How to be Rich and Happy, Hawaiian Style

I had a very quirky teacher in high school named Joe Pescatrice. Many a story could be told about him--and most of them probably would have gotten him fired. ;)

While I was digging through papers today, I came cross this xerox of something he gave to me before I graduated. On some level, this is the way I live my life, but it is nice I have this list of ideas here that succinctly allow me to share it with others. Enjoy!



How to be Rich and Happy, Hawaiian Style by Dr. Lorrin L. Lee

1. Live your idea life...now.
2. Do things that are extraordinary and nearly impossible.
3. Believe that: If it's to be, it's up to me.
4. Think BIG. Dream lofty dreams. Plan. Act immediately.
5. Keep in contact with the best, meet people engaged in the best, experience the best.
6. Be your own boss. Do what you love and get paid for it.
7. Duplicate your efforts and receive a percentage on other people's productivity.
8. Increase your income daily...whether you work, play or sleep.
9. Do what you do so well that people enthusiastically refer others to you.
10. Inspire others by your example.
11. Build your reputation for honesty, integrity, quality, and superb service.
12. Aim for excellence in your field.
13. Support others in achieving their goals.
14. Develop influential friendships worldwide.
15. Take total responsibility for your past, present, and future experiences.
16. Strive to accomplish more with less time, money, and energy.
17. Do and say things that benefit all concerned.
18. Be open to new ideas, relationships, and experiences.
19. Realize that all events happen for the best.
20. Take calculated risks to get ahead.
21. Read books by and about exciting people you admire.
22. Simplify your life, have more fun per hour.
23. Know that you are equal to everyone and everyone is equal to you.
24. Accept people the way they are and the way they are not.
25. Forgive, forget, and like everyone.
26. Do what you feel is best, no matter what other people think of you.
27. Save 10% of your net income.
28. Give something away daily... a postcard, letter, gift, smile, hug, compliment.
29. Collect pictures of what you want to be, do, and have in life.
30. Do not criticize, condemn, or complain.
31. Act as if it were impossible to fail.
32. Live in an elegant building.
33. Dine at the finest restaurants.
34. Stay at the best hotels in the world.
35. Dress to look and feel great! Mostly solid-colored clothing.
36. Collect quotes that motivate you.
37. Speak and write only positive words.
38. Carry a crisp $100 bill with you at all times.
39. Learn something new every day.
40. Exercise at least 20 minutes daily to achieve and maintain your ideal body.
41. Eat mostly fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains.
42. Minimize alcohol, tobacco, sugar, salt, white flour, coffee, pork, beef, unnatural foods.
43. Avoid saying: can't, hard, difficult. Say: I can, it's easy, it's simple.
44. Keep your home, desk, closets, car... clean, neat and organized.
45. Use a simple time management system.
46. Listen to music which motivates you.
47. Maintain a good-looking tan. Spend more time with nature.
48. Act as if your gals are already accomplished.
49. Constantly escalate your goals.
50. GO FOR IT!