David's Rules for Life


  1. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
  2. Find a soulmate to share your life with and experience the joys of making that person happy for the rest of your lives.
  3. Be caring and compassionate with your family, friends, and your fellow man
  4. Time heals almost everything, give it time.
  5. Don't compare your life to others and don't judge them. You have no idea what their journey is like.
  6. Stop thinking too much. It's alright not to know the answers. They will come to you when you least expect it.
  7. Practice healthy habits of exercise and nutrition. You will be glad you did for the rest of your life.
  8. Nurture good friendships early and throughout your life. You can't make old friends when you're old.
  9. No one is in charge of your happiness, except you.
  10. Smile. You don't own all the problems in the world
  11. Have integrity. Success will come and go, but integrity is Forever. To thine own self be true.
  12. Be open to new directions in your life and be prepared to leave behind some passions to open space for new paths and experiences.

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  1. JenniferFebruary 7, 2021 at 2:48 PM

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