I got this as one of those e-mail chain letters, but I thought they were good "Instructions for Life"
Instructions for Life

 1.   Take into account that great love and great
       achievements involve great risk.

 2.   When you lose;  Don't lose the lesson.

 3.   Follow the three R's:

       Respect for self
       Respect for others and take
       Responsibility for all your actions.

 4.   Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes
       a wonderful stroke of luck.

 5.   Learn the rules so you know how to break them
       properly.

 6.   Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.

 7.   When you realize you've made a mistake, take
        immediate steps to correct it.

 8.   Spend some time alone.

 9.   Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your
        values.

10.   Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.

11.   Live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older
        and think back, you'll be able to enjoy it a second time.

12.   A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for
        your life. Do all you can to create a tranquil, harmonious
        home.

13.   In disagreements with loved ones, deal only with the
        current situation. Don't bring up the past.

14.   Share your knowledge. It's a way to achieve
         immortality.

15.   Be gentle with the earth.

16.   Once a year, go someplace you've never been before.

17.   Remember that the best relationship is one in which
        your love for each other exceeds your need for each
        other.

18.   Judge your success by what you had to give up in
        order to get it.

19.   Approach love and cooking with reckless abandon.

20.   Make a new friend every week.  (I added this one)

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