```8 principles for living:

1) Be flexible: Adapt to change.
2) Set boundaries: Don't be afraid to decline requests.
3) Practice patience: Good things come to those who wait.
4) Work diligently: Your efforts will be rewarded.
5) Embrace failure: Learn from mistakes quickly and often.
6) Choose your company wisely: Avoid negative influences.
7) Be generous: Giving enriches you more than receiving.
8) Trust yourself: Don't let others' views limit you.
9) Match energy: Respond to others with the same level of enthusiasm they offer.```