Wisdom Points!!

!!Wisdom Points!!

1.When you hear a kind word spoken about a friend, tell him so.

2.Never hesitate to do what you know is right.

3.Don't work for recognition, but do work worthy of recognition.

4.Remember that a kind word goes a long way.

5.Take some silly photos of yourself and a friend in an instant photo booth.

6.Earn your success based on service to others, not at the expense of others.

7.Spend twice as much time praising as you do criticizing.

8.Seek respect rather than popularity.

9.Never forget that it takes only one person or one idea to change your life forever.

10.When you need a little advice, call your grandparents.

11.Teach your son as well as your daughters to cook.

12.Shoot a few hoops.

13.Never ignore an old barking dog.

14.Never criticize your country when traveling abroad.

15.Keep a pad and pencil by every phone.

16.Never let the odds keep you from pursuing what you know in your heart you were meant to do.

17.Count your change.

18.Celebrate even small victories.

19.Cut your toenails in private.

20.After going to bed, refuse to worry about problems until the morning.

21.Make an effort to attend weddings and funerals.

22.Don't forget that a couple of words of praise or encouragement can make someone's day.

23.Don't take medicine in the dark.

24.Know where to find a gas station that's open twenty-four hours with a working bathroom.

25.Remember that you can miss a lot of good things in life by having the wrong attitude.

26.Take a course in public speaking.

27.Write a letter to the editor at least once a year.

28.Give young children the opportunity to participate in family decision making; their insight will surprise
you.

29.Never miss an opportunity to go fishing with your father.

30.Hold child's hand when crossing the street.

31.Never deny anyone the opportunity to do something nice for you.

32.Never tell a woman you liked her hair better before she had it cut.

33.When playing golf and tennis, occasionally play with someone better than you are.

34.Use good stationery when you want your written comments to be taken seriously.

35.Hold puppies, kittens and babies any time you get the chance.

36.Ask your boss what he expects of you.

37.Don't play your car stereo so loud that you can't hear approaching emergency vehicles.

38.Dress for the position you want, not the one you have.

39.Keep a couple of your favorite inspirational books by your bedside.

40.When taking a true-false test, remember that any statement that includes the word any, always,
never or ever is usually false.

41.Let your children know that regardless of what happens, you 'll always be there for them.

42.Be the first to apologize to a family member after a disagreement.

43.Become knowledgeable about antiques, oriental rugs and contemporary art.

44.Don't get caught glancing at your watch when you're talking to someone.

45.Remember that life's most treasured moments often come unannounced.

46.Never tell anybody they don't have a good sense of humor.

47.Remember that every age brings new opportunities.

48.Eat lightly or not at all before giving a speech or making a presentation.

49.Go for long, hand-holding walks with your wife.

50.Record the birthday heights of your children on the kitchen doorjamb. Never paint it.

51.Become the world's most thoughtful friend.

52.When taking family photos, include a few routine, everyday shots.

53.Remember that anything worth doing is going to take longer than you think.

54.Never marry someone in hope that they'll change later.

55.Own a world globe.

56.Don't drink anything blue.

57.When traveling, always pack a white dress shirt and a tie.

58.Buy your mom flowers and your dad a new tie with your first paycheck.

59.Be positive.

60.Criticize the behavior, not the person.

61.Never leave the fun to find fun.

62.Rebuild a broken relationship.

63.On long distance road trips, make sure that someone besides the driver stay awake.

64.Ask your child to read a bedtime story to you for a change.

65.Remember that bad luck as well as good luck seldom lasts long.

66.When walking a dog, let the dog pick the direction.

67.When going to buy a car, leave your good watch at home.

68.Don't be so open minded that your brains falls out.

69.Put a love note in your wife's luggage before she leaves on a trip.

70.Root for your team to win, not for the other team to lose.

71.Be grateful that God doesn't answer all your prayers.

72.Eat at a truck stop.

73.When a child is selling something for a dime, give a quarter.

74.After someone apologizes to you, don't lecture them.

75.Make your wedding anniversary an all day celebration.

76.When you complete a course, shake the instructor's hand and thank him or her.

77.Carry a small Swiss Army knife on your key chain.

78.When you really like someone, tell them. Sometimes you only get one chance.

79.Never make fun of people who speak broken English. It means they know another language.

80.Read acknowledgments, introductions and prefaces to books.

81.Learn your great grandparents' names and what they did.

82.Don't use your teeth to open things.

83.If you ask someone to do something for you, let them do it their way.

84.Protect your enthusiasm from the negativity of others.

85.Share the remote control.

86.Stand out from the crowd.

87.Once in your life, paint a picture.

88.Remember, it's not your job to get people to like you, it's your job to like people.

89.Ask yourself if what you're doing today is getting you closer to where you want to be tomorrow.

90.Always offer guests something to eat or drink when they drop by.

91.Hug a cow.

92.Remember that nothing important was ever achieved without someone's taking a chance.

93.When babies are born into your family, save the newspaper from that day. Give it to them on their
eighteenth birthday.

94.When you're angry, take a thirty minute walk; when you're really angry, chop some firewood.

95.Marry someone who loves music.

96.Learn the history of your hometown.

97.When asked take the time to give out-of-town visitors complete and clear directions.

98.If you know you're going to lose, do it with style.

99.Teach by example.

100.Laugh loudly.