Ethos
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If I ever have a kid, this would be his father's advice.
Originally published at forwolf.tumblr.com
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#67
Live a little.
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#66
It’s OK to not like things, but don’t be a dick about it (#).
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#65
Being untruthful works against you
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#64
Go outside your comfort zone.
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#63
Sometimes hard reset is the best way to restart.
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#62
Not everything is worth photographing.
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#61
Finish your work.
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#60
If you can’t afford to buy something multiple times don’t buy it. Things break.
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#59
It’s OK to ask for help.
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#58
Say hi to the cleaning lady too; she’ll remember when she cleans your desk.
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#57
Take the stairs, not the elevator.
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#56
Post-coitus, never ask how you did.
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#55
Never ever ask a woman whether she’s a pregnant, even if she obviously is.
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#54
Everyone is wired for attention.
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#53
Drinks don’t make the night. People do.
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#52
Ladies’ toilets are not men’s rooms (but oft cleaner)
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#51
In a group situation: asking whether someone “gets it” is annoying to those who do, and offending to those who don’t.
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#50
Sugar does not belong in coffee, nor does it belong in tea.
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#49
Well done is better than well said.
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#48
Try to read a book every once in a while.
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#47
It is very rude to start using your cellphone for any reason in the middle of a conversation. If you’re being called, call back later.
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#46
A video game that makes you run errands (collect ten items of x) is probably not worth playing
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#45
Black shoes: black belt. Brown shoes: brown belt.
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#44
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#43
Addition to going out rules:
Hands are key. -
#42
Keep moving.
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#41
People who wear sunglasses inside are most likely douchebags
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#40
All your degrees will mean shit compared to hard work.
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#39
Care for your gear.
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#38
Variety is the spice of life.
Yeah, that might be a cliché idiom, but that doesn’t mean it’s less true.
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#37
If you work in a company, it’s your company. Take your responsibilities, don’t just ride the wave.
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#36
Cherish small victories.
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#35
Fridays are good day to sit in the corner or a bar and think about what you’ve done.
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#34
Addition to going out rules:
Touching means kissing later on.
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#33
If you have to excuse yourself in a conversation, never give a reason, unless someone asks.
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#31
Don’t send letters if it’s important. Talk in person.
Write only if you need proof (e.g. legal proof)
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#30
If you’re worrying about something either stop or take action
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#29
Addition to going out rules:
If everyone’s offering you drinks, just go with the flow
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#28
Think of the person coming after you (e.g. when taking coffee, going to the restroom, …)
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#27
Going out rules
From my late night notes- The later the night, the more attractive fat women become. Don’t walk into the trap.
- When the music sucks, just leave. Nothing worse.
- Always stay conscious.
- Really.
- Never leave your belongings unattended.
- If 2 women point at you and hit on you, together, in the next minute, reconsider your thoughts about serious relationships.
- Take your fucking chances (this is not a pun)
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#26
Show some respect. But only if it’s genuine.
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#25
Take a moment to understand why you are in a hurry. (#)
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#24
Pessimism is a lot of work. (#)
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#23
If someone fucks you over real bad, return the favor.
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#22
Speaking and writing proper English will be your most important skill.
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#21
Write drafts of important letters first. Reread the next day before sending.
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#20
Keep a notebook.
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#19
Avoid attacking anyone personally in public.
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#18
Regularly ask yourself the question: “How can we make all of this better?”
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#17
Never stop believing.
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#16
Don’t bore anyone with life’s little annoyances.
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#15
Behind every genius is someone understanding.
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#14
You are your own maker.
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#13
Believe in something.
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#12
Spend less time chasing those you want to love, and more time loving the people already close to you.
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#11
Stop watching fucking TV.
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#10
Not many people know the things that everybody knows.
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#9
If anything electronically breaks and it originally cost under €100-, throw away and replace immediately.
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#8
Work hard.
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#7
Avoid anything that feels like fake sincerity, especially where it may touch money. (#)
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#6
Invest in a good leather jacket.
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#5
Most everyone thinks his or her job is underpaid, and other people’s job is easy.
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#4
A little “thank you” goes a long way.
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#3
Nothing ever takes 5 minutes.
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#2
Never assume you are going to meet someone only once.
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#1
Always carry a linen handkerchief.