The Rules of Life: A Personal Code for Living a Better, Happier, More Successful Life Paperback – April 6, 2006

This is an easy-to-read, logically arranged text that presents, in a step-by-step format, most of what one needs to manage one's thinking to get the most out of life. Buried within the volume are philosophical clues about work, impressions, manners, relationships, and the art of putting the past aside and moving forward. There is an amazing explanation of perception and its influence in relationships, with a clear analysis of the common let-down that inevitably follows the high energy of passionate romantic love and the subsequent grounding into reality, providing some sensible guidelines to recovery and the rebirth of independence and strength. It encompasses a wide range of scenarios that relates to almost all readers: -- young, old, middle aged, male, female. This book is just very close to being the best in its class so I would highly recommend it.

This book is loaded with inspiration and common sense. "The Rules of Life: A Personal Code for Living a Better, Happier, More Successful Life", by Richard Templar, is divided into the following parts; (1) Rules For You, (2) Partnership Rules, (3) Family And Friends Rules, (4) Social Rules, (5) World Rules.The author lists 100 rules that can help you live a happier and more successful life. The chapters are short and the book is a fast read. The challenging part is to process this information and put the rules to work in your life.The very first rule is a tough one for me. Rule #1: "Keep It Under Your Hat." I am terrible at keeping secrets. The author advises the reader to keep the changes that you are making in your life as a result of reading this book to yourself; "Don't preach, propagate, try to convert, shout from the rooftops or even mention this ... just get on with it, do it quietly, and go about your daily life happily and smugly without having to tell anyone anything". So, I have already broken the first rule by writing this book review.This is the kind of book that should be used as a handbook for growth. The author does not promote religious doctrine but he emphasizes that it is vital to have a belief system and to keep the faith. The rules for marriage are excellent and a gentle reminder to "treat your partner better than your best friend." The rules for family life will remind you that "there are no bad children" and "your children need to rebel to leave home."The dedication of the book features the following phrase; "No Fear ~ No Surprise ~ No Hesitation ~ No Doubt." This book will give you a kickstart for the new year. You don't have to worry about writing your new year's resolutions ~ Just resovle to be a "rules player" in the new year.I grabbed this book when it was offered as a free download on my Kindle 3. I listened to most of this book as we travelled to our Thanksgiving destination. I love the fact that every book is also an audio book on the Kindle.

A really good book to remind of the basics. Got a copy for my 16 year old son too. We read one 2 page "rule" a night rather than try to read it straight though. A bit of a religious overtone at times, but the lessons are still very valid.

This book has a healthy dose of common sense spooned out in useable chunks. As I read through the book I did not learn anything new or unique but it did help in that all the rules are categorized in succinct useable chunks. Most of us I suspect will be familiar with the rules but the beauty of this book is that it gives one a focus on what really matters. A handy tool. Of course the hard part is practicing the rules. If only that were easy...ah ... if only..

I ike that each subject has only 2 pages to read... and can look up any subject and read it...not haveto read the whole book to find what you want to read about.!!

I'm addicted to reading this book. Is a very good companion to me as there's no dull moment turning the pages.

I love the short, one-page, easy,common sense rules. I like to read 1 or 2 at a time and let each one sink in....I think I'll re-read them over and over for years to come.

I saw this book while shopping at Staples, it caught my eye, read a few pages and committed the title to memory. A week or so later decided to look it up on Amazon, read reviews decided it was worth adding to my self -help collection. I glanced through the entire book getting a feel then began to start at the beginning with the intro....i was hooked! I LOVED the INTRO! How crazy is that? This guy TOTALLY gets IT and makes it simple. This is a book to be kept by my bed, referenced repeatedly so I continue to GET IT too. I may just pick up some of his other books..

An amazing book written in a very practical manner.You can decide to choose which topic concerns or interests you and you go straight to that.Amazing how it gives practical life skills without making you feel like a dummy! But it actually is a Life for dummies handbook. It points out obvious situationso that you wonder why you hadn't perceived them in the same way, while at the same time offering solutions and tipsA good slow read on a road trip or at the airport

For a practically fatherless only child, this book is really one of the most rewarding books I've ever read. I'm an ex university geography teacher in my mid fifties. If I had the knowledge about life that this book gives me when I was in my twenties, life would have gone more smoothly. It presents useful, easy to understand philosophical ideas in a very brief manner. It doesn't try to be mysterious: it tells you what life is like in a way only an honest loving parent would to their children. My only complaint is that Templar starts repeating himself towards the end of the book.

A lovely collection of "rules for life". Very thought provoking, and an interesting take on many situations we all face.

Exactly as described. Arrived in good time and I'm delighted with it. Thanks so much!

Bought this after reading the rules of work. Some great tips in here.

Good some great life tips from this book, it's really helped me see some things I do which I hadn't realised!

Brilliant

great book - i delve into it from time to time - i can always learn or be reminded of something important when I read this

Good service fab book

thought this was a great book of thoughts and sayings ,just what I needed when things get tough at work and home .would recommend ,have done to friends and family ,great bedside book to pop in and out of

Excellent book, a must read.

These are so thought-provoking!

First class.

Excellent for listening in the car while stuck in a traffic jam. :-)

I bought this on a friend's recommendation, however it's just not my thing and I became bored very quickly, sorry :-(