -- Change what you can change, let go of the rest -- Aim to be the very best at everything you do--not second best -- Don't be afraid to dream -- Don't dwell on the past -- Don't live in the future -- Get on with life--it's whooshing past -- Dress like today is important -- Have a belief system -- Leave a little space for yourself each day -- Have a plan -- Have a sense of humour -- Choose how you make your bed -- Life can be a bit like advertising -- Get used to stepping outside your comfort zone -- Learn to ask questions -- Have dignity -- It's okay to feel big emotions -- Keep the faith -- You'll never understand everything -- Know where true happiness comes from -- Know when to let go--when to walk away -- Look after yourself -- Maintain good manners in all things -- Prune your stuff frequently -- Remember to touch base -- Draw the lines around yourself -- Shop for quality, not price -- It's okay to worry, or to know how not to -- Stay young -- Throwing money at a problem doesn't always work -- Think for yourself -- You are not in charge -- Have something in your life that takes you out of yourself -- Only the good feel guilty -- If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all.