Life's Little Instruction Book Excerpts by H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

1. Every day show your family how much you love them with your words, with your touch, and with your thoughtfulness.
2. Lie on your back and look at the stars.
3. Practice empathy. Try to see things from other people’s point of view.
4. Don’t spread yourself too thin. Learn to say no politely and quickly.
5. Accept pain and disappointment as part of life.
6. Don’t expect life to be fair.
7. Never underestimate the power of love.
8. Never underestimate the power of forgiveness.
9. Hear both sides before judging.
10. Be courteous to everyone.

21 Suggestions for SUCCESS by H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

1.      Marry the right person. This one decision will determine 90% of your happiness or misery.

2.     Work at something you enjoy and that's worthy of your time and talent.

3.     Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.

4.     Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.

5.     Be forgiving of yourself and others.

6.     Be generous.

7.     Have a grateful heart.

8.    Persistence, persistence, persistence.

9.     Discipline yourself to save money on even the most modest salary.

10.Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.

11.  Commit yourself to constant improvement.

12. Commit yourself to quality.

13. Understand that happiness is not based on possessions, power or prestige, but on relationships with people you love and respect.

14. Be loyal.

15. Be honest.

16. Be a self-starter.

17. Be decisive even if it means you'll sometimes be wrong.

18.Stop blaming others. Take responsibility for every area of your life.

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

20.          Take good care of those you love.

21. Don't do anything that wouldn't make your Mom proud. 

Priorities: 21 Suggestions for Living Wisely and Well by: H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

1. Teach by example. 

2. Bless every day with a generous act. 

3. Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them. 

4. Do something every day that maintains good health.

5. Take family vacations whether you can afford them or not.

6. Stand up for your principles even if you stand alone.

7. Judge your success by the degree that you’re enjoying peace, health and love.

8. Be there when people need you.

9. Be devoted to your spouse and dedicated to your children.

10. Be of service to your community and your country.

11. Have courage when things go wrong.

12. Tell the truth.

13. Maintain your resources wisely.

14. Be satisfied, don’t grumble.

15. Don’t overlook life’s small joys while searching for big ones.

16. Discover the power of prayer.

17. Discover the power of forgiveness.

18. Love people more than things.

19. Look for the good.

20. Search for the truth.

21. Hope for the best.