Now this list is particularly difficult for me to compile as I am a great adopter of ideas and advice; when I say adopt I really mean to say assimilate, there is no resistance, it is futile; the best ideas are stolen and if someone gives me good advice it very quickly becomes the advice that I give to others as if it were my own.

• Everyone has to learn
• There are no stupid questions only stupid answers
• Just try to be ever so slightly less inept than your colleagues
• You only get something out if you are willing to put something in (multiple times in multiple scenarios (work, relationships, bank accounts, skills and crafts)
• Don’t act on other people’s advice, listen, understand, make your own decisions and then act
• Make your own decisions
• If you want to be lucky, be prepared to take every opportunity that comes your way
• Never say ‘No’ immediately, listen then (if appropriate) say no.
• Look after number one
• Do unto others as you wish them to do unto you
• If you don’t love yourself how can you expect anyone else to
• Laugh at yourself

Laugh at yourself

• Love life, it is the only one you’ve got
• Retain a child-like wonder about the world
• Cherish difference
• Loathe falseness
• Love those who are what they are
• Variety is the spice of life
• Love the skin you’re in
• Learn something new every day

Etc., etc., etc., I could go on and on.

I’m following a couple of brilliant bloggers (Lori at She’s Awake & Chrissa at A Little Wicked) who are undertaking a blog challenge to write 50 lists that will lift your spirits. I love lists, I like having something to blog about and I love them, so I’ve decided to join in.