[craigepo]

1) Do everything for its greatest purpose.

2) Treat people well, even those who don't deserve it.

3) Never ever ever quit. If they drag your body away, it was a good death. Better that, than to live with regret.

4) Revel in the good moments. They make life fun.

5) Gut through the bad moments. These are the times that hone your character.

6) Don't sacrifice your integrity.

7) Meeting someone is easy; building rapport is tough. Ask people questions that will let you glimpse into their soul, and they will remember you for a long time.

8) Helping your fellow man when you can makes you human. Helping him at your peril is divine.

9) Don't just say "thanks". Send a follow-up, even if it's a one-liner.

10) A rewarding life begins outside your comfort zone.

11) Don't get married until you have been to three different continents.

12) Children are not yours; they are loaned to you by God. Raise them well, and love them.

13) You are going to have your fifteen minutes of fame. When that time comes, avoid looking like a jackass. Touchdown dances are for amateurs and idiots. Try to look like you've been there before.

14) Prior planning prevents piss poor performance.

15) Never forget snivel gear.

16) Situations change. Professionals find a way to make it work. Amateurs flounder.

17) It's much easier to get out of shape than it is to stay in shape. Don't blow off PT.

18) Amateurs practice till they get it right. Professionals practice until they can't get it wrong.

19) Embrace technology, but always have a knife and pen and paper handy.

20) Great speeches are fine, but if you want to motivate your people, let them build a fire and get some hot chow.

21) A weekend safety brief greater than 3 minutes in length is nothing more than verbal masturbation.

22) Have a good eye for talent. Leave your job in better shape than when you found it.

23) Praise works wonders.

24) Don't bitch unless you have a way to fix the problem. Then still don't bitch, just fix the problem.

25) Trust is earned, not given.