The Richwood Report

Some of you have probably already seen Life's Little Instruction Book, written ten years ago by H. Jackson Brown as a gift for his son leaving for college. Follow the link and you can have a copy for next-to-nothing on Amazon.com. It was a book of, well, little instructions for life. They are deceptively useful for every day advice. For instance:

Never give up on anybody. Miracles happen every day.
Be brave. Even if you're not, pretend to be. No one can tell the difference.
Think big thoughts, but relish small pleasures.
Learn to listen. Opportunity sometimes knocks softly.
Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all they have.
Be kinder than necessary.
Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
Commit yourself to constant self-improvement.
Don't major in minor things.
Never cut what can be untied.

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