21 Rules for a Good Life

As we approach the end of yet another year, you'll see many people posting lists. The New Year is as much a time for summarizing where you've been as it is for planning where you're going. One of the methods to accomplish this is by making lists.  These lists are very personal in nature, and, much like snowflakes, no two will ever be the same. 

Here at the Dianna Mandzuk Team, each of us will be making our lists - what worked for us in 2010; what didn't. Our hopes & dreams for 2011 in both business and personal life.

What I'd like to share with you is a list that I came across recently, that has not so much to do with summarizing your year, but a plan for living life - it's called "21 Rules for a Good Life".

Take from it what you will. Hopefully one or two points will resonate with each of you and help you live "A Good Life".

1) Choose the right partner in your journey through life.  This single decision determines 90% of your happiness or misery.
2) Work at something you enjoy and that's worthy of your time & talent.
3) Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.
4) Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know!
5) Be forgiving of yourself & others.
6) Be generous.
7) Have a grateful heart.
8) Persistence, persistence, persistence.
9) Discipline yourself to save money on even the most modest salary.
10) Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.
11) Commit yourself to constant improvement.
12) Commit yourself to quality.
13) Understand that happiness is not based on possessions, power or prestige, but on relationships with people you love & respect.
14) Be loyal.
15) Be honest.
16) Be a self-starter.
17) Be decisive even if it means you'll sometimes be wrong.
18) Stop blaming others. Take responsibility for every area of your life.
19) Be bold & courageous. When you look back at your life, you'll regret the things you didn't do more than the things you did.
20) Take good care of those you love.
21) Don't do anything that wouldn't make your Mom proud!!

Here's to all of our continued success & happiness in 2011!!

Dianna