Rules for Living Well With People
When you meet the young, inspire them. When you meet children, educate them. When you meet the elderly, respect and help them. When you meet the wise, learn from them. When you meet leaders, honour them. When you meet the foolish, avoid needless conflict. When you meet the humble, treasure them. When you meet the arrogant, ignore their noise. When you meet the gracious, emulate their spirit. When you meet the aspirational, elevate them. When you meet the strong, support them. When you meet the weak, strengthen them. When you meet the hardworking, encourage them. When you meet the kind, esteem them. When you meet the honest, promote them. When you meet the virtuous, reward them. When you meet the evil, evade them. And in all situations—watch, pray, and wish everyone well. Lessons From Lives That Refused to Quit Ben Carson “I struggled academically throughout elementary school, yet became one of the world’s best neurosurgeons.” Lesson: Struggle is often a sign that success is near. Don’t quit too soon. Bill Gates “I didn’t complete university, yet became one of the richest people in the world.” Lesson: School polishes potential—it does not create it. Cristiano Ronaldo “I told my father we would be very rich. I made it a reality.” Lesson: Your words shape your destiny. Speak life into your future. Lionel Messi “I served tea at a shop to support my training.” Lesson: Pain does not predict your future—belief does. Steve Jobs “I slept on floors and returned bottles for food before founding Apple.” Lesson: Being small today doesn’t mean you’ll be small tomorrow. Tony Blair “My teachers called me a failure.” Lesson: Don’t let someone else’s opinion become your reality. David Oyedepo “I started a church with three members.” Lesson: Believe in yourself—even when no one else does. Nelson Mandela “I spent 27 years in prison and became president.” Lesson: Your past does not cancel your purpose. Harland Sanders “I found my purpose after retirement.” Lesson: It is never too late to begin again.