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September 4, 2006

Thirteen challenges for those who think themselves successful…

by Rod Smith

1. Remind yourself daily that there are no “self-made” men or women and liberally thank all who have helped you achieve success.
2. Brush or clean your own shoes – always.
3. Pay people more than they expect.
4. Don’t put anyone on “hold” when you have initiated the phone call or take a call when you are talking face-to-face with anyone.
5. Tip liberally irrespective of the quality of service.
6. Take a hungry stranger, preferably a street person, to lunch several times a year.
7. Send your mother flowers – often.
8. Take your father to breakfast – often.
9. Turn your cell phone off while you are with your family.
10. Renew your wedding vows.
11. Write a letter your offspring will read fifty years from now.
12. Readily forgive those who have hurt you.
13. Be very generous and give away a large sum of money to the charity of your choice, your church, temple or synagogue.