Product Description

Some people seem naturally good at it. Life that is. They seem to sail through, being successful and happy and everything always seems to fall into place. We all know a few of them - those rare people who are happy and positive and make things happen; they have a loving family, great relationships, a supportive network and work they enjoy; they generate goodwill wherever they go and always seem to know the right thing to do -- and then do it. They balance their lives without us ever seeing them frantically juggling, much less let it all drop in a mess on the floor. They are happy and successful, with diverse interests and a zest for life. How on earth do they do it? For most of us, some of the time life can be a bit of a struggle. People are difficult, things don't go our way, there's too much to deal with and we don't know how to make it all alright again. What is it that they know, that we don't? They know the Rules of Life. A simple set of principles that if followed, will hugely increase your chances of more things going your way, and that will guide you smoothly out of the tricky times when they happen. Rules of Work worked. Live the Rules of Life.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #30723 in Books
• Published on: 2006-04-06
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 240 pages

Review
"Most of the rules found in this 219-page book are delightfully sensible. They certainly live up to Templar's declaration that these guiding principles "will help you get more out of life, shrug off adversity more easily and generally be a happier, calmer, more fulfilled person." Indeed, not only will you feel the benefits but also everyone else around you. " - The Star (Malaysia), August 2006 "And they're not really rules, they're things we kind of knew already but have forgotten because we were too busy going to the gym and the therapist trying to figure out what was missing and there it was all the time... staring us in the face!" - Radio Anna Livia (January 2006) "Follow Templar's rules and enjoy a more fulfilled existence. Down-to-earth and witty it will change your attitude to life." - Red, (July 2006)

From the Back Cover

Think about the world’s happiest, most contented, most fulfilled people...

How’d they get that way?

 

Is it their genes? No. Money? Absolutely not.

It’s about the small choices they make, every day.

Things you can do. Things you can change.

 

It’s about what they know and you can learn:

The Rules of Life.

 

Here they are:

 

100 personal, practical rules for dreaming, planning, living, loving, and overcoming even life’s toughest adversities... 

For knowing what matters... learning from experience...using your intuition... changing what you can...de-stressing... staying younger... getting stronger.

 

Read ’em. Learn ’em. Live ’em.

You’ll feel better. You’ll live better.

You’ll be a better friend, partner, parent, child, human being.

 

You’ll do it: one small, simple step at a time.

One step a day, every day. Starting today.

 

Introduction  xi

 

Part I: Rules for You  1

Part II: Partnership Rules  105

Part III: Family and Friends Rules  141

Part IV: Social Rules  171

Part V: World Rules  201

About the Author
Richard Templar is author of three Prentice Hall international best-sellers: The Rules of Work: A Definitive Guide to Personal Success; The Rules of Management: The Definitive Guide to Managerial Success; and I Don't Want Any More Cheese: I Just Want Out of the Trap.

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Customer Reviews

a Must Read Book
Outstanding Book. It became one of my favorites. I recommend this book to everyone interested in a happier life.

rules for common sense
sometimes we need a little nudge in the right direction,
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rules for life.

Rules of Life
great common sense read for anyone who wants to improve their quality of life and feel happier and balanced.