Rule #23

Remember your first day of high school? Walking into that big building, so many strange kids, most of whom you didn't know. Your middle school seemed so small, compared to this. Well, chances are, things turned out just fine, didn't they? Rule #23 is GO WITH THE FLOW. This rule is about accepting change. Change is a fact of life, there is no getting away from it, so we might as well go with the flow. Think about that phrase...go with the flow...like water going down stream, flowing easily with little resistance. Sure there are changes we don't like, but change is always moving and is going to happen, so you might as well go with the flow. Now, I'm not saying you should be passive and just accept everything that happens...I'm saying that change is inevitable and if you try to stand stubbornly where you are you will be knocked over.

This is not a rule about being taken advantage of or blindly following the pack. This is a rule about self preservation. Take a new boss, for example. If you are unhappy with this change you have choices...you can stay and learn to adapt to the new work environment, you can leave and get a new job or you can rail against it by complaining or just stewing inside. Which of these scenarios are harmful to your health? No matter what, the change is going to happen. Adapt or move on...self preservation.

Years ago, when cell phones were becoming common place, I rebelled against getting one. I told myself I didn't want to be THAT available. I wrestled with this for months. I was in sales and it was really a self destructive stand I was taking. Of course, I did get a cell phone...I can't imagine life without one, now...but my point is, I caused myself unnecessary struggle. I never had a chance in winning that battle! Once you learn to go with the flow...adapt or move on...you will be able to see change for what it really is.....growth. And growth is a beautiful thing!


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
Rule #17 - BE GENUINE
Rule #18 - PAY ATTENTION
Rule #19 - TRUST YOUR GUT
Rule #20 - CONTROL YOUR THOUGHTS
Rule #21 - COMPLEMENT
Rule #22 - EXPECT THE BEST
Rule #23 - GO WITH THE FLOW