My principles of good life

1. Concentration
Focus on the present moment and thinking only about task at hand.

2. Self-awareness and self-control
Monitoring of thoughts, curbing impulse, awareness of my emotions, appropriate handling of my emotions.

3. Altruism
Self-sacrifice, thinking about others, unselfishly helping others, never expecting anything in return.

4. Courage
Doing what I believe to be right without being afraid of consequences.

5. Detachment
Detachment to results. Detachment to all material things - success, achievement, respect, money, status, friendship, love, etc.

6. Self-belief & self-respect
Belief that I am pure and I will triumph over all obstacles and succeed in realising my ideals. A belief that I am valuable and worthy.

7. All is for good
A belief that all that has happened is for good and all that will happen in future will also be for good. The Divine Will always prevails.

8. Disregarding future
It is always the unexpected and the undreamt of that happens. So, I should not think too much, or worry at all about future, and just work in present in accordance to principles.

9. Love
Love as the highest ideal.

10. Following the heart
Always follow my heart. As Swami Vivekanand says, "In a conflict between your head and your heart, follow your heart!"

11. Good communication
- Thinking about other person's viewpoint.
- Being unbaised
- Clarity about my thoughts
- Not being intimidated. Not being aggressive.

12. Professionalism
- Hard work
- Know every aspect of the work I am involved in
- Work selflessly for the client