8 Principles for Living Well

8 Principles for Living Well

1. Always be learning. It keeps life – and you – interesting.

2. When you say you’re going to do something, do it.

3. Walk out of movies, stop reading books, leave parties … Basically, don’t waste your time on things you’re not enjoying. You only live once. Your time is valuable.

4. Give people your full attention when you’re with them. Listening well is a hard skill to master – but it’s worth it, and enriches relationships.

5. Do the right thing – even if it costs you. This is the mark of true integrity.

6. Don’t lie, don’t exaggerate, don’t withhold information, don’t mislead.

7. Do things other people aren’t doing. Be courageous and adventurous. Don’t be afraid of the unknown.

8. Do your best to stay out of debt.