1. Honesty and integrity are the most important virtues. Always strive to be true to yourself and those around you.
2. Don’t worry too much. It doesn’t do any good. Just focus on the present but be prepared for a rainy day.
3. It doesn’t hurt to be friendly and courteous. A smile and a simple “thank you” can make a difference in someone else’s day.
4. Genuine friends don’t judge. They let you be who you are. They understand you have good and bad days and that sometimes you need space.
5. Let your hair down once in a while. Just lose yourself in the moment and have a blast
6. Fewer computer games, more board games. We recently introduced some of our favourite childhood toys and games to our 10-year-old and he actually told us he could not believe what a cool childhood we must have had.
7. The snooze button is pointless. It only wakes up your spouse but not yourself. If you want to wake up later, why not just set the alarm to that time rather than have it repeatedly going off and disturbing that extra sleep you wanted?
8. Don’t be shy. Hit the dance floor. Music brings everyone together and dancing is a good workout. Also, no one cares whether you dance well or not. And it’s way more fun than sitting around guarding the handbags.
9. Always lead by example. Actions speak louder than words. It might sound clichéd but it’s true—you are more likely to gain respect by practising what you preach.
10. Idleness is a luxury. Living in a vibrant city like Hong Kong often means we work hard and play hard. Having the time to do nothing is bliss.