Start with a strong base Mind your business Don't burn any bridges Stay humble Give thanks Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty Know your tunes Set goals (and boundaries) Be smart with your money (and your talents) Make time for your friends When in Rome Convert darkness into productivity (and a panty-dropping set of pecks) Skip the stripclub, hit the bookstore Be loyal Get a dog Be the man Find a good woman (or dude) and hold her close Parent, even if it's via Skype Date like you mean it Keep your friends close See something, say something Don't die young (you'll miss out on being 50) Innovate and modernize. then get up and do it again Know how to fix things (and what you can't fix) Let go of resentments, Volume I Let go of resentments, Volume II Prioritize and strategize Epilogue. Never quit doing what you love