Rules to live by

Here are some of my rules I try and live my life by, key word is "try":

Number 1 - Don't take yourself to seriously
Number 2 - If you cannot say something nice, don't say anything at all
Number 3 - Try honestly to see things from the other persons point of view
Number 4 - The difference between success and failure is sometimes inches
Number 5 - Don't be afraid to take risks
Number 6 - Do not settle for good strive for great

I actually try and go over these everyday so they will sink into my brain. See right there I violate Rule Number 1, people who don't take themselves seriously aren't concerned with rules. DAMMIT, I will never win....