A good friend offers honest advice yet still gives others the space to make their own decisions. Wisdom grows when you learn from life while allowing others to live and learn as well. Here are a few lessons that remind us how to live fully, love deeply, and walk through life with humility and joy.
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Don’t take yourself too serious. People will laugh no matter what so you might as well enjoy the moment.
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Look people in the eye. Sometimes you must show strength without saying a word.
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Sing in the shower. Sing in the car. Sing anywhere.
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Own a great sound system that fills your space with music you love.
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If ever in a fight hit first and hit hard because hesitation rarely wins battles.
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Keep secrets. Not everyone needs to know everything.
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Never give up on anybody. Miracles happen every day.
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Always accept an outstretched hand.
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Be brave. Even if you’re not pretend you are because most people cannot tell the difference.
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Give compliments freely and sincerely.
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Be a little sarcastic. It keeps life interesting.
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Choose your life’s partner with care. This one decision shapes most of your happiness or your misery.
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Do something kind for people who will never know it came from you.
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Lend books only if you can let them go.
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Never deprive someone of hope. Sometimes hope is all they have.
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When playing games with children let them win.
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Give people a second chance but not a third.
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Be romantic whenever you can.
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Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
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Loosen up. Relax. Very few things are as serious as they first seem.
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Do not let your phone interrupt important moments. It is there for your convenience not the caller’s.
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Be a good loser with grace.
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Be a good winner with humility.
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Think twice before placing a heavy secret on a friend.
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When someone hugs you let them be the first to let go.
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Stay modest. The world accomplished much before you arrived.
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Keep life simple.
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Be cautious around people who feel they have nothing to lose.
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Do not burn bridges. You will cross the same river many times.
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Live so your story can be remembered with “No regrets.”
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Be bold and courageous. You will regret the things you did not do more than the things you did.
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Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.
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Remember you never make it alone. Stay grateful and acknowledge those who have helped you.
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Take charge of your attitude. Do not let anyone choose it for you.
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Visit friends and relatives in the hospital. A few minutes can change everything.
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Begin each day with your favorite music.
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Take the scenic route every once in a while.
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Send gifts to people on their special day even if it is something small.
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Answer your phone with enthusiasm and energy in your voice.
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Keep a notepad beside your bed because million-dollar ideas arrive at unexpected hours.
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Show respect for everyone who works for a living regardless of the job.
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Send flowers to those you love. You can think of a reason afterward.
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Drink plenty of water.
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Become someone’s hero.
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Marry only for love.
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Count your blessings often.
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Compliment the meal when you are a guest in someone’s home.
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Wave to the children on the school bus.
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Remember that most success in any job depends on how well you work with people.
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Do not expect life to be fair. Expect yourself to rise above whatever comes your way.
