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Index
Cover
Title
Copyright
Dedication
Contents
Acknowledgments
Prologue: The Simple Is Extraordinary
Introduction: Beginning the Search for Wisdom
Part One: Maxims from Mom
Do the Right Thing, and the Rest Will Come Out in the Wash
Can’t Never Could
If Ifs and Ands Were Pots and Pans, You Would Not Have to Buy Any
Part Two: Maxims from Dad
The Bed Is Your Enemy
Beware of Living One Paycheck Away from Disaster
Death Is Our Greatest Teacher
Part Three: Maxims from Family
Patience, Grasshopper
It’s Never Too Late
Beware of Acting in Your Own Self-Interest as Opposed to the Interests of Others
Always Do Your Best
Keep Your Word and Be Bold
Be Honorable
Part Four: Maxims from Friends
There Is Nothing Good at the Bottom of a Bottle
Nothing Good Comes from Complaining
Nothing Good Comes from Feeling Sorry for Yourself
No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
Be Humble, and Guard Against Pride
Be Trustworthy
It’s Going to Be Okay
Count Your Blessings
Make the Most of Your Time with Others
Part Five: Maxims from Acquaintances
Beware of “Woe Is Me”
Nature Puts Life in Perspective
Feed and Water the Mules
Never Have a Bad Day
Part Six: Maxims from Songs, Books, and Movies
To a Man with a Hammer, Every Problem Looks Like a Nail
Anger Is Your Enemy
To Have Success, Study Success
Live to Love and Love to Live
If You Limit What You Love, You Limit Your Life
Be Your Own Person, Not Some Puppet on a String
Epilogue
About the Author
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