Read it. Remember it. Live it.

I was driving around thinking today and decided to write down some thoughts. I wrote this down and put it up where I can see it everyday.

WHO you are is not controlled by WHERE you are. Make a change within yourself TODAY. Always do these things REGARDLESS of your environment.

1. Slow down: 5 minutes or 50 minutes won't matter when you're dead.

2. Enjoy life's simple pleasures and don't make yourself guilty when you do!

3. Make eye contact, smile, and start conversations. What's the point in being surrounded by people if you're only going to isolate yourself from them?

4. PUT THE PHONE DOWN!!! The physical people around you are always more important than the cyber ones.

5. Your life is not as difficult as the three people behind you in line. Whatever you're going through will pass. Don't let it consume you.

6. Watch your children grow, you don't want to miss it. Cut them some slack. They're more well rounded, well behaved, and better listeners than most adults!

7. Work hard at the things that are the most important, just don't forget what those things are!

8. PLAY - everyday, by yourself or with others. Do something fun and silly that doesn't fill an obligation or meet a responsibility.