Be Different Twenty-Five

1. Be punctual;
2. Ask questions and don't allow those more senior to intimidate you;
3. Be enthusiastic;
4. Encourage others;
5. Listen to understand;
6. Listen to learn;
7. Listen to different music;
8. Read a lot;
9. Take notes;
10. Get really, really good at some things;
11. Accept the above may take you years, but it'll be fun;
12. Pay your bills on time;
13. Note crazy behavioural patterns in yourself-like writing lists-and break them;
14. Lead whether or not you have manager/leader/supervisor in your job title;
15. Be loyal;
16. Start things;
17. Finish things;
18. Say thank you;
19. Grab every damn opportunity;
20. When those run out: create your own damn opportunities;
21. Be grateful for simple stuff like sun-sets;
22. Be grateful for complex stuff like women;
23. Be grateful;
24. Be more;
25. Be different.