21 Suggestions For Success
A while back, my brother sent me these “suggestions for success” by the American author H. Jackson Brown. We liked the list so much, we made a poster out of it. I’ve included an image of the poster below, as well as a plain-text version of the suggestions.
21 Suggestions for Success
By H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
- Marry the right person. This one decision will determine 90% of your happiness or misery.
- Work at something you enjoy and that’s worthy of your time and talent.
- Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.
- Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
- Be forgiving of yourself and others.
- Be generous.
- Have a grateful heart.
- Persistence, persistence, persistence.
- Discipline yourself to save money on even the most modest salary.
- Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.
- Commit yourself to constant improvement.
- Commit yourself to quality.
- Understand that happiness is not based on possessions, power or prestige, but on relationships with people you love and respect.
- Be loyal.
- Be honest.
- Be a self-starter.
- Be decisive even if it means you’ll sometimes be wrong.
- Stop blaming others. Take responsibility for every area of your life.
- Be bold and courageous. When you look back on your life, you’ll regret the things you didn’t do more than the ones you did.
- Take good care of those you love.
- Don’t do anything that wouldn’t make your Mom proud.
H Jackson Brown is also the author of the bestseller Life’s Little Instruction Book
Update: A version of this poster is now available for purchase on Amazon.
April 4, 2008
6:22 AM
Good List… But how easy it is to follow them?
April 9, 2008
1:32 PM
Great list! Things we all should be working towards.
April 13, 2008
4:43 AM
It would be nice to have an higher resolution version.
April 13, 2008
10:36 PM
Great list! I especially like number 3 and 19.
April 19, 2008
9:34 PM
wish all humans follow 3 4 5 6 and 10.
June 23, 2008
2:01 PM
Nice list! I think everyone should learn these in school at some point.
September 2, 2008
5:26 PM
I saw this poster at my car repair shop and thought it was great. How do I get a copy?
October 8, 2008
8:46 AM
I saw a similar poster at someone’s office and my first thought was: I want to have the list! It will remind me every day how valuable I can become!
October 18, 2008
2:32 PM
I used to work for a clinic and I saw the same 21 suggestions with a different background in their corporate offices. No one could tell me where I could buy it either.
November 8, 2008
12:03 PM
My mother gave me this poster when I was a boy. I am going to acquire a new one because today I’m throwing the old one away due to wear. I read it on occasion and it seems to put my life perspectives back on track.
November 11, 2008
11:50 AM
I am looking for a copy of the poster. Do any of you know where I can purchase one.
November 21, 2008
7:57 AM
Still no info posted on where this poster can be purchased. 21 suggestions for success
November 29, 2008
10:43 AM
I would like to purchase the “21 suggestions for success” poster. How much is it? How do I order it?
December 2, 2008
9:56 AM
That last one is the hardest to comply.
December 2, 2008
11:57 AM
Can the posters be ordered?
December 5, 2008
10:26 PM
I saw this in my dentist’s office. I cannot find the poster anywhere; I wanted to purchase one for each of my children. Any suggestions?
December 6, 2008
3:37 PM
I have the same question as Denise. Where can I buy the poster?
February 22, 2009
11:37 AM
would like to get the poster 21 suggestions for success. How would I go about doing this. How much? thank you
March 3, 2009
10:43 PM
For those asking, you can buy this poster on Amazon.
There are also options for getting it mounted or framed.
March 23, 2009
4:11 PM
Well, number 21 will depend on what kind of person your mom is.
July 30, 2009
6:28 AM
When younger i would of laught, now 51, so true ! I’m a self-starter and 1 to 21 is the path. Thanks !
August 23, 2009
10:49 PM
superb ideas,but i think it needs lot of practice.
September 2, 2009
4:41 AM
very very true.i think if we really follow these we can lead a happy and most satisfied life
October 30, 2009
8:56 AM
Its amazing collection…very basic informative
December 20, 2009
8:51 AM
is toooo easy to learn it but tooooooooooooooo difficult to do it
April 10, 2010
1:36 PM
I’ve had this poster for many, many, years and have always hung it in my various offices. No day goes by when someone doesn’t ask me where they can get a copy. Thanks to the person who provided the link to twincommas.com; I’ve printed several copies and will share. Jennie
June 8, 2010
11:59 AM
The last one can go wrong in too many ways :\
July 5, 2010
5:43 AM
excellent. Really it’s good. It is key of success.