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The Innovators’ 20 Commandments

By Shlomo Maital                                

     

  This is adapted from something on the wall of my doctor’s office (annual checkup; please don’t skip yours).  No-one in the office remembered where it came from.

   The REAL Ten Commandments contain five do’s and five don’ts.   The Innovators’ 20 Commandments are all do’s.  Innovators always think positively.

 

1.  Make friends with freedom and uncertainty.

2. Give money away, now! The money will follow.

3. Listen to old people.

4. Celebrate every gorgeous moment.

5.  Stay loose; learn to watch snails.

6.  Look forward to dreams.

7.  Refuse to be responsible.

8.  Do it for love.

9.  Become yourself.

10.  Have wild imaginings and perfect calm.

11. Draw on the walls.

12.  Open up, dive in, be free.

13.  Get wet

14.  Write love letters

15.  Entertain your inner child.

16.  Refuse to “act responsibly”.

17.  Post signs that say “Yes!” all over your house.

18.  Drive away fear.

19.  Cultivate moods.

20.  Recognize your main deep passion and pursue it, no matter what.