Rule 46: Never assume. Never ask.
Never assume someone is pregnant. Never ask if someone is pregnant. There is no upside to this. At best, you’re right…good for you. At worst,…
Rules for Life
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Rule 45: Slow down, do it right the first time
It takes half as long to do it right the first time than it does to do it again. Slow down, take a breath, and…
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Rule 44: Don’t seek fame.
Never seek to be famous for the attention or seek out attention to be famous. Instead, commit yourself to something meaningful and valuable so if…
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Rule 43: Don’t ignore your mental health
Get a therapist. See them regularly. If you don’t like them or they’re not helping, find a new one.
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Rule 42: Appreciate your present
Each generation of your life has pros and cons, ups and downs, joyful moments and hardships…be mindful that you consciously experience them all, because you…
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Rule 41: Write the love letter
Write love letters for all the kinds of love in your life: friends, family, and romantic partners.
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Rule 40: Apologize, don’t defend.
If you harm someone, just apologize and learn from it. Don’t defend yourself.
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Rule 39: Ignore Hierarchies
Most hierarchies are bullshit, made up systems, designed and enforced by people desperate to control others, with egos too fragile to be wrong, and without…
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Rule 38: Don’t go into the comments section
Don’t go into the comments section. If you do, don’t argue with people. If you do argue with people, don’t be surprised when nothing good…
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Rule 37: Don’t get married young or to one of your first few partners
Without a basis of comparison, you will always find yourself wondering what if. It only sounds romantic to marry your first love or high school…