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                      21 SUGGESTIONS FOR

        SUCCESS 

                by H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

1     Marry the right person.  (Editor's note:  Moreover, BE the right person.)

2    Work at something you enjoy and that's worthy of your time and talent.

3    Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.

4    Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know. 

5    Be forgiving of yourself and others. 

6    Be generous.

7    Have a grateful heart.

8    Persistence, persistence, persistence. 

9    Discipline yourself to save money on even the most modest salary.

10   Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated. 

11   Commit yourself to constant improvement. 

12   Commit yourself to quality.

13   Understand that happiness is not based on possessions, power or prestige,

          but on relationships with people you love and respect. 

14   Be loyal.

15   Be honest. 

16   Be a self-starter. 

17   Be decisive even if it means you'll sometimes be wrong. 

18  Stop blaming others.  Take responsibility for every area of your life. 

19  Be bold and courageous.  When you look back on your life, you'll regret the 

         things you didn't do more than the ones you did.

20  Take good care of those you love. 

21   Don't do anything that wouldn't make your Mom proud.