Carlos Slim Helu (Brazil): The world's richest man ADVICE FROM AN 80 YEAR OLD MAN

Carlos Slim Helu (Brazil): The world's richest man ADVICE FROM AN 80 YEAR OLD MAN! IT IS A TRUE PRICELESS MASTER PIECE!* 

 

 

*1.* Have a firm handshake.

*2.* Look people in the eye.

*3.* Sing in the shower.

*4.* Own a great stereo system. Music is life. 

*5.* If in a fight, hit first and hit hard.

*6.* Don't expect life to be fair.

*7.* Never give up on anybody. Miracles happen everyday.

*8.* Always accept an outstretched hand.

*9.* Be brave. Even if you're not, pretend to be. No one can tell the difference.

*10.* Whistle.

*11.* Avoid sarcastic remarks.

*12.* Choose your life's mate carefully. From this one decision will come 90 per cent of all your happiness or misery ABSOLUTELY!.

*13.* Make it a habit to do nice things for people who will never find out.

*14.* Lend only those books you never care to see again.

*15.* Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all that he has.

*16.* When playing games with children, let them win.

*17.* Give people a second chance, but NOT a third.

*18.* Be romantic.

*19.* Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

*20.* Loosen up. Relax. Except for rare life-and-death matters, nothing is as important as it first seems.

*21.* Don't allow the phone to interrupt important moments. It's there for our convenience, not the caller's.

*22.* Be a good loser.

*23.* Be a good winner.

*24.* Think twice before burdening a friend with a secret.

*25.* When someone hugs you, let him be the first to let go.

*26.* Be modest. A lot was accomplished before you were born.

*27.* Keep it simple at everytime.

*28.* Beware of the person who has nothing to lose.

*29.* Don't burn bridges. You'll be surprised how many times you have to cross the same river.

*30.* Live your life so that your epitaph could read, NO REGRETS. 

*31.* Be bold and courageous. When you look back on life, you'll regret the things you didn't do more than the ones you did.

*32.* Never waste an opportunity to tell people you love them.

*33.* Remember no one makes it alone. Have a grateful heart and be quick to acknowledge those who helped and loved you.

*34.* Take charge of your attitude. Don't let someone else choose it for you.

*35.* Visit friends and relatives when they are in hospital; you need only stay a few minutes.

*36.* Begin each day with some of your favourite prayer

*37.* Once in a while, take the scenic route.

*38.* Send a lot of greeting cards. Sign them, 'Someone who thinks you're terrific.'

*39.* Answer the phone with enthusiasm and energy in your voice.

*40.* Keep a note pad and pencil on your bed-side table. Million-dollar ideas sometimes strike at 3 a.m.

*41.* Show respect for everyone who works for a living, regardless of how trivial their job.

*42.* Send your loved ones flowers. Think of a reason later.

*43.* Make someone's day by paying the toll for the person in the car behind you.

*44.* Become someone's hero.

*45.* Marry only for love, it is key to your happiness if every other thing fails.

*46.* Count your blessings.

*47.* Compliment the meal when you're a guest in someone's home.

*48.* Wave at the children on a school bus/house/street/

*49.* Remember that 80 per cent of the success in any job is based on your ability to deal with PEOPLE. That is emotional intelligence.

*50.* Share this to help your friends.           

*51.* Make sure someone says  THANK-YOU to you every day.... 

 

*Good luck*

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