We are always told what to do, what action to take, what book we should read, what organization we should join, etc. The advice is out there in a big way should you choose to seek its word. I’d like to take a different approach and discuss some things in life that should not be mixed – and you will be a better person and most likely more successful by doing so.

This list by all means should be bigger – so if I capture your attention – tell me if you agree or disagree and I want to know what should be added from your perspective.

Don’t Mix – Drinking & Driving.

This is probably a no brainer for most of you and not even remotely an issue, but for certain people it’s most definitely a problem. I’m a bit younger and know that it happens all the time – and it happens in your town as well as mine. So drink as you wish, but don’t ever get your car keys involved.

Don’t Mix – Money & Emotion.

Not an easy one to really grasp – but it applies to everybody. It’s simple, do not make rash financial decisions based on your emotions. When decisions are based on emotions – rationality tends to escape you. I often use the old rule, wait one week and see how you feel about that same decision – reducing emotions impact and allowing you to make a grounded decision.

Don’t Mix – Dishonesty & your Career.

Who am I kidding, this should say “dishonesty and life” right? Not so fast, that’s a bit too generic to swallow and take from. Your job, profession, career – whatever it is that you do for a living – maintain an underlying principle of integrity and honesty. Your job is no different than life – there are tough times, there is bad news, there are people that you don’t like and people that might not like you – but being honest and true to yourself will pay dividends now and for a long time to come. Being dishonest and hoping that someone, like your boss, doesn’t find out is no way to go about your business – and is quite unprofessional. So, it’s not always easy, when things get sticky or you have to deliver bad news just stick to your guns, be yourself and be honest.

Don’t Mix – Negativity & Action Assessment

Due to the weak title of this last one, I owe you a bit of an explanation. Anytime your mind escapes to pondering taking action on a dream, a conflict, any decision in your life where you are considering and evaluating options – keep negativity far far away. You hear it time after time – “can’t” should simply not be a word that you use when it’s a matter of your abilities or doing something you know is challenging, something that might require a lot of hard work and dedication. Your attitude and frame of mind are consequently critical to the decisions you make and the ultimate direction of your life.

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