Hello My Friend!

I found a really neat list of “Instructions for Life” that I wanted to pass on to you. And yes, I know these don’t have to do with reading to your children, but it’s something that I had up in my classroom when I was teaching and I think you might enjoy this as well.

They are great little things that we all do when we think about it. Things that make our lives and the lives of everyone around us a little bit better. For me, they serve as a reminder more than anything.

I hope you enjoy these as well!

Talk to you soon,

John

Instructions for Life:
1. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.
2. When you say, “I’m sorry”, look the person in the eye.
3. Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt, but it’s the only way to live life completely.
4. In disagreements, fight fair.
5. Don’t judge people by their relatives.
6. Talk slowly, but think quickly.
7. Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
8. When you lose, don’t lose the lesson.
9. Smile when picking up the phone. the caller will hear it in your voice.
10. Spend some time alone.

11. Open your arms to change, but don’t let go of your values.
12. Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.
13. Live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older and think back, you’ll get to enjoy it a second time.
14. Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before.
15. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a stroke of luck.
16. Learn the rules, then break some.
17. Read more books and watch less TV.
18. A loving atmosphere in your home is so important. Do all you can to create a tranquil and harmonious home.
19. Read between the lines.
20. Never interrupt someone when you are being flattered.