<ul>
<li>Strive for excellence, not perfection.</li>
<li>Focus on the process, not the outcome.</li>
<li>Live in the present and give your best in every moment.</li>
<li>Avoid self-judgment and regret; your best changes from moment to moment.</li>
<li>Don't set unrealistic expectations for yourself.</li>
<li>Learn from your mistakes and move on.</li>
<li>Be proud of your accomplishments, no matter how small.</li>
<li>"Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse, and regret."</li>
</ul>

Always Do Your Best

<ul>
<li>Ask for clarification when in doubt.</li>
<li>Be clear in your communication.</li>
<li>Avoid misunderstandings by being open and honest.</li>
<li>Be open to hearing the other person's point of view.</li>
<li>Avoid mind reading and projecting your own thoughts and feelings onto others.</li>
<li>Don't assume you know what other people are thinking or feeling.</li>
<li>Ask questions to clarify things.</li>
<li>"The problem with making assumptions is that we believe they are the truth."</li>
<li>"When you make assumptions, you make a fool of yourself."</li>
</ul>

Don't Make Assumptions

<ul>
<li>Develop a thicker skin and don't internalize others' actions.</li>
<li>Understand that people's opinions are a reflection of their own beliefs.</li>
<li>Free yourself from needless suffering.</li>
<li>Remember that other people's opinions are not facts.</li>
<li>Don't let others' words control your emotions.</li>
<li>Focus on your own thoughts and feelings, not the thoughts and feelings of others.</li>
<li>"Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream."</li>
<li>"Nothing is personal. Nothing that other people do is because of you. It is because of themselves."</li>
</ul>

Don't Take Anything Personally

Be mindful of your words:
<ul>
<li>Speak with integrity.</li>
<li>Speak the truth, even if it's not easy.</li>
<li>Use your words for truth and love.</li>
<li>Choose your words carefully.</li>
<li>Be kind and compassionate in your speech.</li>
<li>Avoid gossip and negative self-talk.</li>
<li>"Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others."</li>
<li>"The first agreement is the most important one. It is the key to the other agreements."</li>
</ul>

Be Impeccable with Your Words

<ul>
<li>By being impeccable with your word, you create a world of love and truth.</li>
<li>Not taking things personally frees you from needless suffering.</li>
<li>Avoiding assumptions leads to better communication and fewer conflicts.</li>
<li>Always doing your best allows you to live in the moment and strive for excellence.</li>
</ul>

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This jacketed and linen-bound edition of The Four Agreements features two-color printing and a silk ribbon bookmark. THE FOUR AGREEMENTS BE IMPECCABLE WITH YOUR WORD Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love. DON'T TAKE ANYTHING PERSONALLY Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won't be the victim of needless suffering. DON'T MAKE ASSUMPTIONS Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness, and drama. With just this one agreement, you can completely transform your life. ALWAYS DO YOUR BEST Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are tired as opposed to well-rested. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse, and regret. OVER SEVEN YEARS ON THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER LIST! In THE FOUR AGREEMENTS, don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, The Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love. 'Don Miguel Ruiz'a book is a roadmap to enlightenment and freedom.' - Deepak Chopra, Author, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success 'An inspiring book with many great lessons . . . ' - Wayne Dyer, Author, Real Magic 'In the tradition of Castaneda, Ruiz distils essential Toltec wisdom, expressing with clarity and impeccability what it means for men and women to live as peaceful warriors in the modern world.' - Dan Millman, Author, Way of the Peaceful Warrior

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