No need for much introduction or elaboration. This is a set of instructions handed to me as I graduated my studies as an undergrad.  Simple set of instructions that will put perspective in your life.  If you find this interesting, I recommend some books to read on self improvement.

Instructions For Life by Dali Lama

1. Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
2. When you lose, don’t lose the lesson.
3. Follow the three “R”s:
   • Respect for self,
   • Respect for others and
   • Responsibility for all your actions
4. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.
5. Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.
6. Don’t let a little dispute injure a great relationship.
7. When you realize you’ve made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.
8. Spend some time alone every day.
9. Open arms to change, but don’t let go of your values.
10. Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.
11. Live a good, honorable life.  Then when you get older and think back, you’ll be able to enjoy it a second time.
12. A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life.
13. In disagreements with loved ones, deal only with the present situation, don’t bring up the past.
14. Share your knowledge, it’s a way to achieve immortality.
15. Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.
16. Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.
17. Approach love with reckless abandon.