Reluctanth3ro’s Rules for Life
These are my rules for life. A series coming in 2012 from yours truly. These rules are just little philosophies I try to live by. I’ll probably definitely steal a few from time to time, but I’ll always tell you why I think they belong on my list. The rules I will choose will be relevant to people in general, so readers won’t ever find anything like “Rule #38.5: Never Eat Brussels Sprouts Raw. They Suck.” The rules will also actually be rules. Not suggestions like “Rule #38.6: Write a blog,” because a rule that specific and arbitrary won’t help people in day to day life nor will it hurt them in any measurable way if they do not obey it. I’m trying to crack the secrets to life here, people. There’s not time in my life or space on this blog to worry about little idea’s that may or may not make a difference. The rules won’t be posted in order of importance. They can’t be because I write them as I think of them.
So the rules for what counts as rules go as follows:
Rule #1: A rule must be general and able to affect most people in their everyday lives.
Rule #2: A rule must be both beneficial if obeyed and detrimental if disobeyed, but not necessarily in all occasions, times, or places. Explanation will be given about when a rule may not always be valid.
I’ve got a few already thought of, but I really hope I can think of a nice round number like ten or preferably twelve (one for each month) without throwing in a bunch of filler.
So, look out folks! Prepare to be enlightened! I know you’ll all be sitting at the edge of your seats just waiting for my words of wisdom to come riding in on their high horse (which they borrowed from me) to improve your life.
Coming soon: Rule #1
Edit: Post Script
I stumbled onto this website recently and it is a perfect example of what I am trying to avoid with this upcoming series. It is a list largely made up of suggestions of things to do that you may or may not benefit from obeying. The list is cute and ‘inspiring’ but it doesn’t give much of real value. His ‘tips’ like “Drink your coffee black,” “Eat more protein,” and “Keep people around you that will tell the truth,” sound like a list of to-do’s for a lazy Saturday afternoon. Also, a favorite of mine: “Learn to climb trees.” What does this mean? Nothing. It means nothing. So I reiterate my promise to you that I will never make rules that are this stupid and arbitrary.
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