27 RULES

Life is a journey filled with lessons that shape our perspectives and actions. Over the years, I’ve compiled 27 favorite rules that guide my approach to personal growth, relationships, and success. Each principle serves as a reminder to stay focused, embrace challenges, and maintain a positive mindset, encapsulating valuable truths that encourage deep reflection and intentional action.

I encourage you to explore the "27 Rules" for inspiration on your own journey. These guidelines are designed to promote self-discovery and personal development, helping you navigate life's complexities with clarity and purpose. For more insights and discussions on each rule, visit dougrutter.blog and click on the "27 Rules" link. Engaging with this content may provide you with fresh perspectives and practical advice to guide you along your path.

I also welcome your thoughts and feedback on these rules. Sharing our experiences fosters a sense of community and support as we strive for growth and fulfillment in our lives. Let’s embark on this journey together!

#27 Don’t get distracted by people who want you to review the receipts for the paint brushes. Your job is to paint.  

#26 Building anything great is messy.  

#25 The one who tells you there is food on your face is your friend.  

#24 The price of knowing is often way too high.  

#23 Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted. (Thanks Albert E.!)  

#22 Spreadsheets are for measuring the past, not the future. Remember, 57.392% of statistics are made up on the spot.

#21 The more you give, the more you get. It’s as simple as that.  

#20 Winning on the hard stuff does not make the easy stuff easy.  

#19 It’s not so frickin’ funny when it’s you, is it?  

#18 There is no better joy than helping people around you go to levels higher than they ever thought they could.  

#17 Working longer hours does not automatically make you more successful. Working smarter does. 

#16 People who are constantly negative, pessimistic and cynical are not spewing their venom towards you or your ideas. They are talking about themselves. Never forget that.  

#15 The little things DO matter. Especially to people.  

#14 Think big, huge, large, enormous, immense, jumbo, walloping, gigantic, king sized, mammoth, massive, thundering. You have to think anyway… so why not?  

#13 Try to please everyone all of the time, and you will end up pleasing no one most of the time.  

#12 Be curious.  

#11 Any ounce of energy you spend regretting mistakes you made in the past is taking away energy you need from doing things right in the present.  

#10 Nothing great and long-lasting is built overnight, but you MUST take the first step NOW.  

#9 Appreciate everything.  

#8 Light yourself on “fire,” and many people will join your mission.  

#7 I never learned anything talking.  

#6 Thinking (going deep) about problems, challenges, new ways of doing things and creativity is one of THE hardest things you will ever do. It also will bring you the finest results.  

#5 There is always a way to turn a problem into an opportunity. Find it.  

#4 Some people WILL NEVER get it. Get them out of your team, club, house, life, etc… and both of you will be happier.  

#3 If you believe tomorrow will be even more exciting than today, then you have discovered what passion really means.  

#2 Nothing clarifies like clarity.  

#1 When you love what you do, there is no such thing as “work.”