Watch the sunrise at least once a year, put a lot of marshmallows in your hot chocolate, lie on your back and look at the stars, never buy a coffee table you can't put your feet on, never pass up a chance to jump on a trampoline, don't overlook life's small joys while searching for the big ones.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Make a list of twenty-five things you want to experience before you die. Carry it in your wallet or purse and refer to it often.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Ask someone you'd like to know to list five people they would most like to meet. It will tell you a lot about them.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.When starting out, don't worry about not having enough money. Limited funds are a blessing, not a curse. Nothing encourages creative thinking in quite the same way.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.The next time you face a customer who has every right to be upset, say something like this: 'I don't blame you for feeling as you do. If I were you, I'd feel exactly the same way. What would you like for me to do?' These are magical, healing words, and you'll be surprised at how reasonable people become when they believe you are on their side.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.A friend is someone who knows you and loves you for what you were and who you are, and who also shares your hopes and dreams for who you can become.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Donโt waste time waiting for inspiration. Begin, and inspiration will find you.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Live so that when your children think of fairness, caring, and integrity, they think of you.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Instruction for life: Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk. When you lose, don't lose the lesson. Follow the three R's: - Respect for self. - Respect for others. - Responsibility for all your actions. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck. Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.When you have nothing important or interesting to say, don't let anyone persuade you to say it.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Seek opportunity, not security. A boat in the harbor is safe, but in time its bottom will rot out.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Kind words and good deeds are eternal. You never know where their influence will end.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Your mind can only hold one thought at a time. Make it a positive and constructive one.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Pride makes us do things well. But it is love that makes us do them to perfection.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Ask yourself if you would feel comfortable giving your two best friends a key to your house. If not, look for some new best friends.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.Don't burn bridges. You'll be surprised how many times you have to cross the same river.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.#1425: When you really like someone, tell them. Sometimes you only get one chance.
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