Advice in 7 words or less

  • Want affection? Offer genuine attention and appreciation.

    • To persuade someone, tell a compelling story.

    • For unqualified love, adopt a shelter animal.

    • Don’t try to do anything important alone.

    • First, understand why it is that way.

    • Do one or two things really well.

    • Find a need and fill it.

    • Know what problem you’re solving.

    • Never be indebted to strangers.

    • Find and do meaningful work.

    • You can’t change a culture.

    • Try not to try too hard.

    • Find where you belong.

    • It’s never that simple.

    • Be good to yourself.

    • Change yourself first.

    • Trust your instincts.

    • Buy less stuff.

    • Stop at one.

    • Think critically.

    • Pay attention.

    • Live simply.

    • Be yourself.

    • Just begin.

    • Never lie.

    • Reconnect.

    • Practice.

    • Imagine.

Source: http://blogs.salon.com/0002007/2007/05/11.html#a1861