This is a list of rules that are important to a book I haven't published yet. They aren't quite done and I left a few blank due to the need for some rewording. Some are realistic and some are mostly just for the book. Here you go!

1. GOD comes first. Always.

2. Never screw over your family.

3. Always bring gloves.

4. If it matters to someone, it matters.

5. Never be unreachable.

6. Whether you believe in gravity or not, if you jump off a cliff, you're still going to fall.

7. Don't waste good.

8. Never be afraid to say sorry.

9. Never take anything for granted.

10. Never go anywhere without a knife.

12. Always keep a confidant.

13. Never date someone who isn't a Christian.

14. Never involve lawyers.

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16. If someone thinks they have the upper hand, let them. Or break it.

17. Ask for forgiveness.

18. Always look under.

19. If you need help, ask.

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22. There is no such thing as a coincidence.

23. The world isn't out to get you and neither is GOD.

24. Always accept an apology.

25. Don't go it alone.

26. If someone just sucker-punched you, don't go to dinner with them.

27. Clean up your messes.

28. Sometimes you're wrong.

29. Never trust someone who doesn't trust their spouse.

30. Stop digging before you hit 6 feet under.

31. When in doubt, speak geek.

32. Always speak the truth.

33. Always be respectful and polite, no matter the provocation.

34. Don't seek revenge. But if you must, get revenge of the nerd. And use very polite language.

35. There is no such thing as luck.

36. Trust the evidence.

37. Always keep a spare.

38. Be kind to your possessions.

39. Never watch from the sidelines when your people need you.

40. Never underestimate anyone.

41. Always defuse a situation with humor.

42. Always make sure your work is done.

43. Don't drink someone else's coffee. Ever.

44. Be comfortable in your own skin.

45. Appreciate what you have.

46. Never compare yourself with others.

47. Look for the good, but don't ignore the bad.

48. Lose control of life.

49. Live in the moment.

50. Live for forever.

51. Don't overanalyze.

52. Drop the ego.

53. Keep an open mind.

54. Take responsibility for your life.

55. Trust your gut.

56. Want the good things in life but don't need them.

57. Don't buy until you have the money in hand.

58. Don't gossip.

59. If you have not used it in 2 years, give it to charity.

60. Listen to what is around you.

61. Help others without expecting anything in return.

62. Don't have sex before you say 'I do'.

63. Cover your blind spots first.

64. Only say 'I love you' if you mean it.

65. Tell your mom you love her.

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67. Find the silver lining, unless you see a golden one.

68. Expect the worst because it is better to be surprised than disappointed.

69. Forgive those who hurt you, or you'll just hurt yourself even more.

70. Never tease a dog.

71. If it can't be stolen, steal it.