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Life's little instruction book - mtlive

Posted: Jun 29, 2010

I recently picked up a little book that was sitting on my bookshelf. It is called "Life's Little Instruction Book" It was written by a father for his son, and turned into a coffee table/bathroom book. It has 511 'life lessions' that one father wanted to tell his son. If you have the chance, you should pick it up. I thought I would share a few with all of you, I know I needed the reminder today:

1. Compliment three people every day.

99. Think big thoughts, but relish small pleasures.

137. Keep your watch 5 minutes fast.

139. Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all they have.

159. Be tough minded but tenderhearted.

165. Don't waste time responding to your critics.

173. Be kinder than necessary.

171. Wear out, don't rust out.

184. Don't quit a job until you've lined up another.

207. Swing for the fence.

213. Don't waste time grieving over past mistakes. Learn from them and move on.

245. Never cut what can be untied.

245. Wave to children on school buses.

249. Hire people smarter than you.

255. Purchase gas from the neighborhood gas station even if it costs more. Next winter when it's six degrees and your car won't start, you'll be glad they know you.

264. Don't nag.

268. Don't leave your car keys in the ignition.

279. Don't snap your fingers to get someone's attention. It's rude.

335. Ever so often push your luck.

341. Don't be fooled. If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

354. To explain a romatic break-up, simply say, "It was all my fault."

358. Be decisive even if it means you'll sometimes be wrong.

421. Take care of your reputation. It's your most valuable asset.

508. Become someone's hero.

509. Marry only for love.

510. Count your blessings.

511. Call your mother.

life's little instruction book- I had it with me - newbie

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I had this same book with me, but couldn't located it when looked for it now, after reading your post. A very good book indeed!

Thank you for posting : ) - No message

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Thank you for that - Vikefantam

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This is a very bad time in my life.

Marriage is ill. Parents did something bad enough to me that I disowned both of them. I will not elaborate because I need not darken my mood.

I just found out on top of some other health issues, at the age of 43, I have lupus (SLE). I guess that would explain why I had such a terrible time getting well last summer - one illness after another. Took an oral surgeon and massive outbreaks of canker sores to figure it all out. It took my grandmother's life. That was 36 years ago. I will fight it.

I'm an odd duck. I simply cannot stand for someone to see me doing them a favor. When my neighbor shattered his tibia and fibula and had to wear and Ilizarov, and I was stil working outside the home, walking my dogs at insanely early hours in the morning, I'd sneak his garbage cans back to his house after the trash came. I'd take newspapers to the elderly folks' homes during the winter because I didn't want them slipping on the ice, and tuck them right beside the door. I send anonymous cheery cards. You see - it mortifies me to be thanked for anything. Some things can't be done anonymously - the elderly lady at Wal-Mart struggling with her groceries, etc. I am just happy to know that maybe I brought a smile to someone's face. And that post is just beautiful - nice things to do for people. I wonder how many of them I can get away with unseen. If I can pass thru this life having made this world a better place, I'll die happy. Thank you for posting that. It's printing now. Wonder if I can get them all done. God bless you!

Well, I say thank YOU! - mtlive

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Sounds like you are my kinda gal ;-)

I sincerely hope things work out for you, with all the good Kharma you are putting out there, certainly you will get some back.

If you would like, please e-mail me, I'd like to send you a copy of this book from Amazon - there are now 3 editions and the "final" hardbound has over 1500 entries.

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