Partin's Pithy Ponderables

Advice for the pursuit of happiness and life success

Pay attention to the details.

Be kinder than necessary.

Keep your watch five minutes fast.

Strive for excellence

. . . not perfection.

Lie on your back and watch the stars.

Count your blessings.

Use the good silver

Arrive on time.

Leave on time.

Believe in yourself.

Don't tailgate.

Think things through

. . . then follow through.

Laugh whenever possible.

Unclutter your life.

Always remember you're unique, just like everyone else.

Never test the depth of the water with both feet.

Don't major in minor things.

Back up your hard drive.

Save time for reflection.

Allow others to discover your good qualities without your help.

If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you.

Always have a friend who owns a truck.

Don't squat with your spurs on.

Plant flowers in the spring.

Document. Document. Document.

Never miss a good chance to shut up.

Keep first things first.

Trust everyone

. . . but always cut the cards.

Simplify! Simplify! Simplify!

Never run out of duct tape.

Discover your purpose.

Keep several irons in the fire.

Don't rain on other people's parades.

Be still.

Start meetings on time no matter who's missing.

Acquire things the old fashioned way;

. . . save for them and pay cash.

Avoid negative people.

Never buy cheap tools.

At least once a year watch the sun rise.

When in doubt throw it out;

. . . or better yet, recycle.

Nurture your creativity and curiosity.

Smile when greeting others.

Work smarter, not harder.

Avoid selfishness.

Drink more water.

Never give up your dream.

Be yourself.

Learn from your failures.

Learn a card trick.

Learn to change a tire.

Never play leapfrog with a unicorn.



Last updated November 2005.