Yes: I also recommend reading
The Four Agreements.
Over the years I have given copies to friends and relatives and there is a copy on my desk always.
Be impeccable with your word
Words have power — wherever and whenever they’re used. Be conservative, deliberate, and respectful with yours. Say what you mean and see how that impacts what you get back. When in doubt? Say less — or nothing at all.
Don’t take anything personally
Ruiz says if we can remember that each reality is a unique landscape for the individual to navigate, it will help us to not take things personally. When this agreement is fully embraced, it can be one of the most liberating experiences.
Don’t make assumptions
Just like we shouldn’t take things others say or do personally, we need to be mindful of our own assumptions. They can cause much of the same frustrations and reactions.
Assumptions can lead us down the road of problematic behaviours including entitlement, gossip, and unrealistic expectations.
Always do your best
What is your best? How do you know what your best even is? The answer is in the question. The more you try to do your best, the more clearly you’ll be able to see when you’re falling short or trying too hard. Both have their consequences. Our best changes from day to day, moment to moment. When we’re honest with ourselves about our capacity — whether that’s for making dinner or making a work deadline — we’re more likely to find we’re doing our best consistently. One key success marker for doing our best is enjoying what we do.
https://the-ethos.co/what-are-the-four-agreements/
Love this book...but at the end of the day, it rests with one to sort out the wheat from the chaff and live their best life.
