Seek to be wise: finding extraordinary wisdom in everyday life

The simple is extraordinary

Beginning the search for wisdom

Part one: Maxims from Mom. Do the right thing and the rest will come out in the wash; Can't never could; If ifs and ands were pots and pans, you would not have to buy any

Part two: Maxims from Dad. The bed is your enemy; beware of living one paycheck away from disaster; Death is our greatest teacher

Part three: Maxims from family. Patience, grasshopper; It's never too late; Beware of acting in your own self-interest as opposed to the interests of others; Always do your best; keep your word and be bold; be honorable

Part four: Maxims from friends. There is nothing good at the bottom of a bottle; Nothing good comes from complaining; nothing good comes from feeling sorry for yourself; No good deed goes unpunished; Be humble, and guard against pride; Be trustworthy; It's going to be okay; Count your blessings; Make the most of your time with others

Part five: Maxims from acquaintances. Beware of "Woe is me"; Nature puts life in perspective; Feed and water the mules; Never have a bad day

Part six: Maxims from songs, books, and movies. To a man with a hammer, every problem looks like a nail; Anger is your enemy; To have success, study success; Live to love and love to live; If you limit what you love, you limit your life; Be your own person, not some puppet on a string.