Keys to Life

-Be non-descriptive
-Be non-committal about almost everything
-Never walk barefoot unless at the beach
-Become obsessed with an activity or hobby for no longer then six-months, otherwise it becomes a responsibility
-Always ask the questions
-Never force someone to do something they don't want to do, they will think something is owed to them
-Read about something that interests you, and if you don't get it, re-read until you do, and then re-read over and over again until you know it by heart
-Keep up with the news
-Know a little bit about everything, so you are never left out of a conversation
-Screen phone calls
-Treat your friends as you would expect them to treat you
-Always over tip, even if you're down to your last dollar
-Listen to Bob Dylan
-Drink beer, wine and liquor liberally, they are the only pleasurable intoxicants allowed to us legally
-Never write in a passive voice
-Never take advice from others, go with your heart and if your heart is not there then don't make a decision
-Know history
-Let things roll off your back
-Don't hurt the ones who never intended to hurt you
-Sleep in Sundays
-When bored go for a ride or a walk, even if you have no where to go
-Be simple
-Charm people
-Fall in love
-Never accuse without precedence, you will look like a fool
-Know your facts, and if you don't have them right accept them when they are giving to you
-Be stubborn when you want something
-Be stubborn when you can't have what you want
-Be stubborn when it is not giving to you
-Don't be bitter and hold grudges
-Enjoy preparing and eating food
-Do not over obsess
-Over indulge
-Understand that your past mistakes were made for a reason even if you were unaware of the reasons at the time
-Go out of your way to make people laugh
-Never be greedy
-Be cautious
-Let people know when they're wrong and admit when you are
-Have convictions
-Be honest
-Always live by the sea