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Rules For Life - Part 1


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From this post, I am starting a series called: “Rules for Life”. It will be covered in several parts. I can't wait for the journey to begin.

  1. Stand up straight with your shoulders back:

    It is interesting how our body and minds are connected. This is a marvelous thing. Set yourself up for success and exert the proper body language. Stand up straight with your shoulders back.

    This does 2 powerful things:

    • It exerts dominance and confidence.

    • It shows that you accept your responsibility and are ready to face any challenges.

    Further research shows that even a small muscle movement has the potential to change/affect your emotions.

    It is hard to accept responsibility for your actions when you’re slouching or sprawled out on the floor. By standing upright and having a good posture, you show the confidence and willingness to take action.

  2. Treat yourself like someone you are responsible for helping:

    Credit yourself. Also, credit people around you for acting productively and with care as well as for genuine concern and thoughtfulness they manifest towards the others.

    We deserve some respect. You deserve some respect. You are important to other people as much as you are to yourself. Always believe that you have a vital role to play in the unfolding destiny of the world.

    You have to articulate your own principles so that you can defend yourself against others’ taking inappropriate advantage of you, and so that you are secure while you work and play.

    Start with yourself. Take care of yourself. Define who you are. Refine your personality. Choose your destination and articulate your Being.

  3. Make friends with people who want the best for you:

    If you surround yourself with people who support your upward aim, they will not tolerate your laziness and destructiveness.

    They will instead encourage you when you do good for yourself and others, and they will punish you when you do not.

    People who are not aiming up will do the opposite. Due to this, their starts to go downhill. 

    You must have friends who encourage you to do the best.

Thought of the Day:

“You Learn More From Failure Than From Success. Don’t Let It Stop You. Failure Builds Character.”

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This series is based on Jordan B Peterson's book: "12 Rules For Life".

The aim of the blog is to spread positivity and happiness. So, if you enjoyed the post, don’t forget it to share it with your family and friends. It would mean the world to me.

See you in the next part of "Rules For Life"!

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