Advice in 7 words or less

  • Want affection? Offer genuine attention and appreciation.

  • To persuade someone, tell a compelling story.

  • For unqualified love, adopt a shelter animal.

  • Don’t try to do anything important alone.

  • First, understand why it is that way.

  • Do one or two things really well.

  • Find a need and fill it.

  • Know what problem you’re solving.

  • Never be indebted to strangers.

  • Find and do meaningful work.

  • You can’t change a culture.

  • Try not to try too hard.

  • Find where you belong.

  • It’s never that simple.

  • Be good to yourself.

  • Change yourself first.

  • Trust your instincts.

  • Buy less stuff.

  • Stop at one.

  • Think critically.

  • Pay attention.

  • Live simply.

  • Be yourself.

  • Just begin.

  • Never lie.

  • Reconnect.

  • Practice.

  • Imagine.

Source: http://blogs.salon.com/0002007/2007/05/11.html#a1861