Thread by @jonpayates

After 40 years, I’ve begged and borrowed a few “rules to live by”. Often mess them up! but here they are ... What are yours?

You can always get angry tomorrow.

Everyone is a hero in their own story.

It’s amazing what you can achieve if you don’t care who gets the credit.

Never take yourself seriously.

Never sit on a should; if you believe you should, do it.

Everyone is insecure. Everyone.

Don’t wait till you no longer feel afraid. It won’t happen.

It’s almost never about you.

Don’t say something behind someone’s back that you wouldn’t say to their face.

Freedom comes from self-discipline.

Ask advice lots; people like it and you need it.

Don’t point the finger, or you’ll have three fingers pointing back at you.

Don’t avoid conflict. Say what you feel. Say what you need. Then listen and let go of the outcome.

Focus on what you can control (which is much less than you think).

Any feedback you get from a friend is 20% more positive than the reality.

To whom much is given, much is expected.

You have a finite will power. Conserve it by building habits.

Love your enemies as an end in itself.

Power corrupts. Surround yourself with people who love you but know how imperfect you are.

Tell the truth then you don’t have to remember what you said.

Be kind to everyone.

Don’t judge someone by their views, consider their actions.

Don’t try and calm yourself by fixing the problem. Fix the problem by first claiming yourself.

Gratitude is to life what salt is to food. It provides the flavour. Spread it liberally.