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

  • Work at something you enjoy and that's worthy of your time and talent.

  • Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.

  • Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

  • Be forgiving of yourself and others.

  • Be generous.

  • Have a grateful heart.

  • Persistence, persistence, persistence.

  • Discipline yourself to save money on even the most modest salary.

  • Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

  • Commit yourself to constant improvement.

  • Commit yourself to quality.

  • Understand that happiness is not based on possessions, power or prestige, but on relationships with people you love and respect.

  • Be loyal.

  • Be honest.

  • Be a self-starter.

  • Be decisive even if it means you'll sometimes be wrong.

  • Stop blaming others. Take responsibility for every area of your life.

  • Take good care of those you love.

  • Don't do anything that wouldn't make your Mom proud.