Good intentions are useful.

But they become much more powerful when you have a simple rule ready before the difficult moment arrives.

Keep the Rule Ready to Hand explores why the principles you want to live by should be easy to remember when you're tired, emotional, distracted, or under pressure.

You don't want to invent your values in the middle of a crisis.

Decide beforehand.

What will you do when someone speaks to you disrespectfully?

What will you do when you want to quit?

What will you do when you're tempted to spend money you don't have?

What will you do when anger makes you want to send the message?

What will you do when an opportunity conflicts with something you already committed to?

A simple rule can remove some of the negotiation.

Maybe it's:

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