Sep 11, 2006

amrut vachan

This post I am copying from Goli. I hope he does not mind it. See the original post here.
He called it "Early Morning Gyan", I will call it "Amrut Vachan".
Here they are ...
  • Loosen up. Relax. Except for rare life-and-death matters, nothing is as important as it first seems.
  • Have a firm handshake.
  • Look people in the eye.
  • Sing in the shower.
  • Own a great stereo system.
  • If ina a fight, hit first and hit hard.
  • Keep secrets.
  • Never give up on anybody. Miracles happen everyday.
  • Always accept an outstretched hand.
  • Be brave. Even if you're not, pretend to be. No one can tell the difference.
  • Whistle.
  • Avoid sarcastic remarks.
  • 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 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.
  • Dont allow the phone to interrupt important moments. It's there for your 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.
  • Dont 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 tahn the one's 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. Dont 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 favourite 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 children on school buses.
  • Remember that 80 per cent of the success in any job is based on your ability to deal with people.
  • Dont expect life to be fair.
I have marked my favorite points in bold. Hope you will like them too.
Thanks a lot again to Goli for sharing these with me.

2 comments:

Goli said...

Actually I love the first one, "Losen up relax, except for rare life and death situation, nothing is as important as it seems", because most of the times i do get caght up in this petty issues, which later seem very insignificant in overall scheme of things.

satyajit said...

Dont burn bridges. You'll be surprised how many times you have to cross the same river - this is very well put
and this means a lot:
Wave at children on school buses

and i'm a little scared by:
Choose your life's mate carefully. From this one decision will come 90 per cent of all your happiness or misery

I'm reminded of jerry maguire's dicky fox who said:
Hey... I don't have all the answers. In life, to be honest, I have failed as much as I have succeeded. But I love my life. I love my wife. And I wish you my kind of success
Love your