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my 5 rules
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fmorysu5crcueslses for success
BY VANESSA WILLIAMS
This month we feature singer and
actress Vanessa Williams, star of
ABC’s hit “Ugly Betty.”
1LISTEN TO YOUR GUT. If it feels
right, then it’s good for you, but
if it’s yucky, stay away. That doesn’t
mean you shouldn’t take any chances
1in life. YouMhAaKvEe YtoOfUeRelSsEoLmF IeNb TuOtt YerOflUieRs OWN BIG
in your stP oImCT acUhRwE.hen you challenge
yourself. Go for it!
2DON’T TAKE EVERYTHING
PERSONALLY. When people make
comments, look or even give you
a hand gesture to make you upset,
remember that you just don’t know
what might have happened to the
offending person. Don’t take on their
stuff. It ain’t yours.
ENJOY SILENCE. Take time to 2 3meGdiRtaOt We, w YaOtcUhRaPsEuRnSsOetN, AlisLtLeInFEtoALONGSIDE the rain YwOiUthRoCuA t tRhEeERT.V, computer or adio on. Your own thoughts are never
a waste. Tune into your inner dialogue.
4DON’T STRESS ABOUT THE
FUTURE. Enjoy your time now on
the planet. You never know how long
you have in this wonderful place.
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5PAY ATTENTION TO THE
BLESSING AND LESSONS YOU
LEARN EACH DAY. There’s always
3somethingFOtoLiLmOp WroAveLLu YpoOnU. R HUNCHES.