I’ve been re-reading The Happiness Project.  In the book, the author lists her 12 (she couldn’t stop at 10) commandments for happiness.  As I move through this process of potentially opening my own gelato business, I thought it would be beneficial to write commandments of my own (I borrowed more than a few from the book).   These are a combination of quotidien, life-enhancing reminders and more specific directives specifically for the business.   Here are my thirteen:

The 13 Commandments

1. Appraise opinions accordingly.  If devoid of solution or accuracy, they are of no value.
2. Connect
3. Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good – Voltaire
4. Drive with the top down whenever possible
5. Do stuff
6. Talk to strangers
7. Go outside
8. Never bother with people you hate
9. Make mistakes
10. Imagine the eulogy: how do I want to be remembered?
11. What would I do if I weren’t scared?
12. Dry shampoo will give you 30 extra minutes of time
13. Consider before saying ‘yes’ or  ‘no’