Count your blessings, they will multiply
Give a handshake that is firm, while standing and making eye contact
State what you think, not what you feel
Learn to parallel park
Thank a veteran
Know the “mother sauces”
Hold the door for the person behind you
Welcome the newbies be they neighbor, coworker, kid at school
Dream big Walk closest to the street Call instead of text
Carry a sharp knife
Stand up for those bullied
Only follow the worthy
Always bring something to the party
Learn something new every day
Learn to change a diaper
Write in cursive
Learn to say “if it makes you happy, baby”
If offered a breath mint, accept it with thanks
Learn to hunt and trap Never argue, you can't win
When pointing out a problem, have a potential solution
Recognize that everyone you meet is superior than you in some way
At funerals and weddings, carry extra handkerchiefs
Never miss a good opportunity to shut up
Master a grill (as in wood, not an “outdoor oven”)
Always stand for the national anthem,
even when alone
Learn to iron a shirt Only insist if it truly matters
Know how to clean and dress a cut
Take everything that comes like you planned it that way
Learn to back a trailer
Get on the floor with children and dogs
Learn basic electrical maintenance (change a receptacle, switch, breaker)
Know how to throw a punch
Learn to light a fire
Be punctual
Have a waiter’s style corkscrew (and know how to use it)
Thank the cashier, bank teller, waitress
Before you marry, meet the mother. That was her leading example of being a wife
Get your heroes from history books, not comic books
Hold her coat, chair and door, even at home
Learn to dive
Buy someone lunch anonymously
Be able to lead a prayer
Turn off the television
Learn to play chess
Own, at least, basic hand tools
Be able to drive a manual transmission
Know how to sharpen a knife
Learn to cook, have a signature dish
Hang out with those more accomplished Use your turn signals Forgive quickly
Read our Founding documents and learn their meaning Learn to use a handsaw
Consider the other's perspective
Clean your guns
Date one at a time. Hearts are not toys
Be happy for others success Remember that compliance is NOT a virtue
Go armed, everywhere
Keep chilled champagne
Know that family is not just those with whom we are related
Read poetry, philosophy and listen to song lyrics
Never proclaim your integrity, it will be apparent or not
Purge those that bring drama, chaos and neediness into your life
Know that doing the right thing is never an error
Teach your dog manners Don't hate
Learn history
Don't take anything personally
Readily admit error
Develop a good vocabulary
Over-tip the breakfast waitress
If a child hands you a toy phone…answer it
Play hard, win with humility, lose with grace
Never follow the crowd, but go that way if it is the right direction
Let her decide if she is out of your league
Learn to reload ammunition
Give credit before accepting accolades
Ask questions Do what you say you will do, when you say you will do it Shake out shoes before donning them
Never make her jealous
Make others jealous of how you treat her
Never start a sentence with "I"
If you have no reason to be there, stay out of the left lane
Learn how to clean a game animal
Develop and follow a code of honor
Never gossip
Watch a classic movie
Drink your spirits neat
Develop a good dose of cynicism which is the antidote for gullibility
When others, keep your phone in your pocket
Get a good sport coat, use it
Check the inflation of your tires
Be a skilled masseuse
Learn to actively listen
Surround yourself with smarter, more successful people
Remember that you can't learn when talking Carry jumper cables
Lose the word “but”
Read every day
Recognize that it is okay not to know
Remember that best looking girl in the room doesn’t know it
Keep secrets
Thank God for all things, daily
Know how to rebuild a toilet, change a tire and basic maintenance
Buy the first round (no one remembers who bought the last round)
In all relationships you can want or need…want is better
Respect your elders
Learn to order from the wine list
Learn to use a chainsaw
Request the late check out
Wear an analog watch
Write thank you notes
Know that the way you treat your wife is how you are teaching your son to treat a woman
Know that the way you treat your wife is how you are teaching your daughter to be treated
Learn CPR
Be thankful, always
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