40 PIECES OF LIFE'S CHIPS FROM AN EIGHTY YEAR OLD

 An Octogenarian said this and i felt it's wise to share. some might funny, intriguing, confusing and even unbelievable but try to READ THROUGH TO THE END.
1. Have a firm handshake.
2. Look people in the eye.
3. Don't expect life to be fair.
4. Never give up on anybody. Miracles happen everyday.
5. Always accept an outstretched hand.
6. Be brave. Even if you're not, pretend to be. No one can tell the difference.
7. Avoid sarcastic remarks.
8. Choose your life's mate carefully. From this one decision will come 90 per cent of all your happiness or misery.
9. Make it a habit to do nice things for people who will never find out.
10. Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all that they have.
11. When playing games with children, let them win,it builds their confidence.
12. Give people a second chance, but not a third.
13. Be romantic.
14. Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
15. Loosen up. Relax. Except for rare life-and-death matters, nothing is as important as it first seems.
16. Don't allow the phone to interrupt important moments. It's there for our convenience, not the caller's.
17. Be a good loser and a friendly winner
18. Don't strive to be on everyone's good books, you'd lose your focus and value.
19. Think twice before burdening a friend with a secret.
20. When someone hugs you, let them be the first to let go.
21. Be modest. A lot was accomplished before you were born.
22. Beware of the person who has nothing to lose.
23. Don't burn bridges. You'll be surprised how many times you have to cross the same river.
24. Live your life so that your epitaph could read, No Regrets
25. Be bold and courageous. When you look back on life, you'll regret the things you didn't do more than the ones you did.
26. Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.
27. Remember no one makes it alone. Have a grateful heart and be quick to acknowledge those who helped you.
28. Take charge of your attitude. Don't let someone else choose it for you.
29. Visit friends and relatives when they are in hospital; you need only stay a few minutes.
30. Begin each day with some of your favourite music.it's a good omen
31. Once in a while, take the scenic route.
32. Answer the phone with enthusiasm and energy in your voice.
33. Keep a note pad and pencil on your bed-side table. Million-dollar ideas sometimes strike at 3 a.m.
34. Show respect for everyone who works for a living, regardless of how trivial their job.
35. Make someone's day by paying the toll for the person in the car behind you.
36. Don't be predictable, learn to sometimes act outside your norm.
37. Count your blessings.
38. Compliment the meal when you're a guest in someone's home.
39. Wave at the children on a school bus. kids feel invigorated when acknowledged and regarded.
40. Remember that 80 per cent of the success in any job is based on your ability to deal with people.