A guide for life; truisms that
matter.
They lift your heart and focus your mind. They are mine
and now they are yours; freely given. -
- Wisdom that cares.
- Simple words with big ambitions.
- In a world of stairs....
- Mike O'Hagan 2006
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Read them all now; or one at
a time and when you come again there might be some more....... A guide for life; truisms that
matter on free pictures that inspire.
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- Don’t postpone
joy.
- Never ever ever, ever, ever, call someone stupid.
- Think big thoughts, but relish small pleasures.
- Evaluate yourself by your own standards, not someone
else’s.
- Commit yourself to constant improvement.
- Give much and take little.
- Make hay while the sun shines, because it rains often.
- Pay attention.
- Don't be afraid to be confident.
- Reflect on what you have learned today, everyday.
- Never ever give up, persistence finds a way and wins the
day.
- Judge your success by the degree that you’re enjoying
peace, health, and love.
- Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love
them.
- Never take action when you’re angry.
- Get your priorities straight. No one ever said on his
deathbed, “Gee if I’d only spent more time at the office".
- Learn from all outcomes and change your behavior until
you get the outcome you desire.
- Go the distance. When you accept a task, finish it.
- Never underestimate the power of a kind word or deed.
- Learn to listen. Opportunity sometimes knocks very
softly.
- Make it a habit to do nice things, for people who will
never find out.
- Don’t flaunt your success (but don’t apologise for it
either).
- Never cut what can be untied.
- Believe that others will help you succeed and they will.
- Every so often push your luck.
- Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you
know.
- Take care of your reputation, it is your most valuable
asset.
- Do battle against prejudice and discrimination wherever
you find it.
- Be brave even if you’re not, pretend to be. No one can
tell the difference.
- Aim for the stars and go for it, if you fail you'll
still be higher than if you aimed for the clouds.
- If someone asks you for help, honor them as your trusted
friend.
- Once in awhile jump in a puddle and splash for the fun
of it.
- You're never too old to learn new things, only death
stops learning.
- Life is worth fighting for.
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- Trust your
intuition.
- If you think you can do it, you're
right and if you think you can't; you're also right.
- Remember "quality is as quality does".
- You are what you eat.
- Teach your children to leave only footprints and
takeaway only memories.
- Everyone is here for a reason; find yours and respect
others.
- Say thank you with your eyes as well as your mouth.
- Give children the space to teach you things that you've
forgotten.
- Take appropriate regular physical exercise.
- Never give with taking in mind.
- There is a power in starting; call it beginners luck;
providence favors you when you start new things.
- Don’t major in minor things.
- Pray. Not for things, but for wisdom and courage.
- Look at your life through heavens eyes.
- Never give up on anybody.
- Miracles happen every day.
- Be decisive even if it means that sometimes you’ll be
wrong.
- Leave everything a little better than you found it.
- Never compromise your integrity.
- When someone hugs you, let them be the first to let go.
- Never deprive someone of hope. It might be all they
have.
- Compliment three people every day.
- Be bold and courageous. When you look back on your life,
you’ll regret the things you didn’t do more than the ones you did.
- When you begin something, know when, where & how you
will finish.
- Make your own luck.
- Trust everyone and be disappointed occasionally.
- Call your Mother.
- Once in awhile remind your Dad that you love him.
- Drink water regularly.
- Read at least one book a month (and cut down on TV).
- When you say sorry, mean it.
- Enjoy sunshine and fresh air.
- When you think you're alone, you're not; remember those
who love you.
- Teach people to fish rather than giving them a fish.
- Don't be afraid to be different.
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