Timeless Insight From A Father:
LIFE'S LITTLE INSTRUCTION BOOK

[From: Readers Digest March 1997]

~ Never laugh at anyone's dream.
~ Rehearse a joke before telling it.
~ Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.
~ Once in a while, let the person in line behind you to go ahead you.
~ Never be the first to break family tradition.
~ Give people more than they expect, and do it cheerfully.
~ Do your homework and remember your facts, but remember, it's passion that persuades.
~ Don't be so concerned with your rights that you forget your manner.
~ When you say "I'm sorry", look the person in the eye.
~ Trust in God, but lock your car.
~ When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, smile and say "why do you want to know?"
~ When it comes to worrying and paiting a picture, know when to stop.
~ Call your dad.
~ Remember that no time spent with your children is ever wasted.
~ Accept a breath mint if someone offers you one.
~ Hold your child's hand every chance you get. The time will come when he/she won't let you.
~ Don't dismiss a good idea simply because you don't like the source.
~ No matter how old you get, hug and kiss your mother whenever you greet her.
~ Ask anyone giving you direction to repeat them at least twice.
~ Never ask a barber if you need a haircut.
~ Be bold. Providence loves boldness and will assist you in ways you wouldn't imagine.
~ Phone home if you're going to be more than 20 minutes late.
~ Someone will always be looking at you as an example of how to behave. Don't let him/her down.
~ Pray. There's immeasurable power in it.