英语阅读：人生五十大信条: 50 things that really matter

            50 things that really matter

            In my opinion, these things matter…

            1. Listening enough to care and caring enough to listen.

            2. Being a dreamer but not living in a dream world.

            3. Saying "It doesn't matter" and meaning it.

            4. Being a positive influence in any way possible, to as many as

            possible, for as long as I possibly can.

            5. Balancing justice with mercy and fairness with common sense.

            6. Being patient and patiently enduring.

            7. Earning credibility instead of demanding compliance.

            8. Valuing the wisdom of discernment, the danger of pleasure without

            restraint, and the joy of victory with integrity.

            9. Being worthy of trust and trusting what's worthwhile.

            10. Enjoying all things small and beautiful.

            11. Words that heal.

            12. Words that help.

            13. And words that encourage.

            14. Forgiving myself for what I've done and others for what they

            haven't.

            15. Gaining what I desire without losing what I should gain.

            16. Maintaining the passion of purpose while avoiding the pit falls

            of making hasty decisions with little or no discernment.

            17. Watching "You've Got Mail" one more time.

            18. Enjoying life for all it holds instead of holding out for all it

            has yet to become.

            19. Giving praise without demands and encouragement without

            expectations.

            20. Hugs.

            21. Healing wounds.

            22. And helping people realize their dreams.

            23. Knowing when I can, can't and shouldn't.

            24. Laughter for the sake of laughter!

            25. Leading while not forgetting how to follow.

            26. Honoring the honorable and avoiding the painful errors of the

            disgraceful.

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