How to be a good person...

These are numerous tips I found in a book by Dale Carnegie and I figured I should have them at my fingertips at all times, so I'm writing them down here, maybe someone else will find them helpful too!

Become a Friendlier Person
• Don' criticize, condemn or complain.
• Give honest, sincere appreciation.
• Become genuinely interested in other people.
• Smile!
• Be a good listener. Encourage others to talk about themselves.
• Talk in terms of the other person's interests.
• Make the other person feel important – and do it sincerely.
• Decide just how much anxiety a thing may be worth and refuse to give it more.
• Don't worry about the past.

Be a Leader
• Begin with praise and honest appreciation.
• Call attention to people's mistakes indirectly.
• Talk about your own mistakes before criticizing the other person.
• Ask questions instead of giving direct orders.
• Let the other person save face.
• Praise the slightest improvement and praise every improvement.
• Use encouragement. Make the fault seem easy to correct.
• Make the other person happy about doing the thing you suggest.

Overcoming Worry
• Live in "day-tight compartments."
• How to face trouble:
a. ask yourself, "What is the worst that can possibly happen?"
b. Prepare to accept the worst.
c. Try to improve on the worst.
• Remind yourself of the exorbitant price you can pay for worry in terms of your health.
• The perfect way to conquer worry... pray.

Cultivate a Mental Attitude that will Bring You Peace and Happiness
• Fill your mind with thoughts of peace, courage, health and hope.
• Never try to get even with your enemies.
• Expect ingratitude.
• Count your blessings – not your troubles.
• Do not imitate others.
• Try to profit from your losses.
• Create happiness for others.

Don't Worry about Criticism
• Remember that unjust criticism is often a disguised compliment.
• Do the very best you can.
• Analyze your own mistakes and criticize yourself.

Prevent Fatigue and Worry and Keep Your Energy and Spirits High
• Rest before you get tired.
• Learn to relax at your work.
• Protect your health and appearance by relaxing at home.
• Apply these four good working habits:
a. Clear your desk of all papers except those relating to the immediate problem at hand.
b. Do things in order of their importance.
c. When you face a problem, solve it then and there if you have the facts necessary to make a decision.
d. Learn to organize, deputize and supervise.
• Put enthusiasm into your work.