12 Rules for Life (Full) ENGLISH

a child something sweet, you make that child happy. That does not mean that
you should do nothing for children except feed them candy. “Happy” is by no
means synonymous with “good.” You must get children to brush their teeth.
They must put on their snowsuits when they go outside in the cold, even
though they might object strenuously. You must help a child become a
virtuous, responsible, awake being, capable of full reciprocity—able to take
care of himself and others, and to thrive while doing so. Why would you
think it acceptable to do anything less for yourself?
You need to consider the future and think, “What might my life look like if
I were caring for myself properly? What career would challenge me and
render me productive and helpful, so that I could shoulder my share of the
load, and enjoy the consequences? What should I be doing, when I have some
freedom, to improve my health, expand my knowledge, and strengthen my
body?” You need to know where you are, so you can start to chart your
course. You need to know who you are, so that you understand your
armament and bolster yourself in respect to your limitations. You need to
know where you are going, so that you can limit the extent of chaos in your
life, restructure order, and bring the divine force of Hope to bear on the
world.
You must determine where you are going, so that you can bargain for
yourself, so that you don’t end up resentful, vengeful and cruel. You have to
articulate your own principles, so that you can defend yourself against others’
taking inappropriate advantage of you, and so that you are secure and safe
while you work and play. You must discipline yourself carefully. You must
keep the promises you make to yourself, and reward yourself, so that you can
trust and motivate yourself. You need to determine how to act toward
yourself so that you are most likely to become and to stay a good person. It
would be good to make the world a better place. Heaven, after all, will not
arrive of its own accord. We will have to work to bring it about, and
strengthen ourselves, so that we can withstand the deadly angels and flaming
sword of judgment that God used to bar its entrance.
Don’t underestimate the power of vision and direction. These are
irresistible forces, able to transform what might appear to be unconquerable
obstacles into traversable pathways and expanding opportunities. Strengthen
the individual. Start with yourself. Take care with yourself. Define who you
are. Refine your personality. Choose your destination and articulate your