During his military days, Colin Powell made a point of keeping the main lessons he learned about life close enough for easy reference. If he needed a reminder, he had only to look down at his collection of notes under the glass cover of his desk.
In 1989, after Powell was nominated by President Bush to be chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Parade magazine ran a cover story on the general and included 13 of his desktop notes. Here's a reprint of the resulting list, "Colin Powell's Rules."
1. It ain't as bad as you think. It will look better in the morning.
2. Get mad, then get over it.
3. Avoid having your ego so close to your position that when your position falls, your ego goes with it.
4. It can be done!
5. Be careful what you choose. You may get it.
6. Don't let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision.
7. You can't make someone else's choices. You shouldn't let someone else make yours.
8. Check small things.
9. Share credit.
10. Remain calm. Be kind.
11. Have a vision. Be demanding.
12. Don't take counsel of your fears or naysayers.
13. Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.
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