H. Jackson Brown, Jr. was the owner of an advertising agency in Nashville, Tennessee. His son was going away to college. Dad wrote a list of 511 reminders on “how to live a happy and rewarding life.” Dad’s list to his son was on the New York Times best-seller list for more than two years! You probably know it as Life’s Little Instruction Book.
Brown has written 33 books.
Here’s what he says about them: “Most of us know what we need to do to make our lives more fulfilled, but sometimes we forget. My little books are gentle reminders of those simple things which, if done well and in a spirit of love, can significantly change our lives.”
Here are H. Jackson Brown, Jr.’s . . .
21 SUGGESTIONS FOR SUCCESS
1. Marry the right person. This one decision will determine 90% of your happiness or misery.
2. Work at something you enjoy and that’s worthy of your time and talent.
3. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.
4. Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
5. Be forgiving of yourself and others.
6. Be generous.
7. Have a grateful heart.
8. Persistence . . . persistence . . . persistence.
9. Discipline yourself to save money on even the most modest salary.
10. Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.
11. Commit yourself to constant improvement.
12. Commit yourself to quality.
13. Understand that happiness is not based on possessions, power, or prestige, but on relationships with people you love and respect.
14. Be loyal.
15. Be honest.
16. Be a self-starter.
17. Be decisive even if it means you’ll sometimes be wrong.
18. Stop blaming others. Take responsibility for every aspect of your life.
19. Be bold and courageous. When you look back on your life, you’ll regret the things you didn’t do more than the ones you did.
20. Take good care of those you love.
21. Don't do anything that wouldn't make your Mom proud.
