GracefulFlavor

Fantastic subway sign idea re-created by Chris Glass about life instruction on how to be happy. I think everyone needs a reminder about this now and again, because we’ve all forgotten it at one point or another.

Stefan Sagmeister adds his own flavor to the topic via his TED presentation entitled, “Yes, design can make you happy”.  In it, he lists 16 simple concepts that, if everyone kept them in mind and made efforts to live in their spirit, the world would be a better place.

• Complaining is silly. Either act or forget.
• Thinking life will be better in the future is stupid. I have to live now.
• Being not truthful works against me.
• Helping other people helps me.
• Organizing a charity group is surprisingly easy.
• Everything I do always comes back to me.
• Drugs feel great in the beginning and become a drag later on.
• Over time I get used to everything and start taking if for granted.
• Money does not make me happy.
• Traveling alone is helpful for a new perspective on life.
• Assuming is stifling.
• Keeping a diary supports my personal development.
• Trying to look good limits my life.
• Worrying solves nothing.
• Material luxuries are best enjoyed in small doses.
• Having guts always works out for me.

Take a second and think about these.  As with most most principles of human wisdom, they’re simple in concept but each can lead down interesting paths when put into practice.

[thx 43 Folders]