38 pieces of advice...

 Hi everyone- what a silly number for an advice post- 38? Well it is quickly approaching my 38th birthday so I thought- why not celebrate by offering 38 pieces of advice? Here we go...

1. You simply cannot please everyone- you'll only end up alienating everyone.

2. Treat others as you wish to be treated. Seems an obvious one.

3. Preparation time is less than the time it takes to undo the results of not being prepared. 

4. Don't cheat- you'll get found out.

5. There is always someone who can do the job better than you- sounds cruel, but a great mantra for delegating. 

6. Read as much and as broadly as possible. 

7. Smile as much as possible. It has great benefits for mental health and will lift the room. 

8. You don't have to give answers straight away. 

9. Consider everyone's opinions, but you have the final say. 

10. Dedicate time to yourself.

11. Drink plenty of water.

12. Eat vegetables. 

13. Try not to criticise someone until you have walked a mile in their shoes. 

14. Be consistent

15. Back yourself. If you have worked hard on a plan that you believe will work- stick it out when people doubt you. 

16. A narrow focus brings big results. 

17. Do less, but better.

18. Wear sunglasses.

19. Never assume, it makes an ass out of you and me. 

20. Don't seek the approval of others. Know yourself and if you are truly happy with what you have done, you will be ok.

21. Stand up for your beliefs.

22. Read the room.

23. Grow plants, flowers and vegetables in your garden.

24. Realise quickly that life is simply not fair and get used to it. 

25. Believe in yourself or nobody else will.

26. Don't make decisions when you are angry, upset or elated. Make them when you're calm.

27. Don't text when you have had a drink.

28. Do the right thing, not the easy thing. 

29. Learn something new every day. 

30. Give it 100%

31. Be big enough to forgive others and don't hold grudges.

32. Never mock the afflicted. Life is hard enough.

33. Avoid credit cards. They will eat you alive. 

34. Put money aside into a savings account. You never know what the future holds. 

35. Learn from a trusted mentor.

36. Be kind.

37. Don't let people walk all over you. 

38. Never, ever quit.