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Frank Spin.

Lists

Rules I try to live and work by.

An ongoing collection - small principles that keep the work, and the rest of it, clear.

  1. Be on time - no excuses.
  2. Promise less, do more.
  3. People are more important than money.
  4. Only worry about what you can change.
  5. It's okay to occasionally mess up.
  6. Hang out with good people.
  7. Write your goals down.
  8. Don't make things complicated.
  9. Do what you love.
  10. Let opportunities come to you.
  11. Finished is better than perfect.
  12. Don't be just okay; be great.
  13. Learn to say no.
  14. Don't work all the time.
  15. Be effective, not just busy.
  16. Keep at it consistently.
  17. Use the 80/20 rule.
  18. Finish what you start.
  19. Close the chapter when it's done.
  20. Plan your day carefully.
  21. Leave space for surprises.
  22. Avoid meetings if you can.
  23. Keep negative people away.
  24. Stick to one task at a time.
  25. Do what you're good at.