Recipe for Lifelong Success

1. Marry the right person.  This one decision will determine 90% of your happiness or misery.

2. Give people more than they expect, and do it cheerfully.

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

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 relationship with people you love and respect.

 
14. Be loyal.

 
15. Be honest.

 
16. Be a self-starter.

 
17. Be decisive even it 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."

         --- H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Job Rules to Live By

1. BE ON TIME!

It shows you're responsible and really want the job.

If you know you'll be late or unable to keep an appointment,

call your customer IMMEDIATELY.

Apologize, Let them know your new arrival time or ask to reschedule.

2. ARRIVE PREPARED!

Find out as much as you can about each job in advance.

Think about how you'll get there, how long the job will take,

what you need to wear, what tools or equipment you'll need,

and if you have other commitments to schedule around.

3. STAY ON TASK!

Stay focused on the job.  Finish what you start.

If you don't finish, schedule a time to finish. Put away tools

and clean up after yourself before you leave a job site.

4. BE POLITE AND COURTEOUS!

Smile.  Shake Hands.  Be Polite.  Respect your Customers.

Never promise more than you can deliver.

5. DO QUALITY WORK!

Customers expect quality work.  Make every effort to do your best!

Your performance becomes your reputation.

6. CHARGE A FAIR PRICE!

Estimate how long a job will take and what's involved.

Name a price for the whole job or propose an hourly rate.

Don't be afraid to negotiate.

7. ASK FOR REFERRALS!!

After you've done ALL of the ABOVE.  And have performed an excellent job.

Ask for referrals -- "Do you know think any of your friends might need similar work done?"