1. Exercise daily
2. Get serious about gratitude
3. See your work as a craft
4. Expect the best
5. Keep a journal and review
6. Read every day
7. Craft a blueprint for your week
8. Know the five highest priorities of your life
9. Say no to distractions
10. Drink a lot of water
11. Improve your work every single day
12. Get focused and committed
13. Hire a personal trainer or coach
14. Get up at 5 am each day
15. Eat less food
16. Find more heroes
17. Be a hero to someone
18. Smile at strangers
19. Be the most ethical person you know
20. Don’t settle for anything less than excellence
21. Enjoy simplicity
22. Save 10 per cent of your income each month
23. Spend more time laughing
24. Walk with people you love
25. Write thank you letters to those who’ve helped you
26. Forgive those who have wronged you
27. Remember that leadership is about influence and impact, not title and accolades
28. Create unforgettable moments with those you love
29. Have five great friends (and let them know!)
30. Become stunningly polite
31. Watch less TV
32. Connect with family
33. Read daily
34. Avoid negativity
35. Be content with what you have
36. Pursue your dreams
37. Be authentic
38. Be passionate
39. Say sorry when you know you should
40. Never miss a moment to celebrate another
41. Embrace the rituals of your life
42. Know your strengths
43. Focus your mind on the good in our world
44. Be patient
45. Don’t give up
46. Clean up your messes
47. Use great words
48. Travel more
49. Read The One Thing You Need To Know by Marcus Buckingham
50. Honour your parents
51. Tip taxi drivers well
52. Be a great teammate
53. Give no energy to critics
54. Spend time praising others
55. Know your top five values
56. Shift from being busy to achieving results
57. Innovate and iterate
58. Speak less; listen more
59. Be the best person you know
60. Make your life matter

By Adam Zargar for Aquarius magazine

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