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3. Don't make assumptions

3. Don't make assumptions

Most of us make the big assumption that others think how we think and see the world how we do. This sets up expectations inside of us that are inevitably broken. So it's much better to ask a question than assume anything.

We make all sorts of assumptions because we don't have the courage to ask questions.

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1. Be wise with your words

1. Be wise with your words

Your word is pure magic; and misuse of your word is black magic.

The biggest sin we make with our Word is to judge. And the most common target of this judgement is... ourselves!. Whenever we judge ourselves for anything, we are heading further down the path towards unhappin...

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2. Don't take anything personally

2. Don't take anything personally

You are never responsible for the actions of others; you are only responsible for you. When you truly understand this, and refuse to take things personally, you can hardly be hurt by the careless comments or actions of others.

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4. Always do your best

4. Always do your best

When you always do your best, you take action. Doing your best is taking action because you love it, not because you're expecting a reward.

If you take action without expecting reward, you will find that you enjoy every action you do. 

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