Thread by @OborneTweets

My friend Mazin has sent me 45 pieces of advice from 'Life's Little Instruction Book.' Here are the first four

1-Admit your mistakes
2-Be forgiving of yourself and others
3-Say thank you a lot
4-Never give-up on anybody. Miracles happen everyday

Here are Mazin's next four pieces of advice

5-Never deprive someone of hope. It might be all they have
6-Teach some kind of class or workshop
7-Show respect for teachers
8-Praise in public, criticize in private

More from Mazin:

9-Stop blaming others. Take responsibility for every area of your life
10-Clean and floss your teeth
11-Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures
12-Learn to listen, opportunity sometimes knocks very softly

13-Have some knowledge (and respect) for three religions other than your own
14-Be enthusiastic about the success of others
15-Don’t be afraid to say these things: “I don’t know”, “I made a mistake”,
“I need help”. “I am sorry”

16-Don’t use time or words carelessly-neither can be retrieved
17-Don’t trust politicians
18-Do plant trees
19-Do wash your hands
20-Do more than is expected
21-Keep good company
22-Keep a daily journal
23-Keep your promises
24-Keep secrets

Six more tips from Mazin's manual

25-Have impeccable manners
26-Be original
27-Be neat
28-Be kinder than necessary
29-Be best friend to your wife/husband/partner’s
30-Be courteous to everyone

More from Mazin:

31-Be a self-starter
32-Be loyal
33-Look for opportunities to make people feel important
34-Focus on making things better, not bigger
35-Seek opportunities, not security. Remember that a boat in harbor is safe
but in time its bottom will rot.

Three more from Mazin

36-Take charge of your attitude. Don’t let someone else choose it for you
37-Take care of your reputation- it is your most valuable asset
38-Know when to keep silent, know when to speak out-Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation