Treading the Path

Random musings: faith, quotes, treehouses, sports--the possibilities are endless.

“Every once in a while, take the scenic route.”

—   H. Jackson Brown, Jr (No. 407, Life’s Little Instruction Book)

“Life will sometimes hand you a magical moment. Savor it.”

—   H. Jackson Brown, Jr (No. 639, Life’s Little Instruction Book)

“Live your life so that your epitaph could read, ‘No regrets.’”

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H. Jackson Brown, Jr (No. 338, Life’s Little Instruction Book)

“Ever so often push your luck.”

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H. Jackson Brown, Jr (No. 335, Life’s Little Instruction Book)

“Instead of using the words, ‘if only’, try substituting the words, ‘next time’.”

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H. Jackson Brown, Jr (No. 333, Life’s Little Instruction Book)

“Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.”

—   H. Jackson Brown, Jr (No. 332, Life’s Little Instruction Book)

“Seek opportunity, not security. A boat in a harbor is safe, but in time its bottom will rot out.”

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H. Jackson Brown, Jr (No. 328, Life’s Little Instruction Book)

“Judge your success by the degree that you’re enjoying peace, health, and love.”

—   H. Jackson Brown, Jr (No. 304, Life’s Little Instruction Book)

“Don’t burn bridges. You’ll be surprised how many times you have to cross the same river.”

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H. Jackson Brown, Jr (No. 292, Life’s Little Instruction Book)

“Practice empathy. Try to see things from other people’s points of view.”

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H. Jackson Brown, Jr (No. 286, Life’s Little Instruction Book)

“Beware of the person who has nothing to lose.”

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H. Jackson Brown, Jr (No. 266, Life’s Little Instruction Book)

“Every day show your family how much you love them with your words, with your touch, and with your thoughtfulness.”

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H. Jackson Brown, Jr (No. 260, Life’s Little Instruction Book)

“When meeting someone for the first time, resist asking what they do for a living.
Enjoy their company without attaching any labels.”

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H. Jackson Brown, Jr (No. 258, Life’s Little Instruction Book)

“Learn to show cheerfulness, even when you don’t feel like it.”

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H. Jackson Brown, Jr (No. 250, Life’s Little Instruction Book)

“Seek out the good in people.”

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H. Jackson Brown, Jr (No. 237, Life’s Little Instruction Book)