Life is short. It may feel like it takes forever sometimes, but the
reality is that you live, and a short time later, you die. It happens so
quickly, many people don’t even realize they had a life until it’s
already over.
1 – Stop Doubting Yourself
If you don’t believe in yourself, nobody will. Success starts in your
mind, and if all you’re doing is putting yourself down and predicting
failure, it’ll become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Instead of doubting
yourself, think positively. Not only will you be happier and more
successful, you’ll spread it to everyone around you.
2 – Stop Being Negative
Now that you’re done doubting yourself, stop doubting others. You don’t
like when people are critical of you, so stop being critical of others.
Think about how you make other people feel – even if you have good
intentions, people don’t like hearing negativity.
3 – Stop Procrastinating
I don’t feel like procrastinating right now – I’ll do it tomorrow. When
you procrastinate, you remain stagnant. Whatever you’re putting off
doesn’t go away; resolve the problem, and move on. You’ll be much
happier in the long run.
4 – Stop Being Mean
It’s completely possible to step on someone’s toes without meaning to –
it happens all the time. There’s no need to pile on by purposefully
doing mean things, so make a conscious effort to stop being mean. If
someone wrongs you, let it go. There’s no need to seek vengeance unless
that’s the type of person you want to be.
5 – Stop Eating Out
Eating out is the biggest waste of money. Every so often it’s nice to
treat yourself, but eating out for every meal is the quickest way to
drain your bank account. Learn how to cook at least a handful of foods
you enjoy: It’ll save you money, keep you healthier, and occasionally
impress people.
6 – Stop Being Lazy
Lazy people are annoying – it’s like pulling teeth getting them to do
anything. If I can’t do something as simple as going to a movie with you
without having to factor in an hour of convincing you to get your lazy
butt out of bed, I’d rather go alone. People have enough trouble
motivating themselves; don’t make your friends and family waste their
valuable energy motivating you as well.
7 – Stop Complaining
We all have problems, and sometimes we need to vent to someone. That’s
acceptable, but pay attention to how often you’re venting. We all love
helping our friends and family, but when all you get from someone is
negativity, it’s easier to cut them off than help, especially if they’re
always complaining about the same things.
8 – Stop Being Selfish
If you only think about yourself, you’ll soon find yourself by
yourself. Stop for a minute and think about how your actions affect
other people – did you take the last cup of coffee from the break room?
Refill it! Do you live with others? Don’t drink out the milk carton. We
share this world 100% of the time, so every action you take can affect
other people.
9 – Stop Wasting Time
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: time is the most valuable
resource we have. Don’t waste your time on unproductive things. If you
want to explore the world’s dark corners, that’s great. I still
associate with people who have not-so-kosher careers, but I don’t hang
out with those people at the expense of my own short- and long-term
goals.
10 – Stop Making Promises
Always under-promise and over-deliver. When you make a promise, you’re adding responsibility to your plate that, despite all your best
intentions, you may not be able to deliver on. More often than not, your
promise is an absolute （i.e “I promise I’ll always love you”）， and only
Sith deal in absolutes. Instead of making a promise with your words,
simply be there when people need you, and exceed their expectations
11 – Stop Being a Pushover
We live in a capitalistic society in which everyone’s trying to sell us
something. Everyone’s looking out for themselves in one way or another,
and you need to do the same. Stop putting yourself out because you’re
too shy to say no.
12 – Stop Listening to Haters
No matter what you want to do in life, there’s always someone around to
tell you why it can’t and won’t work. I can come up with millions of
reasons Twitter won’t work, and yet it’s one of the most popular social
media sites on the web. My opinion didn’t stop Twitter’s success any
more than it convinced Kobe Bryant to quit the NBA or Josh Hartnett to
stop acting. Why would you let someone’s opinion stop you?
13 – Stop Being Wasteful
You don’t finish your meals, and away food instead. You leave the
faucet running when you brush your teeth, pouring precious water down
the drain. You drive places you could easily walk, burning gasoline （a
non-renewable resource）。 You are wasteful, and it needs to stop.
reality is that you live, and a short time later, you die. It happens so
quickly, many people don’t even realize they had a life until it’s
already over.
1 – Stop Doubting Yourself
If you don’t believe in yourself, nobody will. Success starts in your
mind, and if all you’re doing is putting yourself down and predicting
failure, it’ll become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Instead of doubting
yourself, think positively. Not only will you be happier and more
successful, you’ll spread it to everyone around you.
2 – Stop Being Negative
Now that you’re done doubting yourself, stop doubting others. You don’t
like when people are critical of you, so stop being critical of others.
Think about how you make other people feel – even if you have good
intentions, people don’t like hearing negativity.
3 – Stop Procrastinating
I don’t feel like procrastinating right now – I’ll do it tomorrow. When
you procrastinate, you remain stagnant. Whatever you’re putting off
doesn’t go away; resolve the problem, and move on. You’ll be much
happier in the long run.
4 – Stop Being Mean
It’s completely possible to step on someone’s toes without meaning to –
it happens all the time. There’s no need to pile on by purposefully
doing mean things, so make a conscious effort to stop being mean. If
someone wrongs you, let it go. There’s no need to seek vengeance unless
that’s the type of person you want to be.
5 – Stop Eating Out
Eating out is the biggest waste of money. Every so often it’s nice to
treat yourself, but eating out for every meal is the quickest way to
drain your bank account. Learn how to cook at least a handful of foods
you enjoy: It’ll save you money, keep you healthier, and occasionally
impress people.
6 – Stop Being Lazy
Lazy people are annoying – it’s like pulling teeth getting them to do
anything. If I can’t do something as simple as going to a movie with you
without having to factor in an hour of convincing you to get your lazy
butt out of bed, I’d rather go alone. People have enough trouble
motivating themselves; don’t make your friends and family waste their
valuable energy motivating you as well.
7 – Stop Complaining
We all have problems, and sometimes we need to vent to someone. That’s
acceptable, but pay attention to how often you’re venting. We all love
helping our friends and family, but when all you get from someone is
negativity, it’s easier to cut them off than help, especially if they’re
always complaining about the same things.
8 – Stop Being Selfish
If you only think about yourself, you’ll soon find yourself by
yourself. Stop for a minute and think about how your actions affect
other people – did you take the last cup of coffee from the break room?
Refill it! Do you live with others? Don’t drink out the milk carton. We
share this world 100% of the time, so every action you take can affect
other people.
9 – Stop Wasting Time
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: time is the most valuable
resource we have. Don’t waste your time on unproductive things. If you
want to explore the world’s dark corners, that’s great. I still
associate with people who have not-so-kosher careers, but I don’t hang
out with those people at the expense of my own short- and long-term
goals.
10 – Stop Making Promises
Always under-promise and over-deliver. When you make a promise, you’re adding responsibility to your plate that, despite all your best
intentions, you may not be able to deliver on. More often than not, your
promise is an absolute （i.e “I promise I’ll always love you”）， and only
Sith deal in absolutes. Instead of making a promise with your words,
simply be there when people need you, and exceed their expectations
11 – Stop Being a Pushover
We live in a capitalistic society in which everyone’s trying to sell us
something. Everyone’s looking out for themselves in one way or another,
and you need to do the same. Stop putting yourself out because you’re
too shy to say no.
12 – Stop Listening to Haters
No matter what you want to do in life, there’s always someone around to
tell you why it can’t and won’t work. I can come up with millions of
reasons Twitter won’t work, and yet it’s one of the most popular social
media sites on the web. My opinion didn’t stop Twitter’s success any
more than it convinced Kobe Bryant to quit the NBA or Josh Hartnett to
stop acting. Why would you let someone’s opinion stop you?
13 – Stop Being Wasteful
You don’t finish your meals, and away food instead. You leave the
faucet running when you brush your teeth, pouring precious water down
the drain. You drive places you could easily walk, burning gasoline （a
non-renewable resource）。 You are wasteful, and it needs to stop.
