Rule #16

I have seen families torn apart, friendships end, marriages fail...all because no one would say they were sorry. Rule #16 is SAY I'M SORRY. The ability to admit when you are wrong and apologize is the benchmark of true character. I guess it's pride, but I've seen so much damage caused by people's refusal to say they were sorry.

Do you want to stop an argument? Immediately? Say you're sorry...it works every time. If you've made a mistake, if you've done something wrong, if you can admit it and apologize you will demonstrate a far superior personality trait than pride will ever be. Try it...you'll be amazed.

Saying you're sorry diffuses the situation and allows you to move on. An apology allows the healing process to begin. Without it, the tension, stress, anger is prolonged...it lives on and festers. An apology brings peace...two very powerful words...I'm sorry.


Rule #1 - I AM RESPONSIBLE
Rule #2 - ALWAYS BE KIND
Rule #3 - DON'T HOLD A GRUDGE
Rule #4 - DO THE RIGHT THING
Rule #5 - SMILE
Rule #6 - BE GOOD TO YOURSELF
Rule #7 - SAY I LOVE YOU
Rule #8 - BE POSITIVE
Rule #9 - LAUGH
Rule #10 - DON'T JUDGE
Rule #11 - SET GOALS
Rule #12 - SING AND DANCE
Rule #13 - MEDITATE
Rule #14 - BELIEVE IN YOURSELF
Rule #15 - BE HONEST
Rule #16 - SAY I'M SORRY