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Be prepared to lose once in a while.
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Know when to keep silent.
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Know when to speak up.
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Every day look for some small way to
improve your marriage.
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Every day look for some small way to
improve the way you do your job.
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Acquire things the old-fashioned way: Save
for them and pay cash.
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Remember no one makes it alone. Have a
grateful heart and be quick to acknowledge those who help you.
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Share the credit.
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Don't accept "good enough" as good
enough.
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Do more than is expected.
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Make a list of at least ten things you want
to experience before you die. Carry it in your wallet and refer to it often.
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Have a friend who owns a truck.
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Have some knowledge of three religions
other than your own.
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Always answer the phone with enthusiasm and
energy in your voice.
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Get your priorities straight. No one ever
said on his death bed, "Gee, if I'd only spent more time at the office."
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Don't tailgate and turn on your headlights
when it begins to rain.
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Don't allow self-pity. The moment this
emotion strikes, do something nice for someone less fortunate than you.
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Improve your performance by improving your
attitude.
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Don't flaunt your success, but don't
apologize for it either.
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After experiencing inferior service, food,
or products, bring it to the attention of the person in charge. Good managers
will appreciate knowing.
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Don't procrastinate. Do what needs doing
when it needs to be done.
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Read, sing and listen to your children.
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When attending meetings, sit down front.
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Every once in a while, take the scenic
route.
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When you and your spouse have a
disagreement, regardless of who's at fault, apologize. Say "I'm sorry I upset
you. Would you forgive me?" These are healing, magical words.
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Be enthusiastic about the success of
others.
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Begin each day with your favorite music.
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Visit your city's night court on a Saturday
night.
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Don't be intimidated by doctors and nurses.
Even when you're in the hospital, it's still your body.
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Read hospital bills carefully. It's
reported that 89 percent contain errors--in favor of the hospital.
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