Random Roger’s Rules Building blocks for how to live a happier life

In 2018 I wrote a book in list form with the above title. The ten items in this list are from the first section called "Basics."

1. You can figure it out now or you can figure it out later but if you can figure it out now you will be much happier.

This is a quote from our friend Bill in Walker and will be applicable to just about every rule in this book, once you figure it out, every other aspect of your life will be easier.

2. Take bits of process from various sources to create your own process, this is a form of autodidactic learning.

This is useful for all aspects of life.

3. When possible, leave yourself as many options as you can, this can make every aspect of your life easier.

4. Get a dog and then get a dog for your dog.

5. Don’t overcomplicate things. You will see these rules are all very simple, every aspect of your life will be easier if you can avoid overthinking.

6. Read things you are likely to disagree with. This will improve your critical thinking skills and make life easier.

7. Live a life of service that helps other people which ties in with the rules further on about volunteerism.

This won’t resonate with everyone but the personal fulfillment from helping others is immense.

8. There are rarely if ever shortcuts to whatever it is you want in life. Getting to where you want to be will require a lot of work and some luck.

9. Devote time to figuring out what is important to you and what isn’t. Knowing yourself this way will make the rest of your life easier and any planning you need to do, financial or otherwise, more efficient.

10. You’re less likely to have “difficult” birthdays if you’re happy at home and happy at work. Both may require work but are well worth it.