To live a better life

To live better is the desire of all human beings. The desire is not followed by action in that direction. Shortcuts are preferred to hard work.
The choice of living contentedly with what one has is rare nowadays, and the social evils and negativism we see around us are results of that. We see fear, jealousy, greed and selfishness all around us. The media creates consumerism by activating these triggers. Alcoholism and suicidal tendencies are on the rise.
Ultimately how many people are happy? But, if there is a better way, what is it?
1. Limit your desires for materialistic requirements, satisfy your minor desires.
2. Try to help others who are less fortunate than you.
3. Live within your means of income.
4. Avoid reading sensational news in the news paper.
5. For every rupee you are paid, try to provide the maximum value to the one who pays you. Save at least 10% of your income. Avoid easy loans and misuse of credit card.
6. Do not look for perfect people, look for people with more goodness, (they will also have their warts.
7. Do not carry tales of scandals, instead find something good to share with people you meet.
8. Watch T V for less than ½ hr a day.
9. Set goals for self improvement and have a plan of action for achieving it. Regularly check your progress on the plan.
10. Learn to keep a balance between your life and work. Mr. Jack Welch was a great manager of General Electric, but his wife left him due to his negligence of family life.
11. Read at least 1 hour a day about new ideas/ self improvement/biographies of great people etc.
12. Guard your reputation scrupulously, there is no way to repairs it.
13. Everyday live fully as if it is your last day in the world.
14. Be considerate to others in all your activities, do not create pain & anguish around you due to your actions. Already there is enough pain in the world.