💯 50 Points from an 80 Year Old
by richp · 50 things on NewTwos
- Have a firm handshake
- Look people in the eye
- Sing in the shower
- Own a great stereo system
- If in a fight, hit first and hit hard
- Keep secrets
- Never give up on anybody. Miracles happen every day. (See no.17)
- Be brave. Even if you’re not, pretend to be. No one can tell the difference.
- Whistle
- Avoid sarcastic remarks
- Always accept an outstretched hand
- Choose your life’s mate carefully. From this one decision will come 90 per cent of all your happiness or misery.
- Make it a habit to do nice things for people who will never find out
- Lend only those books you never care to see again
- Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all that they have
- When playing games with children, let them win
- Give people a second chance, but not a third
- Be romantic
- Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know
- Loosen up. Relax. Except for rare life-and-death matters, nothing is as important as it first seems.
- Don’t allow the phone to interrupt important moments. It’s there for our convenience, not the caller’s.
- Be a good loser
- Be a good winner
- Think twice before burdening a friend with a secret
- When someone hugs you, let them be the first to let go
- Be modest. A lot was accomplished before you were born.
- Keep it simple
- Beware of the person who has nothing to lose
- Don’t burn bridges. You’ll be surprised how many times you have to cross the same river.
- Live your life so that your epitaph could read, “No Regrets”
- Be bold and courageous. When you look back on life, you’ll regret the things you didn’t do more than the ones you did.
- Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them
- Remember no one makes it alone. Have a grateful heart and be quick to acknowledge those who helped you.
- Take charge of your attitude. Don’t let someone else choose it for you.
- Visit friends and relatives when they are in hospital; you need only stay a few minutes
- Begin each day with some of your favorite music
- Once in a while, take the scenic route
- Send a lot of Valentine cards. Sign them, ‘Someone who thinks you’re terrific.’
- Answer the phone with enthusiasm and energy in your voice.
- Keep a note pad and pencil on your bed-side table. Million-dollar ideas sometimes strike at 3 a.m.
- Show respect for everyone who works for a living, regardless of how trivial their job
- Send your loved ones flowers. Think of a reason later.
- Make someone’s day by paying the toll for the person in the car behind you
- Become someone’s hero
- Marry only for love.
- Count your blessings.
- Compliment the meal when you’re a guest in someone’s home.
- Wave at the children on a school bus.
- Remember that 80 percent of the success in any job is based on your ability to deal with people.
- Don’t expect life to be fair.