50 Things That Really Do Matter (Short Shots On Living An Exceptional Life)

50 THINGS THAT REALLY DO MATTERn (Short Shots On Living An Exceptional Life) n © Lee Wise All rights reserved

In my opinion, these things matter...

1. Listening enough to care and caring enough to listen.

2. Being a dreamer but not living in a dream world.

3. Saying "It doesn't matter" and meaning it.

4. Being a positive influence in any way possible, to asnmany as possible, for as long as I possibly can.

5. Balancing justice with mercy and fai
ess with commonnsense.

6. Being patient and patiently enduring.

7. Earning credibility instead of demanding compliance.

8. Valuing the wisdom of disce
ment, the danger of pleasurenwithout restraint, and the joy of victory with integrity.

9. Being worthy of trust and trusting what's worthwhile.

10. Enjoying all things small and beautiful.

11. Words that heal.
12. Words that help.
13. And words that encourage.

14. Forgiving myself for what I've done and others for whatnthey haven't.

15. Gaining what I desire without losing what I should gain.

16. Maintaining the passion of purpose while avoiding thenpitfalls of making hasty decisions with little or nondisce
ment.

17. Watching "You've Got Mail" one more time.

18. Enjoying life for all it holds instead of holding outnfor all it has yet to become.

19. Giving praise without demands and encouragement withoutnexpectations.

20. Hugs.
21. Healing wounds.
22. And helping people realize their dreams.

23. Knowing when I can, can't and shouldn't.

24. Laughter for the sake of laughter!

25. Leading while not forgetting how to follow.

26. Honoring the honorable and avoiding the painful errorsnof the disgraceful.

27. Knowing the power of commitment, the rewards of self-ndiscipline and the meaning of faith in myself, God andnothers.

28. Smiles -- lots of them.

29. Learning as much as I can for as long as I can.

30. Standing for what's right when everything's wrong, andnsaying "I'm wrong" when something's not right.

31. Letting the music play.

32. Knowing I can and seeking help when I can't.

33. Just doing nothing at just the right time.

34. Filling my mind with all that is excellent, truthful,nfull of hope, and worthy of thinking about again.

35. Kisses that say "I love you" more tha
"I need you."

36. Treasuring ideas for their untapped potential.

37. Caring.
38. Giving.
39. And having fun.

40. Refusing to believe lies about myself or othersnregardless of the source -- including what I hear fromnwithin.

41. Trusting enough to see good in people without blindlyntrusting in the goodness of all people.

42. Success without self-absorption.

43. Showing I know the difference between keeping the rulesnand listening with understanding.

44. Winning with dignity.
45. Losing with grace.
46. And learning from both.

47. Believing in all my possibilities -- and yours too!

48. Appreciating the wisdom of maturity and the beauty ofnchildhood.

49. Avoiding the bondage of bitte
ess, the deceit of wealthnwithout character, and the vanity of pride withoutngratefulness.

50. Loving for all I'm worth because in the end it's worthnit all.

Yours for a day filled with beautiful moments in time,

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