1、精彩人生六大法则1. Live Below Your Means 法则一：务必量入为出There will always be temptation to forsake the future for immediate gratification. We all want to buy that new piece of technology, treat ourselves to an expensive night on the town, or take out a loan for the flashy car we cant afford. It might feel great
2、at the time but rash spending hurts a lot later on.Enjoy lifes simple pleasures and save as much as you can. Expensive things dont create lasting happiness and security. Careful spending will bring you greater leisure and enjoyment in the long run.2. Put Your Money to Work 法则二：善于投资理财Saving is great,
3、 but to make the most of your money you need to put it to work. Good investments can be the difference between retiring in your 40s or in your 60s.A post today at The Simple Dollar really got me thinking. According to Trents projections, if a person in their early 20s invests 20% of their income in
4、an S&P index fund, the interest they earn will equal their current salary when they reach their early 40s. They could retire without a drop in income!Wise investing is the surest path to financial independence and its something everyone can work on. Its definitely an area Ill be devoting more attent
5、ion to in my personal life and on this blog.3. Educate Yourself法则三：不断自我教育To be happy we need continuous growth. The best way to grow is life long education. This doesnt mean you need to pursue a doctorate or spend 2 hours reading every day. Self education can be anything that takes you out of your c
6、omfort zone. The important part is keeping an open mind and searching for fresh ideas and perspectives.Education builds over time. It might feel like the bits of wisdom you acquire dont mean much, but over the years they add up to form a wiser, kinder, more interesting person.4. Develop Lasting Pers
7、onal Relationships法则四：关注情感生活Suppose you had everything you wanted. Would you be happy without anyone to share it with? The personal relationships we develop with friends and family members are the greatest source of happiness in our lives. Dont forget about them.Taking the time to cultivate and enjo
8、y personal relationships is essential to longterm happiness. Without the people you care about youll probably be miserable, no matter how successful you become.5. Work Towards a Dream Youre Passionate About法则五：行动成就梦想Even if your life isnt perfect, you can always build towards a goal youre passionate
9、 about. If you arent building towards something, youre probably stagnating. When this happens to me I start to feel like a victim trapped by my own life. The best way to reverse this is working towards a goal.We cant control everything about our lives, but working towards a goal gives us something p
10、ositive to focus on and lays the foundation for future success. No matter what your passion is, get out there and start doing something. As Lao Tzu said, even a journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step.6. Stay in Shape法则六：保持身体健康You only get one body. Once its been ruined there isnt much you can do about it. Exercise to keep the rust off. Avoid excessive consumption of damaging substances and unhealthy foods. It may feel like terrible self denial at the time but enjoying good health in your later years is worth the sacrifice.
