Life's Little Instruction Book

Interesting snippets of life instructions. Some I agree with, some I don't, but many of them made me think about how to live life. Just what I needed to raise my spirits today.

This was a quick, little read—a book written first as a list by the author as he sent his son off to college. His son really liked this idea, kept the list and said he would add to it! Following are some items on the list that appealed to me for various reasons:

32. Once in your life, own a convertible. (I once had a yellow Volkswagen Super Beetle convertible.

53. Vote (What could be more important?!)

92. Never invest more in the stock market than you can afford to lose. (I always say this.)

139. Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all they have.

166. Avoid negative people.

252. Take good care of those you love.

276. Patronize local merchants even if it costs a bit more.

293. Don’t spread yourself too thin. Learn to say no politely show more and quickly.

303. Never go to bed with dirty dishes the sink. (Yikes! I read this last evening and felt guilted into washing the last of the dishes before turning in for the night.)

330. Rekindle old friendships.

433. Have a friend who owns a truck. (I’m trying to keep my husband from selling his.)

472. Enjoy real maple syrup.

510. Count your blessings. show less

H. Jackson Brown, Jr. originally wrote Life's Little Instruction Book™ as a gift for his son who was leaving home to begin his freshman year in college. Brown says, "I read years ago that it was not the responsibility of parents to pave the road for their children but to provide a road map, and I wanted to provide him with what I had learned about living a happy and rewarding life." Life's Little Instruction Book™ is a guidebook that gently points the way to happiness and fulfillment. The observations are direct, simple, and as practical as an umbrella.

"But it's not just for young people," says Brown. "Most of us already know how to live a successful and purposeful life. We know we should be more understanding and thoughtful, more show more responsible, courageous and appreciative. It's just that we sometimes need reminding." Life's Little Instruction Book™ is that reminder, as well as the perfect gift for a relative or a friend who needs encouragement at any time of the year.(Amazon) show less

A nice read to make changes in your life, to make it better. Some of these suggestions are obvious like 511. Call your Mother to 358. Be decisive even if you are wrong. Like the title says they are 511 suggestions take what you need and disregard the rest.

Instructions to a son leaving for college...suitable for all other ages. A bucket list for life.

511 suggestions, observations, and reminders on how to live a happy and rewarding life. The book began as a gift to the author's son when he went to college. A few observations and words of counsel on how to live a happy and rewarding life.

Plenty of great advice, this one's a keeper!