Top 10 Epic Advice — for graduates, and all of us

I’m honored to be a “successful person” asked to give my top 10 pieces of advice for a new book just out.

Here’s what I wrote, followed by how to learn more about the book.

Write life goals: You can change them at any time, but it’s motivating to have goals that energize you to work hard. Specific goals such as “become an architect,” and vague goals such as “I want to travel a lot,” help focus your decisions. (Unless your goals hurt others.)
Nurture your close relationships: Strong family times and friendships will help you weather the tough times and enjoy the good ones. Nurture the most important relationships like you would a fl ower garden. (Unless these folks hold you back, in which case, do some weeding.)
Competing can derail you: It’s far more important to find work that helps you enjoy your life than it is to compete against others. It’s possible to make a lot of stupid choices that lead you to a dead end job trying to prove something to someone else. (Unless you’re going for the Olympics.)
Own your success: You, and you alone, are responsible for your successes in life. There are countless people that can help, but waste no time blaming others when you don’t make it. Instead, immediately focus on how to get back on track. (Unless your goal is to successfully play the blame game.)
Ask for help: There are so many resources available to you. Ethically use whatever it takes to help you get where you want to go. Trying to do it alone just takes longer and is less fun in the end. (Unless you truly are superhuman.)
Laugh a lot: Life is short and precious. Enjoy as much as you can. Make sure to laugh multiple times per day. (Unless you’re in court.)
Create good habits: To be excellent at your future profession you’ll need habits of working hard, thinking critically, and adapting to change well. (Unless you’re goal is to be a lifelong participant in sleep studies.)
Be a contributor: One of the greatest sources of last-ing fulfillment is making a positive difference in the world, especially if you’re able to use your strengths to do it. (Unless your strength is plagiarism.)
Channel your passion: Find creative ways to get paid doing things that you truly enjoy doing. There are many jobs out there you’ve never heard of that involve your doing things you like to do, at least part of the time. (Unless it might end up with you in prison.)
Create positive credibility: Only put online what will help you achieve your life goals. Steer clear of the temptations to badmouth people, gripe about petty stuff, and do not engage in extreme behavior. (Unless you want to become an extremist radio host.)

Bob Faw is a positive change consultant, transformational thought leader, and sought after dynamic speaker who motivates people around the world to make positive changes in their lives. Bob lives in New Hampshire with Zsuzsi Gero (his sweetheart) and Nisha (their dog). His passions include hiking, dancing, swim-ming, and learning the latest on brain science.

You can check out the full book at either of these websites (just click the logo).

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Top 10 Epic Advice — for graduates, and all of us

Write life goals: You can change them at any time, but it’s motivating to have goals that energize you to work hard. Specific goals such as “become an architect,” and vague goals such as “I want to travel a lot,” help focus your decisions. (Unless your goals hurt others.)

Nurture your close relationships: Strong family times and friendships will help you weather the tough times and enjoy the good ones. Nurture the most important relationships like you would a fl ower garden. (Unless these folks hold you back, in which case, do some weeding.)

Competing can derail you: It’s far more important to find work that helps you enjoy your life than it is to compete against others. It’s possible to make a lot of stupid choices that lead you to a dead end job trying to prove something to someone else. (Unless you’re going for the Olympics.)

Own your success: You, and you alone, are responsible for your successes in life. There are countless people that can help, but waste no time blaming others when you don’t make it. Instead, immediately focus on how to get back on track. (Unless your goal is to successfully play the blame game.)

Ask for help: There are so many resources available to you. Ethically use whatever it takes to help you get where you want to go. Trying to do it alone just takes longer and is less fun in the end. (Unless you truly are superhuman.)

Laugh a lot: Life is short and precious. Enjoy as much as you can. Make sure to laugh multiple times per day. (Unless you’re in court.)

Create good habits: To be excellent at your future profession you’ll need habits of working hard, thinking critically, and adapting to change well. (Unless you’re goal is to be a lifelong participant in sleep studies.)

Be a contributor: One of the greatest sources of last-ing fulfillment is making a positive difference in the world, especially if you’re able to use your strengths to do it. (Unless your strength is plagiarism.)

Channel your passion: Find creative ways to get paid doing things that you truly enjoy doing. There are many jobs out there you’ve never heard of that involve your doing things you like to do, at least part of the time. (Unless it might end up with you in prison.)

Create positive credibility: Only put online what will help you achieve your life goals. Steer clear of the temptations to badmouth people, gripe about petty stuff, and do not engage in extreme behavior. (Unless you want to become an extremist radio host.)

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