Table of Contents

An Invitation     1
Every Day, Commit Yourself to Experiencing the Good Life     4
Be True to All Your Choices     9
Be Responsible-Say No     12
Stand On Your Own Two Feet     15
Information Is Not Inspiration     19
Take Satisfaction in Doing the Right Thing     22
Go After What You Love     25
Have Realistic Expectations     29
Live from the Inside Out     33
Celebrate Simple Ceremonies     36
Reevaluate Your Priorities Regularly     43
Have as Few Regrets as Possible     48
Leave the Safe Harbor     52
Who Knows, It Might Be Good     57
Redefine What Is Beautiful     61
The Power of Flowers     67
Share the Beauty     72
Live with the Objects You Love     75
Why Not Be Comfortable?     80
Maintain Balance Through Your Choices     84
Cultivate Good Energy     87
Cheap Thrills Are Thrilling     91
You Own Your Self     95
Stop Complaining     98
Accept Responsibility     101
Be Aware     104
Your Choices Count Most in a Crisis     107
Faster Isn't Better     109
Reach Out-Literally     113
Privacy Please     116
A Free Day for You     119
Good Design Matters     122
Enough Is Enough     125
Give Yourself Time     130
Get Going     134
Embrace Variety     138
Move On     143
Walk Away     147
See the Big in the Little     150
Surround Yourself with People You Trust     154
Intuition Is Your Guiding Light     157
Never Say Never     160
Understand the Law of Cause and Effect     162
Choose Love for Yourself and Others     165
Do More Things That Make You Happy     168
Trust Your Subjective Well-Being     171
Avoid Perfection in Pursuit of Excellence     176
Get Organized     181
Why Not Now?     186
Wise Choices, Yes, and Good Luck     190