The following list was on a flier at a recent Men’s Breakfast at our church. I though it was pretty good all around, handsome of the points are quite insightful. The list was authored by H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

#1 Marry the right person. This one decision will determine 90% of your happiness or misery.

#2 Work at something you enjoy and that’s worthy of your time and 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 and 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 and 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 and courageous. When you look back on your life, you’ll regret the things you didn’t do more than the ones you did.

#20 Take good care of those you love.

#21 Don’t do anything that wouldn’t make your Mom proud.