My 12 rules of

life
Stand up straight
with your
shoulders back
• This rule encourages
adopting a confident
posture to face the
challenges of life with
resilience.
Treat yourself like someone you
are responsible for helping

• Take care of yourself physically, emotionally, and

mentally to better contribute to the well-being
of others.
Make friends with people
who want the best for you

• Surround yourself with positive

influences and supportive
relationships.
Compare yourself to who
you were yesterday, not to
who someone else is today

• Focus on personal growth and

self-improvement rather than
comparing yourself to others.
 • Set boundaries and guide
children with love and discipline
to foster positive relationships.
Do not let your
children do
anything that
makes you dislike
them
Set your house in perfect order before
you criticize the world
• Take responsibility for your life and address your own issues before trying to change the world.
Pursue what is meaningful (not what is
expedient)
• Seek purpose and meaning in your actions rather than opting for short-term gains.
 Tell the truth, or at least don't lie
• Be honest with yourself and others, as truthfulness forms the foundation for trust and integrity.
Assume that the person you are listening
to might know something you don't
• Approach conversations with an open mind and a willingness to learn from others.
 Be precise in your speech
• Clearly articulate your thoughts and intentions to avoid misunderstandings.
 Do not bother children when they
are skateboarding
• Allow individuals, especially the young, to take risks and face challenges, fostering resilience and
independence.
Pet a cat when you encounter
one on the street
• Find moments of joy and simplicity in the midst
of life's complexities.