Happiness .... Take your pick

Disclaimer : The following are nether my original ideas nor borrowed ones ...... These are some things that i personally felt are essential requirements to lead a happy and fulfilling life. I have compiled the following from variety of places. This is no way is conclusive or exhaustive, but just subjective.

1. Look at people in the eye and offer a firm handshake.
2. Forget yourself and Sing in the shower
3. In a fight, hit first and hit hard.
4. Keep secrets and remeber promises.
5. Never give up on anybody .... Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.
6. Keep your options open and never have unrealistic expectations.
7. Be brave. Even if you're not, pretend to be. Be at your best while acting so that no one can tell the difference.
8. If you cannot convince someone confuse them.
9. Avoid sarcastic remarks and never get into arguments. Everytime you win an argument, you lose a couple of friends.
10. In case of a compromise, be happy to sacrifice first. At the end of the day, its more satisfying.
11. Make it a habit to do nice things for people and Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all that they have.
12. When playing games with others, let them win. You ofcourse do win hearts .......
13. Give people a second chance, but not a third. Forgive and forget when you can.
14. Be romantic.Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
15. Don't let the phone ruin your work. It's there for your convenience, not the caller's.
16. When someone hugs you, do pat them on their back..... It feels great.
17. Be modest. A lot was accomplished before you were born.
18. Don't burn bridges. You'll be surprised how many times you have to cross the same river.
19. Think before acting and never think after you are done.
20. Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.Remember no one makes it alone.
21. Have a grateful heart and be quick to acknowledge those who helped you.
22. Its your attitude, not your aptitude that decides your altitude. Remember that.
23. Begin and end each day with some of your favorite music.
24. Once in a while, take the scenic route and enjoy nature.
25. Do spend a few minutes walking alone and contemplating on who you are and what you are doing.
26. Answer the phone with enthusiasm and energy in your voice.
27. Show respect for everyone who works for a living, regardless of how trivial their job.
28. Remember that 80 per cent of the success in any job is based on your ability to deal with people.
29. Don't expect life to be fair ... accept failures gracefully.
30. Atlast, Its your Life .... You know what you need.

Its me ......

JK